Internship at the Canadian Visa Application Center

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

In particular the intern will:

1. Provide information on the different types of Visas and Migration Programs.
2. Fill out the forms.
3. Review and receive Visa applications and other documentation.
4. Carry out different quality control processes.
5. Draft reports
6. Manage personal and confidential information.
7. Perform Biometrics Enrollments
8. Coordinate security issues with the IOM security officer.
9. Perform other tasks assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a Bachelor's degree in humanities, administration, international relations, and related fields.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in related tasks. Please attach a letter with employment or personal references.

Skills

• Ability to work as a team player and under pressure
• Strong attention to details and prevention of errors
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Good communication skills
• Proactive
• IT skills are desirable

Languages

IOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

• For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written).
• Knowledge of French and other languages is recommended

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Eligibility and Selection

The selected candidate for this internship position will work on site (in the country of the duty station where this position is based). Interns will receive a monthly stipend.

IOM strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, LGBTI individuals, persons belonging to indigenous or tribal peoples, or ethnic minorities. We strongly suggest you mention in your application you belong to any of the groups. All information will be treated confidentially.

In general, the Internship aims at attracting talented students and graduates who are between 20 and 36 years of age.

Must, at the time of application, a) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or b) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or c) have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted.

Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs.

This internship will be supporting the IOM Mission in Asunción, Paraguay.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted until June 13th, 2025.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for an appointment, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

No late applications will be accepted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies.