Communication and Research Intern

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Description

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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.

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.

Please only apply for an internship if you fulfil the following two criteria:

• You have no close relative serving in the ILO.
• This is your first internship with the ILO (only one internship is permitted).

Learning areas:

• Assist in managing social media account (WeChat, Weibo) on a regular basis 
• Assist in producing and editing infographic and multimedia products for communication purposes 
• Assist in setting up and recording (virtual and video) interviews/speeches, podcasts whenever necessary
• Capture photos and videos of meetings and activities hosted or co-hosted by the ILO and its partners
• Draft and translate news, scripts, brochures etc. for communication purposes in English and Chinese
• Categorize digital materials and upload to ILO’s digital inventory 
• Conduct daily scan of major news on new development and policy announcement in labour and social policy area, select news of sufficient value, and distribute them to concerned colleagues on a regular basis
• Support ILO activities and campaigns in China 
• Any other assignments required to support communication in the country, such as events set-up, media requests follow-up, etc…
• Facilitate the organization of academic events, such as poster making and logistics etc.
• Gather and process information on the labour markets, and conduct desktop research and literature reviews, as required
• Provide basic data collection, clearance, and analysis using software such as EXCEL, SPSS, Stata, and Generative AI etc.

Required :

Education:

• 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.

Languages:

• Excellent command of English and Chinese, particularly good written skills

Source: https://jobs.ilo.org/job/Beijing-Communication-and-Research-Intern/1174780001/

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