Intern Field
Dhaka
- Organization: ILO - International Labour Organization
- Location: Dhaka
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Closing Date: 2025-11-15
Grade: Internship
Publication date: 6 November 2025
Application deadline (midnight local time): 15 November 2025
Vacancy no.: Intern/Dhaka/2025/05
Job ID: 13327
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Dhaka
Location: Dhaka
Duration of contract: Six months (6)
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.
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).
Title
Internship on Labour Law and International Labour Standards (ILS) of the Advancing Decent Work in Bangladesh (ADWIB) Project.
Departments
The ILO, as the leading UN agency for establishing Decent Work, aims to ensure that it serves the needs of working women and men by bringing together governments, employers, and workers to set labour standards, develop policies, and devise programmes. This internship supports the component focused on supporting interventions to ensure Bangladesh labour laws and rules are more gender responsive, inclusive, and aligned with ILS and effectively applied. The work includes supporting constituents in enhancing awareness and knowledge on labour law amendments aligned with ILS and increasing capacity to engage with the ILO supervisory system. It will also work on broadening space of discussion on labour law and ILS with labour law practitioners and, academics.
Learning areas
As an intern in the Labour Law and ILS component, you will be exposed to a whole range of areas related to labour law reform and the application of international labour standards. The objective of this internship is to provide the incumbent with practical experience in implementing technical cooperation activities aimed at aligning national labour legislation with ILS and enhancing the capacity of tripartite constituents to engage in the ILO normative cycle. You would be gaining experience in working with specialists and senior national officer in the area of labour law and ILS, and working with social partners (employers and workers) to promote international labour standards. Specific areas of exposure include technical legal analysis, capacity development for legal practitioners, supporting legislative dialogues, and assisting the government and social partners in preparing reports or observations to ILO supervisory bodies. Intern will also be involved in organizing workshops, training, dialogues and related administrative work.
Required profile
Education
LL.B . The candidate should at least be enrolled in their final year of a graduate degree programme or should have completed such a programme.. LL.M in Labour Law, Human Rights, or International Law is an added advantage.
Experience
Relevant work experience in legal research work, legal drafting, and report writing. Knowledge of IT would be an advantage. Experience supporting training or network development is beneficial
Languages
Working (both oral and written) knowledge of Bangla and English. Ability to write good quality reports is mandatory
Competencies
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:
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.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.