Internship on Communications
JOB DETAIL
Grade: Internship
Publication date: 03 May 2023
Application deadline (midnight local time): 17 May 2023
Vacancy no.:
Job ID:[[10748]]
Department: [[ROAP]]
Organization Unit: [[RCOMM]]
Location: [[Bangkok]]
Duration of contract: 3 to 6 months
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.
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 you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to [email protected]
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).
Department(s)
The International Labour Organization’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) is based in Bangkok, Thailand and supports work in 36 member countries, from Afghanistan to the Pacific Islands. Areas of action include increasing productive and decent employment opportunities, providing adequate social protection, and responding to crises. Other relief and development issues include human trafficking, bonded labour and child labour, the growth of the informal economy, labour migration, poverty alleviation, safety and health, skills and employability and youth employment. More information about the work of ROAP can be found at https://www.ilo.org/asia/lang–en/index.htm
ROAP has a Regional Communications Unit (RCOMM), which works to enhance understanding and awareness of the work of ILO in the Asia and the Pacific region. RCOMM carries out communications activities at the regional level and also supports ILO communications officers based in countries around the region.
Learning areas
As an intern in the Regional Communications Unit of the International Labour Organization’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific you will be actively involved in a wide range of communications actions and activities aimed at creating awareness and understanding of ILO’s work in the region. This will include the development and production of a variety of content, liaison with projects and ILO country offices, support to organization of events etc.
You would be gaining experience in working with specialists who are involved in communications as well as a wide variety of technical areas relating to ILO’s work in the region e.g. migration, occupational safety and health, labour rights etc.
Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.
Required profile
Education
Ideally the intern will have an educational background in a communications-related field such as mass communications, journalism, public relations etc. Study in other academic fields such as international relations, development studies, labour law, gender studies would be beneficial however candidates from any academic field would be considered should they demonstrate past experience or a strong desire to gain experience in the communications field.
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
Relevant experience and knowledge carrying out communications actions would be an advantage for example developing written or audio-visual content, social media content production and marketing, event organisation. Infographic production or data visualisation experience/ability would be an advantage. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products (Photoshop, Illustrator etc) an advantage.
Languages
Excellent command (native/near native) of spoken and written English. Knowledge of other languages from the Asia-Pacific region is an advantage.
Competencies
Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills, flexibility and able to work in a team
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:
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 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.
The amount of the monthly stipend shall be established based on the level applied by the majority of the other UN agencies at the duty station or the net amount of the salary attached to level G.1, step 1 of the local General Service category salary scale applicable at the duty station, whichever is the higher.
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.
