Grade: G5
Vacancy no.: DC/COLOMBO/G5/2025/01
Publication date: 11 April 2025
Application deadline (midnight Sri Lanka time): 30 April 2025
Job ID: 12752
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Colombo
Location: Colombo
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 12 Months
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 above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.
The following are eligible to apply:
*The recruitment process for General Service positions is subject to specific local recruitment criteria.
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.
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.
*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade.
This position is located in the ILO Country office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
As a team member, the incumbent provides a range of specialized communication and information management support services. The incumbent works in an efficient, effective and client-oriented manner to support promotion, advocacy, media relations, events management, research, publication, documentation and information management activities in compliance with ILO communication strategies at national, and/or regional and global levels. The incumbent performs at a fully operational level, requiring correct application of related, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Reporting lines
The incumbent works under the supervision of National Project Coordinator – RBSA CARE project. Supervision received is focused on the timeliness of process execution and the quality of outputs. The incumbent works with a moderate degree of independence. Work is reviewed for correctness in the application of applicable standards.
Working relationships
Internal contacts are with staff and managers in field offices, project locations and headquarters to provide support and exchange information on specialized processes, issues related to service delivery and on the correct application of established standards. The incumbent regularly liaises with and receives guidance from the regional communication unit and the information management services at headquarters.
External contacts are primarily with the media, general public, academic institutions, service providers, and counterparts in United Nations (UN) agencies and other international organizations to seek or provide information on activities and a range of communication and information products.
Completion of secondary school education.
Minimum of five years of office support work experience including in communication or information management support services.
Excellent command of an official language English. Working knowledge of another official language of the Organization or an official national language of the duty station.
Knowledge of communication and/or information management techniques.
Knowledge of multimedia techniques and platforms.
Knowledge of producing and using multimedia products.
Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office.
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:
Ability to interpret and work within the applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to code and classify information in accordance with standards.
Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems including for updating websites, desktop publishing, graphic design.
Ability to search for information from a variety of sources and respond to requests for information.
Accuracy and attention to detail and skills in the design, layout and formatting of documents.
Drafting and web writing/editing skills.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Fraud warning
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