The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking dynamic and experienced professionals for the position of Senior National Social Protection Officers for 2025. This role is pivotal in advancing social protection initiatives that ensure equitable access to essential services and support for vulnerable populations across the globe.
As a Senior National Social Protection Officer, you will play a crucial role in shaping policies, implementing programs, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance social security systems. We invite candidates who are passionate about social justice and have a proven track record in social protection to join our dedicated team.
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This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the ILO’s mission of promoting decent work and social protection for all. Apply now to be part of this transformative journey!
Required qualifications
Education
First level university degree in labour-related disciplines, economics, public law, public administration, social sciences, development studies or a related field.
An advanced university degree is desirable.
Experience
At least three years of professional experience in the field of labour, employment and social protection. Demonstrated experience in working with social partners (Government, workers, and employers) supporting social security and/or social protection reforms. Demonstrated experience working on labour and social security inspection is an advantage.
Languages
Excellent command of Arabic is a must. Full working proficiency in English is required.
Competencies
In addition to the ILO core competencies (Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation, Collaboration), this position requires:
Technical competencies:
- Ability to provide technical advice and to guide and coordinate the work of external collaborators, general service staff and young professionals in the area of specialization.
- Ability to draft reports and prepare guidelines relating to programme development and implementation.
- Ability to provide technical support to senior specialists, carrying out research, project formulation and implementation.
- Ability to participate effectively in technical missions and to provide technical inputs for the ILO Decent Work Agenda.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal,
- Ability to lead and work in a team and good interpersonal relations.
- Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines
- Good computer skills.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behavior and attitudes are also required.
Competencies (continued)
- Proven ability to take ownership of all responsibilities, to act with integrity and transparency by maintaining social, ethical and organizational norms, and to meet all commitments within the prescribed time, cost and quality standards.
- Ability to develop training strategies and design training materials.
- Ability to formulate project proposals, policy documents and procedural matters.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write accurate reports and to build networks to obtain cooperation with partners.
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Candidates assessed by the Panel and considered to be eligible for appointment but who are not selected for this vacant post may be offered an assignment to another position at the same or lower grade provided that they meet the minimum qualifications required.
