Communication and Research Intern

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The candidate must be enrolled in the second or final year of a graduate degree programme, or in a higher degree programme, in communications, journalism, social sciences, law, economics, marketing and/or a related field.

Experience

Languages

Excellent command of English and Chinese, particularly good written skills

Competencies

 Good design and multimedia skills and ability to use image and video editing software such as PhotoShop, Premiere/Final Cut, InDesign, Canva or equivalent software to achieve communication objectives
 Ability to use social media to communicate messages. Social media experience, particularly WeChat operating experience preferred
 Show willingness to acquire new knowledge
 Ability to work as a member of a diverse team, combining autonomy and team spirit
 Ability to produce quality results swiftly
 Ability of critical thinking skills
 Proficient in reading and understanding academic material, as well as basic research skills
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The candidate must not have undertaken a previous internship with the ILO nor have previously worked for the ILO;

The candidate must not be a close relative of a serving ILO official.

Interested candidates are requested to apply with cover letter and detailed CV via ILO People. The intern is expected to report to the office in mid-March 2024

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.

To apply for this job please visit jobs.ilo.org.