1. Assist in reviewing the Moving to Finland website information for clarity, correctness, and user-friendliness. 
2. Prepare edits that are in alignment with AI text to audio tool requirements for team review and finalize versions incorporating changes as needed. 
3. Support in planning and drafting new sections as needed.
4. Assist in planning and coordinating translation and quality control timelines and workflow steps. 
5. Update the website with new text versions and corresponding audio files. 
6. Check overall functionality of the website after update. 
7. Support communication tasks related to PDO events such as assisting with social media content preparation. 
8. Assist in researching answers to participants' questions before and during PDO. 
9. Provide general administrative support to the team as needed. 
10. Perform other duties as required.

Training components and learning elements

The Intern will gain experience in working in an international multicultural environment, within the United Nations system.

• Gain experience in content creation and website management to support early integration of refugees. 

• Gain experience in planning, implementing and coordinating a sub-project within a project.

• Gain experience of Pre-Departure Orientation for quota refugees. 

• Gain experience in social media communication. 

• Gain a better understanding of IOM’s work, as an inter-governmental organization in the field of Migration, and IOM’s resettlement operations. 

• The Intern can also access online training courses at the disposal of all IOM staff.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• This internship is well suited for master’s students in fields such as Communication & Media, Social Sciences, Political Sciences and Educational Sciences

Experience

• Experience in research, fact‑checking information and verifying sources.
• Experience in writing, editing and adapting texts for different platforms with attention to clarity, accuracy and accessibility. 
• Experience with digital tools supporting web and content management, including Content Management Service tools (e.g. Drupal) and AI tools, is an advantage. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Prior experience in international or multicultural settings is an advantage.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Skilled at organizing and summarizing findings concisely.

• Excellent communication skills, especially in writing. 

• Attention to detail combined with a systematic and organized approach. 

• User-friendly and learner-centered approach in developing accessible content. 

• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

• Discretion and client-oriented approach.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems. 

• Basic skills in photography, videography and social media content preparation.

   

Languages

For this internship, fluency in English and either Finnish or Swedish is required 

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by their university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend.

IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the internship. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies