The International Labour Organization has announced a new internship opportunity under the ILO/Korea Partnership Programme, offering graduate students and recent graduates the chance to gain international professional experience in labour and development issues across Asia and the Pacific.

The five-month internship is scheduled to begin on 1 August 2026 and will be based at the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand.

The opportunity is aimed at emerging professionals interested in international development, labour policy, social justice, and regional cooperation.

Internship Focus on Labour and Development Issues

The internship forms part of the ILO/Korea Partnership Programme, which supports collaboration on labour, employment, and social development initiatives within the Asia-Pacific region.

Interns will have the opportunity to gain practical exposure to:

International labour and employment policy
Social protection and decent work initiatives
Regional development programmes
Research and policy analysis
Stakeholder engagement and programme support
International cooperation and multilateral processes

The internship is designed to provide hands-on experience within a leading international organization focused on advancing workers’ rights, inclusive employment, and sustainable development.

Placement at the ILO Regional Office in Bangkok

The selected intern will be based at the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, one of the organization’s major regional hubs.

The office coordinates labour and development programmes across multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region and works closely with:

Governments
Workers’ organizations
Employers’ associations
Development agencies
Civil society and international partners

The internship offers participants exposure to regional policy work and international programme coordination within a multicultural environment

Eligibility Requirements

According to the announcement, applicants must meet specific academic eligibility criteria.

Eligible candidates must:

Be enrolled in the final year of a graduate degree programme, or
Have completed a graduate degree within the past year

The opportunity targets early-career professionals seeking international experience and practical engagement in labour and development-related fields.

Applicants with academic backgrounds related to:

International development
Public policy
Economics
Labour studies
Social sciences
International relations
Law or related disciplines

may be particularly well positioned for the internship.

Professional Development Opportunities

The ILO says the internship is intended to strengthen professional skills and provide meaningful exposure to international development work.

Participants may benefit from opportunities including:

Policy research and analytical work
Programme coordination support
Exposure to regional labour market challenges
Networking with international professionals
Practical experience in multilateral organizations
Understanding of global labour governance frameworks

The internship also provides insight into the operations of the United Nations system and international labour standards.

About the ILO/Korea Partnership Programme

The ILO/Korea Partnership Programme supports initiatives aimed at promoting decent work, labour rights, employment creation, and social protection across the Asia-Pacific region.

The programme contributes to regional development efforts through:

Technical cooperation projects
Skills and employment initiatives
Labour market research and policy support
Capacity-building activities
Regional partnerships and knowledge exchange

Internships under the programme are designed to help build future leadership capacity in labour and development fields.

About the International Labour Organization

The International Labour Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on promoting social justice, labour rights, and decent work globally.

Founded in 1919, the organization works with governments, employers, and workers to advance:

Employment opportunities
Workplace rights and protections
Social dialogue and inclusion
Fair labour standards
Sustainable and inclusive economic growth

Through regional offices and partnership programmes, the ILO continues to support labour and development initiatives worldwide while providing professional opportunities for emerging global professionals.

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