140 Active & PAID Internships at the ILO – Geneva, Switzerland

The International Labour Organization (ILO) offers an extensive range of internship opportunities across various fields, providing invaluable experience for students and recent graduates interested in international labor standards and policies. With 140 active internships available, candidates have the chance to engage with important issues and contribute to the ILO’s mission of promoting social justice and decent work globally.

Featured Internship: Policy and Research on the Social and Solidarity Economy

One of the standout opportunities is the Internship on Policy and Research on the Social and Solidarity Economy. This internship allows interns to deepen their understanding of promoting decent work through the social and solidarity economy while supporting the development of reports, policy briefs, and research initiatives.

• Grade: Internship

• Publication Date: 07 April 2025

• Application Deadline: 30 April 2025 (midnight Geneva time)

• Vacancy No.: INTERNROSTER/2025/1/ENTERPRISES/COOP/SSE/1

• Job ID: 12812

• Department: Enterprises

• Organization Unit: COOP/SSE

• Location: Geneva, Switzerland

• Duration of Contract: 3 to 6 months (starting on the 1st or the 15th of a given month)

This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience while working directly on relevant international issues related to the social and solidarity economy. Interns will collaborate with various stakeholders, including the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on SSE, and contribute to policy development and research.

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Other Internship Opportunities

In addition to the featured internship, the ILO offers a variety of positions across different sectors. Here are some of the available internships:

1. Internship in Legal Services

   • Job ID: 12784

   • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

2. Internship on Social Dialogue and Tripartism

   • Job ID: 12821

   • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

   • Duration: 3 months (subject to extension)

3. Disability – Internship on Diversity and Inclusion

   • Job ID: 12880

   • Location: Lima, Peru

4. Disability – Internship on Skills and Youth Employability Policy

   • Job ID: 12862

   • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

5. Disability – Internship for the Implementation of the ILO Plan of Action on FUNDAMENTALS

   • Job ID: 12930

   • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

6. Internship on AI & Data Innovation

   • Job ID: 12785

   • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

7. Internship on Communications

   • Job ID: 12764

   • Location: Bangkok, Thailand

8. Internship on Communications and Digital Media

   • Job ID: 12783

   • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

9. Internship on Decent Work in Crisis and Post-Crisis Situations

   • Job ID: 12905

   • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

10. Internship on Labour Law and Access to Labour Justice

    • Job ID: 12825

    • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

11. Internship on Occupational Safety and Health and Climate Hazards

    • Job ID: 12790

    • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

12. Internship on Sectoral Policies for Forestry, Agriculture, Construction, and Tourism Workers

    • Job ID: 12805

    • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

13. Internship on Sectoral Policies for Transport and Maritime Workers

    • Job ID: 12806

    • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

14. Internship on International Relations and the Functioning of the ILO Governing Organs

    • Job ID: 12803

    • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

15. Internship on Economic and Quantitative Methods Applied to Social Protection

    • Job ID: 12931

    • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

16. Internship on International Labour Standards and Human Rights

    • Job ID: 12779

    • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

17. Internship on Evaluation in ILO/EVAL

    • Job ID: 12773

    • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

18. Internship on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC)

    • Job ID: 12772

    • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

19. Internship in Communications

    • Job ID: 12844

    • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

20. Internship on International Labour Standards Policy

    • Job ID: 12778

    • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

These positions represent just a fraction of the opportunities available at the ILO, which aims to engage interns in meaningful work that aligns with their academic backgrounds and interests.

Application Process

To apply for any of these internships, candidates should follow these steps:

1. Search for an internship profile via the ILO Jobs page.

2. Select the internship profile of interest and create a candidate profile on the ILO Jobs portal.

3. Complete your candidate profile and submit your application.

4. Attach a cover letter in the application; applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Important Notes

• Eligibility: Applicants must have no close relatives serving in the ILO and should not have previously undertaken an internship at the ILO. Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a Master’s or Doctorate program within the year preceding the application and must possess a working knowledge of English.

• Diversity and Inclusion: The ILO values diversity and encourages applications from qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and those from non- or under-represented member states.

Conclusion

The ILO internships provide a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to the promotion of decent work and social justice globally. Interested candidates should apply by the 30 April 2025 deadline to be considered for these impactful roles. For further information and to view all active internship listings, please visit the ILO Jobs page.

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