Internships

Posting Date: 30 March 2026

Deadline for Applications: 20 April 2026

Duty Station: Vienna, Austria

Start Date: 15/06/2026 and 01/09/2026

Contract Duration: 6 months

Organizational Overview

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organisation with 21 Member States. Active in more than 90 countries worldwide, it takes a regional approach in its work to create efficient cooperation and partnerships along migration routes. Priority regions include Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Silk Routes, Western Balkans, and Türkiye. Its approach to migration management – structurally linking policy, research, migration dialogues and capacity building – contributes to better migration policy development worldwide. The Vienna-based organisation has a mission in Brussels and is locally represented in 30+ countries worldwide. The organisation’s greatest assets are its 600+ staff members, who personify its values of commitment, integrity, partnership, respect and innovation in actions and decisions.

Unit and Job Description

ICMPD invites all interested candidates to apply for the Communications and Engagement Internship position within its Policy Unit in the Directorate of Policy, Research and Strategy (PRS).

The Policy Unit was established in 2017 and is ICMPD’s institutional home for its policy analysis, engagement and advisory function. The Unit’s approach combines analytical policy work with the monitoring of migration policy trends and developments, provision of expert advisory services and building of networks and partnerships both inside and outside of ICMPD that together aim to improve and support better migration policy and practice. The Policy Unit also leads the organisation of the Vienna Migration Conference (VMC), ICMPD’s annual flagship conference, which brings together a range of stakeholders to discuss key issues in migration policymaking, preparing the ground for better migration policies and practices that are fit for the future.

This internship provides on-the-job training for aspiring young professionals seeking first-hand experience in the work of an intergovernmental organisation in the field of migration policy. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the Policy Unit’s strategic communications and engagement activities, support the organisation of VMC and other institutional events, and gain exposure to high-level discussions shaping migration policy and dialogues.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist in the organisation of the Vienna Migration Conference (VMC) and other events (e.g. workshops, webinars, expert discussions), including support with event communications and online engagement;
• Support policy outreach and communications activities by helping disseminate publications, events and policy-related outputs across relevant communication channels;
• Draft and prepare communication materials for dissemination through email newsletters, websites and social media;
• Support the management of social media channels, including preparing posts and promoting policy-related content;
• Assist with the maintenance of the ICMPD and VMC websites by preparing and uploading content;
• Support the publication process by formatting documents and liaising with graphic designers where required; 
• Assist in the creation of visual communication materials (e.g. social media visuals, simple graphs and infographics);
• Monitor relevant policy discussions, publications and social media channels to support content development for the Policy Unit;
• Provide general support to the Policy Unit’s communication and outreach activities as required

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree or current enrolment in a university in communications, public policy, migration studies, international relations, or a related field;
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and strong general digital literacy;
• Experience in with website content management, content creation, digital communications and social media, including familiarity with social media analytics;
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design tools is an asset;
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural work environment;
• Adaptable and flexible, with strong intercultural and diplomatic skills;
• Relevant experience in an international organisation, NGO or public administration is an asset;
• Knowledge of migration policy issues is an asset.

Time Requirement and Duty Station

The duration of the internships will be from 15 June – 15 December 2026 and from 01 September 2026 – 28 February 2027. The duty station will be Vienna.

Reporting Lines

On a weekly basis the intern reports to the Junior Communications Officer.

Compensation

ICMPD offers a monthly fee of EUR 500,00 and will provide accident insurance for the duration of the internship. However, the candidate is responsible for obtaining personal health insurance and covering own travel expenses. If selected, the candidate must have the right to live and work in Austria/Schengen countries.

The internship does not constitute a commitment to future employment with ICMPD.

PLEASE NOTE: An intern is not a staff member of ICMPD. An intern who is a non-citizen of the country in which the duty station is situated is responsible for obtaining any necessary visas and for complying with local laws regarding registration with the local authorities.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are requested to email their application including CV and motivation letter in English to PRS_Events_internship@icmpd.org by midnight (CET) of the closing date specified above, indicating whether they are available for the internship starting on 15 June, 01 September, or both dates. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants are expected to be available for a written assignment and an online interview.

General Information:

ICMPD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy or to cancel the recruitment. Selected candidates will have to provide a signed statement of exclusivity and availability, as well as evidence supporting the educational and professional experience record as per their application.