Grade: Internship
Publication date: 30 September 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 14 October 2024
Vacancy no.: INTERNROSTER/2024/2/STATISTICS
Job ID: 12402
Department: STATISTICS
Organization Unit: STATISTICS
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Duration of contract: 3 to 6 months (starting on the 1st or the 15th of a given month)
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. For assistance, 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).
The ILO Department of Statistics serves as the United Nations' focal point for labour statistics and is responsible for compiling and disseminating timely statistics on the world of work. The Department develops international standards to improve the measurement of labour issues and enhance global comparability. It supports Member States in developing and improving their labour statistics through capacity building, training, and direct technical assistance. Additionally, the Department coordinates statistical activities and ensures the quality control of statistical processes within the ILO.
Within the Department, the internship will be placed with the Knowledge Management & Solutions Unit. The Unit is responsible for providing technical assistance in data management and promoting the adoption of international statistical standards such as .Stat, CSPro, GSBPM, GSIM, SDMX, DDI, and F.A.I.R., fostering best practices among constituents. The unit supports the implementation of national and regional Labour Market Information Systems (LMIS) by offering project management, training, tools, and ongoing technical assistance. It also maintains, develops, and tests applications and processes for ILOSTAT’s data collection and back-office management systems. Lastly, the unit pilots on developing, experimenting with, and implementing innovative tools including AI, to improve data management practices, staying up-to-date with the latest technological trends to ensure continuous innovation and enhanced support for its stakeholders.
As an intern, you will engage in tasks that involve AI implementation, reinforcement learning, and labour statistics, as well as data integration and harmonization for labour market intelligence in the implementation of LMIS.
You will gain experience working with specialists across various units within the department and different ILO regions. You will provide key support in developing an AI-driven labour market intelligence solution capable of generating summaries, report templates, charts, and dashboards based on labour market indicators.
The following tasks are expected during the internship:
● Contribute to the development of a natural language search tool for querying labour statistics.
● Review, improve and develop deep learning models for the ISCO auto-coding, and the detection of new emerging jobs.
● Draft an AI implementation guide and recommendations for the Department.
● Build a prototype labour market intelligence reporting solution based on indicators collected from LMIS.
Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.
Statistics, Informatics, Mathematics, Data Engineering
The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 years ago
Any relevant work experience and knowledge of deep learning, AI and national language processing would be an advantage
Working (both oral and written) knowledge of at least one of the ILO’s official languages (English, French, Spanish)
Applicants should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, have good communication skills, and be able to work in teams.
Good analytical and writing skills in English (additional language of French or Spanish would be an advantage); knowledge of ILO and international labour standards; experience in research and data analysis]
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:
Following a first screening by the Human Resources Development Department (HRD), hiring departments will short-list applicants. You will be directly contacted should an internship opportunity match your profile. If you have not been contacted by any department within six months after your application, you can consider that you have not been selected by any department for this roster. If still eligible, you may apply to the next roster.
If shortlisted, you may be contacted by the hiring department 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/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 (for example your university or a foundation). If you receive partial funding, ILO will cover the difference to ensure you receive 2450 CHF per month. Your travel to Geneva will be at your own expense. In addition to the amounts referred above, each intern shall receive the amount of CHF45 per month, or the equivalent amount in the currency in which the monthly stipend is paid, which is a contribution from the Office towards the cost of medical insurance to cover the period of the internship.
Qualified candidates from non- and under- represented countries may be eligible for a special fund that provides financial assistance for round-trip airfare (economy class) in addition to the stipend.
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.