Vacancy no.: TEMP/WORKQUALITY/P/2025/01
Publication date: 22 August 2025
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 01 September 2025
Job ID: 13221
Department: WORKQUALITY
Organization Unit: INWORK
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Short Term
This is a temporary assignment for a short-term period from 15 September to 12 December 2025.
The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations
The following are eligible to apply:
โข Currently serving staff (WLT, FT, ST, SST)
โข External candidates
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Introduction
The position is located in the Inclusive Labour Markets, Wages and Working Conditions Branch (INWORK), within the Conditions of Work and Equality Department (WORKQUALITY).
The INWORK Branch aims to improve the working conditions and protection of workers through effective policies while contributing to achieving an inclusive labour market which provides access to quality employment for all. Supporting the development of sound labour relations is the cornerstone of the strategy to realize such outcomes and to ensure a just share of the fruits of progress for all. The Branch is in charge of wages and income; working time and work organization; contractual arrangements, employment protection (economic dimension), digital platforms and data privacy.
As its March 2023 session the Governing Body decided that the item placed on the agenda of the 113th Session (June 2025) of the International Labour Conference on decent work in the platform economy will be devoted to standard-setting with a double-discussion procedure.
The Legal Research Officer will have a special focus on supporting the standard-setting process and work closely with the Legal Specialist but under the supervision of the Senior Specialist of the Labour Market Institutions and Performance group (LMI&P) of the INWORK Branch.
Description of Duties
Contribute to the processing and analysis of replies to the Brown Report on Realising Decent Work in the Platform Economy as part of the standard setting process. Undertake background research to support the LMI&P team prepare for the ILC in 2026 including compiling and organising Q&A and other legal reference materials. Conduct a scan of new legal developments in the platform economy and draft an update paper for publication on the ILO website. Maintain the teamโs research repository on the Platform Economy as well as maintaining a watching brief of new developments in the wider subject area. Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Senior Specialist (Labour Market Institutions) and the Head Branch as required.Required qualifications
Education
First level university degree (Bachelorโs or equivalent) in law.
Experience
No experience required. Any relevant work experience on topics related with decent work in the platform economy would be an advantage.
Languages
Excellent command of one working language of the ILO and a good working knowledge of another.
Competencies
Ability to analyse aspects of legal issues, draft clear and concise written analysis, and take initiative to keep up-to-date with new developments in the area of the Platform Economy. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Ability to work to deadlines. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
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