International Organization for Migration (IOM) would like to invite qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant post.

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 huma0ne and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations. This mandate has resulted in the international transport of more than 15 million migrants and refugees worldwide. Movement Operations Units in various IOM Country Offices, coordinated under the Division of Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) in the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) at IOM’s Geneva Headquarters (HQ), are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM’s auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization’s programmes.

Intern – Laboratory Technologist

Location: Addis Ababa

Vacancy No: IOM-CFA/0077/24

Type of Appointment: Six months with the possibility of an extension based on funding confirmation

Background:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Laboratory Technologist and the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO), the incumbent will assist the operational activity of laboratory services with respect to Migration Health Assessments (HAP) and other programmes implemented by the IOM Migration Health Division in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Skill and educational background

Fresh graduate with a university Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution and holds a valid professional license
Experience

Good knowledge of computer skills
Good communication skills, drive for results, flexibility, efficiency, and respect for diversity
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory.
Fresh graduate (within one year of graduation
Skills

Knowledge of Technical Laboratory skills and workflow.
Very good communication and interpersonal skills
Computer literate
Languages

Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English
Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

Application way

Applicants are required to apply via ethiojobs.net Please put the vacancy number, job title, and the duty station you are applying for in the subject line i.e., “Intern – Laboratory Technologist, CFA/0077/2024, Addis Ababa”

Any application without this information in the subject line and that does not fulfill/attach the below-listed documents will be disqualified and excluded from the applications.

Motivation/Application letter indicating the short vacancy number and position title as mentioned in the short vacancy notice.

CV (written in English) with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) and Copies of all Academic Certificates from an Accredited University

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

We strongly encourage qualified women to apply using below link

Posting Period: From 23 July 2024 – 06 August 2024