Intern

The Internship Programme at IOM Japan aims to attract talented students and graduates interested in migration-related areas. The intern will support public information and communications activities, partnership development, and operational activities under supervision, gaining exposure to UN organizational work.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of current challenges and opportunities related to IOM’s work by supporting public information and communications activities, including gathering and analyzing qualitative data to help strategically position IOM in Japan.
• Strengthen knowledge and skills in strategic communications and partnership development by supporting communications initiatives, including public events and social media outreach.
• Undertake other tasks as may be assigned, in support of the Mission’s activities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student (4th year or above) or graduate student.
• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience.
• A good command of MS Office applications and Windows operational systems.
• Knowledge in installing and configuring software and hardware.
• Knowledge in setup of computing equipment and access to LAN and Wireless LAN infrastructure.
• Creativity: takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to communicate well in English and Japanese.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programmes, especially Word and Excel.
• Interest in migration issues.
• English and Japanese are required (oral and written).

Skills

• Microsoft Office applications
• Windows Operating System
• Software Installation
• Hardware Configuration
• Computing Equipment Setup
• LAN Infrastructure Setup
• Wireless LAN Setup
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Public Information Support
• Communications Support
• Partnership Development
• Migration Issues Understanding

Languages

English, Japanese