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Job Title: Intern Field

Req ID 1286 - Posted 20/03/2019 - Asia and Pacific - India - *N/A - Technical areas of ILO
work - Internship

Grade: Internship
Publication date: 20 March 2019
Application deadline (midnight local time): 31 March 2019
Vacancy no.: INTERN/NEWDELHI/2019/01

Job ID: 1286

Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: DWT/CO-New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
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 only.

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 in the recruitment phase as well as during the internship to promote equality of
opportunities.

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).

Learning areas
Learning areas
The intern will increase his/her understanding of:
• The ILO’s mandate and its work in the areas of promoting gender equality and non-discrimination in the

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world of work.
• The situations of gender issues in the world of work in South Asia.
• The ILO’s organizational structure and work modalities.
Tasks
The tasks of the intern will include:
• Carry out desk review and collect inputs to contribute to the development of technical reports and
country briefs on gender in South Asia (covering topics such as labour market information, women in the
informal economy, women’s representation in leadership positions, sexual harassment, gender-based
violence, gender pay gap, discrimination, care responsibilities, etc).
• Collect good practices and tools in advancing gender equality in the world of work for sharing with
gender focal points in South Asia.
• Provide support in monitoring the implementation of gender-related activities of Decent Work Country
Programmes in South Asia.
• Provide support in preparing for meetings and workshops involving tripartite constituents.
• Support other gender-elated work as needed.

Education
Education
The candidate must be enrolled in a graduate degree programme (Master or equivalent) , or in a higher
degree programme, in social sciences, economics or other related fields (law, public administration), with
focus on gender and employment issues, or have completed such programme in the year preceding the
application.

Languages
Excellent knowledge of English.

Competencies
Competencies and skills required
• Excellent command of English – both written and oral.
• Demonstrated expertise in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Show willingness to gain new knowledge.
• Ability to work as an independent member of a diverse team, combining autonomy and team spirit.
• Ability to produce quality results swiftly.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

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:

You will be contacted should an internship opportunity match your profile. If you have not been contacted
by any department or field office within six months after your application, you can consider that you
have not been selected for this roster. If still eligible, you may apply to the next roster.

If shortlisted, you may be contacted by the field office 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 the field, you will receive a monthly stipend from the ILO based on the cost of living in the
area of the duty station, unless you receive funding through another institution (for example your university

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or a foundation). If you receive partial funding, ILO will cover the difference to ensure you receive the
appropriate stipend per month. Your travel to the duty station will be at your own expense.

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.

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