Intern, SSTC
Bangkok
- Organization: ILO - International Labour Organization
- Location: Bangkok
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- Closing Date: 2025-09-18
Grade: Internship
Publication date: 15 September 2025
Application deadline (midnight Bangkoktime): 18 September 2025
Vacancy no.: INTERN/BANGKOK/2025/02
Job ID: 13284
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Location: Bangkok
Duration of contract: 3 months (starting on 1 October 2025)
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.
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 you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, 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).
Department(s)
ILO/China Programme on Strengthening Skills Development in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar through South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC).
Learning areas
ILO/China Partnership Programme on Strengthening Skills Development in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar through South-South and Triangular Cooperation Project aims to improve the employability of workers and increase the productivity of enterprises through skills development and institutional capacity building.
As an intern in skill development, you will be exposed to a whole range of areas such as, vocational skill standard, vocational training, TVET schools, skill competition, skill testing and vocational qualification.
You would be gaining experience in working with specialists who are involved in the following tasks: skills development, employment services, trainer’s training, curriculum development.
Interns should expect to devote their full time to administrative tasks.
Required profile
Education
Applicant should currently follow a course of study in labour economics, law, public administration or international communication. 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
Any relevant professional experience, particularly in IT, would be advantageous.
Languages
Working knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of at least one of the ILO’s official languages (Chinese, French, Spanish) is an asset.
Competencies
Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills and be able to work in a team.
Additional Requirements
Possess skills in computer use and video production, along with Chinese language communication skills to effectively support liaison work.
Urgent Hiring: We are looking for a candidate who can start on 1 October 2025.
Applicants must currently hold a valid Thai Non-ED Visa.
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:
If shortlisted, you may be contacted by the field office 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 the field, you will receive a monthly stipend from the ILO based on the cost of living in the area of the duty station, 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 the appropriate stipend per month. Your travel to the duty station 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.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.