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€ 500 per month

Background

ICMPD invites all interested candidates to apply for the Policy Intern position in the Policy Unit, based in Vienna. The Policy Unit was established in 2017 and is ICMPD’s institutional home for its policy analysis, engagement, and advisory function. The Unit’s approach combines analytical policy work with the monitoring of migration policy trends and developments, provision of expert advisory services, and building of networks and partnerships both inside and outside of ICMPD that together aim to improve and support better migration policy and practice. The Policy Unit’s priority topics for 2027 include labour and skills mobility, temporary protection, post-conflict recovery and reconstruction, and reintegration.

Task and Responsibilities

Interns will gain practical experience with an intergovernmental organisation in conducting research, analysing and synthesising findings, drafting written products, communicating about migration, and organising events on topical migration issues. Tasks include:

Conducting background research and gathering data on a variety of topics, such as skills mobility partnerships, talent attraction and retention, temporary protection, and return and reintegration, to provide input into the production of internal and external written outputs;

supporting the team in staying up to date by monitoring new publications, taking notes at external webinars, and sharing information internally;

assisting the team in the organisation of online and in-person events, including background research, identification of potential participants, and notetaking;

contributing to policy outreach and communications activities, with the aim of widely disseminating products and findings, ensuring visibility, and engaging with policymakers; and

otherwise participating in the implementation of day-to-day activities.

Qualifications and Experience

a recently completed university degree or current enrolment in a master’s/PhD programme in a relevant field, such as migration studies, public policy, political science, sociology, or economics;

knowledge of migration policy issues;

understanding of research methods and migration data sources;

solid oral and written command of English, including excellent writing and editing skills;

strong organisational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail;

advanced computer literacy and practical experience using Microsoft applications;

strong time management skills, including managing conflicting priorities and working with tight deadlines;

interest in working in a multidisciplinary team and an international environment; and

excellent interpersonal skills, a proactive work approach, adaptability, and flexibility.

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