Context Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Senior Communication Associate, the Young Professional will support the Project Support Unit of IOM ROK in implementing digital communications, public information, and visibility activities. The position contributes to strengthening IOM’s outreach and engagement efforts by supporting content production, social media management, media materials, and knowledge management across IOM Seoul’s communication platforms.
IOM, as the implementing agency, will recruit a Young Professional through KOICA’s Young Professional Programme to strengthen institutional capacity and ensure continuity of programme support through an open and competitive selection process. This position is open to Nationals of the Republic of Korea only. The sponsoring entity, KOICA, will be directly responsible for salary payment.
Responsibilities
The Young Professional will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
Assist in drafting, editing, and producing digital content, including social media posts, images, videos, newsletters, and other multimedia materials, to effectively communicate IOM’s work and enhance online engagement.
Support the day-to-day management of IOM’s social media channels by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, preparing basic analytics summaries, and ensuring timely and accurate updates across platforms.
Assist in the production and dissemination of newsletters, including layout preparation, content compilation, translation support, and coordination of distribution.
Support the maintenance and regular updating of IOM ROK’s and programme websites, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and the timely publication of relevant information and resources.
Assist in drafting, formatting, and distributing press releases and other public information materials to support media outreach and visibility efforts.
Support the production and enhancement of branding and donor-visibility materials in line with IOM and donor guidelines.
Maintain and organize digital content archives and communication materials.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
General Requirements
Korean citizenship
between 20 and 36 years of age
Applicants must, at the time of application, a) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or b) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or c) have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, International Development, International Studies, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience
Experience or working knowledge of using social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other relevant platforms.
Experience or working knowledge of in marketing communications, including advertising, graphic design, or video editing, is an advantage.
Experience using standard office software packages (e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Previous experience working in an international organization is desirable.
Skills
Understanding of multimedia content production and dissemination across websites, social media platforms, and media outlets.
Ability to edit images and videos in formats suitable for digital and social media use.
Familiarity with humanitarian, development, or migration-related work is an advantage.
Knowledge of the United Nations system and project implementation processes is preferred.
Languages
Professional proficiency in both Korean and English (oral and written) is required.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
DEADLINE: JANUARY 11, 2026
About the Organization
About IOM
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.
With 132 member states, a further 17 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.
The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement.
IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management:
Migration and development
Facilitating migration
Regulating migration
Forced migration.
IOM activities that cut across these areas include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants' rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration.
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