Intern Field at International Labor Organization (ILO)

IMPORTANT:

Please only apply for an internship if you fulfil the following two criteria:

• You have no close relative serving in the ILO.
• This is your first internship with the ILO (only one internship is permitted).

Required profile

Education

• Completed BA or equivalent degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or any relevant area of studies
• The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme (master`s degree) or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 years ago

Experience

• Candidate should demonstrate research skills  
• Candidate should have good analytical skills and ability to synthesise information and report clearly
• Experience with an international organization is desirable. 
• Knowledge of the relevant project and programme area and the Office’s operations would be ideal.

Languages

Fluent knowledge (both oral and written) of English and Swahili.

Competencies

• Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Positive attitude and ability to multi-task and to work under pressure
• Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time
• Ability to produce quality results under deadlines
• Show willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Practical experience on standard office software packages, email and automated information management system required by the work unit (e.g., WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity and interest in decent work, especially employment and skills development.
• Strong writing communication skills, report writing as well as organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills, and capacity to work with vulnerable communities e.g., refugees, rural Kenyan communities