Labour Migration Intern(International Organization for Migration)-employment opportunity in Uganda

Job Title: Labour Migration Intern
Organisation:  International Organization for Migration
Deadline: 19th September 2013
Reports to: Senior Project assistant- Labor migration

Job Summary:
The incumbent will work on implementing two IOM projects entitled: “Contributing to Improved Labour Market Information through the UN Joint Programme on Population” and “Strengthening Labour Migration Management and Productivity in Uganda”

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Assisting in the coordination and supervision of the implementation of the two project’s activities with relevant government officials, IOM staff and consultants.
•     Assisting in drawing up comprehensive implementation plans for project activities.
•     Assisting in managing, directing, mentoring and supervising IOM staff and national consultants associated with both projects.
•     Participating in workshops, training sessions and roundtables with government officials and other partners.
•     Assisting in the development of methodology for the creation of several reports related to labour market and labour migration as well as the collection of relevant data.
•     Editing reports to meet the highest possible technical and editorial standards.
•     Assisting in preparing interim and final donor reports.
•     Assisting in representing IOM on labour migration and labour market information issues.
•     Assisting the Project Development unit to develop new projects related to labour migration and migration and development.
•     Any other duty within the incumbent’s capabilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The applicant should hold a Master’s degree in migration studies, economics, international relations, or related fields.
•     Excellent  English writing skills and an appreciation for the economy of words.
•     Strong academic and/or writing experience in one or more of the following areas: international migration, labour migration, labour markets, labour economics, regional economic integration, international relations with a focus on East Africa integration.
•     Demonstrable ability to take initiative and work independently while also working with and learning from others. All prospective candidates must have a strong work ethic and proven ability to meet strict deadlines.
•     Commitment to quality and high attention to detail.
•     Self-confidence and ability to speak in public.
•     Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
•     Work experience on migration and/ or labour issues a distinct advantage.

How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the United Nations’ IOM should send a cover letter and CV detailing previous relevant work experience to IOM HR department to hruganda@iom.int clearly indicating the job reference number