Intern - Korea Visa Application Centre (Kvac)

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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

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RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision

Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Mission, and under the direct supervision of the Team
Leader of the Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC), the intern will assist with the daily operational
activities of the KVAC. Tasks will include.

Learning Objectives

Assist the KVAC team on daily activities, including but not limited to receive and sort visa
supporting documents according to relevant checklist.
- Assist the KVAC team on document completeness checks for certain visa types, including but not

limited to university degree (D-2), Korean language trainee (D-4), Exchange student (D-2-6),
Assistant.
- Assist the KVAC team with communications to the beneficiaries, following the standard operating

procedures in place, including contacting visa applicants for missing documents or for passport
collection.
- Attend project meetings and training sessions with the project coordinator and other KVAC teams

(Paris, London, The Hague, and Ulaanbaatar).
- Assist the KVAC team with the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
- Undertake any other task that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Student or graduate; preferably in colleague of Humanities and Social Sciences or similar.

Languages

Fluent knowledge in spoken and written English. Knowledge of German and/or Korean or other official IOM language is an advantage

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

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

**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.
- 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 - behavioral indicators
- 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 actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

**Notes**
- Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by his/her university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend.
- IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), f