Grade: Internship
Publication date: 30 September 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 14 October 2024
Vacancy no.: INTERNROSTER/2024/2/GOVERNANCE/FUNDAMENTALS
Job ID: 12395
Department: GOVERNANCE
Organization Unit: FUNDAMENTALS
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 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. It advocates and helps constituents to build strong and functional institutions and processes for social dialogue and to realize fundamental principles and rights at work.
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. These principles are embodied in the 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (the 1998 Declaration), which has become one of the most widely referenced ILO instruments and provides a foundation for the ILO’s vision of decent work for all.
The Intern will support the implementation of the Durban Call to Action Information Repository. By adopting the Durban Call to Action at the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, Member States committed to, inter alia:
• take measures, including gender-responsive measures, to tackle child labour, particularly its root causes, and reignite and upscale activities toward SDG target 8.7, recognizing the central role of public labour
• submit National Action Plans on child labour, and other relevant policies, to the ILO for presentation in a centralized repository. Member States that have not yet developed such plans are encouraged to do so. Member States are encouraged to include information on the implementation of this Call to Action and the outcome documents of previous Global Child Labour Conferences, and other efforts to combat child labour, in the reports that they submit on their ratified Conventions and under the Annual Review procedures of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, 1998.
• take stock of progress made toward achievement of target 8.7 during the period from 2022 until 2025 and at the VI Global Conference on Child Labour. They are encouraged to share information on good practices to eliminate child labour based on lessons learned and evidence from national and regional initiatives.
The ILO has a specific role in implementation of the Call to Action:
“to assist in the implementation of and communication of progress related to the Call to Action, the ILO will create and host a centralized information repository that collates relevant policies, plans, efforts and achievements of Member States in meeting their commitments to achieve SDG target 8.7.”
in order to support the implementation of the Durban The ILO has created a Child Labour Framework for Action,
As an intern working within the Fundamentals Branch, you will gain learning about the ILO’s approach to tackling child labour, in particular the content and implementation of ILO Conventions No. 182 and No. 138, and the functioning of the ILO supervisory bodies that monitor their implementation. You will also learn about member States policies, plans and legal framework put in place to address child labour. You will also build experience working alongside the FUNDAMENTALS team and the ILO’s Child Labour Specialist.
In particular, the intern will support the project regarding research, advocacy and communication with two main roles:
1. Generating and validating country profiles in the Durban Call to Action Information Repository
In response to the needs expressed by various actors from governments, social partners and civil society, and in response to the mandate provided by the Durban Call to Action, the ILO is creating a database on its member States efforts to eliminate child labour.
The overall objective of this database is to contain a comprehensive set of country-based information for all countries, on child labour and an overview of national responses against this crime. This includes information on the child labour prevalence, International and National Legal Frameworks and efforts towards enforcement, prevention, protection and remedies.
The Intern will support with the creation, review, update and validation with Member States of the country profiles on child labour, which are published in the Information Repository.
2. Support the implementation of the ILO Child Labour Framework for Action
As a means to further support the implementation of the Durban Call to Action, in 2023 the ILO created a Child Labour Framework for Action. The intern will assist the Child Labour Specialist in the dissemination and take up across the ILO of the framework for Action by, inter alia, liaison with ILO field offices, review of policy documents, the preparation of briefs and other communications material and support to the Secretariat of the Alliance 8.7, the global partnership to accelerate progress toward the achievement of SDG target 8.7.
Please note that interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.
Law, Social Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Development Studies, or other relevant Social Sciences disciplines
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
Knowledge or previous experience working on legal frameworks, in particular in relation to child labour, will be an asset.
Full proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic will be an asset.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, as well as organizational skills and attention to detail; tact, diplomacy and cross-cultural communication skills; strong analytical and research skills; communication skills; excellent Microsoft Office skills; initiative and ability to work independently and as a team member.
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.