Grade: Internship
Publication date: 15 April 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 29 April 2024
Vacancy no.:
Job ID: 11858
Department: EMPLOYMENT
Organization Unit: SKILLS
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).
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.
This position will be located in the Skills Branch of the Employment Policy Department at the ILO Geneva. The Skills Branch provides high-quality, timely, and integrated research, technical and policy advisory services on skills development in three key thematic areas: national skills policies and systems; work-based learning, apprenticeships and recognition of prior learning; skills strategies for future labour markets; and skills for social inclusion.
The Branch’s work on social inclusion focuses on improving the labour market prospects and quality of work for those disadvantaged in the labour market. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities in access to and participation in skills, lifelong learning and the labour market. Concerted and focused efforts are needed to improve access, outreach, quality and relevance of education and training and improve links with the world of work. Given the heterogeneity of disadvantaged groups, such as women, young NEETs, persons with disabilities, LGBTI people, workers in rural areas or in the informal economy, migrants and refugees, education and training systems and programs have to be:
• Designed to overcome the range of existing barriers ;
• Respond flexibly to different needs; and
• Address questions of status and challenge social perceptions.
As an intern in the Skills Branch, you will be exposed to a whole range of areas related to skills for social inclusion such as:
• Assist in research and provide draft technical inputs on reports, briefs, communication material and terms of reference on skills and lifelong learning for vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, and workers in the informal economy;
• Support development cooperation activities relevant for rural skills training, and skills for migrant workers and refugees;
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and training material related to skills development and recognition for social inclusion of disadvantaged groups, including at the ILO/ITC in Turin;
• Assist in the development and application of tools related to skills development for disadvantaged groups, including in rural and fragile settings and skills for digital inclusion;
• Support activities of the Global Skills Partnership on Migration in collaboration with other ILO technical branches and partner agencies;
• Assist in other tasks related to Skills for Social Inclusion.
You would be gaining experience in working with specialists who are involved in providing technical backstopping to development cooperation projects, conducting research on topics such as skills for rural employment, apprenticeship in the informal economy, skills development and recognition for migrant workers, forcibly displaced populations and host communities, gender-inclusive skills development policies and programmes, development of guides, manuals and briefs on skills development for vulnerable groups.
Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.
First level degree in Economic or Social Sciences, Human Resource Development, Development Studies, International Relations or a similar field.
Relevant professional experience in social research, education and training systems and work on disadvantaged groups, good knowledge of Word, Excel and PPP.
Working (both oral and written) knowledge of at least one of the ILO’s official languages (English, French, Spanish).
The applicant should adapt to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills and be able to work in a team, good analytical and drafting skills.
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.