At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed this Immigration & Border Governance (IBG) Internship at IOM in Algiers, Algeria. It is a 3-month internship for students and recent graduates aged 20 to 36, supporting border management authorities in Algeria, with a small monthly stipend depending on experience and location, and no nationality restriction in the vacancy.
About IOM and the Internship Programme
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while 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. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required.
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.
The Immigration and Border Governance Unit at IOM Algeria
The Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Unit at IOM Algeria supports relevant Government authorities in enhancing their capacities to manage border governance. Current and upcoming interventions include:
🎓 Capacity building.
🏗️ Equipment and infrastructure provision.
📜 Policy support.
⚖️ Initiatives related to International Migration Law (IML), rule of law and rights-based border management.
🧭 Integrated Border Management (IBM) and Humanitarian Border Management (HBM).
🚧 Countering cross-border crime.
🪪 Legal identity.
🤝 Cross-border cooperation in support of humane and orderly migration.
Role and Supervision
Under the overall supervision and direct supervision of the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Programme Officer, the intern will assist with the operational activities of the Mission.
The IBG Intern will provide technical and administrative support to the thematic programme in support of border management authorities in Algeria, border control, and integrated border management capacities, and will contribute to the strategic development and implementation of migrants' human-rights and protection approaches in the country.
Learning Objectives and Tasks
🧑🏫 Assist the IBG Programme Officer in the implementation of assessments, capacity building and technical assistance activities, including training preparation and delivery under the IBG Programme.
🗂️ Provide information on the Programme as requested and draft minutes of meetings, reports (external and internal reports) and other written materials and documents related to the Programme deliverables.
📞 Liaise with other IOM staff members on administration, financial, logistics and operational matters in support of Programme activities.
📝 Contribute to the development and standardization of templates (reports, questionnaires, surveys, profiles, application, feedback and interviewing forms and others) related to the IBG Programme.
🔁 Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
What You Will Learn
🌐 Experience in working in an international multicultural environment, within the United Nations system.
📊 Experience in organization, management, and international cooperation activities.
🏛️ A better understanding of IOM's work as an inter-governmental organization in the field of migration, and work on formulating and editing institutional strategies, priorities and workplans.
💻 Access to online training courses at the disposal of all IOM personnel.
🧑🤝🧑 The possibility to interact with IOM staff within Headquarters and IOM Missions.
✍️ Stronger professional communication skills by drafting meeting minutes, reports, and other programme-related documentation.
🤗 Interpersonal skills built through liaison with cross-functional teams at IOM, on administrative, financial, logistical, and operational matters.
⏱️ Stronger adaptability, problem-solving, and time-management skills, by supporting multiple programme tasks in a fast-paced environment.
🌱 A deeper understanding of humanitarian, migration, and development programming frameworks and operational practices.
📅 Stronger organizational and coordination skills through involvement in training preparation, scheduling, logistics, and stakeholder engagement.
Who Can Apply
The vacancy sets no nationality limit. Applicants to IOM internships must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
🎓 Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
📚 Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
🏅 Have graduated with a university degree as described above and, if selected, commence the internship within one year of graduation.
🎂 Be between 20 and 36 years of age. Exceptions must be approved in advance by the Director, DHR.
🗣️ Have a working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of IOM's official languages (English, French or Spanish).
Required Qualifications and Experience
📘 Education: enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree (bachelor's level or equivalent) in Political Science, Human Rights, or a related field; or enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in Political Science, or a related field; or a recent graduate with a degree in Human Rights, or a related field (the internship must commence within one year of graduation).
📝 Demonstrated experience in note-taking and drafting comprehensive and accurate meeting minutes.
🎤 Proven experience in organizing workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building activities.
✉️ Experience in preparing official correspondence, including meeting invitations and follow-up communications.
📄 Demonstrated experience in drafting Terms of Reference (ToRs), concept notes, and analytical or technical reports.
Skills
🗨️ Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
🗓️ Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
🔍 Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
👥 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
✒️ Ability to draft clearly and concisely.
🧩 Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds and respect for diversity and gender equality.
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 Arabic is an advantage.
IOM Values and Core Competencies
IOM's competency framework is available through the vacancy page, and competencies will be assessed during the selection process. All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate five values:
🤝 Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences, and encourages diversity and inclusion.
🔐 Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles, rules and standards of conduct.
🎯 Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
🦁 Courage: demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
💛 Empathy: shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
The core competencies assessed through behavioural indicators are:
👫 Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
✅ Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner, is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
💡 Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
🧾 Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
📣 Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication, and explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Stipend, Insurance and Conditions
💶 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 their 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 internship.
🏥 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, and security clearances.
Fees and Recruitment Conduct
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.
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How to Apply
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. No late applications will be accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the IOM Immigration & Border Governance internship in Algiers?
The internship lasts 3 months and is based in Algiers, Algeria, within the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Unit of IOM Algeria.
Who can apply for this IOM internship?
The vacancy sets no nationality limit. Applicants must be aged 20 to 36, be enrolled in the final year of a first university degree or in a graduate programme, or have graduated and start within one year of graduation, and speak English, French or Spanish; English fluency is required for this position.
Is the IOM internship paid?
Depending on experience and location, interns receive a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns who already receive an allowance or scholarship from their university or another sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or coursework credits are not eligible for the stipend.
Does IOM cover insurance for interns?
IOM covers interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan for the duration of the internship. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accidents and illnesses and must show written proof of it before starting.
What will the intern do day to day?
The intern assists the IBG Programme Officer with assessments, capacity building and technical assistance activities, drafts meeting minutes and reports, liaises with IOM staff on administrative, financial, logistics and operational matters, and helps standardize templates for the IBG Programme.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Link
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