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Grade: Internship

Publication date: 01 September 2022
Application deadline (midnight local time): 30 September 2022

Vacancy no.: DC/ADDIS ABABA/INTERN/2022/13

Job ID: 9448

Department: RO-Africa
Organization Unit: CO-Addis Ababa
Location: Addis Ababa
Duration of contract: Nine 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).

Introduction:

The ILO is the UN Agency for the world of work and has a mandate to support member states develop employment policies and apply international labour standards.

The PROSPECTS Partnership brings together the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR, the UN Children’s Fund UNICEF and the World Bank to help transform the way governments and other stakeholders, including the private sector, respond to forced displacement crises. The aim of the partnership is to unlock socio-economic opportunities for Forcibly Displaced Populations (FDPs) Refugees, and IDPs and that of their hosting communities; supporting the Federal government’s efforts to mitigate the challenges faced by displaced populations. The partnership is financially supported by the Government of the Netherlands.

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Within this partnership, the ILO in Ethiopia works closely with its tripartite constituents, the government and employers’ and workers’ organizations. It plays a key role in the promotion of decent work and strengthening local economic development.

ILO’s PROSPECTS contribution is on three pillars: 1) Education and training, 2) Employment and 3) Social protection.

1. On Pillar one, ILO focuses on strengthening the capacity of TVET institutions to improve and expand skills development access to young women and men from the host communities, refugee and IDP settlements. In addition, the project also provides opportunities for young people to access and attend vocational training.
2. On pillar two, the ILO focuses on creating employment and livelihood opportunities for hosting communities, IDPs and refugees by working with local institutions, organizations and communities to increase prospects for income generation. ILO supports entrepreneurship, financial education and livelihood programmes in formal and non-formal economic sectors. It works with local contractors and engineers to apply labour-based approaches that not only provides short term employment opportunities but also rehabilitate, construct and restore community assets.
3. On pillar three, ILO works with other UN PROSPECTS partners to deliver social protection safety nets to the poorest and most marginalized groups through programmes such cash transfer.
4. Under the PROSPECTS umbrella are also two initiatives with a focus on 1/ Complementarily, Promotion, Inclusion and Protection of Refugees in the Gig Economy: Realising rights at work and mitigating digital risk, and the support to 2/ Advancing young people's engagement and meaningful participation, in collaboration with UNICEF and UNHCR.

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   The PROSPECTS Partnership in Ethiopia is targeting areas impacted by displacement in the Fafan Zone of the Somali Regional State (SRS), as well as urban refugees in Addis Ababa. Fafan, with 42,926 persons of concern in three refugee camps (Aw-Barre, Sheder and Kebribeyah), is the second largest zone to host refugees from Somalia (UNHCR, 2022).

   This internship is part of the PROSPECTS programme implemented under the ILO. ILO therefore wishes to engage an Intern- communications to be part of this learning and development experience for selected highly qualified candidates for a period of 9 months.

   Learning areas

   Would you like to learn about communications at the ILO- how projects communications its activities and results to stakeholders and the general public? How to create value through project communication?

   If you are strong communicator with a client focused mind set and motivated to drive initiatives, the ILO through the PROSPECTS project, we can offer you an interesting and rewarding internship opportunity. As an intern in communications, you will be exposed to a whole range of exciting areas such as: dissemination of media briefs, support the digital activities of the PROSPECT project and designing or adapting graphics to be used for communication materials in the project by undertaking background research, drafting communication and information material, participating and documenting outcomes of technical seminars, meetings and discussions.

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   The overall objective of the internship is to assist in the implementation of the overall ILO-PROSPECTS communication strategy and plan, with particular focus on the digital communication, design of communication and advocacy support materials. This includes leading in the design of programme communications activities that lead to communicating of results and in leveraging a variety of platforms, including ILO PROSPECTS website, and social media with the aim of increasing ILO-PROSPECTS visibility and project achievements. All of which needs to be fully in-line with country-level communication strategy for PROSPECTS in Ethiopia and ILO communications guidelines.

   The work of the Intern based in Addis Ababa, will be in close consultation and coordination in the initial stages of the engagement with the ILO PROSPECTS Communications Officer based in Geneva, and Ethiopia national teams to ensure that communication, publications and advocacy guidelines are followed.

   Required profile

   Candidates for the internship must meet the following criteria:

   Education

5. Completed BA or equivalent degree in Communications, Digital communications with knowledge of international politics, Public relations, Journalism, Marketing
6. The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme (master`s degree) or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 years ago

   Experience

7. Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 1 year) in research and/or work experience related to communications would be an advantage Should have excellent skills, in writing, presentation and research.
8. Digital/ computer skills Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop or other photo/video editing software, publisher, social media (twitter, LinkedIn…).

   Languages

9. Fluent knowledge (both oral and written) of English and Amharic languages. Working knowledge of Somali language is an advantage.

   Competencies

10. Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment.
11. Good communication skills (written and oral)
12. Positive attitude and ability to multi-task and to work under pressure
13. Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time
14. Ability to produce quality results under deadlines
15. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally