• Support the Diaspora focal points with outreach and visibility activities with regards to diaspora members in Belgium and Luxembourg. This includes creation of content of the biannual diaspora newsletter, creation of social media content, updating the Diaspora webpage and updating the diaspora contact list and help drafting outreach mails to umbrella diaspora organizations;
• Assist in the creation of Diaspora Insights podcast episodes;
• Assist in the further operationalization of IOM Belgium and Luxembourg’s Diaspora Advisory Board (DAB), which aims to be a place of cooperation and co-creation between diaspora members and IOM. This also includes the logistic preparation of the DAB meetings and its thematic working groups;
• Assist in undertaking research, data collection and analysis related and relevant to diaspora communities;
• Assist with background research for the development of new diaspora projects.

Any other duty within the incumbent’s capabilities as assigned by the Chief of Mission and the Head of Unit.

Training Components and Learning Elements

• Gain working experience in an international multicultural environment within the UN system;
• Gain expertise in the field of migration and more specifically in the area of diaspora investments and diaspora engagement;
• Become acquainted with the work of diaspora members in Belgium and their countries of origin;
• Gain expertise on the different phases of the project management cycle (project implementation, project development);
• Gain a better understanding of IOM’s work, as an inter-governmental organization in the field of Migration with actors such as the European Union, Governments and other partners to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration.

• Familiarity with diaspora organisations or communities (residing in Belgium) or being part of the diaspora would be an advantage.
• First working experience, internship or volunteering experience related to project management would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Belgian context and policies in the field of migration is an advantage.
• Strong writing and drafting skills are a requirement.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills are a requirement.
• Computer literacy, especially database and formatting tools are an advantage;
• Familiarity with design and/or editing tools is an advantage.

Languages:

Fluency in English and French is required, and working knowledge in Dutch is an advantage.

Other:

The internship is subject to local recruitment: only persons holding a valid residence and work permit for Belgium will be eligible for consideration.

The intern is expected to apply and obtain a scholarship to cover his/her costs of living during the internship. An application can be submitted, for instance, to the Flanders Trainee Programme – Departement Buitenlandse Zaken (fdfa.be), Wallonie-Bruxelles International (wbi.be) or Erasmus+ program.
The start of the internship position is based upon availability of funding for the position.