Proyecto:
International Organization for migration (IOM Malaysia) / BECAS GT2025 - Migrant Protection and Assistance (MPA) - Malasia (Kuala Lumpur) / MALASIA / Kuala Lumpur
País: MALASIA
Municipio: Kuala Lumpur
Entidad: International Organization for migration (IOM Malaysia)
Tipo de contrato: Beca
Duración: 6 meses
Salario mensual: 1635€
Observaciones: IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. Key thematic areas of focus in the Malaysia include but not limited to Migrant Protection and Assistance, Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion, Migration Health and Refugee Resettlement programmes. IOM activities that cut across these areas include the promotion of international migration law, research, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration.
The Migrant Protection and Assistance (MPA) unit at IOM Malaysia works to safeguard the rights and well-being of vulnerable migrants by delivering direct support services, such as case management and cash-based interventions, while also conducting data analysis, and capacity-building initiatives. The unit engages with a wide range of stakeholders, such as government agencies, civil society, and the private sector, to combat human trafficking, strengthen protection mechanisms and more. Through advocacy, operational support, and strategic communication, MPA contributes to a coordinated and humane approach to migration management in Malaysia.
Core Functions/Responsibilities:
Working under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordination and National Officers as relevant, the intern(s) will assist with the operational activities of the IOM Malaysia Migrant Protection and Assistance (MPA). Tasks will include:
Assist the Project Assistant(s) in the implementation and administrative support for the successful rollout of activities conducted in the MPA unit. Based on expertise and interest, the selected candidate(s) could contribute to activities including:
Direct assistance to vulnerable populations including implementation of cash-based interventions or support to case management and data entry.
Research on migration issues and data collection, analysis and dissemination.
Capacity building programmes on topics relating to ethical recruitment, forced labour, trafficking in persons and others, as relevant.
Private sector engagement on topics relating to Migrant Protection and Assistance.
Contribute and support Project Assistant(s) and National Officer(s) to the successful engagement with different stakeholders including government officials, UN Agencies, private sector, civil society organizations, academia and others to plan and successfully execute relevant activities.
Assist the Project Assistant(s) in the drafting of correspondence and relevant documents including notes for file, reports, briefing notes, presentations, and other material as relevant.
Support in visibility efforts including for IOM social media platforms.
Support in coordination of logistics, finance documentation and implementation of procurement processes.
Perform other related duties as assigned