Intern – Gender Based Violence

Position Title: Intern – Gender Based Violence

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Intern, Grade Other

Type of Appointment: Internship, three months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 06 July 2023

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.

Context:

Background Information

Established in 1951, IOM is leading inter-governmental organization providing services to governments and migrants in the field of migration. With 172-member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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.

As an important function of its mandate, IOM is the Cluster Lead Agency for Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) for natural disaster-induced displacement situations under the 2005 IASC Humanitarian Reform. In line with the commitments to the global Call to Action on

Protection Against Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies, and in accordance with the IASC Guidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action (2015), IOM has been working to improve GBV prevention and risk mitigation in Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Shelter and Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) operations worldwide. Seeking to consolidate and expand upon pilot initiatives, IOM’s interventions have been designed to reduce the risk of GBV occurring at the onset of emergencies by building the capacity of field practitioners to identify, prevent and mitigate GBV risks, providing innovative tools to improve the management of sectoral responses and coordination of service provision in response to identified risks, enhancing operational collaboration between IOM sectors and GBV and other specialized Protection actors, and improving women’s participation in camp governance structures.

IOM has expanded GBV interventions beyond the CCCM portfolio and recently launched its first Institutional Framework for addressing GBV in Crises (GBViC). The Framework defines the Organization’s vision and approach and articulates the scope of strategic interventions identified to guide IOM crises operations worldwide in mitigating GBV risks, supporting GBV survivors and addressing the root causes of GBV. The Framework will be accompanied by a toolkit for operationalizing the strategic interventions.

Supervision

Under the overall supervision of the Global CCCM Cluster Coordinator and the direct supervision of the GBV Specialist, and in close coordination with the GBV Officers, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the operationalization of IOM’s Institutional Framework for Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Crises (GBViC Framework) as a core deliverable under the Safe from the Start (SFTS) Global initiative; contribute to reporting and knowledge management activities within the GBV Global Support Team (GBV Team) ; as well as supporting the daily activities of the GBV Team.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the GBV Specialist with reporting activities under the Safe from the Start Project – including by drafting reports, collecting and drafting lessons learned and best practices from the operationalization of the GBViC Framework.
2. Support Monitoring and Information Management of activities conducted by IOM’s Global GBV team, through maintaining updated matrices on project proposals, progress tracking, and training and workshop record keeping.
3. Assist the GBV specialist and GBV officers with country mission follow-up through consistent documentation of meeting minutes with GBV Focal Points and updated GBV Program Mapping.
4. Lend additional capacity to GBV knowledge management through systematically updating IOM’s GBV Community of Practice, dissemination of vetted GBV guidance and tools, alongside maintenance of email lists and other information-sharing modalities.
5. Support reporting and communication activities of the GBV Team by drafting monthly updates, information/factsheets, case studies, briefings, and newsletters, and supporting institutional reporting responsibilities as required
6. Support on the design/layout work of documents (information/fact sheets, case studies, briefings, new letters) produced by the GBV Team;
7. Support planning, logistics, and implementation for GBV-related events, including preparation of training, workshops, and simulation exercises.
8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Training Components and Learning Elements

• The GBV Intern will gain experience in working in an international multicultural environment, within the United Nations system.
• Gain a better understanding of IOM’s work, as an inter-governmental organization in the field of Humanitarian Crises, and work on supporting efforts to institutionalize and operationalize efforts to better address GBV from the offset of an emergency.
• The Intern will acquire technical knowledge on addressing Gender-based Violence in Crisis.
• The Intern can also access online training courses at the disposal of all IOM staff.
• The Intern will have the possibility to interact with IOM staff within Headquarters and IOM Missions.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution in humanitarian affairs, Social Work, women and gender studies, development, anthropology, or other relevant fields of study; or the equivalent combination of a bachelor’s degree and previous humanitarian work experience in relevant areas.

Experience

1. Strong interest and/or exposure to humanitarian affairs and gender-based violence in emergencies;
2. Demonstrated interest in interpersonal work such as volunteering or community-based initiatives;
3. Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles, minimum standards, and humanitarian coordination architecture, including the cluster system.

Skills

1. Fluency in English and high-quality drafting skills; previous experience in monitoring, reporting and communications is an asset;
2. Demonstrated computer literacy, including strong command of MS Office Suite. Desktop publishing (Adobe Creative Suite, MS Publisher, or other publishing tool) (desirable).

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of any other UN languages is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Note

Eligibility and Selection

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:

1. have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOMprogrammes and activities;
2. are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or
3. are sponsored by governmental/nongovernmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor.
4. 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. e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted.
• Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs.
• Please consider the cost of living in Geneva prior to applying.

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. 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.

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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

The appointment 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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

No late applications will be accepted.