Internship - Gender Responsive Employment Policies
Grade: Internship
Publication date: 30 September 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 14 October 2024
Vacancy no.: INTERNROSTER/2024/2/ENTERPRISESEMPLAB01
Job ID: 12416
Department: EMPLOYMENT
Organization Unit: EMPLAB
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 from non- or under- represented member States.
The ILO also encourages applications from 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 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).
Department Description
The intern will be working with the Gender in Employment Group of the Employment, Labour Markets and Youth Branch (EMPLAB) within the Employment Policy Department (EMPLOYMENT), under the supervision of the Gender in Employment Group Coordinator.
EMPLAB has the primary responsibility for supporting constituents for better employment outcomes, including for youth, based on the normative guidelines of C 122 (Employment Policy convention). The Branch develops and advocates for integrated global and country employment policy frameworks, builds knowledge on employment and labour market policies, facilitates tripartite policy dialogue on employment promotion, and supports policy development and implementation by strengthening relevant labour market institutions and building capacities of constituents. Within this framework, the Branch assists governments and social partners in developing the new generation of gender-responsive National Employment Policies (NEPs), which have a stronger focus on employment diagnostics, pro-employment economic policies for job creation, future of work drivers, gender equality, and labour market programmes and services for transitions over the life course, with age (in particular youth employment) and gender, as cross cutting elements. Due consideration is given to risks factors associated with health, economic and political crises that impact the labour market and employment outcomes. The Branch also provides support to ILO field offices in the development and implementation of employment interventions as components of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) and Common Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks.
EMPLAB is composed of three technical units, namely: Employment Analyses and Economic Policies Unit (EMPLAB/ANALYSES), Employment Strategies for Inclusive Transformation Unit (EMPLAB/STRATEGIES), and Labour Market Services for Transitions Unit (EMPLAB/SERVICES), along with two groups, Gender in Employment (EMPLAB/GENDER), and Youth Employment Accelerator (EMPLAB/YOUTH). The Administrative Support Unit (EMPLAB/ADMIN) supports the Branch Chief and provides the necessary administrative and secretarial backing to the technical units and groups.
The Gender in Employment group ensures that the promoted strategies, programmes and policies, and their implementation at the national, regional and global levels, are gender-responsive. Related functions include the development of tools and guidelines and training curricula on gender and employment policies, diagnostics and methodologies to evaluate the gender impacts on policies and programmes, and support to advocacy, technical advisory and capacity building work for the adoption of gender-responsive employment policy frameworks, build relevant partnerships and programmes, and mobilise resources towards this objective.
Learning Area
As an intern on Gender-responsive Employment Policies with the Gender in Employment Group you will be exposed to policy and research work at the forefront of a gender-responsive and job-rich COVID-19 recovery. You will get in touch with ILO’s country level employment policy work in connection with the UN Women – ILO Joint Programme “Promoting decent employment for women through inclusive growth policies and investments in care” (https://www.ilo.org/emppolicy/projects/inclusive-growth-and-gender/lang--en/index.htm).
You will also gain research experience in working to analyse labour market data to identify the differential impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on women and men, and the recovery dynamics.
More broadly, you will also learn from participating in knowledge development and dissemination activities, branch-level debates, employment webinars, and other forms of exchange. All in all, you will benefit from becoming part of a dynamic group of experts in the field of employment policies, who are also open and welcoming, and who will allow you to make the most of your ILO internship experience.
Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.
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. Areas of studies should be in Economics/ Labour Economics/ Economic Development or a related field. Pursuing further studies in gender studies/ feminist economics particularly desirable.
Experience
Experience in research, and knowledge of statistical software (SPSS, STATA) would be and advantage.
Languages
The applicant should have working (both oral and written) knowledge of at least one of the ILO’s official languages (English, French, Spanish).
Competencies
Applicants should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment. Good communication skills both written and orally. 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/Financial compensations:
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.
Qualified candidates from non- and under- represented countries may be eligible for a special fund that provides financial assistance for round-trip airfare (economy class) in addition to the stipend.
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:
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