Grade: Internship
Publication date: 06 June 2022
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 15 June 2022
Vacancy no.:
Job ID: 8256
Department: WORK QUALITY
Organization Unit: GED
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Duration of contract: 3 to 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 qualified women and men, particularly those with disabilities and from non- or under- represented member States. If needed, reasonable accommodation will be provided to those with disabilities in the recruitment phase as well as during the internship to promote equality of opportunities. 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:
(1) You have no close relative serving in the ILO.
(2) This is your first internship with the ILO (only one internship is permitted).
Department Information
This position is proposed by the Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Branch responsible for promoting gender equality and respect for diversity in the world of work, and managing the ILO’s programme on HIV and AIDS. The Branch strives for the elimination of discrimination, including based on gender, race, ethnicity, indigenous identity, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability and HIV status. The Branch provides advice, tools, guidance and technical assistance to constituents including with respect to promoting more inclusive workplaces, and addressing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination.
Learning Area
As an intern in GEDI, you will be exposed to a whole range of work areas related to care policies and work-life balance, with particular focus on research and communication activities. You will gain experience on these topics by working with specialists on maternity protection and work-family balance. For instance, in 2022 GEDI will launch a major report on care policies and you will be involved in the preparation of the launch event and related dissemination activities.
As part of the report dissemination strategy, GEDI will prepare a number of global and regional by-products on care policies. You will contribute to this work by:
o carrying out quantitative and qualitative research on care policies;
o checking consistency of the collected legal indicators;
o drafting inputs and providing ad-hoc literature reviews;
o developing attractive visualizations and presentations of the findings;
o monitoring country-level legal changes in care policies provisions across the world;
o assisting in event preparation and dissemination activities.
Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.
Education
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. Areas of studies include in economics or social sciences, with knowledge of gender equality and employment issues.
Experience
Any relevant work experience and knowledge of IT would be an advantage. Fluency in STATA programming language and do-file editing (e.g. foreach loops, spmap, egen, merge, tempfile, putexcel); knowledge of care policies (e.g. maternity, paternity, parental leave, breastfeeding arrangements, employment non-discrimination for women with children, childcare, long-term care); Good experience in research and data analysis; good drafting skills in English.
Languages
Working (both oral and written) knowledge of possibly two ILO’s official languages (English and French).
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.
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:
As an intern in Geneva, you will receive a stipend of 2200 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 2200 CHF per month. Your travel to Geneva will be at your own expense.in addition, you will receive 45CHF to partially cover the medical/accident insurance.
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.