Grade: Internship
Publication date: 15 April 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 29 April 2024
Vacancy no.:
Job ID: 11867
Department: EMPLOYMENT
Organization Unit: EMPINVEST
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, particularly from non- or under- represented member States from the following countries: https://jobs.ilo.org/content/Non--and-under-represented-member-States/?locale=en_GB
Qualified candidates from those countries may be eligible for a special fund that provides financial assistance for round-trip airfare (economy class) in addition to the stipend.
The ILO also encourages applications of 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 e-mail to internship@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).
Please note that in the context of the new ILO organigram, the naming of the departments may be subject to change.
The Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods Department (EMPLOYMENT) is responsible for promoting full and productive employment by developing integrated employment, development and skills policies that maximize the employment impact of economic growth, investment, and development and which are inclusive, gender sensitive, productive and sustainable.
At the global level, the Department advocates and promotes policy frameworks and partnerships that aim at generating more quality employment opportunities. At the country level, the objective is to support the ILO constituents to develop, implement and monitor coordinated and context specific policies and programmes that promote quality job creation through economic diversification and investment strategies, skills development for present and future needs in the labour markets and labour market activation and intermediation that integrate the most vulnerable groups. These include policies and programmes facilitating transition to formality for the large segments of population working and earning their livelihoods in the informal economy and employment and income opportunities in the rural economy.
The position is located within the DEVINVEST (Development and Investment) branch of the ILO’s Employment Policy Department. The intern will be particularly contributing to the STRENGTHEN2 project (Employment impact assessment to maximize job creation in Africa).
Launched in August 2020, the project is a strategic partnership with the overall goal of leveraging employment impact assessments to promote the creation of more and better jobs in sub-Saharan African countries. STRENGTHEN2 is scheduled to end in July 2024 and builds on earlier ILO work. The project team collaborates closely with other ILO teams that are leveraging employment impact assessments for the creation of more and better jobs and engages closely with development banks, national governments and other stakeholders.
More information here: www.ilo.org/strengthen2
The STRENGTHEN2 project works towards the above overall goal by working through two main avenues: a) directly, by better informing decisions of governments and development partners about future investments– utilizing insights from employment impact assessments; and b) somewhat indirectly by better informing policy choices that may complement such investments.
In this internship, the junior colleague will have the opportunity to learn from engagement with various components of the project, and depending on own interests, can benefit from most of the following:
He/she may gain a deep understanding of the employment impacts of various types of investment projects (mostly in infrastructure sectors), how employment impact assessments are undertaken, and which kinds of methodologies and models are used by
• illuminating relevant background themes in conducting literature reviews and background research, e.g. for the establishment of country profiles;
• contributing to the analysis of specific investment projects through the review of project documentation, the support of data processing for quantitative and qualitative analysis of the projects in question; and
• helping to draft and review sections of the assessment reports.
He/she will also learn about undertaking research work, capacity development activities and other events, and how to generate policy advice by
• assisting in research work, developing relevant research questions, identifying countries and methodologies for deeper analysis, helping draft papers based on empirical research with statistical and econometric methodologies;
• assisting in the organization of trainings for governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations and other project stakeholders, including the development of the event programme, support to the process of social partner participation, liaison with participants, developing presentation and other event material, and presentation of research paper to participants; and
• supporting the development of recommendations for policies and of project implementation guidance in order to maximize the employment impact of investment projects.
Finally, he/she may also gain first insights or hone already existing skills in terms of project management and resource mobilization by
Studies in Economics, International Development, Statistics or related field.
The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of a graduate degree programme or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 year ago (mandatory)
Experience in development projects, experience in the area of employment creation, experience in research projects
Experience in data processing and plot making a plus
Working (both oral and written) knowledge of English.
Working knowledge of French a plus.
Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills and be able to work in a team.
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:
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.
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.