Internship on supporting the ILO's rights-based approach to labour migration
Grade: Internship
Publication date: 15 April 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 29 April 2024
Vacancy no.:
Job ID: 11801
Department: WORKQUALITY
Organization Unit: MIGRANT
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 internship is within the ILO Labour Migration branch (MIGRANT), part of the Conditions of Work and Equality department (WORKQUALITY). The Branch supports decent work for migrant workers and refugees through research and capacity-building activities promoting ratification and application of relevant international labour standards on labour migration and decent work; fair recruitment of migrant workers; social protection of migrant workers and refugees; skill development and recognition; return and reintegration of migrant workers; and support to ensure decent work for refugees and climate-related migrants.
MIGRANT supports constituents’ efforts to promote ratification and implementation of relevant ILO standards and provides legal advisory services on draft labour migration law and policy, and bilateral labour migration agreements. It undertakes research and capacity-building activities on migrant workers’ rights including fundamental rights at work, wage protection, and fair recruitment, for example. It collaborates closely with the UN human rights mechanisms, in particular the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants and the UN Committee on Migrant Workers.
Learning Area
The internship will support MIGRANT’s work on promoting the rights of migrant workers and refugees, in particular those in the most vulnerable situations, and support the Branch’s work on legal issues and international labour standards specific to migrant workers’ rights and labour migration and mobility.
You will be exposed to a whole range of international labour standards and ILO guidance to promote migrant workers’ rights, ILO’s means of action to support its constituents, and ILO collaboration with other UN agencies and partners, on migrant workers’ rights.
You will gain experience in the full range of ILO’s engagement in these structures, across areas including labour migration; migration and development; migration and climate change; social protection; and refugees’ inclusion into labour markets and their access to decent work. …
Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.
- Undertake research to support the development of a Guide for practitioners and policymakers on ILO standards and migrant workers and refugees, and briefing materials on topics specifically relevant to migrant workers (e.g. fundamental rights at work, wage protection, or violence and harassment).
- Assist in the review of draft laws on labour migration and draft bilateral labour migration agreements (BLMAs) in line with ILO standards; identify and document exemplary provisions in labour migration laws and BLMAs and support the development of an internal ILO strategy to support constituents with development and implementation of BLMAs in line with relevant ILO standards.
- Support the work of the Branch on drafting ILO submissions to the UN human rights mechanisms, including UN human rights treaty bodies, UN Special Rapporteurs, or follow-up to UN General Assembly resolutions
- In light of the anniversaries of Conventions Nos. 97 and No. 143, the Protocol to Convention No. 29 and the ILO Fair Recruitment Initiative, support internal and external communication efforts to raise the visibility of ILO standards relevant to migrant workers and the ILO rights-based approach to labour migration, including through the organization of events, design and dissemination of communication materials, and other channels.
- Other tasks required
Education
Law or other relevant discipline. Applicants should currently be in the last year of a Master's degree (or equivalent), or have completed studies within 12 months prior to this application.
Experience
Any relevant work experience and knowledge of IT would be an advantage
Languages
Applicants should have working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of the ILO's official languages (English, French or Spanish).
Competencies
Applicants should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, have good communication skills, and be able to work in teams.
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.