Intern - Financial Compliance Support Unit

Introduction

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. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

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.

• have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities
• are holding a scholarship for internship placements in international organizations and/or for whom internship is required to complete their studies; or
• are sponsored by governmental/non governmental institutions and/or academia to work in specific areas relevant to both IOM and the sponsor.
• 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.
• are between 20 and 36 years of age.

The Financial Compliance and Support Unit (FCSU) is part of the Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM). The Unit provides financial compliance advice and support to strengthen organizational accountability and coordinates financial oversight across headquarters, global shared service centres, and regional and country offices, ensuring consistent application of financial policies and responsive, risk-aware, and solutions-oriented approaches.

The Intern – Financial Compliance Support Unit will support the team in enhancing financial compliance processes, digital initiatives, and operational support services across the Organization. This role will provide valuable experience in financial compliance practices, policy application, and the use of emerging technologies in a financial management context. The internship offers an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in compliance monitoring, financial policy advisory support, and the implementation of intelligent automation tools, while developing skills in communication, analytical thinking, client orientation, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and regulatory compliance.