Grade: P3
Vacancy no.: DC/ISSA/P/2023/01
Publication date: 19 May 2023
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 16 June 2023
Job ID: 10840
Department: ISSA
Organization Unit: ISSA
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 12 months (renewable)
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 one-year fixed-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.
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The position is located in the Social Security Development Branch of the International Social Security Association (ISSA). The ISSA is the world's leading international organization for social security institutions and related government departments. Founded in 1927 under the auspices of the International Labour Organization, the ISSA counts over 320 member organizations from over 150 countries. The Social Security Development Branch (SSD) is the area within ISSA responsible for developing the technical knowledge necessary to reach the ISSA’s objectives of promoting excellence in the management of social security institutions.
The incumbent reports directly to the Director of the SSD branch. Under the direction of the Director of the SSD branch, the incumbent is responsible for undertaking technical work for the ISSA social security databases and related analysis projects, and the timely delivery of defined project outputs. The ISSA social security databases include the country profiles across the world (SSPTW) and complementary private pension systems (CPP); international agreements and administrative data; good practices; social security monitors; and external resources, reports and references related to the ISSA Guidelines.
The projects and activities of the incumbent involve the production of the country profiles and other ISSA databases; contribution to the management of the ISSA Good Practice Award competitions; the preparation of articles that synthesizes database information, good practices, reform measures and external developments relevant to social security; and contribution to regional and global reports with facts on and trends in key social security areas.
The incumbent may be called upon to work in task-oriented teams to contribute to other ISSA activities within the area of competencies.
Advanced level university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant technical field. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in a relevant field with an additional two years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
At least five years’ experience in the field of comparative social protection/social security policy or related work. International experience would be an advantage.
Excellent knowledge of English and a very good working knowledge of a second official language of the ISSA (French, German, Spanish). Working knowledge of a third language would be an advantage.
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