Position Title: Intern - Housing, Land, and Property Rights
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Classification: Intern, Grade Other
Type of Appointment: Internship, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 11 September 2024
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.
Context:
Background Information
Addressing displacement involves facilitating return, local integration, or resettlement, with land and property rights playing a key role. However, displacement often occurs in areas with insecure property rights, poor land administration, and weak legal systems. Conventional property registration is typically complex and slow, making it unsuitable for urgent displacement crises. Shelter partners must navigate complex legal contexts where land tenure information may be lost, risking evictions if tenure rights are unclear. Security of tenure is critical for effective shelter interventions and durable solutions to displacement.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Humanitarian Innovation Norway have initiated the LandLedger project to develop a low-cost, fast property recordation system. This system aims to secure displaced people's rights to immovable property, operating independently or in parallel of governmental recordation systems. To ensure transparency and share how the project is being designed, systematic documentation of project milestone activities, brainstorming sessions, market dialogues, consultations, and pilot development, must be routinely documented and shared with contributors and partners.
Supervision
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office in Geneva and direct supervision of the
Global Housing, Land and Property Rights Advisor; and in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, the Housing, Land and Property Intern will support the Innovation Norway LandLedger Project Manager in meeting project milestones and documenting the project process and the HLP team in carrying out key global support duties, including supporting the development, dissemination and publication of HLP Guidance Materials and coordination with the HLP Area of Responsibility (AoR) and Global Shelter Cluster.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. LandLedger Project Support
2. HLP & Shelter Due Diligence Toolkit Website
3. Global Shelter Cluster Engagement and Coordination
4. IOM HLP Community of Practice Coordination
5. DC-based Legal Network Engagement
Training Components and Learning Elements
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Experience
Skills
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Note
Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.
Eligibility and Selection
In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
No late applications will be accepted.
This vacancy is archived.