Disability - Internship on Data Analytics and Visualization (Youth Employment) - HQ, Geneva

 

Grade: Internship 

Publication date: 30 September 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 31 October 2024

Vacancy no.: INTERNROSTER/2024/2/EMPLOYMENT/EMPLAB/DIS 

 

Job ID: 12424 

Department: EMPLOYMENT 
Organization Unit: EMPLAB 
Location: Geneva, Switzerland  
Duration of contract: 6 months (starting on the 1st or the 15th of a given month)

 

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:

(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 candidates from non- or under- represented 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 permitted).

 

 

Learning areas

As an intern in the YOUTH team, you will be exposed to and gain experience on the following issues:

• What works to boost employment opportunities of young people;
• Global employment trends for youth and main research on the topic;
• Engagement with multiple stakeholders, from the UN system to governments, social partners, young leaders and changemakers, companies;
• Use of career development, communication, and project management software and tools;
• Partnership development; and
• Communication skills and facilitation techniques.

 

The YOUTH team is diverse and dynamic and delivers through various functions, including project management, research, advocacy & communications, partnership development and knowledge management.

 

A time-bound work plan will be agreed between the incumbent and her/his supervisor in the first month of the assignment. The implementation of the workplan will be supported by regular one-on-one weekly meetings between the incumbent and the supervisor as well as weekly meetings with the YOUTH team. The incumbent will also participate in monthly coordination/sharing meetings of EMPLAB.

 

Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.

Required profile

Working under the supervision of the Lead of the YOUTH Group, the intern will carry out the following tasks:

1. Contribute to the analysis of data emerging from research and other knowledge driven initiatives on youth employment.
2. Develop data visualization of information emerging from research and other knowledge driven initiatives on youth employment. This duty entails the development of innovative, accessible, user-friendly (particularly youth-friendly) representations of information for reports, power points, briefing decks, stand-alone infographics, brochures, and social media assets. Research and data related initiatives linked to Tasks 1 and 2 include:
   1. The Youth Employment Barometer.
   2. The Youth Employment report for Latin America and the Caribbean (expected to be published in Dec 2024).
   3. Additional infographics emerging from the Global Employment Trends for Youth report of 2024.
   4. Information emerging from the monitoring of commitments to the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth.
   5. Information emerging from the YouthForesight Knowledge Facility
   6. Data outputs emerging from knowledge activities or Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of development cooperation projects.
3. Assist and co-lead the design, launch and deployment of communication products, in collaboration with team members and external collaborators.
4. Contribute to the planning and/or delivery of different events, such as the Youth Employment Forum, Youth Employment Academy, which represents a unique opportunity to learn about what works in the promotion of youth employment.

Education

• University degree in data science, statistics, computer science, marketing analytics, information systems, economics, or areas related to communications.
• 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

Experience

• Experience in the data analytics and data visualization.
• Good knowledge of excel and statistical packages to support data processing and analysis (such as Stata, SPSS).
• Excellent writing and verbal skills are necessary.
• Experience in the use of communication tools, design software (such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, etc.) is desirable.
• Gaming experience is a plus.
• Conversant with IT practices and working tools.

Languages

• Working (both oral and written) knowledge of English. Good knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.

Competencies

• Sensitivity to diversity: adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment; effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team; ability to take initiative and propose new ideas, approaches or solutions; quality orientation and client orientation: take responsibility for work and be able to understand and act on stakeholders’ needs

Additional requirements

• This internship opportunity is limited to candidates with disabilities. 

 

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:

 

Following a first screening by the Human Resources Development Department (HRD), hiring departments 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 within six months after your application, you can consider that you have not been selected by any department for this roster. If still eligible, you may apply to the next roster. 

 

If shortlisted, you may be contacted by the hiring department 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/Financial compensations:

 

As an intern in Geneva, you will receive a stipend of 2450 CHF per month from the ILO, 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 2450 CHF per month. Your travel to Geneva will be at your own expense. In addition to the amounts referred above, each intern shall receive the amount of CHF45 per month, or the equivalent amount in the currency in which the monthly stipend is paid, which is a contribution from the Office towards the cost of medical insurance to cover the period of the internship.

 

Qualified candidates from non- and under- represented countries may be eligible for a special fund that provides financial assistance for round-trip airfare (economy class) in addition to the stipend.

 

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.