Grade: P3
Vacancy no.: DC/EMPLOYMENT/P/2025/02
Publication date: 26 June 2025
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 6 July 2025
Job ID: 13094
Department: EMPLOYMENT
Organization Unit: EMPLAB
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Short Term
Contract duration: 4.5 months
This is a temporary assignment for local staff at HQ and for external persons with valid resident status in Switzerland or currently residing in neighbouring France.
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.
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.
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Introduction
Labour Market Services for Transitions Unit (SERVICES) of the Employment, Labour Markets and Youth Branch (EMPLAB) within the Employment Policy Department (EMPLOYMENT).
EMPLAB has the primary responsibility for supporting constituents for better employment outcomes, including for youth, based on the normative guidelines of C 122 (Employment Policy convention). The Branch develops and advocates for integrated global and country employment policy frameworks, builds knowledge on employment and labour market policies, facilitates tripartite policy dialogue on employment promotion, and supports policy development and implementation by strengthening relevant labour market institutions and building capacities of constituents. Within this framework, the Branch assists governments and social partners in developing gender-responsive National Employment Policies, with a strong focus on employment diagnostics, pro-employment economic policies for job creation, and labour market programmes and services for transitions over the life course, with age and gender as cross cutting elements. Due consideration is given to risk factors associated with health, economic and political crises that impact the labour market and employment outcomes. The Branch also provides support to ILO field offices in the development and implementation of employment interventions as components of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) and Common Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks.
EMPLAB/SERVICES works on labour market services for transitions over the life cycle โ comprising gender sensitive employment services and active labour market policies ALMPs and activation measures, with a focus on public employment services (PES) in a changing world of work. The unit specialises in supporting the design and delivery of job-search and matching services, active labour market policies and programmes that promote more efficient and faster integration in decent and productive work.
The post is co-financed by resources from three projects: (i) Strengthening of Employment Service Centres in Nepal, No. 108874; (ii) Integrated Programme on Fair Recruitment (FAIR), phase III, No. 108700; and (iii) Boosting Decent Jobs for and Enhancing Skills for Youth in Rwanda's Digital Economy, No 109228. The incumbent will be supporting the EMPLAB/SERVICES Specialists who are providing direct technical assistance to the project and constituencies. They will focus mainly on development of global and regional knowledge in the area of labour market services (employment services and active labour market and activation policies) relevant to project countries (Cรดte dโIvoire, Ghana, Nepal and Rwanda), as well as developing tools and guidelines for use by these projects and beyond. In addition to developing knowledge tools and guidelines, the incumbent will also support specialists in the actual implementation of interventions at country level.
The position reports to the Head of EMPLAB/SERVICES.
Description of Duties
Support knowledge development through desktop research, data analysis and drafting and management of publications related to active labour market policies and programmes with a focus in the projectsโ target countries. Contribute to case studies on additional countries to be made available in support to project capacity building outcomes. Contribute to project efforts to disseminate research and experiences through various means, including webinars, seminars, internal and external communication channels as well as collaboration with partners. Participate in the integration of project-supported research findings and lessons learned into ILO knowledge products and their dissemination. Identify innovative approaches and good practices in target countries for labour market activation, focusing on specific target groups such as older workers, women, youth, and people with disabilities. Prepare and deliver presentations to various audiences. Draft communication materials tailored to specific target groups. Support resource mobilization efforts to secure funding for project extensions as well as new initiatives and activities building on project results and related to public employment services and active labour market policies. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.Required qualifications
Education
Second-level university degree (masterโs or equivalent) in economics, social science, or other relevant fields. A first-level university degree (bachelorโs or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned fields or other relevant field with an additional three years of relevant experience, in addition to the experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Strong research background and capabilities.
Proven knowledge of active labour market policies (employment services, skills development, wage subsidies, public employment programmes, self-employment and entrepreneurship promotion) would be an advantage.
Experience
At least two years of experience in employment and labour market policies or other related fields at the international-level.
Languages
At least two years of experience in employment and labour market policies or other related fields at the international-level.
Competencies
Strong research and analytical skills. Knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to the area of active labour market policies. Knowledge of IT applications for information collection, management and dissemination. Ability to use analytical tools and qualitative and quantitative research methods. Ability to identify sources and develop methods for data collection. Communication skills. Drafting skills. Ability to adapt quickly to new IT software and systems. Ability to maintain effective and collaborative working relationships. Ability to prepare and deliver internal presentations and messages, using a range of techniques and technologies. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate and model gender-responsive, non-discriminatory and inclusive 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 undergo a medical examination. 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.For more information on conditions of employment, please visit the ILO Jobs International Recruitment page.
Recruitment process
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