Apply for the IOM Internship WASH Support – (Partnerships and Capacity Building) based in Geneva

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Closing Date : 15 July 2024

Apply for the IOM Internship WASH Support – (Partnerships and Capacity Building) based in Geneva

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

Background Information

IOM recognizes that access to water and sanitation services, paired with hygiene promotion, is lifesaving in humanitarian contexts, while sustainable access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services is also critical in the context of resolving displacement situations and building resilience to future shocks and stressors. The provision of WASH services is an important component of IOM operations worldwide.

The IOM Internship WASH Support – (Partnerships and Capacity Building) will be under the overall supervision of the Head of the Preparedness and Response Division and direct supervision of the IOM WASH Officer – Partnerships and Capacity Building Lead, and in collaboration with the Global WASH Support Team, including the Global WASH Coordinator. The IOM Internship WASH Support position will support the Partnerships and Capacity Building Lead on various globally led projects, as well as support in overall data collection, content development and reporting for the WASH Support Team.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Support in the content development and final graphical production of reports, articles and
presentations related to IOM WASH, including publications on the IOM WASH LinkedIn page
and on the IOM Peer Exchange and Learning on Migration Platforms in coordination with the
WASH Knowledge Management Lead.
Support the WASH Officer – Partnerships and Capacity Building Lead – in compiling lessons
learnt and best practices from IOM WASH interventions worldwide and produce harmonized
pieces for further dissemination to internal and external parties.
Support in the financial, administrative and programmatic monitoring of Global WASH
innovation projects to ensure that IOM standards and operating modalities are met, and that
international best practice is adapted to IOM’s programmatic approach.

Support the Partnerships and Capacity Building Lead and Global WASH Unit with organizing
events, workshops and meetings.

Training Components and Learning Elements

Support the WASH programme to innovate and implement on workstreams by reviewing and
creating content, screening and developing communications and liaising with stakeholders.
Develop communications skills to support quality communication materials.

Identify opportunities to contribute with comparative advantage to strengthen the overall
operations of the Global WASH unit by exploring with colleagues ways to assist, applying
personal skills against needs and shortcoming in the team, and learning new skills that are
needed.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Relevant university degree in Water and Sanitation science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Technology and Engineering, Geology, Public Health or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

Experience

Previous experience in the implementation of WASH related projects is desirable.
Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines.

Practical experience of multi-tasking, prioritizing and working independently.
Proven ability to visualize complex information.
Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.

Strong ability to analyse statistical information.

Skills

Computer literacy including Microsoft Suite. Knowledge of Adobe package an advantage.

Excellent organizational skills including time management.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and
professional backgrounds, and with limited supervision across multiple time zones.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages. For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.