Programme Technical Officer

Under direct supervision and within the policy and procedural requirements established by the ILO and the AP/F, the Programme Technical Officer will assist in the overall activities of the AP/F by providing technical support to attain the expected outcomes. The incumbent will contribute to the promotion of the ILO policies in the project-related technical areas and other components of the ILO Decent Work Agenda.

Description of Duties:

Carry out a range of activities for the implementation of activities of the AP/F in conformity with ILO policies, procedures and practices; the AP/F work plan; and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines and country action programs and with particular attention to gender responsiveness; including supporting the AP/F professional team for: i) preparation of the 2025 General Discussion on Transition to Formality at the International Labour Conference, ii) preparation of the follow-up action plan for the Governing Body, iii) organization of the Global Knowledge Sharing Forum and the AP/F extended team retreat and iv) monitoring delivery of all target CPOs linked to Output 8.2.

• Collaborate with the AP/F professional team and national partners in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities, in coordination with the ILO Field Offices and HQ.
• Provide administrative and technical backstopping for the AP/F, as required.
• Carry out research and provide technical inputs in the preparation of analytical research, reports and publications, and draft technical discussion papers.
• Establish and/or maintain a database for monitoring and evaluation aimed at tracking progress against Key Performance Indicators. Identify problems and make recommendations for follow up actions.
• Liaise on operational matters related to the project with different stakeholders from governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations, UN agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Provide inputs for budget preparation and other related matters, including preparing relevant documentation for responsible ILO entities.
• Participate in training seminars and workshops as resource person. Contribute to the development of training materials.
• Collaborate closely with relevant ILO programmes and projects, ILO units and responsible ILO offices and DWT as appropriate, to obtain technical inputs and share best practices and lessons learned.
• Undertake missions relating to AP/F work plan implementation.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Required qualifications:

Education:

• First-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in a relevant field (economics, sociology, politics)

Experience:

• At least three years of relevant professional experience. 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 one working language of the Office (English, French or Spanish), and good working knowledge of another (French).

Source: https://jobs.ilo.org/job/Geneva-Programme-Technical-Officer-P2-1200/1172360001/