Required qualifications
Education
A first level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in economics, management, social science or a related field complemented with demonstrated expertise in international migration.
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business administration, economics, political science or other relevant discipline would be an advantage.
Experience
Three years of relevant professional experience, including two years at the international level.
Indicate any other required knowledge and experience in a specific field.
Familiarity with ILO policies and procedures including experience working with officials of ministries of labour and/or education would be an advantage.
Languages
Fluent in written and spoken English. Good knowledge of French and/or Spanish would be an advantage.
Competencies
- Good analytical skills.
- Ability to drive work forward independently in accordance with instructions and guidelines.
- Good communication skills and ability to clearly communicate complex messages, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to prepare reports and publications of a high quality, technically sound with conclusions leading to an action plan and programme development.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to use analytical tools and qualitative and quantitative techniques.
- Good computer skills
- 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 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
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.
Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for a written test and/or an interview.
Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including technical tests or interviews.
The ILO has zero tolerance for acts of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and is determined to ensure that all staff members and all beneficiaries of ILO assistance do not suffer, directly or indirectly, from sexual exploitation and abuse.
To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organisation, the ILO may conduct a background verification of candidates under consideration.
Fraud warning
The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.