Internship on Decent work in Crisis and post-Crisis situations
International Labour Organization
- Genève
- Stage
- Temps-plein
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 29 April 2024Vacancy no.:Job ID: 11848Department: DDG
Organization Unit: AP/CRISIS
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 ILO has been responding to conflicts and disasters since its foundation in 1919 to promote stability and social justice through decent work for all, a commitment which was reaffirmed with the adoption of the ILO's Recommendation No. 205 on employment and decent work for peace and resilience in 2017. The new DG elected has established a new action programme on crisis and post-crisis (AP/CRISIS) in 2023 aiming to reinforce - among others - ILO's role across the Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexus (HDPN).AP/CRISIS promotes the ILO's decent work agenda in countries and areas affected by conflict and disasters with a view to consolidating peace, building resilience, enhancing social justice and promoting employment recovery in fragile situations and in the aftermath of crisis.To this end the Action Programme responsibilities include, among others,
- Disseminating and supporting the implementation of the ILO Recommendation 205 on Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience
- Coordinating crisis responses in conflict and disaster settings
- Building capacities of ILO and constituents on the role of decent work in the Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexus (HDPN)
- Develop knowledge and gathering and sharing lessons learned on what works in supporting peace and resilience through employment and decent work
- Assist in preparing workshop and other events on Decent Work in the HDPN and crisis situations.
- Assist in the organisation of key regional and international events such as the donors meeting for Palestine (June 2024), the Regional Nexus Academy and Geneva Peace Week (logistics, briefings, background documents and communication material);
- Assist in awareness raising and advocacy initiatives and campaigns at global, regional and country level on the implications of Recommendation No. 205, including by preparing promotional materials.
- Assist in developing communication material on ILO work in crisis situation, including a Nexus platorm and social media
- Policy advice, development cooperation and capacity development
- Contribute to documenting and disseminating lessons learned and good practice related to ILO's initiatives in fragile, conflict and disaster situations, maintain electronic archives of relevant information, and produce presentations, documents and updates as necessary.
- Assist in developing and finalising training materials and guidelines for capacity development of tripartite constituents on the HDPN