12. UN-IOM Internship: Project Development and Knowledge Management Intern - Zimbabwe (Westminster students only)
Grade: Internship - Internship
Closing Date: Mar 30, 2026
Location: Harare (Zimbabwe) | Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe)
Occupational Groups: Administrative support

Position Title

Intern - Project Development and Knowledge Management

Duty Station

Harare, Zimbabwe

Job Family

Programme Support

Organizational Unit

Programme Support Unit

Is this a Regional, HQ, MAC, PAC, Liaison Office, or a Country Office based position?

Country Office

Reports directly to

Chief of Mission
 
The intern will support project development, knowledge management, and communication activities for the Country Office. Key tasks include helping streamline project processes, developing digital tools for information sharing, and strengthening knowledge‑repository systems. The role also involves contributing to communication materials, ensuring quality and compliance of project documents, coordinating with donors and partners, and assisting with situation reports and fundraising content. Additionally, the intern will support staff in using PRIMA and perform other related duties as needed.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information. 

Full Job Description (pdf) 

Eligibility and Selection:
In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting students and graduates who: 

a) are in their undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the University of Westminster (except those in their first year of undergraduate studies)

b) have an interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities; 

 

Application Process: 

1) Read the job description carefully.

2) Click Login to Apply and complete the application form and upload a copy of you CV and Cover Letter . Please use this CV format: CV Template for students (Word). You can apply for multiple internship positions, but please tailor your Cover Letter according to each post (please see the application Information Pack for information about drafting a cover letter). 

3) Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the relevant IOM office for an interview. 

4) Successful candidates will be informed by IOM.

5) Application closing date: Monday 30th March 2026, 23:55 (GMT+0).​

6) Start date: June-September 2026 – the exact date will be agreed upon by the relevant IOM country office and the successful candidate.
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You can find the details of the programme and the application process in this information pack (pdf).  


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