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The intern will support the Mission’s partnership, advocacy, and communications activities, including assisting with public information efforts, events, and social media outreach. The role offers hands-on experience in a UN environment, with opportunities to learn about ’s wor.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Country: Japan
Duty station: Tokyo, Japan
Contract type: Intern
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Not explicit in source
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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 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience.
In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:
a) have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities;
b) are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or
c) are sponsored by governmental/non governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor.
d) are either enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months.
e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.
Background Information
Established in 1951, IOM is part of the United Nations system and the leading UN agency on migration, working with governments, international organizations, and civil society to promote humane and orderly migration. IOM provides services and advice to both migrants and governments. IOM has been present in Japan since 1981, initially supporting the onward movement of Indochinese refugees. Today, IOM Tokyo focuses on strengthening cooperation with Japan to support displaced persons, vulnerable migrants, and refugees worldwide, as well as assisting Japan in addressing its own migration challenges. IOM works with ministries and local partners on Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS), resettlement, counter-trafficking (CT), return and reintegration (AVRR), labour mobility, and social inclusion. Under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and Programme Manager, the successful candidate will be based in Tokyo, supporting projects through research, assessment, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, case management, and field support.
Internship Arrangement
Eight days per month
Learning Objectives
Working under the overall direction of the Public Information and Donor Relations Officer, the intern will assist with the partnership, advocacy and operational activities of the Mission. Tasks will include:
• 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.
Training Components and Learning Elements
Briefing on IOM's work globally and in Japan
OJT to be exposed the work of a UN organization
Opportunities to attend internal and external meetings on relevant topics for the UN and IOM
Education
Undergraduate student (4th year or above) or graduate student
Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience. However, the following competencies are required:
Skills
Languages
English and Japanese are required (oral and written).
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Travel required
May be required
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 three values:
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