Disability – Internship on Research and Monitoring with the PROTECT Project – Bangkok, Thailand
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:INTERN
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Posted:5 hours ago
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Category:Administration, Audit and Oversight, Evaluation, Gender and Diversity, Project Management, Research and Data
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Deadline:31/10/2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
Grade: Internship
Publication date: 30 September 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva tim: 31 October 2024
Vacancy no.:INTERNROSTER/2024/2/PROTECT/BANGKOK/DIS
Job ID:12418
Department: ROAsia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: ROAsia and the Pacific
Location: Bangkok
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
PROTECT is a multiagency, regional project working on labour migration and gender with specific focus on highlighting intersectional discrimination and needs for rights protection in the context of labour migration. The work of PROTECT is part of MIGRANT but is closely linked to the work of GEDI, FUNDAMENTALS and NORMES in the context of violence and harassment, prevention of forced labour and trafficking and advocacy for C 190, C 189 among others.
Learning areas
As an intern with the PROTECT project, you will be exposed to a whole range of technical areas such as
- Learning issues related to labour migration in South East Asia and the challenges faced by migrant workers, countries of origin and destination in managing migration
- Identityspecific challenges, such as gender, race, age, disability, HIV status, etc., and progress in the region.
- Learning ways to monitor and collect data and means of verification for results based reporting
You would be gaining experience in working with specialists who are involved in the following tasks:
- Managing the project
- Technical officer responsible for monitoring and knowledge management
- Labour migration and gender specialists
Required profile
The tasks which are expected are:
- Conducting research and developing small papers or briefs
- Developing briefs from existing knowledge products
- Help with dissemination of the knowledge products through ILO website and sharing on social media
- Support collection of data, cross checking means of verification for results reported.
- Contribute towards mainstreaming gender, race, age, disability, HIV status, etc., in PROTECT project deliverables.
Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.
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Education
- Degree in Gender Studies, International Law, Statistics, Sociology.
- 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
- Any relevant work experience and knowledge of IT would be an advantage
- Experience in research, data analysis would be preferred
Languages
- Working (both oral and writteknowledge of at least one of the ILO’s official languages (English, French, Spanis
Competencies
- Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills and be able to work in a team.
Additional requirements
- This internship opportunity will be limited to candidates/applicants with disability.
How to apply:
Search for an internship profile via the page on ILO Jobs
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, field offices will shortlist applicants. You will be directly 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, email, 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 or a foundatio. 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:
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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.
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