Grade: Internship
Publication date: 30 September 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 31 October 2024
Vacancy no.: INTERNROSTER/2024/2/SECTOR/SERVICES/DIS
Job ID: 12433
Department: SECTOR
Organization Unit: SECTOR/SERVICES
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Duration of contract: 6 months (starting on the 1st or the 15th of a given month)
You are applying to the ILO generic internship roster, which is published several times per year. The roster will be made available to all departments and field offices, which will then select and directly contact suitable candidates. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, the ILO does not inform candidates about the status of their application.
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.
**Please note that you can apply to a maximum of three internship profiles during the current application period. If you apply to more than three internship profiles, your application will not be considered for any profile.** Note that you may withdraw your candidature at any time via the Jobs Applied section of your profile.
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 candidates from non- or under- represented member States.
The ILO also encourages applications from persons with disabilities. If needed, reasonable accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities in the recruitment phase as well as during the internship to promote equality of opportunities. For assistance, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
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).
Introduction
The position is located in the Public and Private Services Unit of the Sectoral Policies Department (SECTOR). SECTOR is responsible for providing support to ILO constituents in addressing employment and labour opportunities and issues in specific economic and social sectors at the global, regional and national levels. The sectoral approach to decent work cuts across the entire Decent Work Agenda.
The work of the Department includes:
- consensus building on sector-specific policies and practices through social dialogue, including through tripartite sectoral meetings at the global, regional and national level;
- the promotion of ratification and effective implementation of international labour standards, with special attention to sectoral labour standards;
- the development and dissemination of knowledge and information relating to sector and/or industry-specific economic and employment trends;
- policy-oriented research on decent work issues in specific sectors;
- the implementation of development cooperation projects as well as the delivery of policy advice and capacity building programmes for tripartite constituents; and
- the promotion of policy coherence on key sectoral issues through strategic partnerships with other United Nations agencies, with multilateral organizations and with other stakeholders.
SECTOR is also responsible for the coordination of Office-wide efforts for the promotion of decent work in the rural economy and the Department contributes to the ILO’s work on the promotion of decent work in supply chains.
The Public and Private Services unit promotes decent work in commerce, education, financial and professional services, health, media, culture and graphics, postal and telecommunication services, public services, and utilities
Learning areas
The intern will support promoting decent work in the public and private services and sectors to advance the Decent Work Agenda and social justice, taking into account the integration of cross-cutting policy drivers, including international labour standards, social dialogue, equality and non-discrimination on the basis of gender, race, age, disability, HIV status, etc., and a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies. The incumbent will undertake research and drafting to support the provision of expert policy and technical advice in the area of promoting decent work in the public and private services to ILO constituents and other concerned stakeholders. They will also provide technical inputs to reports, publications and other office documents, including for regional, sectoral and expert meetings. They will assist in identifying opportunities for technical and strategic partnerships in the promotion of decent work in the public and private services and related areas and support existing partnerships and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in these sectors with a view to advancing ILO’s strategic objectives and ensuring policy coherence. They will also support the organization of seminars, conferences and other events, and perform other relevant duties as assigned in relation to the general work of the Department.
As an intern in SECTOR/SERVICES, you will be exposed to a whole range of areas such as education, health, sanitation, and or private services such as finance, retail, culture and sports.
You would be gaining experience in working with specialists who are involved in the following tasks e.g. drafting research and policies in relation to decent work and workers in the public and/or private services sectors.
Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.
Required profile
Education
- Degree in a field related to law, economics or social sciences in relation to labour and/or public health, education, water, public services or private services
- The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 year ago
Experience
- Any relevant work experience and knowledge of IT would be an advantage
Languages
- Working (both oral and written) knowledge of at least one of the ILO’s official languages (English, French, Spanish)
Competencies
- Applicants should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, have good communication skills, and be able to work in teams
- Knowledge of statistical software, experience in research, data analysis are advantages
Additional requirements
- This internship opportunity is limited to candidates with disabilities
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:
Following a first screening by the Human Resources Development Department (HRD), hiring departments will short-list applicants. You will be directly contacted should an internship opportunity match your profile. If you have not been contacted by any department within six months after your application, you can consider that you have not been selected by any department for this roster. If still eligible, you may apply to the next roster.
If shortlisted, you may be contacted by the hiring department 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/Financial compensations:
As an intern in Geneva, you will receive a stipend of 2450 CHF per month from the ILO, unless you receive funding through another institution (for example your university or a foundation). If you receive partial funding, ILO will cover the difference to ensure you receive 2450 CHF per month. Your travel to Geneva will be at your own expense. In addition to the amounts referred above, each intern shall receive the amount of CHF45 per month, or the equivalent amount in the currency in which the monthly stipend is paid, which is a contribution from the Office towards the cost of medical insurance to cover the period of the internship.
Qualified candidates from non- and under- represented countries may be eligible for a special fund that provides financial assistance for round-trip airfare (economy class) in addition to the stipend.
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 (whether Geneva or the field).
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.
- This internship opportunity is limited to candidates with disabilities
- Working (both oral and written) knowledge of at least one of the ILO’s official languages (English, French, Spanish)
- Any relevant work experience and knowledge of IT would be an advantage