Disability – Internship in HIV/AIDS – HQ, Geneva

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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Grade: Internship

Publication date: 30 September 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva tim: 31 October 2024

Vacancy no.:INTERNROSTER/2024/2/WORKQUALITY/GEDI/DIS

Job ID:12437

Department: WORKQUALITY
Organization Unit: GEDI
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Duration of contract: 6 months (starting on the 1st or the 15th of a given mont

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:

(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;

(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.

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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 from nonor underrepresented member States.

The ILO also encourages applications from 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 email to ilojobs@ilo.org.

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 permitte.

Introduction

Learning areas

As an intern in GEDI, you will be exposed to a whole range of areas aimed at the elimination of discrimination in employment and occupation and the advancement of substantive equality in the world of work. Such areas include the prevention of stigma and discrimination for persons living with HIV, the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the world of work, addressing and eliminating racial discrimination and advancing the rights of indigenous and tribal peoples, preventing and addressing violence and harassment in the world of work, promoting the principle of equal pay for work of equal value, decent work and the care economy. You would be advancing equality and inclusion through the application of international labour standards, in particular those relating to fundamental principles and rights at work. You will have the opportunity to engage in work on equality and inclusion in emerging areas such as climate action, technology including AI and the platform economy, and demographic changes. Further, you would be exposed to the ILO’s work in driving gender equality and disability inclusion internally to make the ILO an inclusive and thriving working environment for all, and an employer of choice.

You would be involved in a variety of different topics to support the delivery of research projects, advocacy fact sheets, the production of tools and guidance and the organisation of events and trainings, working with specialists in the areas of disability inclusion, HIV, Indigenous Peoples, racial discrimination, gender equality, as well as legal and economic experts. You would also have the opportunity to assist or observe the role of the Branch in delivering on the ILO’s programmatic work on gender, equality and inclusion.

Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.

Required profile

Education

  • University degree in social sciences or law.
  • The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 year ago

Experience

  • Some relevant experience in the field of equality, nondiscrimination and inclusion, especially from a labour perspective, and in conducting research in these areas would be an advantage

Languages

  • Good working knowledge (both oral and writteof English is required
  • Knowledge of a second language (French or Spanisis desirable

Competencies

  • Applicants should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, have good communication skills, and be able to work in teams.
  • Knowledge of basic AI tools and proficiency in using software packages such as Excel and PowerPoint

Additional requirements

  • This internship opportunity is limited to candidates with disabilities.

How to apply:

Search for an internship profile via the page on ILO Jobs

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Select the internship profile you would like to apply for, and create a profile on ILO Jobs

Complete your candidate profile and apply to the internship profile

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 (HR, hiring departments will shortlist 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, email, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

Stipend/Financial compensations:

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 foundatio. 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.

Qualified candidates from nonand underrepresented countries may be eligible for a special fund that provides financial assistance for roundtrip airfare (economy clasin addition to the stipend.

Insurance:

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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 fiel.

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 email account@ilo.orgshould 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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