This internship offers the chance to work within the United Nations system, in an international multicultural environment, on the organization of a major international event. The intern will gain experience in organization, management, and international cooperation activities, and a better understanding of IOM's work as an inter-governmental organization in the field of migration, including work on formulating and editing institutional strategies, priorities and workplans. The intern can also access online training courses available to all IOM staff and will have the possibility to interact with IOM staff within Headquarters and IOM Missions as well as external implementing partners.
Supporting the Career Development Roundtable 2026
The intern will support the organization of the Career Development Roundtable (CDR) 2026 with the following responsibilities:
🗓️ Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of the annual CDR
🧾 Support with participant registration and related inquiries
🎤 Support the delivery of the conference and parallel events, including the Career Fair and dinner and evening receptions
🎙️ Provide assistance to keynote speakers and clinic presenters at the event
📋 Participate in preparatory and planning meetings
🤝 Assist in liaising with suppliers and other event contributors
🇪🇪 Support with liaison and coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia and other stakeholders in Tallinn
✅ Perform such other duties that may be assigned
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Skills
🤝 Ability to liaise effectively and professionally with counterparts and a diverse range of stakeholders
🗣️ Strong written and verbal communication skills
💻 Proficiency in computer applications and software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and experience in website maintenance is an asset
🔒 Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
⚡ Strong responsiveness, flexibility, and ability to manage urgent requests in a timely manner
Who Can Apply
In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have an interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities, and 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. In terms of education, candidates should hold a Bachelor or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, Public Administration, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with relevant professional experience. Relevant professional experience in Human Resources and/or project or event management is desirable.
Values and Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate IOM's values of inclusion and respect for diversity, integrity and transparency, professionalism, courage, and empathy, together with the core competencies of teamwork, delivering results, managing and sharing knowledge, accountability, and communication.
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The Details
🗓️ Initial contract duration: 2 months (Internship, 2 to 6 months)
📍 Location: Tallinn, Estonia
💶 Stipend: depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs; please consider the cost of living in the duty station prior to applying
Deadline
⏳ 24 August 2026
