KOICA YP_Project Intern

International Organization for Migration

Location:
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Grade:
UG
Category:
General Staff
Posted Sep 9, 2026Apply by Sep 30, 2026 (9d left)
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The intern will support the implementation of various projects under the Programme Support Unit, including activities related to government and civil society partnerships, refugee resettlement and movement operations, and assistance to vulnerable migrants. Responsibilities include assisting in movement operations, administrative support, documentation, procurement, and logistical coordination for events and capacity building programmes.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in IOM ROK’s movement operations to support the safe and orderly movement of refugees and vulnerable migrants moving through the Incheon International Airport, including managing the movement data, compiling relevant documents, and providing relevant procurement support.
  • Assist with administrative work related to the refugee resettlement to the ROK to support the successful implementation of the project, including documentation of project results and assistance in relevant meetings.
  • Support the administrative work for ad-hoc return and reintegration assistance to the ROK through documentation and procurement support.
  • Participate and assist in stakeholder meetings and project development on domestic migrant agendas in the ROK, including research, meeting preparations, and documentation.
  • Provide logistical and administrative assistance for the ANDEX capacity building programme on travel document verification funded by KOICA.
  • Assist in arranging and coordinating mission events such as seminars, conferences, meetings, and others, including relevant logistics.
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

  • Enrolled in last year of Bachelor's degree programme or graduated Bachelor's degree programme or equivalent in international development, international relations, political or social sciences, migration studies, human rights, or related field.
  • Experience in desk research.
  • Experience in international, non-governmental and/or government organization, and project support and implementation is desirable.
  • Prior experience in an international environment is preferred.
  • Proficiency in office software package (e.g., MS Word, Excel).
  • Familiarity with humanitarian assistance, international development, and migration issues.
  • Professional proficiency in both Korean and English (oral and written) is required.

Skills

  • Desk Research
  • Project Support
  • Project Implementation
  • International Development
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Migration Issues Understanding
  • Government Partnership
  • Civil Society Engagement
  • Refugee Resettlement
  • Movement Operations
  • Administrative Support
  • Documentation
  • Procurement
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Capacity Building
  • MS Word
  • Excel

Languages

Korean, English