Intern - Gender and Disability

The Intern - Gender and Disability will support mainstreaming of disability and gender-responsive practices into IOM operations and institutional processes. The role involves programme support, research, communication, knowledge management, and reporting under the supervision of the Gender Specialist and Disability Inclusion Officer at IOM Headquarters in Geneva.

Responsibilities

• Support with the review and finalization of good programming practices, and their dissemination, including through arranging global webinars.
• Support the Unit to roll-out training and institutional and operational tools, as requested.
• Support the coordination of responses to ad-hoc requests from HQ, regional and country offices.
• Update gender and disability-related research in migration, humanitarian and peace contexts, as requested.
• Maintain and update the Unit’s knowledge hub, SharePoint and webpages, ensuring that contents are current and relevant in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the reinvigoration of the Gender Focal Points network, including administering nominations and contact list, coordinating and documenting quarterly global meetings, and other ad-hoc engagements as requested.
• Support with ongoing initiatives on disability such as the newsletter, the IOM Disability Inclusion Network.
• Support with coordination of engagement in international days, and other strategic events related to the work of the Unit.
• Support with coordination and reporting on IOM’s organizational and UN system-wide policies and strategies on gender equality and disability inclusion.
• Support with coordination and review of internal institutional reporting processes (institutional questionnaires).
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) in Disability Studies, Gender Studies, Social Sciences or any other relevant area from an accredited institution; or, be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or graduated within the last 12 months with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Disability Studies, Gender Studies, Social Sciences or any other relevant area from an accredited institution.
• Experience in gender equality, diversity and inclusion programming or related topics including protection and broader human rights.
• Experience with coordination and convening discussions.
• Experience coordinating global campaigns is desirable.
• Demonstrated research and reporting skills.
• Knowledge management abilities.
• Communication and coordination skills.
• High adaptability in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Innovation and critical thinking.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Skills

• Gender Equality Programming
• Disability Inclusion
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Human Rights Protection
• Programme Coordination
• Global Campaign Coordination
• Research Skills
• Reporting Skills
• Knowledge Management
• Communications Skills
• Adaptability in Multicultural Environment
• Attention to Detail
• Independent Work
• Team Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• innovation

Languages

English