Departmental Coordination and Research on Employment Related Issues

Geneva

Organization: ILO - International Labour Organization
Location: Geneva
Grade: Internship - Internship
Occupational Groups:
- Labour Market Policy
- Scientist and Researcher
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

Grade: Internship

Publication date: 3 April 2020
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 14 April 2020

Vacancy no.: INTERNROSTER/2020/1/GENEVA/22

Job ID: 3162

Department: EMPLOYMENT
Organization Unit: EMPLOYMENT
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 qualified women and men, particularly those with disabilities and from non - or under - represented member States. If needed, reasonable accommodation will be provided in the recruitment phase as well as during the internship to promote equality of opportunities.

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).

Department

The position is located in the Department Management and Coordination Unit (DMCU) of the Employment Policy Department (EMPLOYMENT). 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 Department plays a key role in fulfilling the ILO’s mandate in the implementation of the SDGs on employment related issues. The DMCU provides overall technical, coordination and administrative support across the Department Branches, Units and Teams. More information on the Employment Policy Department can be found at the following address: http://www.ilo.org/employment/lang--en/index.htm

Learning Area

As an intern in the DMCU you will work with all members of the Unit under the supervision of the Head of DMCU. You will also occasionally work directly with the Department Director. Your duties and responsibilities include assisting with administrative tasks to coordinate the various activities of the Department across its three different branches; contributing to research related to employment issues produced in the Department in general and the DMCU in particular; providing support to the Department’s efforts to deliver on SDGs; and assisting in information gathering and dissemination of knowledge within the ILO and outside on employment related issues.

You will gain insights into the effective coordination of a complex set of activities across a large organizational department; act as a responsible member within a team that works under time constraints on highly political tasks; improve your knowledge on employment and social challenges and policies and the corresponding ILO responses at global, regional and country level; improve your knowledge regarding ILO’s contribution to the SDGs; and cooperate with ILO researchers and improve competence in your research techniques.

Education

A university degree in Economics / Labour Economics / Social Sciences or related fields. The candidate should currently be in the last year of a Master's degree (or equivalent), or have completed studies within 12 months prior to this application.

Work Experience

Experience in administrative coordination as well as research/knowledge building on employment and social issues would be an advantage.

Language Skills

Fluency (both oral and written) in English. Excellent drafting skills in English are also required. Working knowledge of another ILO official language (French or Spanish) would be an advantage.

Competencies

The candidate is expected to demonstrate and be guided by ILO competencies, specifically:

Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment;
Good communication skills, both written and verbal;
Strong orientation to learning and knowledge sharing;
Capacity to work on own initiative as well as cooperate as a team member; and
Sensitivity to diversity as well as gender equality issues.

Additional Requirements

Take initiative and responsibility for high-quality outputs and meet deadlines; knowledge of statistical software; experience in research and data analysis.

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 2245 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 2245 CHF per month. Your travel to Geneva 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.

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