Internship on Development Cooperation Support - Geneva, Switzerland

Grade:Internship 

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

Job ID: 11840 

Department: Multilateral Partnerships
Organization Unit:  Development Cooperation Support Unit (DCSU)
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 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 Department of Multilateral Partnerships and Development Cooperation (PARTNERSHIPS) leads, coordinates and promotes the ILO's involvement in the UN system and cooperation with other multilateral organizations. In doing so, it cooperates with the ILO Offices in New York, Washington and in other locations hosting international organizations. PARTNERSHIPS also establishes and develops strategic partnerships in close interaction with other clusters and the regions. It is responsible for developing the ILO’s strategy for development cooperation and it leads consultations and negotiations with development cooperation partners. It is responsible for mobilization of voluntary contributions for the ILO’s programme as well as for coordinating development and financial reporting to funding partners. Finally, it facilitates, in close collaboration with other portfolios, the streamlining of work processes and procedures, and provides assistance to enhance service delivery in the field. 

The current internship relates to the Development Cooperation Support Unit (DCSU) in PARTNERSHIPS. DCSU deals with development cooperation (DC) policies, ensures quality assurance of proposals for ILO’s development cooperation programmes and projects, provides project development design support, delivers staff development on project cycle management and DC, develops statistical data on ILO’s DC portfolio, and facilitates communication as well as knowledge sharing in the area of ILO’s development cooperation. Many of these areas are supported by online platforms (e.g. SharePoint), websites or dashboards.   

The Intern will support the DCSU team in the areas of design support, the preparation of Development Cooperation learning journeys for ILO staff and development of practical tools, communication and knowledge products and activities related to the ILO’s development cooperation portfolio. 

The Intern will work in close communication with the team in DCSU, other staff in PARTNERSHIPS as well as with staff at the International Training Centre of the ILO in Turin. In addition, the Intern will ex-change with ILO development cooperation practitioners in the field and at HQ.    

Under the overall supervision of the Head of DCSU, and in close consultation with other relevant colleagues in PARTNERSHIPS, the Intern will carry out the following tasks:

- Assist in the implementation of an enhanced design support facility by supporting the establishment of a roster of project design consultants, the formulation of terms of reference, monitoring of design support activities; organization of a workshop with the design consultants, development of design guidance, etc.;

- Assist in research and formulation of analytical briefs, papers and presentations related to development cooperation within the ILO and the UN at large;

- Assist in the appraisal of project documents, and the monitoring of the appraisal workflow;

- Assist users of the DC Dashboard and develop FAQs, graphs and infographics on ILO DC data;

- Generally support the development, dissemination and upload of posts, news items, videos. tools, etc. in the Development Cooperation Community of Practice, the DC learning journeys platform, PARTNERSHIPS and/or ILO intra and internet  announcements, etc.;

- Assist with answering internal and external inquiries, including research, gathering, consolidating and presenting information in a timely manner relevant to the specific audience.

- Carry out other assignments as requested.

International Relations, International Development, Educational Sciences, Social Sciences, or related fields.

The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 years ago (mandatory).

Research and/or work experience in development cooperation, Project Cycle Management or related topic as well as knowledge of applications such as SharePoint, Teams, Excel, would be an advantage.

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

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. 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.