Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration, working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.
IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
The Internship Programme aims to attract talented students and graduates with a specific interest in areas relevant to IOM's programmes.
Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and have less than two years of relevant working experience.
BACKGROUND IOM Botswana works across thematic areas including: - Migration Governance and Policy Development - supporting Botswana in implementing the National Migration Policy - Counter-Trafficking and Protection - strengthening identification, referral and protection mechanisms via rights-based, victim-centred approaches - Migration and Health - integrating health services into migration management and cross-border health cooperation - Labour Mobility and Ethical Recruitment - skills mobility, diaspora engagement, responsible recruitment - Climate Change and Human Mobility (current active project - the intern will support implementation, management and reporting) The Intern will support the Project Support Unit (PSU) in strengthening IOM Botswana's project portfolio through research, partnerships, design, development, stakeholder liaison and resource mobilization.
Particular attention to private sector partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Supervision: Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Project Support Associate (Project Support Unit).
- Type: internship
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Project Management
- Closing Date: 202 •••••• 21
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in project development - research, drafting concept notes and project proposals in line with donor and organizational requirements
- Support stakeholder mapping and engagement - identify potential partners (incl. private sector) and maintain updated contact databases
- Contribute to resource mobilization - briefing notes, presentations, donor reports
- Assist monitoring and evaluation processes - data collection/analysis, progress reports
- Provide administrative support for project development meetings (agendas, minutes, action point follow-up)
- Support training and capacity-building initiatives - materials, logistics, documentation
- Draft advocacy and communication materials to raise awareness of IOM's Botswana projects
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing - maintain organized repository of project documents, templates and best practices
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Education: Recent graduate or current student in International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Business Analytics, Economics, Data, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in research, policy analysis or project implementation related to climate change, migration or disaster risk reduction
- Experience in event coordination or stakeholder engagement is a plus
- Familiarity with research methodologies, data analysis and statistical tools (MS Word, Excel) advantageous
- Analytical and organizational skills; excellent written/verbal communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power
- Point) and data visualization tools
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
- Fluency in English (oral and written) required.
- Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an advantage.
- Eligibility: This internship is part of IOM's 2026 Global Access Internship Programme.
- Applicants must be citizens of Member States not represented or with lower representation in IOM (as of June 2026).
- Persons with disabilities and members of minorities from those nationalities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Salary small monthly stipend
How to Apply
Apply online through IOM's WAVE e-recruitment platform before 21 July 2026, 23:59.
Apply link: fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com Job Code: 21375
