Intern - African Capacity Building Centre, Moshi, Tanzania

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position Title : Intern – African Capacity Building Centre

Duty Station : Moshi, Tanzania

Duration of Assignment : Three months

Estimated Start Date : 1st May 2014 to 31st July, 2014

Closing Date : 5th April, 2014

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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:

Under general guidance of the Chief of Mission (COM) and direct supervision of the Regional Technical Specialist for Immigration and Border Management (RTS), the intern will be responsible for a wide range of activities of the African Capacity Building Centre (ACBC).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Initiate, support and engage in research and compilation of information for immigration and border management (IBM) papers, technical leaflets and presentations.

2. Under supervision and direction from IBM RTS's Draft and edit IBM proposals, reports and other technical materials.

3. Support the ACBC knowledge management system.

4. Assist with the compilation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework for IBM programs in Africa.

5. Assist with the development and standardization of templates relevant to IBM programming (reports, questionnaires, surveys, profiles, application, feedback and interviewing forms and others).

6. Prepare external and internal reports, or parts thereof, as needed, including the ACBC Annual Report and the ACBC Newsletter. Provide information on the program as requested.

7. Assist the ACBC staff in organizing trainings in Moshi.

8. Complete English-French translations, as needed.

9. Travel on duty, based on the needs of the program.

10. Perform other such duties as may be assigned.

Core Values and Competencies:

• Professionalism: Knowledge of the Organization's rules and regulations as they pertain to the incumbent's area of responsibility;
• Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills. Working effectively and harmoniously with colleagues and counterparts from diverse cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively;
• Planning and Organizing: Using time efficiently. Ability to prioritize assignments, allocate appropriate time for completing work and meet deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and handle a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner. Self-driven, inventive, innovative, collegial, committed, efficient, accurate and prompt;
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Initiative and willingness to learn new skills;
• Technological Awareness: Excellent computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office. Basic knowledge of or willingness to learn about information management, i.e. data collection, processing, analysis and reporting. Knowledge of public information products software an asset;
• Trust: Reputation for dealing honestly and openly with staff. Respected by peers, clients and staff.

Desirable Qualifications:

a) University degree in law, political science and/or development/ Migration studies. Previous experience in Sub-Saharan Africa would be an asset.

Personal Development

The incumbent will acquire technical knowledge in the area of activities of the African Capacity Building Centre (ACBC) and will gain in-site experience in working in an international multi-cultural environment, with an intergovernmental organization.

Languages

Complete Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge in Kiswahili would be an advantage. (East African Swahili)

How to apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to ACBCapplication@iom.int by March 20, 2014.