ICMPD provides opportunities for students and recent graduates to obtain hands-on experience working in an international setting, and across a broad range of thematic areas.
As an international organisation, we believe that it is vital to invest directly in developing the skills and knowledge of future experts in the field of migration.
To that end, we welcome applications from those pursuing (or having recently obtained) an undergraduate or post-graduate degree, or additionally from young professionals looking to switch careers. ICMPD has also worked with a number of academic institutions to provide Erasmus-based internships and work experience during the course of study.
Please see below for all internships currently available with ICMPD. Should you wish to apply, please follow the instructions detailed in the vacancy.
Available Internships
Posting Date: 17 July 2026
Deadline for Applications: 31 July 2026
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Start Date: 15 September 2026
Contract Duration: 3 months
Background
Knowledge Management (KM) focuses on enabling staff to effectively create, organise, discover, analyse and use organisational knowledge through modern information management practices, business intelligence solutions and digital collaboration technologies. Working under the Strategy, Results and Learning (SRL) unit, the intern will in particular contribute to essential technological services and knowledge solutions across ICMPD.
Besides KM, the intern will contribute to various initiatives within SRL, as the unit also encompasses the Project Management Office (PMO) and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL).
Objective
The primary objectives of this internship are to support:
- Business analysis of organisational processes to design appropriate knowledge solutions.
- Data storytelling and visualisation initiatives to improve evidence-based decision-making across the organisation. This includes the design and development of analytical reports and dashboards using SQL and Power BI.
- Migration of legacy file server content to structured SharePoint Online document libraries in line with appropriate metadata and governance standards.
- Other innovation and knowledge management tasks aligned with the intern’s profile.
Task and Responsibilities
The intern will be responsible for the following tasks, among others:
- Structuring document libraries using metadata, taxonomy and content types.
- Supporting ad-hoc data analysis tasks as required by KM.
- Analysing business requirements and designing knowledge solutions for data and document management.
- Supporting end-users during transition to structured SharePoint environments.
- Performing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Learning Outcomes
Through this internship, the intern will have the opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience in SharePoint Online information architecture and metadata-driven document and information management.
- Develop practical experience in Power platform tools, especially Power Apps and Power BI.
- Gain exposure to enterprise data governance, knowledge management and digital transformation initiatives.
- Improve stakeholder communication and data storytelling capabilities within an international, multicultural environment.
Reporting Lines
The intern will report to: Knowledge Management Lead
The intern will receive regular feedback, mentoring and guidance throughout the internship to support their professional development.
Qualifications and Experience
- Recently completed or currently enrolled in a Masters programme in Knowledge Management, Information Systems, Library and Information Science, Digital Transformation, Business Analytics or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and an interest in one or more of the following:
- Document management, metadata and information architecture
- Relational databases and low-code platforms (e.g. Microsoft Power Apps)
- Data visualisation and dashboard development (e.g. Microsoft Power BI)
- Data cleaning, transformation and structuring
- Familiarity with SharePoint Online or document management systems is an asset.
- Ability to translate data into clear visual narratives (data storytelling).
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
Compensation:
ICMPD offers EUR 500,00 per month for a 40 hours per week internship position, including 1.5 leave days per month. Leave should be requested by email in advance with lead/supervisor. ICMPD will provide accident insurance for the duration of the internship. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed, and health insurance is the intern's responsibility.
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 submit their application (CV and cover letter) in English via email to David.Coghill@icmpd.org (with the VA number in the title line). All applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated above. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered.
Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and applicants are expected to be available for a personal/telephone 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.
Posting Date: 15 July 2026
Deadline for Applications: 29 July 2026
Duty Station: Ankara, Türkiye
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract Duration: 3 months
Background
The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) assumes a pivotal role, offering crucial contributions to Türkiye in enhancing its capacity to manage migration effectively. ICMPD's multifaceted support encompasses comprehensive analysis of prevailing migration dynamics, provision of evidence-based insights, and addressing operational and capacity gaps to meet Türkiye's urgent requirements.
ICMPD implements a diverse portfolio of projects aimed at bolstering migration management efforts. These initiatives cover various critical areas, including the development of institutional frameworks, addressing issues of irregular migration, facilitating return dialogues, improving border management, preventing human trafficking, conducting migration analysis, facilitating legal migration pathways, managing labour migration, and addressing diaspora concerns.
Operating from its offices in Ankara and Istanbul, ICMPD Türkiye Representation Office serves as a central hub for coordinating activities throughout the region, leveraging additional support from its offices. As ICMPD remains agile and responsive to evolving project demands, it stands poised to expand its presence in Türkiye to effectively meet emerging needs.
This Term of Reference is prepared to determine the tasks of an Intern who will work with ICMPD RO to develop full-fledged research, project development, and to assist the RO with daily tasks.
Relevant Outputs
Contribution of the Intern:
The Intern will support the Border Management Portfolio in close coordination with the Representation Office activities in Ankara.
The internship does not constitute a commitment to future employment with ICMPD.
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding future interview processes.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The intern will:
- Support the Representation Office team in the implementation of project activities in accordance with the work plan;
- Support the Border Management team in the implementation of project activities in accordance with the work plan.
- Support for editing and formatting of documents and assist with administrative duties including correspondence to internal and external partners, photocopies etc;
- Assist in conducting a comprehensive analysis of migration dynamics in Türkiye and the region;
- Provide support in the development and implementation of institutional frameworks related to migration and border management;
- Support in the preparation of reports, policy briefs, and other relevant documentation;
- Contribute to monitoring recent legal decisions and regulatory changes concerning migrants in Türkiye;
- Collaborate with team members to identify emerging needs and opportunities for ICMPD's intervention in migration management;
- Assist the project team with any other task as necessary.
