Praktikum - Korea Visa Application Centre in Berlin bei International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Intern - Korea Visa Application Centre (KVAC)

Duty Station : Berlin, Germany

Reference Code : Intern-DE1-2023-04

Classification : MSA

Type of Appointment : 5 Months; 40hrs/week

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of
migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental
partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

In support of the Embassy and Consulate of the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Berlin,
Germany, IOM will be providing administrative visa-related services among nine Visa
Application Centers in all Europe, aimed at making the visa application process more timely
and convenient.

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

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assist the KVAC team on daily activities, including but not limited to receive and sort

visa applications delivered by post, passport, and document logistics, ordering visa
application supporting documents according to relevant checklist

• 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 and Ulaanbaatar).

• Assist the KVAC team with the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

• Undertake any other task that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Student or graduate; preferably in Information Technology, Computer Sciences, IT
Management, or similar.

Experience

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in an international team

• High level of computer literacy in standard MS Office products with specific

proficiency in MS Excel

• First experience with customer service and/or assistance to public

Languages

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

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural

differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to

achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• 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.

• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge

and innovate.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment
and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where
applicable.

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only persons holding a valid residence and work
permit for Germany will be eligible for consideration.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications including a cover letter (not
exceeding one page), CV and relevant certificates and references by email at
iomdejobs@iom.int.
Please indicate your name, reference code and position title in the email subject.