Grade: Internship
Publication date: 29 March 2024
Application deadline (midnight local time): 7 April 2024
Vacancy no.: [[INTERN/BANGKOK/2024/01]]
Job ID: [[11782]]
Department: [[ROAP]]
Organization Unit: [[ROAP]]
Location: [[Bangkok]]
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.
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).
Learning areas
As a team member of the Human Resources (HR) Unit of the International Labour Organization's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ILO-ROAP), the intern will be exposed to and involved in a wide range of HR functions and activities performed at the regional office level including the provision of support to country offices and project offices in the region. The intern will support various HR tasks contributing to the timely and effective functioning of business operations and project delivery in accordance with applicable rules and policies, which may encompass duties related to preparing correspondence and administrative documents, research, drafting, data collection and analyses, and updating and maintaining database, among others.
The intern will gain knowledge of HR policies, practices and procedures as well as practical hands-on experience in HR administration in a field office. The intern will work under the supervision of the Regional Human Resources Coordinator and the Human Resources Officer.
Required profile
Education
The intern should be enrolled in the final year of graduate degree programme in a relevant field or should have completed such a programme no longer than one year ago.
Experience
Any relevant work experience in human resources management and development, and knowledge and skills of IT would be an advantage.
Languages
Working (both oral and written) knowledge of English.
Competencies
Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills, and ability to work in a team.
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.