Internship on Bridge Project and the Forced Labour Observatory (FLO) (3 months)

Grade:Internship 

Publication date:15 April 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 29 April 2024

Vacancy no.:

Job ID:11851

Department: GOVERNANCE 
Organization Unit: FUNDAMENTALS
Location:Geneva, Switzerland  
Duration of contract: 3 months

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 position is located in the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Branch (FUNDAMENTALS) of the Governance and Tripartism Department (GOVERNANCE). GOVERNANCE provides advice on labour laws based on ILO conventions and recommendations, state-of-the-art technical support and capacity-building to labour ministries and assists labour inspectorates to build capacity and develop strategies to achieve compliance with labour laws. It advocates and helps constituents to build strong and functional institutions and processes for social dialogue and to realize fundamental principles and rights at work.

The FUNDAMENTALS Branch carries out development cooperation, research, statistical and advocacy functions to assist ILO member States to respect, promote and realize Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW), which are: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour; the effective abolition of child labour; and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. These principles are embodied in the 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (the 1998 Declaration), which has become one of the most widely referenced ILO instruments and provides a foundation for the ILO’s vision of decent work for all.

The Intern will support the project “From Protocol to Practice: A Bridge to Global Action on Forced Labour” (the Bridge Project – Phase II), which aims to support global and national efforts to address forced labour under the 2014 ILO Protocol on Forced Labour. The project is funded by the US Department of Labor and implemented by a global team which consists of a Project Manager, a Senior Communication, Advocacy and Training Officer, and a Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.

In particular, the intern will support the project regarding research, advocacy and communication with two main roles: 

Update country profiles in forced labour database

In response to the needs expressed by various actors from governments, civil society and donors, the ILO created the Forced Labour Observatory (FLO) as a key instrument in the management of knowledge on slavery, including forced labour and human trafficking. The overall objective of this database is to contain a comprehensive set of country-based information for all countries, on forced labour, risk factors related to socio-economic conditions and an overview of national responses against this crime.

Support the advocacy work to celebrate the anniversary of the Forced Labour Protocol

The Intern will perform the following duties and responsibilities, in coordination with project staff, under the supervision of the project manager:

• Contribute to the updating of country profiles on forced labour:
  
  • Check links and sources;
  • Undertake desk research to update profiles;
  • Integrate feedback received on country profiles into the updated profiles.
• Support the development of relevant impact stories;
• Review the accessibility of project publications and products;
• Support the project’s communication and advocacy work, by creating social media posts on forced labour, and drafting articles.

Social Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Development Studies, Law, or other relevant Social Sciences disciplines

 Knowledge or previous experience working on forced labour, trafficking in persons will be an asset. 

Full proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish, French or Arabic will be an asset.

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, as well as organizational skills and attention to detail; strong analytical and research skills; communication skills, in particular with social media; excellent Microsoft Office skills; initiative and ability to work independently and as a team member.

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.