Grade: Internship
Publication date: 18 October 2024
Application deadline (midnight Bangkok time): 31 October 2024
Vacancy no.: INTERN/COLOMBO/2024/01
Job ID: 12484
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Colombo
Location: Colombo
Duration of contract: 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 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).
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the United Nations’ specialized agency that promotes a people-centred and rights-based approach to development promoting social justice. The ILO seeks to promote equality of opportunity and treatment for all people in the world of work and to eliminate discrimination based on sex, race, ethnicity, indigenous identity, sexual orientation, HIV status, and disability. It works with the ILO's tripartite constituents (governments, employers’, and workers' organizations) to ensure that its institutions and policies, programs and initiatives are gender-sensitive and inclusive of persons with disabilities.
In particular, with regard to persons with disabilities, the ILO has a Policy (IGDS 590) and a Strategy for Disability Inclusion aligned with the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS). The ILO seeks to become an employer of choice for people with disabilities by ensuring fully accessible and adapted workplaces, along with a culture that values diversity and inclusion.
The ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives (CO-Colombo) is responsible for promoting gender equality and non-discrimination, and respect for inclusion of persons with disabilities in the world of work at the country level, which is central area of the ILO’s Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) (2018-2024) and the ILO’s contribution towards leaving no one behind and realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this regard, CO-Colombo is looking for an intern to support the design and implementation of diversity and inclusion actions in Sri Lanka, with a specific emphasis on persons with disabilities. As a member of the Country Office team, the intern will provide support the work regarding gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, in coordination with various work units of CO-Colombo, as well as with UN system, networks of organizations, and stakeholders for the development of the required activities.
At the end of the assignment the intern will have acquired knowledge and experience in:
1. Gender, Diversity and Inclusion in the world of work and related ILO and UN strategies/standards.
2. Support to the organization and implementation of actions on gender equality, diversity, and inclusion at the country level.
3. Coordination with colleagues in the country and regional offices, and with relevant organizations and counterparts.
4. ILO’s mandate and tripartite approach and functioning of the UN system.
5. ILO’s programme and its operations in Sri Lanka.
6. Applying equality and inclusion lens in the implementation of work assignments.
7. Work in an international, multicultural organization.
Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, the intern will perform the following support functions in promoting more gender sensitive, diverse, and inclusive workplaces, such as:
1. Assist the Country Office in developing and implementing country office strategy promoting gender equality and disability inclusion from an intersectionality perspective in accordance with the priorities of the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP).
2. Support the implementation of the ILO disability inclusion strategy, in line with UNDIS requirements, through working committee and consultative groups within the Country Office as well as country level networks and organisations of persons with disabilities.
3. Support programme and projects, and other relevant external and internal stakeholders, when necessary, to create synergies that facilitate effective implementation of ILO country level strategies.
4. Assist ILO constituents in promoting their presence in Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN) and other national networks by enhancing their understanding of ILO’s work on gender, diversity, and inclusion.
5. Support the development of project notes, advocacy materials, fact sheets, tools and guidance and the organisation of events and trainings/workshops, in the areas of gender equality, disability inclusion.
6. Assists in communicating results related to gender equality and diversity inclusion at the Country Office level.
7. Perform other related duties as assigned.
• The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme in social sciences, economics, law, international development, interdisciplinary studies, or related field, or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 years ago.
• Any relevant work experience and knowledge of IT would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of statistical software, experience in research and data analysis would be an advantage.
• Working (both oral and written) knowledge of English.
• Be adaptable to an international, multicultural, and multilingual environment, good communication skills and be able to work in a team.
• This internship opportunity is limited to candidates/applicants with disabilities.
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), field offices 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 or field office within six months after your application, you can consider that you have not been selected for this roster. If still eligible, you may apply to the next roster.
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.