Employment Policy Specialist

International Labour Organization; Ciudad de México; Presencial; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Una organización internacional de renombre busca un especialista en políticas de empleo para proporcionar asistencia técnica a los países de América Latina y el Caribe. Este papel clave implica liderar iniciativas para promover políticas laborales inclusivas y efectivas, implementar programas de trabajo decente y colaborar con diversos actores en la región. Se ofrece un entorno multicultural donde se valoran las contribuciones de cada miembro del equipo. Si tienes una sólida experiencia en políticas de empleo y un compromiso con la diversidad, esta es una oportunidad emocionante para marcar la diferencia en la vida de las personas.

Formación

• Experiencia mínima de siete años en políticas de promoción del empleo.
• Dominio excelente del español y conocimientos de inglés.

Responsabilidades

• Proporcionar asistencia técnica de alta calidad a los constituyentes de la OIT.
• Desarrollar y coordinar políticas y productos de conocimiento técnico.

Conocimientos

Políticas de empleo

Análisis de políticas

Investigación

Habilidades de comunicación

Gestión de proyectos

Educación

Título universitario avanzado (Máster o equivalente)

Descripción del empleo

Grade: P4

Vacancy no.: RBC/P/AM/2025/15
Publication date: 4 April 2025
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 5 May 2025

Job ID: 12936
Department: RO-Latin America and the Caribbean
Organization Unit: CO-Mexico
Location: Mexico City
Contract type: Fixed Term

The following are eligible to apply:

• ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations.
• External candidates.

Applications from candidates who have already separated from ILO service upon retirement or early retirement will not be considered.

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 [e-mail].

The ILO welcomes applicants with experience in working within ILO constituents (governments, employers’ and business membership organizations, and workers’ organizations).

In addition to the interviews and tests that any candidate may be required to take, successful completion of the ILO Assessment Centre is required for all external candidates and any internal candidate applying to a higher category.

The minimum required qualifications were determined in view of the specific duties and responsibilities of this position.

Introduction

The position is located in the ILO Country Office for Mexico and Cuba (CO-Mexico).

The main role of the position is to provide high-quality technical assistance to ILO constituents and other national institutions in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Cuba in the area of comprehensive employment policy frameworks including youth employment policies, labour market programmes, employment services, the transition to formality and wage policies and in the design and implementation of Decent Work Country Programmes.

The incumbent works under direct supervision of the Director of CO-Mexico and receives technical guidance from the Chief of the Employment, Labour Markets and Youth Branch (EMPLAB) at ILO headquarters.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. As primary specialist in the area of comprehensive employment policy frameworks, including youth employment policies, the incumbent is responsible for substantial segments of the work programme. Identify priorities, develop strategies, and deliver high-quality technical support to advance the Decent Work Agenda. Lead work streams/teams involved in this work and ensure effective management of staff and consultants.

2. Review and facilitate the strengthening and effective implementation of inclusive institutional, legal and policy frameworks. Provide expert policy and technical advice to promote inclusive and gender-responsive policies and programmes.

3. Support ILO constituents in identifying their needs and provide adequate technical support, including through comparative policy analyses.

4. Provide technical inputs to the design and implementation of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) and participate in multidisciplinary initiatives.

5. Initiate, design, conduct/commission and/or coordinate innovative and gender-mainstreamed research and analysis.

6. Develop and lead/coordinate the development of policies, initiatives, strategies, and technical and policy knowledge products.

7. Provide technical inputs to oversee the drafting of/draft, peer review and edit reports, publications and other office documents.

8. Support the strengthening of ILO constituents' capacity to design and implement policies and measures.

9. Identify opportunities for technical and strategic partnerships in the context of comprehensive employment policy frameworks.

10. Organize, facilitate and make technical contributions at seminars, conferences and other events.

11. Conceptualize, formulate, discuss and submit development cooperation project proposals.

12. Play a key role in resource mobilization efforts to secure funding for new projects.

13. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required qualificationsEducation

Advanced level university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics, development, public administration or other relevant field.

Experience

At least seven years of experience in policies and programmes relating to employment promotion and active labour market policies, including at the international level.

Languages

Excellent command of Spanish and working knowledge of English.

Knowledge and technical/behavioural competencies

Excellent knowledge and understanding of theories, trends and approaches in employment promotion, youth employment, public employment services and the transition to formality.

Good knowledge of the substantive nature of the Organization’s work programmes.

Ability to lead and manage assignments and supervise others.

Excellent research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

Ability to network and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Conditions of employment

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules.
• The first contract will be issued for a twenty-four month period.
• A successful external candidate will be on probation for the first two years of assignment.
• Any extension of contract beyond the probation period is subject to satisfactory conduct and performance.

For more information on conditions of employment, please visit the ILO Jobs International Recruitment page.

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.

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an online application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website.

The ILO has zero tolerance for acts of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and is determined to ensure that all staff members do not suffer from SEA.

Fraud warning

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.