Internship in Data Analytics and Research with Better Work

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Grade: Internship

Publication date: 15 April 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 29 April 2024

Vacancy no.:

Job ID: 11825

Department: GOVERNANCE
Organization Unit: BETTERWORK
Location: BANGKOK
Duration of contract: 3 to 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.

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 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

The Better Work programme was established in 2009 by an Agreement of Cooperation concluded between the ILO and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. The programme draws on both organizationsโ€™ respective strengths in labour standards and private sector development. Its objective is to improve working conditions and support inclusive economic growth, primarily in the garment sector. It engages a broad range of stakeholders including factory managers and workers; governments and employersโ€™ and workersโ€™ organizations; development partners; and buyers. Better Work is an ILO flagship programme currently operating in 13 countries.

It primarily promotes factory-level engagement, including through assessments of compliance with national labour laws and subsequent advice and training to support improvements. Better Work shares its factory approaches and evidence with constituents and industry stakeholders to identify and address decent work deficits, promote fundamental principles and rights at work and scale up good practices beyond its direct footprint.

The Better Work Phase V Strategy (2022โ€“27) builds on the programmeโ€™s proven models of local and national impact and strong partnerships across the supply chain. The strategy emphasizes the importance of addressing fundamental challenges that constrain sustainable change. It has four strategic goals:

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