Vacancy Announcement: Migration Policy Intern Bangkok, Thailand

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Reference Code: ROBKK-VA16-03

Position Title: Migration Policy Intern
Duty Station: Bangkok, Thailand
Type of Appointment: Internship Contract, 6 months
Application Period: 21 October 2016 – 4 November 2016
Onboard: Batch 1: December 2016 onwards
Batch 2: June 2017 onwards
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the principal
intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental,
intergovernmental and non‐governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and
orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments
and migrants.
Context
IOM works in the five broad areas of migration management: migration and development,
facilitating migration, regulating migration, addressing forced migration, and the implications of
climate change on migration. Cross‐cutting activities include the promotion of international
migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants’ rights, migration health and the
gender dimension of migration.
The key responsibility of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) is to formulate regional
strategies and plans of action and to provide programmatic and administrative support to the
countries within its region. Several Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) in the various areas of
migration management are based at the ROAP to fulfill this responsibility.
The ROAP covers one of the most dynamic migration landscapes in the world. As part of its function,
it contributes, through its Senior Regional Policy and Liaison Officer (SRPLO) to national and regional
policy dialogue and migration policy development and supports its Country Offices in these areas.
This is a request for CVs/expression of interest for an internship opening to support the SRPLO in
his/her work.
Scope of Work
Under the overall guidance of the Regional Director and direct supervision of the Senior Regional
Policy and Liaison Officer (SRPLO) in the IOM ROAP, the incumbent will be assigned, but not limited
to, the following tasks:
1. Assist in collecting and analyzing the relevant migration policy trends and updates in Asia
and the Pacific Region.
2. Support the development of information and briefing materials, presentations,
compilation of good practices, concept notes and reports by researching on issues and topics
as assigned.
3. Undertake activities in support of initial researches on specific topics (Sustainable
Development Goals and migration, urbanization/internal migration, etc.)
IOM Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Rajanakarn Building, 18th Floor • 3, South Sathorn Rd • Yannawa, Sathorn District • Bangkok 10120 • Thailand
Tel: +66 2 343 9400 • Fax: +66 2 343 9499 / + 66 2 286 0630 • E-mail: [email protected] • http://www.iom.int
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4. Assist in preparing relevant policy information and documentation in support of Country

Offices and partners and of meetings and duty trips undertaken by the Regional Office.
5. Provide administrative support as required. Assist in the planning and organization of
meetings, seminars and workshops when needed.
6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Eligibility and Selection

The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific
interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns
must be between 19 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working
experience. The Internship Programme is open to candidates of any nationality. Candidates who are
currently residing in Thailand and are immediately available will be specially considered.
Qualifications
a) Either students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis, or recently graduated;
preferably completed a graduate degree in Political or Social Science, Public Administration or
related fields; b) Advanced English writing and communication skills; c) Familiarity with computer
programs, including MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher); d) Able to
adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment; e) Good communication skills and
able to work in a team; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; f) Prior knowledge
or experience working on migration, counter-trafficking or any other relevant issues.
General Information
a) Interns are granted a stipend of Baht 12,018.- per month as partial contribution to
accommodation and living expenses. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or
scholarship granted by his/her University or other sponsoring body that includes financial
remuneration will not be eligible for the stipend.
b) Before commencing work, the Intern will be required to obtain a fit-to-work medical
certificate from his/her doctor and submit vaccination records.
c) The Intern will be responsible for obtaining the necessary entry visa and arranging their
travel to Bangkok. IOM will assist only in issuing documents required in visa processing.
d) IOM only covers the Intern against occupational accidents and illnesses under the
Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the assignment. IOM does not
provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents
and illnesses. The Intern is responsible for his/her own medical insurance for non-
occupational accident or illness, and will be required to provide written proof of such
coverage before commencing work.
e) Any work produced by interns during their internship within the framework of the duties
assigned to them should be used for academic purposes exclusively. All economic and moral
rights (copyright) pertaining to such work will remain the exclusive property of IOM.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via e-mail to [email protected].
Please include the reference code ROBKK-VA16-03 followed by your full name in the subject line.
Applications should include: a) a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability; b) a curriculum
vitae; c) a duly completed IOM Personal History Form (may be downloaded from http://th.iom.int);
and, d) 2-3 writing samples (any relevant topic).
Applicants will be contacted only if under serious consideration for the internship assignment.
IOM Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Rajanakarn Building, 18th Floor • 3, South Sathorn Rd • Yannawa, Sathorn District • Bangkok 10120 • Thailand
Tel: +66 2 343 9400 • Fax: +66 2 343 9499 / + 66 2 286 0630 • E-mail: [email protected] • http://www.iom.int

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4. Assist in preparing relevant policy information and documentation in support of Country

Eligibility and Selection

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