INT 010/2026 Wave System Administrative Intern

Assist with operational activities of the Global Shared Services Centre Wave Support team.

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Overview

Assist with operational activities of the Global Shared Services Centre Wave Support team.

You have:

  • Recent graduates from an accredited academic institution are eligible to apply.
  • Prior internship experience is highly desirable, but not required
  • Fluency in English, both written and oral.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

This is a Internship contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about Internship contracts.

Working under the overall direction of the National Customer Service Officer and direct supervision of Wave System Admin Senior User Support Associate, the intern will assist with the operational activities of the Global Shared Services Centre Wave Support team. Tasks will include:

Qualifications

Education

  • Recent graduates from an accredited academic institution are eligible to apply. The role is open to graduates in computer science, or related fields.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

  • Prior internship experience is highly desirable, but not required

Skills

  • Information System administration
  • Active directory
  • Single Sign on synchronization
  • SQL and scripting

Languages

For this internship, Fluency in English, both written and oral.

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 five 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 – behavioural 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 their 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), free of charge, for the duration of the internship. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Responsibilities

  • Production users accounts for creation and troubleshooting
  • Roles and permissions management
  • Lower environments permissions management
  • Execution of system maintenance tasks such as job scheduling and running, script execution, database queries

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to manage a diverse team. What challenges did you face and how did you address them? This assesses your ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment. Highlight your strategies for fostering inclusion and respect for diversity.
Can you provide an example of how you delivered results in a previous project or task? The interviewer is looking for evidence of your ability to meet objectives and deliver quality results. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time when you had to take accountability for a mistake. What did you learn from that experience? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you encourage open communication within a team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to innovate in your work or studies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you showed empathy towards a colleague or team member. How did it impact the situation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain a complex technical issue you encountered and how you communicated it to a non-technical audience? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever faced a challenging situation in your professional or academic journey? How did you approach resolving it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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