Call for Internship Applicants

Within the framework of the project "Migrants in the Spotlight: Training and Capacity Building for Media Representatives and Students", financed by the European Commission, the International Organization for Migration and its partners are recruiting 24 interns for a three months traineeship each.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants should be entry-level professionals or students of journalism/social studies/political science or a related field, who are immigrants or come from a family of immigrants. Those applicants who demonstrate a strong interest in migration issues but do not possess an immigration background will be also considered; however, preference will be given to the first group.

Applying for an internship

If you consider applying for an internship at IOM or at any of the project partner organizations, you are encouraged to send your application (CV and cover letter) in English to the preferred organization.

The cover letter should specify the proposed period and dates of the internship; however, the commencement date cannot be later than 1st of September 2011.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Employment conditions

Duration:

Internships will last three months and the contract cannot be renewed.

Notice:

Either party may terminate internship contracts before the expiration date, giving one week's notice in writing.

Insurance:

Interns are required to present proof that they are covered against occupational and non-occupational injury and illness.

Monthly Sustenance Allowance:

A 500 euro monthly allowance will be provided to cover the participants' basic living expenses.

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