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Duties include research, coordination, reporting, donor engagement, and stakeholder support. Eligibility unclear.
Last checked: 1 hour ago
Closing date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Country: Nepal
Duty station: Kathmandu, Nepal
Contract type: Intern
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Not explicit in source
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Introduction
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.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
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:
Background Information
As the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration since 1951, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development.International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Nepal continues to lead migration development in Nepal, supporting the Government of Nepal through diverse programmatic initiatives. IOM Nepal works with various stakeholders, including government line ministries, national and international development partners, donor countries, as well as local civil society, upholding and expanding its organizational mandate. Through promotion of national ownership and in close collaboration with the Government of Nepal and other relevant stakeholders, IOM Nepal contributes to uphold the rights of people on the move by offering migration management services in the following areas: Humanitarian Emergencies; Movement Assistance; Migration and Health, Migration and Development and Migration Environment, Climate Change and Risk Reduction.
Supervision
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Project Support Officer, the Intern - Policy & Research will support IOMs efforts across partnership development, resource mobilization, and internal project monitoring and evaluation. They will require to work closely with the Project Support Officer and relevant project staff and contribute to research, coordination and reporting tasks while also facilitating donor engagement and supporting activities to ensure effective project implementation and donor coordination, as required. Additionally, the intern will also support daily tasks related to missions’ engagements with the internal and external stakeholders, including the United Nations (UN) and support expansion of IOM’s mandate with country’s broader development strategies.
Learning Objectives
Training and Learning Components
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
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).
It is desirable to have a working knowledge of one additional official UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators
Eligibility and Selection
This internship opportunity is part of IOM’s 2026 Global Access Internship Programme, which is a sub-set of IOM’s regular internship programme. The main condition to be eligible for this opportunity is that applicants be citizens of Member States not represented or with lower representation in IOM, as of June 2026. Additionally, IOM strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities from those nationalities as well as other minorities. If you would like to explore all vacancies that are part of the programme and more details, please go to: IOM career gateways | International Organization for Migration
In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who 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.
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 his/her 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 assignment. 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 WAVE 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
Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates.
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