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Internship on Social health protection and health financing

Geneva

  • Organization: ILO - International Labour Organization
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Economics
    • Banking and Finance
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

Grade: Internship 

Publication date: 15 November 2022
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 29 November 2022

Vacancy no.:  

 

Job ID: [[9942]] 

Department: [[SOCPRO]] 
Organization Unit:  
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 to those with disabilities in the recruitment phase as well as during the internship to promote equality of opportunities. 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).

 

Please note that in the context of the new ILO organigram, the naming of the departments may be subject to change. 

 

Department

The Social Protection Department (SOCPRO) is responsible for promoting improved coverage and effectiveness of social protection for all through efficient and sustainable national social protection floors and comprehensive social security systems, in line with the Social Protection Floors Recommendation, 2012 (No. 202), the Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102) and other ILO social security standards. SOCPRO consists of four units: the Social Policy Unit, the Programming, Partnerships and Knowledge Sharing Unit, the Public Finance, Actuarial and Statistics Unit, and the Actuarial Services Unit. The Social Policy Unit is responsible for providing technical advisory services to constituents to develop and improve the policy frameworks governing social protection schemes and programmes and national social protection systems in general. The Public Finance, Actuarial and Statistics Unit is responsible for providing financial, actuarial and statistical advice to constituents by applying the principles and values of ILO social security standards. The Programming, Partnerships and Knowledge Sharing Unit is responsible for effectively supporting the management and operations of the Department, supporting the development and management of global partnerships, coordinating the communication and dissemination of social protection knowledge and providing strategic, technical and operational support for the ILO's global flagship programme on building social protection floors for all. The ILO's Actuarial Services Unit manages actuarial services for social insurance valuations, specifically through development cooperation projects.

Learning areas

Today, over 90% of the population living in low-income countries have no health coverage. Forty per cent of total health expenditure is borne directly by the poor. Because of this exclusion, the poor and vulnerable are exposed to a high risk of profound impoverishment in the event of illness. Women, in particular, are often excluded from the most basic services due to gender-biased health schemes and systems. These exclusions and the urgency of closing gaps in coverage have become even more apparent with the COVID-19 crisis. Ensuring access to affordable health care and income security in the event of illness is critical, especially in times of pandemics. This includes, first and foremost, avoiding the impoverishment of individuals and households directly related to care-seeking and the promotion of preventive behaviours. 

Health and social security are human rights and, as such, must be universally guaranteed, leaving no one behind. Collectively financed social health protection mechanisms, through social security contributions, taxes or a combination of both, generate positive redistributive effects and do not transfer financial and labour market risks to individuals. Thus, the economic dimension of seeking care when needed is not a consideration that encourages delay or forgoing care. Change is possible. Equitable health protection requires inclusive legislation, financial protection and the employment of sufficient numbers of skilled health workers. It also requires a broader policy framework that addresses gender inequalities both within and outside the health sector, as well as in social, economic and labour market policies.

The ILO's strategy for achieving universal access to health care addresses gaps in coverage and financial barriers to access through the development of efficient and effective social health protection systems. The aim is to ensure that people in need do not face hardship and increased risk of poverty due to the financial consequences of access to essential health care. The ILO strategy is based on the human rights to health and social security and emphasises the importance of social protection of health for decent work and social justice. 

Since its creation in 1919, the ILO has actively promoted policies and assisted countries in providing adequate levels of social protection for all members of society, guided by the international social security standards adopted by its tripartite constituents, in particular its flagship Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102) and the Social Protection Floors Recommendation, 2012 (No. 202).

As an intern, you will be exposed to a range of areas related to social protection for health, and in particular: health and social security rights within international human rights and labour standards, the extension of health coverage to the informal economy, health financing within social protection systems, and the role of social protection systems, including floors, in achieving health outcomes.

You will gain experience working with specialists involved in the design and implementation of technical cooperation projects and in the development of research and tools on social protection for health at headquarters and in the field.

Main tasks

Main tasks will include:

  • Data collection and analysis;
  • Background research and draft of research material and tools;
  • Support to project components formulation and implementation;
  • Support the coordination of joint work items on social health protection between specialists located in different duty stations;
  • Any other task assigned by the supervisor in support to the team working on social health protection.

 

Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.

Required profile

Education

The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 year ago in relevant subject areas, such as social policy or health policies, health economics, public health, social protection, development, or other relevant social science discipline, specialization directly related to health and social protection a plus.

Experience

Experience with research work (Master’s thesis, research assistant job) and familiarity with research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis) and relevant IT software (including Excel) would be an advantage; experience working with developing countries on health access and financing issues a plus.

Languages

Working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of the ILO’s official languages (English, French, Spanish). Additional languages a plus.

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:

 

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.

 

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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