Internship on Bridge Project and the Forced Labour Observatory (FLO) (3 months)
International Labour Organization
- Genève
- Stage
- Temps-plein
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 29 April 2024Vacancy no.:Job ID: 11851Department: GOVERNANCE
Organization Unit: FUNDAMENTALS
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Duration of contract: 3 monthsYou 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 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; and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. These principles are embodied in the 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (the 1998 Declaration), 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.The Intern will support the project “From Protocol to Practice: A Bridge to Global Action on Forced Labour” (the Bridge Project - Phase II), which aims to support global and national efforts to address forced labour under the 2014 ILO Protocol on Forced Labour. The project is funded by the US Department of Labor and implemented by a global team which consists of a Project Manager, a Senior Communication, Advocacy and Training Officer, and a Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.Learning areaIn particular, the intern will support the project regarding research, advocacy and communication with two main roles:Update country profiles in forced labour databaseIn response to the needs expressed by various actors from governments, civil society and donors, the ILO created the Forced Labour Observatory (FLO) as a key instrument in the management of knowledge on slavery, including forced labour and human trafficking. The overall objective of this database is to contain a comprehensive set of country-based information for all countries, on forced labour, risk factors related to socio-economic conditions and an overview of national responses against this crime.Support the advocacy work to celebrate the anniversary of the Forced Labour ProtocolThe Intern will perform the following duties and responsibilities, in coordination with project staff, under the supervision of the project manager:
- Contribute to the updating of country profiles on forced labour:
- Check links and sources;
- Undertake desk research to update profiles;
- Integrate feedback received on country profiles into the updated profiles.
- Support the development of relevant impact stories;
- Review the accessibility of project publications and products;
- Support the project's communication and advocacy work, by creating social media posts on forced labour, and drafting articles.