Grade: Internship
Publication date: 13 Dec 2023
Application deadline (midnight Beijing time): 12 Jan 2024
Vacancy no.: N/A
Job ID: 11505
Department: ILO ROAP
Organization Unit: CO-Beijing
Location: Beijing
Duration of contract: 6 months
ILO Internship Programme provides an opportunity for talented individuals to:
(a) increase understanding of relevant issues at the international level by involving them directly in the work of the Office and the application of ILO principles, programmes and strategies;
(b) gain practical experience with the ILO directly related to their field of study.
The internship programme is not intended to lead to a career in the ILO. There should be no expectation of further employment at the end of the internship.
It is highly recommended that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid last minute technical issues or delays. Late applications will not be considered.
The ILO values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, particularly those with disabilities and from non - or under - represented member States. If needed, reasonable accommodation will be provided in the recruitment phase as well as during the internship to promote equality of opportunities.
IMPORTANT:
Please only apply for an internship if you fulfil the following two criteria:
(1) You have no close relative serving in the ILO.
(2) This is your first internship with the ILO (only one internship is permitted).
Learning areas
- Assist in managing social media accounts(including Weibo, WeChat and WeChat Channels) on a regular basis;
- Assist in producing and editing infographic and multimedia products;
- Assist in planning, setting up and recording (video) interviews/speeches, podcasts whenever necessary;
- Photograph for meetings and/or activities (co-)hosted by ILO and partners;
- Categorize digital materials and upload to ILO’s digital inventory;
- Translate materials including but not limited to communication pieces, from English to Chinese and vice versa;
- Conduct daily scan of major news on new developments and policy announcements in labour and social policy areas, select news of sufficient value, and distribute them to concerned colleagues on a regular basis;
- Provide assistance/support to ILO activities and campaigns in China;
- Any other assignments required to support communication in the country, such as events set-up, media requests follow-up, etc...;
- Gather and process information of labour market both in China and abroad, and conduct desktop research and literature review, as required;
- Provide basic data description using EXCEL, SPSS etc., and draft research briefs to summarize the main findings of the data.
Required profile
Education
The candidate must be enrolled in the second or final year of a graduate degree programme, or in a higher degree programme, in communications, journalism, social sciences, law, economics, marketing and/or a related field.
Experience
Languages
Excellent command of English and Chinese, particularly good written skills
Competencies
- Good design and multimedia skills and ability to use image and video editing software such as PhotoShop, Premiere/Final Cut, InDesign, Canva or equivalent software to achieve communication objectives
- Ability to use social media to communicate messages. Social media experience, particularly WeChat operating experience preferred
- Show willingness to acquire new knowledge
- Ability to work as a member of a diverse team, combining autonomy and team spirit
- Ability to produce quality results swiftly
- Ability of critical thinking skills
- Proficient in reading and understanding academic material, as well as basic research skills
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The candidate must not have undertaken a previous internship with the ILO nor have previously worked for the ILO;
The candidate must not be a close relative of a serving ILO official.
Interested candidates are requested to apply with cover letter and detailed CV via ILO People. The intern is expected to report to the office in mid-March 2024
How to apply:
1. Search for an internship profile via the page on ILO Jobs
2. Select the internship profile you would like to apply for, and create a profile on ILO Jobs
3. Complete your candidate profile and apply to the internship profile
4. Be sure to attach a cover letter in the last section of the application, as applications without a cover letter will not be considered and you cannot attach a cover letter after the deadline.
Selection process:
You will be directly contacted should an internship opportunity match your profile. If you have not been contacted within six months after your application, you can consider that you have not been selected .
If shortlisted, you may be contacted for a written test and/or interview. The ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Stipend:
As an intern in the field, you will receive a monthly stipend (around CNY 9,000) from the ILO, unless you receive funding through another institution (for example your university or a foundation). If you receive artial funding, ILO will cover the difference to ensure you receive the appropriate stipend per month. Your travel to the duty station will be at your own expense.
Insurance:
Please note that the ILO does not take responsibility for any costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the internship. You will be responsible for your own insurance coverage for illness and accidents for the duration of the internship at the duty station.
Fraud warning:
The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.