Internship – WASH Support

IOM recognizes that access to water and sanitation services, paired with hygiene promotion, is lifesaving in humanitarian contexts, while sustainable access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services is also critical in the context of resolving displacement situations and building resilience to future shocks and stressors. The provision of WASH services is an important component of IOM operations worldwide.

The position will fall under the overall supervision of the Head of the Preparedness and Response Division and direct supervision of the IOM WASH Officer – Research and Innovation Lead, and in collaboration with the Global WASH Support Team, including the Global WASH Coordinator. The position will support the WASH Research and Innovation Lead on various globally-led projects, as well as support in overall data collection, content development and reporting for the WASH Support Team.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Support in the content development and final graphical production of reports, articles and presentations related to IOM WASH, including publications on the IOM WASH LinkedIn page and on the IOM Peer Exchange and Learning on Migration Platforms in coordination with the WASH Knowledge Management Lead.
• Support the Research and Innovation Lead in compiling lessons learnt and best practices from IOM WASH interventions worldwide and produce harmonized pieces for further dissemination to internal and external parties.
• Support in the financial, administrative and programmatic monitoring of Global WASH innovation projects to ensure that IOM standards and operating modalities are met, and that international best practice is adapted to IOM’s programmatic approach.
• Support the Research and Innovation Lead and Global WASH Unit with organizing events, workshops and meetings.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the direct supervisor or Head of PRD.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Relevant university degree from an accredited academic institution.

Experience

• Previous experience in the implementation of WASH related projects is desirable.
• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines.
• Practical experience of multi-tasking, prioritizing and working independently.
• Proven ability to visualize complex information.
• Demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies.
• Strong ability to analyse statistical information.

SKILLS

• Computer literacy including Microsoft Suite. Knowledge of Adobe package an advantage.
• Excellent organizational skills including time management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds, and with limited supervision across multiple timezones.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

Languages

Desirable

Fluency in English (oral and written).

Other UN official language

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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.
• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.