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Internship in advancing decent work in key sectors and supply chains

Geneva

  • Organization: ILO - International Labour Organization
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Logistics
    • Labour Market Policy
    • Supply Chain
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

Grade: Internship 

Publication date: 17 November 2022
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 1 December 2022

Vacancy no.:  

 

Job ID: [[10232]] 

Department: [[SECTOR]] 
Organization Unit: [[MME]] 
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 Sectoral Policy Department (SECTOR) is responsible for assisting the ILO's tripartite constituents - governments, employers and workers - in understanding the opportunities and challenges associated with employment and work in specific economic and social sectors at the global, regional and national levels. The Decent Work sectoral approach covers 22 distinct sectors (see: http://www.ilo.org/sector/lang--fr/index.htm) and covers all pillars of the Decent Work Agenda.

As an intern, you would be exposed to a department that works closely with the ILO's sectoral constituents (governments, employers' and workers' organizations). Administratively, the department has divided its 22 sectors into four units:

  • Forestry, Agriculture, Construction and Tourism (FACT);

  • Extractive Industries, Energy and Manufacturing (E2M);

  • Transport and Maritime (MARITRANS); and

  • Public and Private Services (SERVICES).

Learning area:

You would be assigned to work with the E2M Unit and would have the opportunity to work with more than one industrial sector and several supply chains covered by that unit. The industrial sectors for this Unit include:

Basic metal production; Chemical industries; Mechanical and electrical engineering; Mining; Oil and gas production, oil refining; Textiles, clothing, leather, footwear, and Transport equipment manufacturing.

You would work alongside E2M sectoral specialists to:

Help to service international meetings that build dialogue and consensus among sectoral constituents in relation to emerging topics of special importance for sectors;

  • Help to develop and share knowledge on emerging trends and challenges at industry level through the collection and analysis of sector and supply chain-specific data, focused research, and publication of reports and working papers;
  • Assist in promotion and support the implementation of international labour standards, with particular attention given to those of a sectoral nature;
  • Assist in the preparation of communication and advocacy materials related to the promotion of decent work in different economic sectors;
  • Assist in strengthening the capacity of governments, employers' and workers' organizations to advance the decent work agenda at country level, through development cooperation, advice and training; and
  • Participate in the promotion of policy coherence on key sectoral issues, through strategic partnerships with other United Nations agencies and multilateral organizations.

Interns would also support the work of the Department as a whole. Interns should expect to devote 10 to 20 per cent of their time to administrative tasks.

Education

You have previously studied, or researched labour issues and challenges related to supply chains or any of the following industrial sectors: Basic metal production; Chemical industries; Mechanical and electrical engineering; Mining; Oil and gas production, oil refining; Textiles, clothing, leather, footwear, and Transport equipment manufacturing.

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.

Experience

  • Any relevant work experience, in the following industrial sectors or supply chains: Basic metal production; Chemical industries; Mechanical and electrical engineering; Mining; Oil and gas production, oil refining; Textiles, clothing, leather, footwear, and Transport equipment manufacturing, and
  • The ability to use standard MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience in developing a database working with programmers would be an advantage.

Languages

You should have working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of the ILO's official languages (English, French or Spanish).

Competencies

Ability to adapt to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills and ability 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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