Disability - Internship for the Implementation of the ILO Plan of Action on FUNDAMENTALS

Grade: Internship

Publication date: 07 April 2025

Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 30 April 2025

Vacancy no.: INTERNROSTER/2025/1/GOVERNANCE/FUNDAMENTALS/1/DIS

Job ID: 12930

Department: GOVERNANCE

Organization Unit: FUNDAMENTALS

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Duration of contract: 3 months (starting on the 1st or the 15th of a given month)

You are applying to the ILO generic internship roster, which is published twice 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, the ILO does not inform candidates about the status of their application.

The ILO Internship Programme provides an opportunity for you to:

• Increase your understanding of relevant issues at the international level by involving you directly in the work of the Office and the application of ILO principles, programmes and strategies.
• Gain practical experience with the ILO directly related to your field of study.

Please note that you:

• Are requested to apply to a maximum of three internship profiles, otherwise you will be automatically disqualified.
• Must upload a cover letter. Your CV or resumé uploaded as attachments are not accepted.
• Are able to withdraw your application at any time via the Jobs Applied section of your profile.
• May not be contacted for the duration that this roster is active. Should this be the case, we encourage you to reapply if you are still eligible and available.
• Should not expect employment at the end of the internship.
• Must apply before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

The ILO values diversity. As part of our disability-dedicated initiative, this internship opportunity is limited to candidates with disabilities. We also welcome applications from candidates from non- or under- represented member States.

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. If you are unable to complete your online application form due to a disability, please send an email to E-Mail schreiben.

If you are a national of a non- or under-represented member State, who is pursuing or has completed their studies in their home country, you may be eligible to have your travel costs covered by the ILO to Geneva, Switzerland.

IMPORTANT:

You can only apply for an internship if you:

• Have no close relative serving in the ILO (mother, father, brother, sister).
• Have not already undertaken an internship at the ILO.
• Are enrolled in a Master’s or a Doctorate Programme, or have completed such a programme in the year preceding the application.
• Have a working (both oral and written) knowledge of English. This is mandatory.

Department(s)

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; the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation, and the right to a safe and healthy working environment. These principles are embodied in the 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (the 1998 Declaration), amended in 2022, 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.

During the 112th session of the International Labour Conference, the ILO adopted a Resolution concerning the third recurrent discussion on FPRW, and the Office developed a Plan of Action on FPRW for the period 2024-2030, which was approved by the Governing Body of the ILO in November 2024.

The intern will primarily support the Branch in the follow-up and implementation of the Plan of Action on FPRW within the FUNDAMENTALS Branch, and with regards to the other Departments involved in its implementation.

Specifically, he/she will work closely with the Branch’s Administrator, the Resource mobilization Officer, and the management team to support the timely delivery of the Branch’s planned outputs and activities; and to develop tools that contribute to shaping new partnerships and leveraging resources for the Branch to implement the Plan of Action.

Learning areas

As an intern within the FUNDAMENTALS Branch, you will gain understanding on the different FPRW and their mutually reinforcing nature, by working closely with Specialists on Fundamental principles and rights at work and technical officers from the different projects and Units of the Branch.

Specifically, you will:

1. Support in follow-up of the Branch’s workplan and the Plan of Action on FPRW 2024-2030

FUNDAMENTALS is responsible for the implementation of the office-wide Plan of Action and has set up an interdisciplinary team – consisting of focal points from the different Departments and Units – to coordinating and following-up on the implementation of this framework, as the Office is expected to submit a progress report to the Governing Body of the ILO by November 2026.

You will support the Administrator, the management team and other colleagues involved to 1) track the progress on outputs led by FUNDAMENTALS in the Plan of Action, and 2) to mainstream the outputs implemented by other Departments and Units of the ILO

2. Contribute to the development of tools and documents that support the resource mobilization efforts of the Branch

You will support FUNDAMENTALS’ task force on resource mobilization and contribute to the development of a package on the offer of services of the Branch. This will entail collecting inputs from different colleagues, editing and validating content, and organizing the information in a visual manner (presentations, content for brochures, factsheets, among others).

3. Support the preparation for the organization of the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour

As part of the Plan of Action on FPRW, the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour will be hosted and organized by the Government of Morocco in 2026, with technical support from the ILO. These Global Conferences gather every 4 years ILO constituents and partners to share knowledge and accelerate action to tackle child labour.

You will assist the core team in the preparations for this event in 2025, in particular, the organization of tripartite regional consultations prior to the Global Conference, the publication of regional briefs, the design of the agenda, sessions and invitations, and the definition of the outcome and monitoring / follow-up mechanism.

Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.

Education

Social Policy, Political Science, International relations, Sociology, Economics, Development Studies, Law, or other relevant Social Sciences disciplines.

Applicants must be enrolled at least in a Master's degree programme or must have completed such a programme no longer than 1 year ago.

Experience

Experience supporting planning processes, project implementation and monitoring, resource mobilization, innovation, knowledge management and/or communications, is essential.

Knowledge or previous experience working on any of the fundamental principles and rights at work, labour rights, human rights, social and sustainable development, or any related field is highly desirable.

Languages

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

Competencies

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, as well as organizational skills and attention to detail; strong analytical skills; good communication skills and Microsoft Office skills; initiative and ability to work independently and as a team member.

Additional requirements

The duration of the internship is 3 months initially, with the possibility of extension to 6 months.

This internship opportunity is limited to candidates with disabilities.

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:

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 E-Mail schreiben - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.