International Labour Organization (ILO)

Grade: Internship

Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 14 October 2024

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 candidates from non- or under- represented member States.

The ILO also encourages applications from persons with disabilities. If needed, reasonable accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities in the recruitment phase as well as during the internship to promote equality of opportunities.

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).

Long Description

The position is located in the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Branch (FUNDAMENTALS) of the Governance and Tripartism Department (GOVERNANCE). GOVERNANCE provides advice on labour laws based on ILO conventions and recommendations, state-of-the-art technical support and capacity-building to labour ministries and assists labour inspectorates to build capacity and develop strategies to achieve compliance with labour laws.

The FUNDAMENTALS Branch carries out development cooperation, research, statistical and advocacy functions to assist ILO member States to respect, promote and realize Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW), which are: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour; the effective abolition of child labour; and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

The intern will primarily support the Integrated Programme on Fair Recruitment (FAIR III) and the Fair Recruitment Initiative (FRI), both of which are co-implemented with the Labour Migration Branch.

Learning areas

As an intern on the FAIR project within the Fundamentals Branch, you will gain understanding on the links between fair recruitment and decent work, and of the measures countries are taking to protect migrant workers from recruitment abuses, which can lead to situations of forced labour.

Specifically, the intern will:

1. Support monitoring and evaluation of the FAIR III project and Fair Recruitment Initiative

2. Support the development of “lessons learned” and documenting of intervention models under the FAIR project

3. Support the organisation of a global conference on fair recruitment

4. Update country profiles in the ILO Forced Labour Observatory (particularly the fair recruitment section)

5. Provide communications support to the Bridge Project

Education

Social Policy, Political Science, International relations, Sociology, Economics, Development Studies, or other relevant Social Sciences disciplines

Experience

Knowledge or previous experience working on labour migration, forced labour, gender issues, trafficking in persons will be an asset

Languages

Full proficiency in English and working knowledge of French is required.

Competencies

Strong analytical and research skills, as well as strong writing, and editing, skills, organizational skills and attention to detail; communication skills, in particular with social media; excellent Microsoft Office skills; initiative and ability to work independently and as a team member.

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 hiring department for a written test and/or interview.

Stipend/Financial compensations:

As an intern in Geneva, you will receive a stipend of 2450 CHF per month from the ILO, unless you receive funding through another institution.

Insurance:

Please note that the ILO does not take responsibility for any costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the internship.

Fraud warning:

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.