Intern, Research and Analysis (Iraq/remote)

Organization profile Every year, millions of people around the world go missing as a result of conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, irregular migration, and other causes. This is a complex global challenge that can be tackled effectively through cross-cutting programs that address a variety of difficult, interconnected issues. The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) is the only international organization tasked exclusively to work on the issue of missing persons. It works with governments and other stakeholders, including families of the missing, to help them develop and maintain successful missing persons processes. To learn more about ICMP click here. Internship Setting The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) is preparing a public-facing review report on its work in Iraq, covering the full period of ICMP’s engagement in Iraq from its inception to the present. The report will provide a comprehensive overview of ICMP’s support to Iraqi authorities, civil society organizations (CSOs), and families of the missing, and will describe key achievements, facts and figures, and the principal areas where further work remains necessary. The selected intern/s will support the preparation of the report through research, source extraction, content structuring, and support to facts-and-figures consolidation. Main Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of ICMP Iraq’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer staff, the intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities: Review relevant ICMP documentation related to Iraq, including donor reports, workplans, field reports, publications, speeches, communications materials, and other relevant sources. Organize documents by thematic area, workstream, and period of ICMP’s engagement in Iraq. Extract relevant factual information, milestones, and figures from source material. Identify common baseline information across sources so that data can be compared and used consistently within thematic areas. Support the preparation of structured summaries under key thematic areas, including Archaeology and Anthropology Division (AAD)/field operations, DNA reference sample collection campaigns (DNA campaigns), Data Systems and Data Coordination Division (DSDC), Civil Society Initiatives (CSI), family engagement, and policy/legal work. Help compile key facts and figures into structured trackers or summary tables. Support the preparation of timelines and identify information suitable for visual presentation. Assist with background notes, section summaries, and structured text inputs for the MEAL Officer. Identify missing information, inconsistencies, or documentation gaps requiring follow-up. Perform any other assigned duties relevant to the preparation of the report. Requirements Candidates for this internship must: Currently enrolled in university degree program or a recent graduate; Experience with report writing, data organization, archival review, or public-facing publications would be an advantage; Excellent reading and writing skills in English; Possess strong research and analytical skills; Ability to review large volumes of documentary material and extract relevant information clearly and accurately, i.e., qualitative and quantitative data analyses; Strong attention to detail; Interest in international justice, missing persons issues, human rights, rule of law, or related fields. Ability to organize information in a structured and consistent manner; Interest in international justice, missing persons issues, human rights, rule of law, or related fields. BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS INTERNSHIP PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: Duration: Internships are available for periods ranging from four to six months. The intern’s preference as to start date and length of internship must be specified with the application. Minimum age: The intern should be at least 21 years of age at the date of application. Working hours: This is a remote/full-time position (40 hours/per week; Monday to Friday). As agreed with the supervisor, the intern must provide written notice in case of illness or other unavoidable circumstances that prevent them from observing these working hours. Visa and travel: Interns are responsible for obtaining any necessary visas. If required, ICMP may request the host state to assist a selected intern in obtaining visas. Costs and arrangements for travel, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of intern. Insurance: Interns are responsible for obtaining valid medical insurance coverage and providing proof of the same to ICMP prior to the start of the internship placement. Conduct and confidentiality: Interns are required to sign and abide by the ICMP Code of Ethical Conduct. ICMP has the authority to terminate any internship due to unsatisfactory performance or conduct. Remuneration: This is an unpaid internship. VN end date: 27 May 2026 ICMP is committed to maintaining an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. ICMP believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff are critical to our success as a global organization, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a thoroughly diverse range of candidates. ICMP is proud to be part of the International Gender Champions network. There should be no expectation of employment by the International Commission on Missing Persons upon completion of the internship. We kindly ask that applicants review the position details carefully to ensure their skills and experience align with the role before submitting their applications.