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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission of IOM Niger and under the direct supervision of the Head of the Programme Support Unit, the successful candidate will assist in drafting concept notes and proposals, reports, support documents (i.e. annual reports, strategies, etc.) as well as support and assist other activities of the Programme Support Unit such as: research on regional migration patterns and donor priorities, and providing administrative supports (e.g. taking meeting minutes as well as compiling meeting briefing notes as requested). S/he is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with strict ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.
The Project Development and Reporting intern contributes to the Programme Support Unit (PSU) by supporting the development of project proposals and reports based on programs’ needs and potential. S/he is a member of the Programme Support Unit and works in coordination with all managerial units.
Benefits: A Monthly Subsistence Allowance (MSA) is allocated by IOM Niger to interns whose home stations are located beyond 50 Km of the IOM Niger office. The MSA amounts to XOF 260,000, XOF 300,000 or XOF 330,000 respectively for holders of bachelor’s degree, master’s level degree or PhD level degree.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Support research on migration patterns, migration challenges and donor priorities to identify fundraising opportunities;
• Assist with the conceptualization, drafting and editing of project proposals;
• Assist with the preparation of project proposal submission packages to submit to donors;
• Assist in drafting and finalizing donor reports, ensuring adherence to project proposals, signed agreements and institutional reporting requirements of IOM and donors;
• Assist in administrative tasks, such as note-taking, drafting letters, update Programme Support Unit archives;
• Support the preparation of donor meetings, conferences or high-level briefings or visits;
• Represent IOM in donor briefings, conferences, workshops, UN thematic working groups, etc. as needed;
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  Education*:*

Master's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

Eperience:
Experience in the field of migration issues Demonstrated ability to write clearly and accurately; Strong analytical and writing skills; Work experience in/familiarity with the region is an asset.

Languages Required: Fluency in English and French is required.

Advantageous: Any of the local languages spoken in Niger