Grade: Internship
Publication date: 09 January 2025
Application deadline (midnight local time Dar es Salaam, Tanzania): 23 January 2025
Vacancy no.: DC/DAR/INTERN/2025/01
Job ID: 12637
Department: RO-Africa
Organization Unit: CO-Dar es Salaam
Location: Kigali
Duration of contract: 6 Months
ILO Internship Programme provides an opportunity for talented individuals to:
- 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;
- 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.
The ILO values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, particularly those with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org
Important:
Please only apply for an internship if you fulfil the following two criteria:- You have no close relative serving in the ILO.
- This is your first internship with the ILO (only one internship is permitted).
Learning areas
The intern would learn about digital skills development and labour market intermediation in the digital economy of Rwanda. This includes, how interventions are jointly designed with partners and best implementation strategies for impactful results. The work of the intern in Rwanda is to support the implementation of the activities especially capacity building, literature review, M&E, data collection and documentation of the projectโs skills, internship and apprenticeship development initiatives in terms of curricula development and relevant capacity building to roll out these activities to the youth of Rwanda
Required profile
Education
- Completed BA or equivalent degree in Economics or other social sciences with specializations in skills development, or employment promotion.
- The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme (master`s degree) or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 years ago
Experience
- Candidate should demonstrate research skills
- Candidate should have good analytical skills and ability to synthesise information and report clearly
- Experience with an international organization is desirable.
- Knowledge of the relevant project and programme area and the Officeโs operations would be ideal
Languages
Fluent knowledge (both oral and written) of English and Kinyarwanda
Competencies
- Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment.
- Positive attitude and ability to multi-task and to work under pressure
- Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time
- Ability to produce quality results under deadlines
- Show willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Practical experience on standard office software packages, email and automated information management system required by the work unit (e.g., WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity and interest in decent work, especially employment and skills development.
- Strong writing communication skills, report writing as well as organizational skills and attention to detail.
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:
If shortlisted, you may be contacted by the field office 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 from the ILO based on the cost of living in the area of the duty station, 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 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 (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.