Application Deadline: July 31st 2019
The position will be located in the ILO Regional Office for Africa (ROAF) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The ROAF has overall political and management responsibilities for the promotion of ILO principles, policies and decent work priorities in the region as well as provides strategic guidance and support to all Country Offices (COs) and Decent Work Technical Support Teams (DWTs) in Africa. Furthermore, the ROAF is responsible for promoting collaboration on decent work issues with continental institutions like the African Union, African Development Bank and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
Vacancy no.: ABIDJAN/EB/INTERNSHIP/2019/03
Job ID: 1596
Department: RO-Africa
Organization Unit: RO-Africa
Location: Abidjan
Duration of contract: 3 to 6 months (starting on the 1st or the 15th of a given month)
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.
**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 qualified women and men, particularly those with
disabilities and from non – or under – represented member States. If
needed, reasonable accommodation will be provided in the recruitment
phase as well as during the internship to promote equality of
opportunities.
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).Introduction
The main objectives of the ILO in Africa are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, promote Labour Migration Governance and Labour Market Information Systems, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues. In 2019, the International Labour Organization – the oldest UN specialized agency – celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Africa’s population is rising the
fastest. The pressure to provide decent work opportunities for new
labour market entrants will be particularly acute in Africa. The ILO in
the region has given priority to promoting employment in the rural and
informal economies, and underscored the need for action to tackle youth
unemployment. Building the capacity of its constituents to contribute
more effectively to the achievement of equitable and inclusive growth is
a major urgency.
The Communication Intern will work on the project “Accelerating action for the elimination of child labour in supply chains in Africa”. The project has the overarching goal to accelerate the elimination of child labour in Africa, through targeted actions in selected supply chains in Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria and Uganda. To achieve this goal, the project has identified four inter-related components (i.e. three outcomes and one cross-cutting knowledge component).
The project will work on a) public policy and good governance; b) empowerment and representation, and c) partnership and knowledge sharing among global supply chain actors working in Africa. In addition, the project will be supported by continuous research and identification of good practices from the project implementation and from other sources. Gender is considered as cross-cutting theme; all outcomes will address gender-strategic needs.
Internship Objective:
The objective of the internship is to
gain expertise in the field of Advocacy, communications, translation as
well as using the website and social media platforms as communications
tools. The internship program is not intended to lead to a career in the
ILO nor the project. There should be no expectation of another job at
the end of the internship.Learning areas
Under the overall supervision of the
ACCEL Africa project’s Chief Technical Advisor and direct supervision of
Communication Officer, the intern will gain first-hand knowledge and
expertise in ILO activities relating to communications, advocacy, media,
with a specific focus on maintaining and updating the ACCEL Africa
project webpage and social media accounts.
The Communication Intern will support
the overall communication and advocacy of the project, including the
development of communication and advocacy material, social media
strategy, development of tools and creation/posting of content
communication and advocacy platforms, and others.
Daily Assignments:
- Providing assistance to collect, write and edit of the project
stories from the six countries covered by the project in the Region. - Supporting the production of newsletter, brochures, etc.
- Supporting to maintain the Twitter and Facebook account.
- Helping with the editing/updating of additional website content information
- Assisting in report launches and media enquiries, including media outreach
- Helping to develop content including infographics, images and videos for website and advocacy materials
- Helping to organize meetings, seminars and events to promote wider
cooperation with donors, foundations, the private sector and government
partners - Undertaking any other day-to-day Advocacy activities.
Required profile
.Education
The candidate must be enrolled in the final year of a graduate degree
programme, or in a higher degree programme, in communications,
journalism, arts, social sciences and/or a related field, or have
completed such programme no longer than one year ago.Experience
Any relevant work experience or knowledge in social media strategy,
communication skills such as digital media, social media, graphic
designs and photo editing.Languages
Fluency (both oral and written) in French and English. Excellent drafting skills (both in French and English) are also required.Competencies
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verballyShow willingness to acquire new knowledge
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to produce quality results under deadlines
- Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment
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 in the last section of the application:
- A cover letter(150-250 words) outlining their reasons for doing an internship ;
- A proof of continuing studies (i.e. a letter of confirmation from a university);
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applications without required documents will not be considered and you cannot attach them after the deadline.
Selection process:
Following a first screening by the Human
Resources Development Department (HRD), field offices will short-list
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,
e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Stipend:
You should ideally receive funding for
your internship through an institution (for example you
university/sending institution or a foundation), to cover your
subsistence expenses (in Abidjan the stipend is estimated at 377,833 F
CFA per months). However, if this is not provided, you will receive this
stipend to cover living expenses. 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 and a copy of documentation attesting to such insurance
coverage should be provided to HRD by each intern on their first day of
internship In addition to the amount referred to in paragraph on
stipend, each intern shall receive the amount of 26,587 F CFA per month
which is a contribution from the Office towards the cost of medical
insurance to cover the period of the internship.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the ILO Regional Office for Africa (ROAF) Internship Program 2019