IOM Mentoring Programme

30. I have been paired with a mentor. What should I do next?
Upon receiving an email from the Together mentoring platform ([email protected]) notifying you of your pairing, we recommended reaching out to...
Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 1:23 AM
32. I have been paired with a mentee. What should I do next?
Upon receiving an email from the Together mentoring platform ([email protected]) notifying you of your pairing with a mentee, follow these ste...
Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 1:26 AM
33. Has information from my application form been shared with my assigned mentor or mentee?
No information from your registration form responses has been shared with the colleague you are paired with. This information is strictly accessible to the ...
Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 1:32 AM
34. What are the key responsibilities and considerations for mentors and mentees?
To ensure a successful mentoring relationship, please keep the following points in mind: Plan and communicate: Schedule meetings in advance an...
Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 1:35 AM
35. My mentee shared challenges involving their manager/team or harassment in the workplace. What should I do?
In such cases, please guide your mentee to the appropriate organizational resources and support channels available to IOM staff. As a mentor, it is importan...
Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 1:36 AM
36. Where will mentoring sessions take place?
When mentoring sessions are scheduled through the Together platform, an Outlook invitation with a Microsoft Teams meeting link is automatically generated an...
Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 1:37 AM
37. I am a mentor and will be on a selection panel that includes my mentee as a candidate. What should I do?
If a conflict of interest arises, please notify the Programme Administrators immediately. You can contact Katarina Posa or  Florette Niyon...
Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 1:42 AM
38. How many mentoring sessions are expected to take place?
Mentors and mentees are encouraged to hold one formal virtual meeting per month. For the accelerated 2025 cohort, this means completing a total of three (3)...
Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 1:43 AM
39. I feel that my mentor/mentee pairing is not the best fit for my needs. What can I do?
Building rapport and establishing trust with your mentor or mentee can take time. However, if after a few interactions you still feel that a different match...
Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 1:46 AM
40. My mentee is not scheduling sessions or following through on commitments. What should I do?
Once a level of comfort and trust has been established in the mentoring relationship, both the mentor and mentee should feel at ease discussing such matters...
Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 1:53 AM