Intern - International Career Development Roundtable (CDR)

Position details

• Vacancy type: Internship
• Recruiting type: Intern
• Contract type: Internship (2-6 months)
• Initial contract duration: 2 months
• Office or unit: Country Office
• Location: Tallinn, Estonia
• Application deadline: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+00:00

Context

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 workplans.
• 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 and external implementing partners.

SKILLS 

• Ability to liaise effectively and professionally with counterparts and a diverse range of stakeholders. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in computer applications and software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and experience in website maintenance is an asset. 
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion. 
• Strong responsiveness, flexibility, and ability to manage urgent requests in a timely manner. 

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:

a) have a interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities;
b) are either enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme
  (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted.
• Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs.
• Please consider the cost of living in the duty station prior to applying.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 1

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

 

Responsibilities

Support the Organization of the Career Development Roundtable (CDR) 2026:
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of the annual CDR.
• Support with participant registration and related inquiries.
• Support the delivery of the conference and parallel events including the Career Fair and
dinner/evening receptions.
• Provide assistance to keynote speakers and clinic presenters at the event. 
• Participate in preparatory and planning meetings.
• Assist in liaising with suppliers and other event contributors.
•  Support with liaison and coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia and other stakeholders in Tallinn. 
• Perform such other duties that may be assigned.
 

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, Public Admiration, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE
Relevant professional experience in Human Resources and/or project or event management is desirable.