Sectoral Policies for Public and Private Services Workers
International Labour Organization
- Genf
- Praktikum
- Vollzeit
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 29 April 2024Vacancy no.:Job ID: 11812Department: SECTOR
Organization Unit: SERVICES
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: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 toIMPORTANT:
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).DepartmentThe Sectoral Policies Department (SECTOR) is responsible for providing support to ILO's tripartite constituents - governments, employers and workers - in addressing employment and labour opportunities and issues in specific economic and social sectors at the global, regional and national levels. The sectoral approach to decent work covers 22 different sectors (see: www.ilo.org/sector) and it cuts across the entire Decent Work Agenda.As an intern, you would be exposed to a Department that works closely with sectoral ILO constituents (governments and employers' and workers' organizations). Administratively, the Department has divided its 22 sectors into four units:
- Forestry, Agriculture, Construction and Tourism (FACT);
- Extractive, Energy and Manufacturing (E2M);
- Transport and Maritime (MARITRANS); and
- Public and Private Services (SERVICES).
- Help to service international meetings that build dialogue and consensus among sectoral constituents in relation to emerging topics of special importance for sectors;
- Help to develop and share knowledge on emerging trends and challenges at industry level through the collection and analysis of sector-specific data, focused research, and publication of reports and working papers;
- Assist in promotion and support the implementation of international labour standards, with particular attention given to those of a sectoral nature;
- Assist in the preparation of communication and advocacy materials related to the promotion of decent work in different economic sectors;
- Assist in strengthening the capacity of governments, employers' and workers' organizations to advance the decent work agenda at country level, through development cooperation, advice and training; and
- Participate in the promotion of policy coherence on key sectoral issues, through strategic partnerships with other United Nations agencies and multilateral organizations.
- any relevant work experience the following industrial sectors: Retail and commerce; Education; Financial services; Professional services; Health services; Media, culture, graphical and sports; Postal and telecommunications services; Public service, and Utilities (water, gas, electricity), and
- the ability to use standard MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience in developing a database working with programmers would be an advantage.