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, and it does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. The International Organization for Migration has an abundance of information about human mobility: with offices in almost every country, IOM is trusted by its Member States for its deep knowledge and field expertise, has strategic partnerships with other UN agencies and stakeholders in the UN Migration Network, works directly with a wide range of beneficiaries, and is at the forefront of data protection efforts within the UN system.
About the DTM REMAP Project
The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy (REMAP) project was developed in response to the critical need to collect and analyze information on protracted displacement and human mobility in, to and from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, and to contribute to evidence-based humanitarian and development programming in these countries and in the region. Working under the overall supervision of the Global DTM Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager of the DTM REMAP project based in Berlin, Germany, the intern will support the concerned unit for the smooth implementation of ongoing work.
Responsibilities
📊 Assist in researching and drafting dashboards and prepare data for flash information sheets, papers and reports describing and analyzing human mobility of Afghan, Bangladeshi, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Pakistani, Tajik and Uzbek nationals inside their countries and across international borders, in both English and Russian language
📈 Assist in compiling, analyzing and visualizing human mobility data within Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan for DTM REMAP reporting purposes, in both English and Russian language
🛠️ Support the development and implementation of supplementary and interoperable systems for quality assurance and further improvement of DTM REMAP data and analysis
🔍 Support in analysing new assignments, developing scripts and tests to validate data, handling change requests and providing quick and efficient solutions to data sourcing issues
🗂️ Support in building requirements, metadata, backup procedures, and process documentation, and the overall management of the dataset addition process
🤝 Work with various parts of the global DTM Support team to ensure that content is delivered on time, regardless of system issues, and that the format and structure support the operational requirements
💾 Support the development of data queries for internal use as required, as well as one-time data pulls from the database as requested
🔒 Ensure that the implementation of the information management systems and application adheres to IOM Data Protection Policy and Information Technology and Communication (ITC) Policies and Standards, including on system and data security
✅ Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Training Components and Learning Elements
📚 Gain in-depth knowledge of migration data, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), and the emergency and post-crisis migration and displacement portfolio
🎧 Opportunities to attend e-workshops, e-meetings and/or e-webinars with internal and external counterparts and engage with staff at national and regional offices
🧪 Apply data science knowledge and tools in practice
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Who Can Apply
Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Analytics or a related field, with two years of relevant professional experience (accredited universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database). In general, 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; who are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom an internship is required to complete their studies; or who are sponsored by governmental, non-governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor. Applicants should be 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, and be between 20 and 36 years of age.
Experience
📑 Experience in compiling, collecting, and analyzing data from different sources, structured and unstructured
🧠 Experience with Natural Language Processing and Sentiment Analysis is advantageous
Skills
📊 Good data visualization skills on HTML5 or JavaScript environments, AngularJS, NodeJS, or D3 is advantageous
💻 Strong SQL developer skills, and proficiency in Python 3 (preferable) or any other multi-purpose programming language
⚙️ Capability to transform ideas into algorithms and programming code/apps
🛰️ Excitement and interest in spatio-temporal data and their relation with Big Data technologies, with an eagerness to jump in on day one
Languages
IOM's official languages are English, French and Spanish, and all staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three. For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Russian and Uzbek languages, and/or another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish) is an advantage.
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The Details
🗓️ Initial contract duration: 4 months (Internship, 2 to 6 months)
💶 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
📍 Location: Berlin, Germany
How to Apply
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system, which also allows candidates to track the status of their application. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date, and no late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that only candidates possessing the right of residence and right to work in Germany can be considered for this vacancy.
Deadline
⏳ 27 August 2026
