Grade: P2
Vacancy no.: DC/FUNDAMENTALS/P/2023/03
Publication date: 15 June 2023
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 30 June 2023
Job ID: 10950
Department: GOVERNANCE
Organization Unit: FUNDAMENTALS
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Special Short Term
Contract duration: 5 months 3 weeks - tentative start date: 1 August 2023
Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.
In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the present vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their candidature online by the above date.
Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A Special short-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.
The following are eligible to apply:
- ILO 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 and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
Introduction
The position is located in the Research and Evaluation unit of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Branch (FUNDAMENTALS) of the Governance and Tripartism Department (GOVERNANCE). GOVERNANCE provides advice on labour laws based on ILO conventions and recommendations, state-of-the-art technical support and capacity-building to labour ministries and assists labour inspectorates to build capacity and develop strategies to achieve compliance with labour laws. It advocates and helps constituents to build strong and functional institutions and processes for social dialogue and to realize fundamental principles and rights at work.
FUNDAMENTALS carries out technical cooperation, research, statistical and advocacy functions to assist ILO member States to respect, promote and realize fundamental principles and rights at work, which are: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour; the effective abolition of child labour; and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
The Research and Evaluation Unit of the Branch is responsible for data and measurement; analysing causes and consequences of FUNDAMENTALS violations; monitoring, and evaluation and impact assessments. It supports other units of the Branch in designing technical cooperation projects, promoting partnerships and effective advocacy.
The position is based in Geneva, Switzerland and is tasked with advancing research to inform policies formulation that are concerned with advancing fundamental principles and rights at work in specific country contexts and to suggest ways in which FUNDAMENTALS concerns are mainstreamed in national development policy frameworks.
The ILO seeks to recruit a Technical Officer (Economist) to work on its project portfolio.
Reporting lines:
The incumbent will report to the Head of the Research and Evaluation Unit within FUNDAMENTALS and will be expected to work in close collaboration with other departments (e.g. STATISTICS, RESEARCH), as well as with colleagues working on TC projects in the field.
Description of Duties
The incumbent will assist the Head of the Research and Evaluation Unit and selected Project Managers (Senior Economists/Statisticians) in the effective implementation of projects. In particular, the incumbent will be engaged in projects on definitions of statistical standards in the areas of human trafficking and forced labour, as well as analytical projects on economic analyses related to forced labour issues. Time permitting, the incumbent will also engage in the child labour thematic areas as needed.
The incumbent is expected to perform a wide range of tasks, including, but not limited to:
- Contribute to the design of surveys, through the development of questionnaires and/or revision of existing ones, to incorporate recent changes and developments, with corresponding analyses plans;
- Assist in the organization of, and participate in, training sessions, meetings and seminars as resource person;
- Participate in the development of statistical standards;
- Conduct (micro) econometric analyses, with particular attention to gender dimensions;
- Conducting literature reviews on selected topics;
- Contribute to the drafting of technical papers;
- Participate in advisory missions to support constituents in sex-disaggregate indicator calculations, data analysis and disseminations; and
- Support project communications
Required qualifications
Education
A first level university degree (Bachelorโs or equivalent) in economics, statistics, survey methodology, demography or social sciences with strong emphasis on quantitative analyses, or related field with demonstrated expertise.
Experience
Three years of relevant professional experience in the fields of child labour and/or forced labour and/or labour/decent work statistics at national or international level.
Previous work or research experience in labour economics, development economics, child labour, forced labour, non-discrimination, freedom of association, labour statistics, or survey design (sampling or questionnaire design) is essential. Experience and/or knowledge of the literature on vulnerability and inclusion (e.g. related to gender issues) is an asset. Experience and/or knowledge on impact evaluations is an asset.
Experience in quantitative research is essential. Experience in qualitative research (e.g. NVivo) and/or data visualization (e.g., Tableau, R packages) would be an advantage.
Advanced knowledge and track record of using statistical packages (e.g., Stata, R) is essential.
Sound knowledge of ILO policies, administrative procedures, and practices as well as experience working with officials of Ministries of Labour and/or National Statistical Offices would be an advantage.
Languages
Excellent command of English. Fluency in French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Competencies
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with proven capacity to implement technical co-operation programmes and activities with constituents, UN Agencies, NGOs, and others
- Excellent communication skills and ability to organise and summarise complex material and draft clear, concise, and high-quality documents.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and quickly and to deal with highly technical subjects.
- Solid organizational skills, as necessary to set up and contribute substantively to expert meetings
- Ability to participate effectively in technical missions and multi-disciplinary teams;
capacity to provide first-line technical advice in the area of specialisation; - Experience in distilling promising good practices;
- Develop training materials, alternative courses of action, project proposals, policy, procedural matters and present them at high-level meetings;
- Design and synthesize strategies for programme development
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
Conditions of employment
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. Any offer of employment with the ILO is conditional upon certification by the ILO Medical Adviser that the person concerned is medically fit to perform the specific inherent requirements of the position offered. In order to confirm an offer from the ILO the successful candidate will be required to provide a medical certificate.
- Any extension of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.
Important Information
Any officials of the General Service category interested in applying to this position are hereby informed that, if selected, they will be offered the salary and allowances applicable to the grade of the position applied for, which may result in substantial changes in their take-home remuneration. In accordance with Article 3.4 of the Staff Regulations, the salary of an official, upon promotion, shall in no case be greater than the maximum salary of the grade to which he or she was promoted. For any questions or clarifications, please contact your HR partner at hrpartner@ilo.org
Recruitment process
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