Intern (Analysis and Advocacy)

Country: Iraq

Organization: International Organization for Migration

Closing date: 10 May 2023

Context and Core Functions / Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Protection Division in IOM Iraq and direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the successful candidate will support the Protection Division (PxD) in the analysis and planning of programmatic intervention in view of international humanitarian law framework. On the basis of the analysis, the successful candidate is expected to support Protection Officers in building key advocacy points and strategy.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Assist the Protection Division in identifying needs for analysis and research on human rights issues in Iraq and planning of relevant analysis and research on thematics relevant to Protection programming
• Identify reference documents on human rights and protection issues relevant to Protection programming and provide summaries and relevant references in reports and briefs
• Assist in preparing reports and researchs on human rights framework, international humanitarian law and risk of violence, exploitation and abuse in the country and issues related to humanitarian assistance and migrant protection;
• Support with analysis of data and draft key advocacy points based on the analysis;
• Assist Protection Reporting Officer in tracking, monitoring and reporting on Protection activities;
• Support the preparations of meetings including agenda, background documents, summaries of the proceedings;
• Identify areas for promoting new knowledge and innovation that can support with planning and implementation of Protection activities;
• Support capacity development of local staff through online webinars on human rights issues;
• Support development of training modules and workshop content of Protecton;
• Respond to various inquiries and information requests internally and externally related to the work of Protection; and
• Participate in various fora as requested

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Be enrolled in a final academic year of a first University Degree in Law, or enrolled in a Master’s Degree Programme (LLM) or have graduated with a University Degree in Law or LLM, and if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.

Skills

• Strong understanding on international humanitarian law and human rights framework
• Excellent analytic and writing skills, including ability to write content in a concise and clear manner
• Ability to work effectively, harmoniously and independently in remote working setting
• Great attention to detail and ability to organize
• Ability to produce quality work according to set deadlines

Languages

• Fluency in English language is required.
• Working knowledge in Arabic language is an advantage.

Competencies

Values

• • • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. - 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• • • 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 action and delegated work. - Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://iraqdatacenter.iom.int/Vacancy/Apply/EOI2023IRQ077

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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