Regional Migration Health Intern - National University of Singapore

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Regional Migration Health Intern
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok, Thailand
Internship Contract, 6 months
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the principal intergovernmental 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
IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management: migration and development,
facilitating migration, regulating migration, and addressing forced migration. Cross-cutting activities
include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of
migrants’ rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration.
The Regional Migration Health Adviser is responsible and accountable for technical coordination on
regional matters of Health Promotion and Assistance for Migrants (H2) and Migration Health
Assistance for Crisis Affected Populations (H3) Programmes undertaken by IOM in the region covered
by the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. This is a request for CVs/expression of interest for an
internship opening to support the Regional Migration Health Adviser in his/her work.
Scope of Work
Under the overall guidance of the Regional Director and the direct supervision of the Regional
Migration Health Adviser in the IOM Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, the
incumbent will assist the Regional Migration Health Unit, and will have the following duties and
responsibilities:
1. Support the development of quality concept papers, presentations, and reports by
researching and reporting on information and topics assigned by the Regional Migration
Health Adviser.
2. Assist in the editing of project concept papers and proposals, donor reports and other
publications referred from the country missions to the Regional Migration Health Adviser for
review and endorsement.
3. Contribute to data collection and analysis and in writing reports and preparing or editing
presentations on migration and international health issues and topics.
 Research or review migration health issue developments to provide technical support for
presentations and papers produced by the Regional Migration Health Unit.
4. Assist in monitoring regional migration health project information.
 Analyze and collate reports from the Project Information Unit, project managers and
coordinators and focal points in Country Offices who are implementing migration health
projects for status updates and relevant project documentation.
IOM Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
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Rajanakarn Building, 18 Floor • 3, South Sathorn Rd • Yannawa, Sathorn District • Bangkok 10120 • Thailand
Tel: +66 2 343 9400 • Fax: +66 2 343 9499 / + 66 2 286 0630 • E-mail: [email protected] • http://www.iom.int
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Provide Regional Migration Health Adviser with status reports and reviews of project
developments.
Compile and update shared information about Regional Migration Health activities and
programmes.
 Review and update project database, project file folders, guidance sheets, reports and
other relevant information.
 Facilitate consolidation and distribution of project documents (e.g. concept notes and
reports), publications, and guidance with the approval of the Regional Migration Health
Adviser.
 Track Regional Migration Health Unit’s activity for production of quarterly report.
Assist in the planning and organization of exhibitions, meetings, conferences, seminars and
workshops when needed.
In the absence of the Regional Migration Health Adviser and other regional health staff,
respond to calls, emails and queries from the country missions, other units, partners and
agencies and report immediately to Migration Health Adviser when possible.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Regional Migration Health Adviser.
Eligibility and Selection
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 19 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working
experience. The Internship Programme is open to candidates of any nationality.
Minimum Experience and Requirements
a) ƵƌƌĞŶƚ undergraduate ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ in medicine, nursing, public health or related social sciences
fields and/or equivalent of; b) Prior knowledge or experience working on migration or health issues;
c) Able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment; d) Good communication
skills and able to work in a team; e) Advanced English writing and communication skills; f) Familiarity
with computer programs, including MS Office programs and internet applications. Knowledge on
data analysis application and mapping application is a plus.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting; Detail-oriented; Ability to work independently with
minimal supervision; Accepts and gives constructive criticism; Sensitive to gender issues, personal
commitment, efficiency, flexibility.
General Information
a) Interns are granted a stipend of Baht 9,250.- per month as partial contribution to accommodation
and living expenses. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by
his/her University or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration will not be
eligible for the stipend.
b) Any work produced by interns during their internship within the framework of the duties
assigned to them should be used for academic purposes exclusively. All economic and moral
rights (copyright) pertaining to such work will remain the exclusive property of IOM.
c) Internships carry no expectancy of employment by IOM and the intern cannot be appointed to
any position with IOM during the period of internship.
IOM Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
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Rajanakarn Building, 18 Floor • 3, South Sathorn Rd • Yannawa, Sathorn District • Bangkok 10120 • Thailand
Tel: +66 2 343 9400 • Fax: +66 2 343 9499 / + 66 2 286 0630 • E-mail: [email protected] • http://www.iom.int