Internship Vacancy: IOM Seeking Research Intern

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 166 member states it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to:

1. Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and mobility
2. Advance understanding of migration issues
3. Encourage social and economic development through migration; and
4. Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and mobile populations.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

IOM’s Port of Spain Office, under the guidance of the Regional Office in San Jose, coordinates the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of projects and initiatives undertaken at the country office under the Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan (RMRP).

Since 2017, with the continuous outflows from Venezuela, inter-agency preparedness and operational activities to respond to growing needs of Venezuelan migrants and refugees in several Caribbean, Latin and Central American countries have been heightened. was developed in close coordination with country-level actors and coordination structures. The Plan seeks to provide a holistic and comprehensive response, complementing governments’ priorities and plans.

As part of the RMRP, IOM is implementing several projects and activities in Trinidad and Tobago targeting Venezuelan migrants and populations affected by the increased flows into the country. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is one such activity, which assesses the characteristics and needs of the Venezuelan migrant population. It will provide the United Nations system, the Government and civil society organizations with information to develop plans and policies for migrants through the collection of secure and transparent information. DTM will aid in promoting the rights of migrants and minimize the risks of irregular migration.

Under the general supervision of the DTM Consultant, with overall supervision of Head of Office-Port of Spain, the Research Intern will work closely with the Reseach and Data Management Team inclusive of DTM. The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for assisting with administrative, resource monitoring and research, data collection and processing functions in keeping with the DTM exercise. The candidate may also be assigned duties in keeping with the implementation of various IOM initiatives.  

Applications are to be sent to cskeete@iom.int by 11th October 2023. 

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