Internship in the ILO Administrative Tribunal
Grade: Internship
Publication date: 15 April 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 29 April 2024
Vacancy no.:
Job ID: 11889
Department: TRIB
Organization Unit: TRIB
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).
Department
The ILO Administrative Tribunal has the role of hearing complaints from serving and former officials of the ILO and of over 50 other international organizations that have recognized its jurisdiction.
The Tribunal is serviced by a Registry, comprising a Registrar and a team of around a dozen legal officers and support staff. The Registry's secretariat receives the documents submitted in the course of the proceedings and replies to requests for information. While the Tribunal is administratively attached to the ILO and the staff of the Registry is appointed by the Director-General of the ILO, the Registrar operates under the independent supervision of the judges of the Tribunal.
Learning area
As an intern in the ILO Administrative Tribunal, you will be asked to analyse the Tribunal’s case law conduct research and compile legal materials on international administrative law for use in the preparation of legal opinions to assist the legal team. You will also be asked to assist the Registrar or the members of the Registry as required by the Registrar. You will gain further knowledge of international administrative law and of the Tribunal’s case law.
An intern should expect to devote 10% to 20% of her or his time to administrative tasks.
Education
Applicants should currently be enrolled in the final year of a postgraduate law degree programme, or in a relevant higher degree programme, or have completed such programme in the year preceding the internship application; studies of international administrative public law, labour law or comparative law is required.
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.
Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience but they should:
- be adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment;
- have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural and legal background, and be able to work in a team;
- have good research and analytical skills;
- be computer literate in standard software applications.
Knowledge of international civil service law is an advantage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Tribunal. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
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.