Grade:Internship
Publication date: 01 May 2019
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 10 May 2019
Vacancy no.: INTERNROSTER/GENEVA/2019/1/48
Job ID:1416
Department:INFOTEC
Organization Unit:INFOTEC
Location:Geneva, Switzerland
Duration of contract: 3 to 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 only.
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).
Learning areas
As an intern in the ILO Library, you will be exposed to a whole range of areas such as the provision of reference and research services, collection management, information management and digitization projects.
The intern will conduct data and information analysis of master data-sets across a predefined set of information systems relevant to the review under the supervision of the Information Management Specialist to:
The intern may also contribute to review the records received from the field offices, the review may include the following activities:
Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.
Required profile
Education
The intern should be pursuing a university degree in the field of information management, library studies or related discipline. 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
Some experience applying international standards for metadata/cataloguing, in particular MARC21.
Languages
Applicants should have working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of the ILO's official languages (English, French or Spanish). A good level of written English is desirable as the intern will need to communicate with ILO staff in field offices around the world.
Competencies
Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills and be able to work in a team. Strong client orientation is essential.
Knowledge of digitization standards and equipment, digital preservation issues and standards. Knowledge of integrated library systems.
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:
As an intern in Geneva, you will receive a stipend of 2245 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 2245 CHF per month. Your travel to Geneva 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 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.