Exciting Paid ILO Internship Positions Now Open – Apply by 30 April 2025.
The International Labour Organization is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards. Founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations, it is one of the first and oldest specialized agencies of the UN.
Founded in 1919, the International Labour Organization (ILO) is the UN agency for the world of work. Rooted in a vision of social justice, the ILO sets international standards, advances rights at work and promotes decent employment opportunities for all.
Who is the ILO looking for?
The ILO seeks staff of the highest standards of professional competence, efficiency and integrity. Particular importance is given to selecting staff of diverse geographical origin, gender and age. We encourage applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. Applications from qualified candidates from nationalities that are less than adequately represented are also particularly welcome.
The working languages of the ILO are English, French and Spanish.
Junior Professional Officers (JPO)
The JPO Programme provides valuable work experience and training opportunities for young and motivated professionals who are interested in pursuing a career in international development. JPO positions are funded by various donor countries for a duration of 2-3 years, in different locations. More information on the JPO programme and how to apply.
Internships
The ILO is always looking for talented, motivated and enthusiastic interns from around the world. An internship at the ILO is a great opportunity to gain exposure to the work of the ILO and the goal of Decent Work for all. More information and eligibility requirements for Internships.
List of Open Internships at ILO.
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Disability – Internship for the Implementation of the ILO Plan of Action on FUNDAMENTALS – ID: 12930 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Disability – Internship in Computer Science – ID: 12865 – Côte d’Ivoire, Abidjan
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Disability – Internship on Diversity and Inclusion – ID: 12880 – Peru, Lima
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Disability – Internship on mainstreaming Disability Inclusion in the world of work – ID: 12823 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Disability – Internship on new Research Partnerships – ID: 12932 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Disability – Internship on Skills and Youth Employability Policy – ID: 12862 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Disability – Internship to empower people with disabilities via inclusive social protection systems – ID: 12879 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship in Labour Markets in Ageing Societies – ID: 12864 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship in Legal Services – ID: 12784 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship in Social Protection – ID: 12763 – Thailand, Bangkok
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Internship in Translation Services – ID: 12802 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on Advancing Decent Work in Key Sectors and Supply Chains – ID: 12804 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on Communication and Advocacy at the Global Coalition for Social Justice – ID: 12843 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on Cooperative Education and Training – ID: 12808 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on Digital Transformation of Work Research – ID: 12820 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on economic and quantitative methods applied to social protection – ID: 12931 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on Employment Creation through improved Employment Impact Assessments – ID: 12846 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on International Labour Standards and Human Rights – ID: 12779 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on International Labour Standards and Labour Law – ID: 12776 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on International Labour Standards Policy – ID: 12778 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on International Relations and the Functioning of the ILO Governing Organs – ID: 12803 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on Labour Statistics and Data Processing with a focus on International Labour Migration – ID: 12792 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Statistics – ID: 12788 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on Policy and Research on the Social and Solidarity Economy – ID: 12812 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on Social Dialogue and Tripartism, 3 months (subject to an extension of 3 months) – ID: 12821 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on Social Protection – ID: 12765 – Switzerland, Geneva
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Internship on Support to the Development of a Global Skills Taxonomy – ID: 12845 – Switzerland, Geneva
