Grade: P2

Vacancy no.: DC/WORKQUALITY/P/2025/02
Publication date: 08 December 2025
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 19 December 2025

Job ID: 13426
Department: WORKQUALITY
Organization Unit: INWORK
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Fixed Term

Contract duration: One year at 50%

“This position is subject to confirmation of funding”

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.

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 [email protected].

Introduction

The position is located in the Inclusive Labour Markets, Wages and Working Conditions Branch (INWORK) within the Conditions of Work and Equality Department (WORKQUALITY). WORKQUALITY leads the ILO’s efforts to promote quality employment and equality for all in the world of work. The Department’s ambition is that all workers, women and men alike, benefit from decent working conditions, fair treatment and inclusive labour protection. To achieve this, WORKQUALITY supports the strengthening of labour market institutions and the effective implementation of inclusive policies that uphold workers’ rights and foster equal opportunities. The Department is composed of: the Inclusive Labour Markets, Wages and Working Conditions Branch (INWORK) supporting fair wages, sound working conditions and inclusive labour markets policies; Labour Migration Branch (MIGRANT) promoting fair and rights-based labour migration governance and protection of migrant workers; as well as Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Branch (GEDI) advancing gender equality and inclusion of all workers.

INWORK provides technical assistance to constituents and expands the knowledge base on wages and labour incomes, working time, work organisation, contractual arrangements and employment protection, the transition to formality for workers in informal employment, the protection workers’ data and workers at risk of being excluded from labour protection, taking into account the needs of workers and their families as well as economic factors. INWORK also leads two transversal policy areas in the Office: decent work in the platform economy and decent work for domestic workers. To carry out its mandate, INWORK undertakes high quality research and, upon request, provides evidence-based policy advice which is responsive to national needs, priorities and resource. Under direct supervision, within the policy and procedural requirements established by the ILO and the [Project/Program], the Project/Program Junior Technical Officer will assist in the overall activities of the above project by providing technical support to the project to attain the expected outcomes. The incumbent will contribute to the promotion of ILO policies in the project related technical areas and other components of the ILO Decent Work Agenda.

ILO programme on living wages will support the new mandate of the ILO to implement the tripartite Conclusions on wage policies, including living wages adopted in 2024. This mandate includes, among others, raising awareness on living wages, including trough guidance and information, and engaging with living wage initiatives to promote alignment with ILO living wage principles, as well as developing a communication strategy on living wages, the ILO principles for wage setting, and the ILO methodology for living wage setting.

Under direct supervision and within the policy and procedural requirements established by the ILO and the Programme on living wages, the Communication and Public Information Officer contributes to raising the awareness and understanding of the concept of the living wage among constituents and living wage initiatives, promoting alignment with the concept as specified in the tripartite agreement reached during the Meeting of experts on wage policies, including living wages, which the Governing Body adopted at its 350th Session in March 2024 (“adopted conclusions”). The incumbent will contribute to the promotion of the ILO policies in the programme-related technical areas and other components of the ILO Decent Work Agenda.

Reporting lines: The Officer reports to the Global Programme Manager of the Programme on Living Wages, under supervision of the Senior Economist and Wage Specialist, both based at INWORK.

Description of Duties

1. Develop a communication strategy on the concept of the living wage, ensuring effective presentation and dissemination of the established principles for estimating and operationalizing living wages, the ILO methodology to estimate the needs of workers and their families for the purpose of wage setting, including living wages, and the ILO compendium of economic factors, in line with the adopted conclusions.
2. Develop corresponding communication plans for technical cooperation projects contributing to the ILO Programme on Living Wages.
3. Contribute to the design of a visual identity for all products of the ILO Programme on Living Wages, adhering to ILO communication requirements, in consultation with the ILO Department of Communication and Public Information (DCOMM).
4. Develop and update communication and information materials, including project factsheets, thematic guidance, websites and visibility products such as banners, including audio and video material and, as needed, acquiring copyright and other clearances.
5. Share knowledge and lessons learned on living wage trends and developments, including through articles, newsletters and other information materials.
6. Draft news releases, correspondence or other information publications, assisting with the distribution of information materials.
7. Prepare briefing materials for senior staff prior to their appearance at interviews, conferences, roundtables, workshops and other events.
9. Contribute to the organization of conferences, roundtables, workshops and other events.
10. Contribute to tendering, contracting and coordinating service providers for editing and translating texts, Spanish and French.
11. Build and maintain working relationships with relevant media representatives, ILO constituents, UN agencies, enterprises and business-membership organizations, non-governmental organizations and/or other groups to scope opportunities for ILO public communication and information work on living wages, in line with the adopted conclusions.
12. Contribute to knowledge and information tasks related to the ILO Key Initiative on Living Wages of the Global Coalition for Social Justice.
13. Contribute to similar communication and information tasks, in coordination with the Global Programme Manager of the Programme on Living Wages.
14. Undertake other duties as required.

Required qualifications

Education

First-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in journalism, international relations, liberal arts or another relevant discipline, or its equivalent.

Experience

At least three years of relevant professional experience in public communication and information positions, or related fields, whether at national or international level

Familiarity with ILO policies and procedures including experience working with officials of ministries of labour and/or education would be an advantage.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English, and a working knowledge of a second language of the Office (French or Spanish).

Competencies

– Ability to draft clearly and concisely, and prepare project proposals, reports and studies.
– Ability to identify problems and make recommendations
– Good interpersonal and communication skills.
– Good analytical skills.
– Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.
– Ability to carry out assignments in accordance with instructions and guidelines.
– Ability to use analytical tools and qualitative and quantitative techniques.
– Ability to conceptualise, plan and conduct straightforward research work.
– Good computer skills.
– Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-responsive, non-discriminatory and inclusive behaviour and attitudes.
– Excellent writing skills
– Ability to adapt messages to culturally diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical

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:

https://intranet.ilo.org/en-us/hrd/hrtalent/Documents/Emp_Conds_EN.pdf

Important Information

Any officials of the General Service category interested in applying to this position are hereby informed that, if selected, they will be offered the salary and allowances applicable to the grade of the position applied for, which may result in substantial changes in their take-home remuneration. In accordance with Article 3.4 of the Staff Regulations, the salary of an official, upon promotion, shall in no case be greater than the maximum salary of the grade to which he or she was promoted. For any questions or clarifications, please contact your HR partner at [email protected]

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO People. 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

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