Grade: Internship
Publication date: 22 November 2023
Application deadline (midnight Bangkok time): 5 December 2023
Vacancy no.: INTERN/BANGKOK/2023/05
Job ID: 11443
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Location: Bangkok
Duration of contract: Six 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).
Background
Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia (S2SR) is a multi-country, multi-year programme on labour migration focused on the fishing and seafood processing sectors in the South East Asia region. It is an initiative of the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) and is implemented by the ILO in collaboration with IOM and UNDP.
The programme delivers technical assistance and support, with the overall objective of promoting regular and safe labour migration among South-East Asian countries. The programme addresses the specific characteristics of work in the fishing and seafood processing sectors as well as the barriers and risks present in the labour mobility system, which can lead to unsafe migration, decent work deficits, labour rights abuses and forced labour.
S2SR supports programming in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Lao Peopleโs Democratic Republic, Indonesia, Philippines and Viet Nam and will promote multi-country cooperation in the region. It engages with current, potential and returning migrant workers in fishing and seafood processing sectors, as well as their families and communities. The programme works with government authorities, workersโ organizations, employers and recruitment agencies, civil society organizations and community-based organizations to achieve three inter-linking specific objectives:
1) Strengthen the legal, policy, and regulatory frameworks related to labour migration and labour standards, focusing on the fishing and seafood processing sectors in South East Asia.
2) Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all migrant workers from recruitment to post-admissions and end of the contract.
3) Empower migrant workers, their families, organizations, and communities to promote and exercise their rights.
The programme strategy mainstreams six key cross-cutting strategies within its interventions: workersโ voice and agency, rights-based approach, gender, broad engagement of stakeholders, trafficking in persons and other transnational crimes, marine resources conservation and sustainability.
Assignment
The intern will provide support to ILO national and regional S2SR programme activities aimed at strengthening labour migration governance, including provision of direct support services to migrant workers, capacity building of stakeholders, policy and legislative development, communications and advocacy, and the publication of empirical research studies. This work will be carried out under the supervision of the S2SR Chief Technical Advisor and Technical Officer at the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. The specific work to be completed under the assignment will be decided in consultation with the prospective intern based on his/her areas of interest and expertise.
The main tasks include, but are not limited to:
1) Providing assistance to S2SR programme staff in developing and implementing various projects, including drafting of TORs, developing training tools, revising draft reports and finalizing publications.
2) Supporting the monitoring and evaluation of the S2SR programme, including supporting data collection from partners, drafting of case studies and contributing analysis for reports.
3) Assisting with the preparation of proposals to donors for technical cooperation projects on labour migration governance and decent work.
4) Drafting, editing and proof-reading of content for the S2SR and ILO websites, including updates on activities, articles and briefs, and content for social media and other communication products as required.
5) Developing and editing of presentations for delivery by S2SR programme staff.
6) Preparing materials and providing support for S2SR workshops and meetings organized.
7) Other tasks as required.
Education
Enrolment in the final year of a postgraduate degree programme (such as a masterโs programme or equivalent) in a recognized university, school, similar institution or related vocational programme or having completed such degree programme in human rights, public policy, economics, international relations, law or business in the year preceding the application.
Experience
Relevant work experience in the field of international development is considered an asset.
Additional skills:
Knowledge or experience in thematic areas of labour migration, work in the fishing and seafood processing sectors, gender equality and womenโs empowerment, and labour rights protection are considered an asset.
Languages
Fluent knowledge in the English language, both oral and written, is required. Proficiency in any other South-East Asian language is considered an asset.
Competencies
Adaptable to an international, multi-cultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills and be able 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.