\\n Grade: Internship

Publication date: 02 October 2023
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 16 October 2023

Vacancy no.:

Job ID: 11274

Department: NORMES
Organization Unit: NORMES
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 qualified women and men, particularly those with disabilities and from non- or under- represented member States. If needed, reasonable accommodation will be provided to those with disabilities in the recruitment phase as well as during the internship to promote equality of opportunities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to

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).

Please note that in the context of the new ILO organigram, the naming of the departments may be subject to change.

Department

The Freedom of Association Branch (LIBSYND) is located in the international Labour Standards Department of the ILO. LIBSYND serves as the secretariat to the ILO supervisory bodies with a special focus on freedom of association, tripartite consultations and employment. The Branch further provides advice to member States and constituents (workers\\\' and employers\\\' organizations), as well as other stakeholders, in relation to the standards and principles elaborated since the ILO\\\'s creation.

Learning Area

The intern will be involved in the preparation of documents for the supervisory bodies, including the analysis of complaints and preliminary reviews of national laws and practices. In addition, the intern will carry out research work relevant to these areas of the ILO\\\'s mandate, including review of comparative law aspects.

The intern will be working under the supervision of international lawyers with a long experience in the ILO. The work will largely be of a substantive nature with a small percentage of time related to other tasks.

Education

Areas of study: Human resource management, law, business management, psychology or educational sciences.

Candidates must be currently studying (final year of Master\\\'s degree or higher) or have completed their studies at the latest one year before submitting this application.

Experience

Experience in legal research and analysis as well as legal drafting.

Languages

Excellent command of at least one of the ILO official languages (English, French or Spanish). Good knowledge of another working language would be considered an asset.

Competencies

Good oral and written communication skills, solid legal research and analytical competencies. Ability to build collaborative, productive relations with colleagues within a team. Able to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment and demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

How to apply:

1. Search for an internship profile via

2. Select the internship profile you would like to apply for, and create a profile on

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.\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n

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