CFA/2026/003/Policy Intern/UG/Yaounde

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

In order to providing quality services to IOM’ targets on the one hand and offer a hands-on learning environment to some students and/or recent graduates to work on tasks and projects related to their area of study or career interests in other hand, the Information Communication and Technology Unit within IOM is seeking an in-person intern work closely with the ICT team in Cameroon mission.

1. Assist in providing support to programme activities, including strategic input, document streamlining, coordination support, logistical and administrative support, and programme management related backup.  

2. Participate in internal and external meetings with relevant stakeholders, including high government authorities, supporting with the preparation, note taking, archive filing, among other key tasks.

3. Reporting and documenting of programmatic and political engagement activities, including monitoring, stakeholder mapping, contact database management and other M&E support.

4. Assist in collecting feedback from stakeholders and training participants on IOM activities and learning efficiency.

5. Assist in the management of consultancies and IP partners with product evaluation and review input, as well as adequate administrative and financial follow up.

6.  Provide general administrative, and clerical support to the Policy Team. 

7. Any other duties that may be assigned.

        TRAINING COMPONENTS AND LEARNING ELEMENTS

• Experience working in an international multicultural environment within the United Nations system.

• Gain organizational, management, and international cooperation skills.

   

   

  EDUCATION

• Minimum Bachelor’ s level or equivalent, or Graduated in the last 12 months;
• In Political Science, International Relations, Law, Sociology and/or other relevant areas of study.
• Experience in institutional relations (any level) and contact with government authorities and relevant stakeholders
• Exposure to document drafting and public facing writing

• Any prior experience with development aid organizations such as NGOs, international organizations, or the United Nations would be advantageous.

   

   

  EXPERIENCE

• Experience in institutional relations (any level) and contact with government authorities and relevant stakeholders
• Exposure to document drafting and public facing writing

• Any prior experience with development aid organizations such as NGOs, international organizations, or the United Nations would be advantageous.

   

   

  SKILLS

• Solid understanding of the Cameroonian Political landscape and connected dynamics, as well as ministerial and institutional competence areas
• Familiarity with policy development processes and document management
• Knowledge of database management for stakeholder management
• Proficiency in MS Windows-based packages/applications and website management experience.

Additional Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and cultural adaptability
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to IOM’s

     Languages

          Fluency in English and in French