Qualifications and Experience
- Currently enrolled in a postgraduate course or a recent graduate.
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in political science, International Relations or Law.
- Fluency in Turkish and English is required.
- Basic understanding of project administration and implementation of projects.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency in standard office software (Word, Excel, etc.)
Reporting Lines
The Intern supports the project team in project implementation-related tasks under the supervision of the Project Manager and overall guidance of the Portfolio Manager and works in close collaboration with other members of the project team.
On a weekly basis, the intern will report to the assigned supervisor.
The intern will supervise the administrative issues, guide the content, and provide input on deliverables.
Payment Information
For payment of the fees for the assignment, the Intern needs to submit - on the templates provided by ICMPD and in line with the payment schedule stated in the contract:
- timesheet(s), duly completed in line with instructions, dated and signed;
- counter-signed contract;
- signed payment claim(s) reflecting the days/hours worked as per submitted timesheets.
The payment to the bank account indicated by the Intern will only be processed after certification by ICMPD that the required services have been satisfactorily performed.
The Payment Claims should be submitted following the delivery of each task, and Travel Claim should be submitted in the following two weeks after each mission.
Compensation
ICMPD offers a monthly fee of EUR 400,00 and will provide accident insurance for the duration of the internship. However, travel expenses will not be reimbursed, and Health insurance is the responsibility of the incumbent.
The internship does not constitute a commitment to future employment with ICMPD.
Application Procedure
The Intern is therefore requested to submit their CV and Cover Letter together to:
Ms. Sila Karaman, Jr. Project Officer
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.
Posting Date: 24 July 2026
Deadline for Applications: 7 August 2026
Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Start Date: 15 September 2026
Contract Duration: 3 months, with possibility of extension
Background
The Project Management Office (PMO), within the Strategy, Results and Learning (SRL) Unit, was established in 2024 as ICMPD’s central hub for project management support. It standardises and improves project management tools and processes to ensure they are user-friendly, efficient, and effective. As the focal point for all matters related to Project Management, the PMO offers support, training, and guidance, and enables strategic decision-making. It bridges the gap between projects, portfolios, and organisational governance.
Working as a team member of the Strategy, Results and Learning (SRL) unit, the intern will in particular contribute to developing and maintaining the ICMPD-internal SharePoint-based PMO communication site, help creating a central knowledge hub for project teams, and support the development of a Project Management Handbook for the whole of ICMPD.
Besides the PMO, the intern will contribute to various initiatives within the SRL unit and its teams for Knowledge Management (KM), Strategy implementation, and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL).
Objectives
- Support the PMO in building and maintaining a SharePoint communications site to improve team collaboration and information sharing.
- Contribute to the development of a project management handbook to standardise processes.
- Contribute to project development initiatives and process standardisation.
- Support file migration, organisation and workflow automation through SharePoint and related tools.
Task and Responsibilities
The intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Designing, configuring, and maintaining SharePoint pages, lists, and libraries.
- Researching, drafting and structuring project management standards (templates, workflows, guidance, best practices) for user-friendly navigation and accessibility.
- Structuring document libraries using metadata, taxonomy and content types.
- Collecting project documents, including of past projects, and importing them to document libraries with properly assigned metadata.
- Performing other tasks as assigned.
Learning Outcomes
Through this internship, the intern will have the opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on experience in SharePoint site administration, design, and user support.
- Develop an understanding of PMO functions, project lifecycle, and standardisation of processes.
- Strengthen technical writing and documentation skills through handbook contributions.
- Gain exposure to enterprise project governance and digital transformation initiatives.
- Improve communication and teamwork skills within an international, multicultural environment.
Reporting Lines
The intern will report to the Project Management Officer in SRL/PMO for day-to-day tasks, under overall supervision of and coordination with the PMO Manager.
The intern will receive regular feedback, mentoring and guidance throughout the internship to support their professional development.
Qualifications and Experience
- Recently completed or currently enrolled in a Masters programme in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Management, Knowledge Management, Information Systems, Organisational Development, Digital Transformation, Public Administration or a related field.
- Experience creating or editing written documentation, guidance, templates, or reports.
- Experience structuring content or working with collaborative online platforms / websites.
- Experience handling document repositories, shared drives, or content libraries.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, or project documentation (an asset).
- Familiarity with SharePoint page creation, document libraries, lists, or content management (an asset).
- Familiarity with metadata, document classification, taxonomy, or records management concepts (an asset).
- Familiarity with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate (an asset).
- Familiarity with PowerBI and similar dashboards (an asset).
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
Compensation:
ICMPD offers EUR 500,00 per month for a 40 hours per week internship position, including 1.5 leave days per month. Leave should be requested by email in advance with lead/supervisor. ICMPD will provide accident insurance for the duration of the internship. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed, and health insurance is the intern's responsibility.
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 submit their application (CV and cover letter) in English via email to katharina.hahn-schaur@icmpd.org (with the VA number in the title line). All applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated above. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered.
Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and applicants are expected to be available for a personal/telephone 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.
- Disclaimer: ICMPD does not charge any fees for applications, processing, interviews, tests, or any other part of the recruitment process. All information regarding open positions is advertised exclusively on ICMPD’s official channels (icmpd.org, careers.icmpd.org, and @ICMPD on Bluesky, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook). Communication with selected candidates is conducted solely via official ICMPD email addresses (@icmpd.org). If you receive any suspicious communications or payment requests, please report them to ReportScam@icmpd.org.