The Ombuds Blog: Internship: International Organization for Migration

July 03, 2017

Internship: International Organization for Migration

The IOM Office of the Ombudsperson is seeking an intern for a six-month position. Reporting to the Ombudsperson, Rogelio Bernal, the intern will support his teamwork with other colleagues in the Field Missions and IOM Headquarters. The intern will provoide case management and assistance with the intake and follow-up of cases, including the compilation of statistics and the preparation of regular reports.

The internship is based in Geneva. Applicants must have (or be enrolled in a program for) an advanced university degree in behavioral sciences, conflict resolution, law, social sciences, or human resources. English fluency is required (working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is highly desirable). Applications are due March 9, 2017. (LinkedIn.)

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