Interns at International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

Start date: July 2016
Duration: 2 months (renewable)
Eligible nationalities: Nigerian
Deadline for applications: 30 June 2016
Issue date: 9 June 2016
Vacancy Reference: ICMPD/INT/ABV/062016

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) – Abuja Mission, is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of Intern.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Intern is responsible for the overall support of logistical aspects of the work. S/he will report to the Coordinator and Finance Officer who will provide ultimate, overall strategic oversight and steering.

The Intern is required to undertake the following specific tasks:

• Collect, compile and organise background documents and other materials for meetings and prepares minutes and summaries of actions to be taken and ensures follow-up.
• Carry out background research in relation to various actions (e.g. migration situation, institutional and legal frameworks, etc.).
• Support the Finance Officer and the Project and Admin Assistant with the logistical aspects of the project, including handling procurement processes and procedures (e.g. organisation of events with suppliers; administrative tasks and logistical arrangements for meetings, missions, workshops, seminars; coordination, negotiation and liaising with different service providers and other suppliers).
• Prepare meeting documentation: printing documents, arrange folders, name tags, participant lists, arrival and departure list, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentation materials (summaries, Power Point Presentations, etc.) and other project-related documents.
• Draft meeting documents, briefings, correspondence.
• Carry out other related tasks as assigned by her/his supervisors.

Core Values, Attitude and Mindset

• Demonstrates appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organisation and the diversity of its staff and promotes ICMPD values: Commitment, Integrity, Partnership, Respect and Innovation in actions and decisions.

Qualification and Experience

• University degree (bachelor or higher) in a relevant discipline: administration / management.
• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a private company or an international organization.
• Advanced computer literacy (Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet research).
• Understanding of migration issues and policies is an asset.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to work in a team.
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills suited for a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to self-organize multiple tasks well and to complete them on time with a clear focus on results.
• Good analytic skills.
• Show attention to detail and the ability to follow processes and procedures 100% accurately.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of French is an asset.