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  The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience. 
  In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:
  a) have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities; b) are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or c) are sponsored by governmental/non governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor. d) are either enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months. e) are between 20 and 36 years of age.
  Background Information

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Cameroon seeks to strengthen the effectiveness, coherence, and impact of its internal and external communication activities. This comes in a context marked by:

• The need to update visibility and awareness-raising tools;
• Specific challenges related to communication during electoral periods and in crisis-affected areas (North-West and South-West);
• The importance of better structuring internal communication channels to optimize information flow and responsiveness in emergency situations.

  It is therefore essential to carry out a thorough analysis and establish practical recommendations. Supervision

  • Under the direct supervisor of the Digital and Communication Assistant, the incumbent shall have the following specific objectives: Learning Objectives

    1. Branding and Visibility Tools

  • Update the display plan for key messages and visibility tools.
  • Identify strategic locations (offices, vehicles, public spaces) to maximize message impact.
  • Determine the format and content of materials (e.g., posters, panels, stickers) for priority messages on:
  • Fraud prevention;
  • Anti-retaliation;
  • Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).

    2. External Communication in Sensitive Contexts

  • Define approaches and tools to:
  • Give visibility to activities in the North-West and South-West while safeguarding staff security and maintaining institutional neutrality.
  • Align communication with the government’s position (identifying whether an official or implicit stance exists).
  • Support fundraising and resource mobilization communication strategy development.
  • Highlight donor contributions in these areas.
  • Leveraging digital tools to reach potential donors and partners.
  • Propose adapted formats: internal publications, short videos, event flyers, secure visual content for donor sharing.

    3. Communication During Electoral Periods

  • Analyse the United Nations system’s strategy during electoral periods and determine IOM’s appropriate positioning.
  • Identify communication opportunities and limitations in this context, including risk management.

    4. Internal Communication

    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

    ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

  • Assess existing internal channels (e.g., IN, MEMU) and their effectiveness.
  • Define a crisis communication protocol (decision chains, reaction timelines, template messages);
  • Determine the optimal rhythm of exchanges, best days/times, and preferred channels according to message types (operational, urgent, awareness-raising).

     

    3. Proposed Methodology

  • Desk review of existing communication plans, UN guidelines, and IOM internal policies; benchmarking. 
  • Interviews and consultations with:
  • IOM staff (operational, communication, security, IT);
  • Key donors;
  • Government and UN system representatives.
  • Comparative analysis with practices from other IOM missions in similar contexts.
  • Mapping of existing tools, messages, and channels.

    4. Expected Deliverables

  • Analytical report including:
  • Detailed situation analysis by thematic area.
  • Identification of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT).
  • Operational recommendations plan, prioritized by feasibility.
  • Updated branding plan and positioning of key messages.
  • Practical guide for internal and external communication (including in sensitive contexts and during electoral periods).

    5. Duration and Indicative Timeline

  • Total period: 12 weeks
  • Phase 1: Information gathering and analysis (4 weeks)
  • Phase 2: Development of deliverables (2 weeks)
  • Phase 3: Internal validation and dissemination (6 weeks)

    6. Resources and Expected Support

  • Access to internal documents and existing communication tools.
  • Facilitation of interviews with stakeholders.
  • Logistical support for data collection in field offices, if required. Training Components and Learning Elements
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    The candidate should:

  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of Bachelor’s degree/ Master’s level or equivalent in an accredited academic institution of Communication, Public relation, Social Sciences, Political Science, journalism, or any relevant discipline;
  • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
  • or have graduated with a university degree (not later than 1 year ago) in an accredited academic institution of Communication, Public relation, Social Sciences, Political Science, journalism, or any relevant discipline.   Skills
  • Good knowledge of communication strategies and tools (internal and external)
  • Proficiency with digital tools and communication materials (posters, videos, flyers, visual content, etc.)
  • Ability to analyze and improve existing communication plans
  • Strong report writing and practical guide drafting skills
  • Ability to conduct interviews and consultations with various stakeholders (staff, donors, government and UN representatives)
  • Understanding of communication challenges in sensitive contexts (crisis, elections, security, etc.)
  • Familiarity with benchmarking, monitoring, and comparative analysis
  • Strong organizational and time management skills (ability to meet deadlines, plan over 12 weeks)
  • Initiative and autonomy in carrying out assignments
  • Ability to work collaboratively with different teams
  • Discretion and respect for confidentiality, especially in sensitive contexts
  • Experience or knowledge of the humanitarian sector or UN system
  • Ability to adapt communication to multicultural and multilingual contexts
  • Sensitivity to security and institutional neutrality issues. Languages

    The intern should be able to communicate in both the English and French languages. IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.   Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.