Vacancy no.: BEY/DC/P/2025/18
Publication date: 01 December 2025
Application deadline (midnight local time): 15 December 2025
Job ID: 13414
Department: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Organization Unit: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Location: Beirut
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: Two years
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 two-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.
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.
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.
Since 2011, with the onset of the Syria crisis, the ILO has played a critical role in supporting countries hosting Syrian refugees, including Lebanon, to address the labour market impacts of large-scale displacement, strengthen resilience, and prevent the erosion of labour standards. Through several complementary development cooperation (DC) projects, ILO’s response to forced displacement in Lebanon has focused on enhancing resilience of the crisis-distress labour market and creating better livelihoods and employment opportunities for both Lebanese host communities and Syrian refugees. It has been doing so by promoting the development of market relevant skills; enhancing employment placement services and labour market governance, and promoting micro, small and medium sized enterprises, as well as sectors with potential for decent job creation; and strengthening social protection schemes.
As of early 2025, the ILO has been expanding its efforts in Lebanon to work on systems strengthening and adapting its direct interventions on the ground to be aligned with the reform agenda of the new Government, priorities of its social partners, and evolving needs of the beneficiaries. In parallel, the latest political and economic developments in Syria are shaping new dynamics in Lebanon and the region at large and creating real prospects for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees to their country. In response, the ILO is engaged in developing several new initiatives in Lebanon and Syria to promote durable solutions, including through enhancing access to decent work for refugees and returnees. Two key Durable Solutions initiatives proposed are under the Opportunity Fund of the Netherlands-funded PROSPECTS Partnership, implemented by ILO, IFC, UNHCR, UNICEF, and the World Bank response to forced displacement; and a new EU-funded programme, to be jointly implemented with UNHCR and IOM.
The EU-funded joint programme supports voluntary returns and inclusive recovery in Syria, while helping Lebanon manage return dynamics and strengthen labour governance. Within this framework, the ILO leads on labour market and decent work components, with tailored interventions in each country. In Lebanon, the ILO supports efforts to reduce informality, address skills mismatches, and expand access to decent work, while supporting strengthening labour market governance. In Syria, the focus is on labour market governance, skills development and active labour market interventions to support the reintegration of returnees and vulnerable groups.
The incumbent will assist in providing technical guidance on M&E systems, ensuring effective data collection, analysis, and reporting for project activities.
Reporting line:
The incumbent will report to the Project Manager – Durable Solutions. H/she will work in close coordination with Regional Monitoring, Reporting, and Knowledge Management Officer for PROSPECTS in the Arab States. S/he will receive overall guidance from the Regional Chief Technical Adviser for PROSPECTS and related DC programmes on Displaced Persons and Durable Solutions and technical guidance from the Regional Programming Unit in ROAS and HQ.
Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage.
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.
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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