Introduction

The International Labour Organization is the specialized agency of the United Nations which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights.
The ILO has a unique tripartite structure with workers and employers participating as equal partners with governments in the work of its governing organs. The Decent Work Team/CO-Moscow coordinates the ILO activities in the countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia sub-region.

Within the DWT/CO-Moscow team, the Enterprise Development and Green Jobs Senior Specialist leads and coordinates the delivery of evidence-based policy advice, tools and methods in the area of enterprise development, climate change, green jobs and just transition in the countries covered by DWT/CO-Moscow. The area of work measures and monitor the employment and decent work methods on climate change and sustainable development policies, promoting green jobs, the implementation of the ILO 2023 Resolution and Conclusions on Just Transition, and capacity development of ILO staff and constituents in the area of enterprise development and climate change.

The intern will be integrated in the team of the area of work and will be supervised by the Enterprise Development and Green Jobs Specialist based in Moscow in coordination with the National Coordinator Azerbaijan.

The incumbent will develop its activities mainly in the area of enterprise development and green jobs-just transition and contribute to the preparation of ILO’s Constituents for COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. S/he will have the chance to extend their knowledge and experience by collaborating with other technical specialists. The intern can, therefore, expect to become involved in tasks outside of his/her specialist area, thereby gaining wider insights into the workings of the ILO Moscow office and the ILO, and learning about the importance of cross-cutting issues, including gender and social dialogue.

The internship will be provided with the opportunity of developing applied desk research and data analysis skills for the preparation of ILO’s Constituents for COP29.

Required profile

Education

Area of studies: economics, statistics, environmental science, social sciences, international relations and/or a related field

Applicant should currently follow a course of study (last year of Master degree or above), or have completed studies within 12 months prior to this application.

Experience

Some relevant work or internship-related experience in the compilation of economic, environment and labour market statistics and research and quantitative analysis of labour markets and/or related area(s) would be an advantage.

Familiarity with MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint) and statistical software such as Stata or SPSS.

Languages

Excellent written and spoken English and Azerbaijani language (mandatory). Russian or another Eastern Europe-Central Asia language would be a distinct advantage.

Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Show willingness to acquire new knowledge and learning
• Ability to work as an independent member of a diverse team
• Ability to produce quality results efficiently
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment
• Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills and be able to work in a multicultural and dynamic team. Willingness to innovate and critical thinking.