Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in communication and social policies

ILO - JPO in in communication and social policies, Geneva, Chiffre Nr. 2023-1-11 

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in communication and social policies, Geneva

Sector/Unit: Office of the Director-General, CABINET

Duration: 2 years with the possibility of extension for another year. 

Please note that for participants of the JPO-Programme two years of work experience are mandatory!

• Monitor of the implementation of the DG’s decisions informed by the Transition Team’s recommendations.
• Monitor global policy developments and debates in the area of social, economic and employment policies.
• Prepare and/or review analytical notes on major trends.
• Collaborate with other departments in coordinating inputs for the DG’s briefing notes and speeches, as appropriate.
• In collaboration with DCOMM, develop, maintain and monitor CABINET’s webpage.
• Participate in the development of promotional and advocacy materials in line with the DG’s vision.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of Governing Body sessions, International Labour Conferences and other major meetings involving the DG.

Education

• Master’s degree in economics and other social sciences or equivalent in the relevant field.

Experience

• At least two years of experience in a relevant area, at the national/international level.

Key Competencies

• Excellent command of one working language of the ILO (English, French, Spanish).
• Good knowledge of a second working language of the ILO would be an asset. 
• Good knowledge of economic and social issues relating to employment and labour.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.