Grade: P3
Vacancy no.: CALL/P/2025/18
Publication date: 10 July 2025
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 24 July 2025
Job ID: 13129
Department: NORMES
Organization Unit: APPL
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Fixed Term
The ILO is issuing a call for expression of interest for the above position. This is an assignment of a purely temporary nature, not expected to lead to a career in the ILO. Duration of the assignment is 12 months.
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:
- Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations
- External candidates
The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
Applications from qualified candidates from non- or under-represented member States, or from those member States which staffing forecasts indicate will become non- or under-represented in the near future, would be particularly welcome. A list of these countries can be found here: ILO Jobs: Non- and under-represented Member States
Introduction
The position is located in the Application of Standards Branch (APPL) within the International Standards Department (NORMES). In accordance with the ILO's Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work, NORMES strives to enhance the relevance of international labour standards to the world of work and to ensure their role as a useful means of achieving the constitutional objectives of the Organisation. More specifically, NORMES is responsible for: (i) designing and implementing the ILO standards-related activities in accordance with the standards policy adopted by the Governing Body; (ii) supporting and servicing all the supervisory bodies of the ILO, and (iii) the promotion of Office-wide coherence and cooperation on international labour standards. The Legal/Labour Law Officer will be assigned to the Equality Unit within APPL. The thematic unit provides support to the supervisory bodies and technical assistance to countries on non-discrimination, equality, migration and violence and harassment in the world of work. The position will report to the corresponding Head of Unit within APPL.
Specific Duties
1. Conduct comparative and gap analyses of national law and practice of Member States with international labour standards under the competence of the Equality Unit. Examine reports by governments and observations by employersโ and workersโ organizations on international labour standards under the competence of the Equality Unit with a view to prepare draft documents to be considered by the supervisory bodies on issues within the Unit's portfolio, in particular the Committee of Experts (article 22 of ILO Constitution).
2. In the context of the representationโs procedure under article 24 of the ILO Constitution, examine complaints alleging non-compliance with international labour standards and prepare draft working documents or other documents as required.
3. Prepare draft legal opinions on questions relating to requests for informal interpretations of international labour standards; prepare draft comments on questions of international law, labour standards or labour relations on non-discrimination, equality, migration and violence and harassment in the world of work. Undertake research and studies on related international labour standards.
4. Assist in the development, planning and implementation of technical advisory and promotional activities, including seminars, workshops. Give presentations on contents of labour standards under the competence of the Unit and on the procedures and functioning of the supervisory system.
5. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Required qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree (Masterโs or equivalent) in law. A first-level university degree (Bachelorโs or equivalent) in law with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience
At least five years of experience related to labour law or international law.
Languages
Excellent command of one working language (English, French, Spanish) of the Organization and a working knowledge of a second working language.
Competencies
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:
Technical competencies
Ability to apply the principles of law to the analysis of a variety of subject matters requiring interrelationships between the subject under review and existing legislation and practice; prepare responses to enquiries in clear and concise manner and good communication skills to explain Officeโs position.
Behavioural Competencies
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-responsive, non-discriminatory and inclusive behaviour and attitudes.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO Jobs. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place during the 3 to 4 months following the application deadline. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.
Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests or interviews.
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