Internship with the Bureau for Employers Activities ACTEMP Bangkok
JOB DETAIL
Grade: Internship
Publication date: 30 September 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva tim: 14 October 2024
Vacancy no.:INTERNROSTER/2024/2/ACTEMP/BANGKOK
Job ID:12375
Department: ACT/EMP
Organization Unit: ACT/EMP
Location: Bangkok
Duration of contract: 3 to 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.
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.
Department
Learning areas
The key advantage of interning with ACTEMP is the opportunity to gain exposure to the ILO’s wide range of technical areas. While your primary focus as an intern will be on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESmatters and the role Employers’ and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOcan play in this space, you’ll also have the chance to work across various policy areas.
As an ACTEMP intern, you will engage in a variety of learning opportunities, activities, and training related to ESG. There is a growing wave of ESGrelated legislation expected to take effect in 2024, which many businesses are not yet fully prepared for. Currently, listed companies have been at the center of sustainability efforts due to investor and regulatory demands for transparency. For example, 72 out of 122 stock exchanges tracked by the UN’s Sustainable Stock Exchange (SEhave issued ESG reporting guidance for listed companies. However, the upcoming regulations, especially those concerning supply chain due diligence, will require businesses of all sizes to increase their compliance efforts.
The European Union (Eis leading this legislative push. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSR, effective from January 2024, mandates that EU companies publicly disclose information on sustainability risks and impacts. In addition, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD, expected to take effect in 2025, will require companies to practice due diligence throughout their value chains to prevent human rights abuses and environmental harm. These regulations will also affect nonEU companies that do business with EU entities, marking a significant shift in global ESG regulation.
Globally, the trend toward stricter ESG regulation is growing. In the U.S., the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEis expected to finalize rules in 2024 that will require companies to disclose climaterelated risks and opportunities. Brazil is incorporating the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards into its regulatory framework, and more countries, including the UK, are implementing carbon taxes. Korea has also enacted mandatory ESG due diligence laws for large companies, which will have a ripple effect throughout the region, influencing business practices in countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and India.
During your internship, a significant focus will be on raising awareness of these evolving regulations and helping EBMOs support companies in addressing new compliance requirements. This experience will offer valuable insights into the changing global landscape of ESG and corporate responsibility.
The Internship will focus on supporting the two Employer Specialists with the following tasks:
- Developing ESG member briefing reports and policy briefs for EBMOs
- Developing training modules on ESG, RBC and HRDD
- Supporting Awarenessraising trainings on ESG, RBC and HRDD
- Helping operationalization of Responsible Business Helpdesks in EBMOs
- Liaising with other UN Agencies and stakeholders in the organization of collective events on ESG
You would be gaining experience in working with specialists who have a track record in supporting Interns get high quality experience and will seek to push future opportunities their way. We are strong believers in creating a highly respectful, fun filled, learning environment that can contribute to the goals of the ILO AND help launch Interns into successful careers.
Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.
Department
The Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMis a specialized unit within the ILO Secretariat. Its task is to maintain close and direct relations with Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOin member States. Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOrepresent a key asset in any society: its enterprises. Successful enterprises are at the heart of any strategy to create employment and improve living standards. EBMOs help to create the conditions for enterprise success by influencing the environment in which they do business and by providing services that improve their individual performance. As one of the three constituents of the ILO, EBMOs have a special relationship with the Organization.
Required profile
Education
The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 years ago. We are open in terms of field of study but a candidate with a Humanities; political science; social science or economics background would be a good fit.
Experience
Any relevant work experience and knowledge of ESG or working with EBMOs would be an advantage
Languages
Working (both oral and writteknowledge of English required. Proficiency in Asian languages an advantage – Korean and Japanese in particular
Competencies
Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills and be able to work in a team. Good cando attitude.
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:
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.
