International Organization for Migration (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 andnon-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for thebenefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Intern - Programme Support (Programme Coordination and Innovation - PCI)
Job ID: 20608
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
Supervision:
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Under the overall supervision of the National Programme Support Officer (PGLS) , and direct supervision of assigned PSU staff, the Intern will assist in daily programme support tasks, including documentation, reporting, and coordination.
Learning Objectives:
- Assist in organizing and maintaining programme documents, files, and records.
- Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and briefing notes.
- Help track programme activities, timelines, and deliverables.
- Assist in monitoring and documenting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for ongoing projects.
- Support the coordination of meetings, workshops, and programme events.
- Help liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Perform any other programme-related tasks assigned by the supervisor
Training Components and Learning Elements:
- The Intern will gain experience in working in an international multicultural environment, within the United Nations system.
- Gain experience in organization, management, and international cooperation activities.
- Gain a better understanding of IOM’s work, as an inter-governmental organization in the field of Migration, and work on formulating and editing institutional strategies, priorities and work plans.
- 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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- Enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level) in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field; or
- Graduated from such a programme within the last 12 months.
Experience:
- Experience (academic projects, internships, or volunteer work) in programme support, administration, or development projects is desirable.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication in English.
- Good organizational and analytical skills; attention to detail.
- Interest in migration, development, or corporate social responsibility.
Languages:
- For this internship, For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
- External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
- Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Application Closing Date
20th May, 2026; 12:55 AM.
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