Technical Officer

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Position Title: Technical Officer
Location: Geneva
Country: Switzerland
Deadline Date: 9 December 2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The International Social security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security Association (ISSA) is a global organization that aims to promote excellence in social security administration. Established in 1927, ISSA has a mission to support social security institutions in their efforts to improve their services and enhance their effectiveness. The organization operates in over 150 countries and has a diverse workforce dedicated to advancing social security systems worldwide. ISSA provides a platform for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and technical assistance to its members, ensuring that social security systems are responsive to the needs of populations.

Job Overview:
The Technical Officer position is situated within the Social Security Development Branch of the ISSA, which focuses on enhancing the technical knowledge necessary for achieving the organization's objectives. The incumbent will report directly to the Director of the Social Security Development Branch and will be responsible for the implementation of technical and professional projects related to social security. This role involves the timely delivery of project outputs and requires the incumbent to engage in various activities, including editing national country profiles based on the Social Security Programs Throughout the World (SSPTW) publication. The position also entails supporting other ISSA social security databases and contributing to the analysis of social security developments. The incumbent will work collaboratively within task-oriented teams to ensure that ISSA's activities are effectively executed, particularly in relation to data collection and analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be tasked with editing country profiles to ensure clarity, conciseness, and standardization of language while resolving any quality issues to maintain the completeness and coherence of information. This includes validating collected data for SSPTW country profiles and assisting in the selection and classification of data sources. The role requires liaising with social security organizations across various regions, especially in French or Spanish-speaking areas, to compile and consolidate inputs for the country profiles. Additionally, the incumbent will analyze data within ISSA databases, support the preparation of publications based on analyzed developments, and contribute to the maintenance and updating of social security information on the ISSA web portal. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a first-level degree in a relevant field, with an advanced university degree being advantageous. A minimum of three years of experience in social security schemes and regulations is required. The role demands proficiency in English and a good working knowledge of another official ISSA language (French, German, or Spanish), with a strong preference for candidates who are proficient in French. Competencies such as the ability to cross-check data, prepare high-quality reports, maintain accurate records, and work effectively in a team are essential. Strong drafting skills for project proposals and reports, good interpersonal and communication abilities, analytical skills, and the capacity to work independently and collaboratively are also required.

Educational Background:
The position requires a first-level degree in a relevant field, such as social security, public administration, or a related discipline. An advanced university degree would be considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for the role.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience in the field of social security schemes and regulations. This experience should demonstrate the candidate's ability to engage with social security data and contribute to the development of social security policies and practices.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, along with a good working knowledge of another official ISSA language, which can be French, German, or Spanish. A good working knowledge of French is highly desirable, as the role may involve significant interaction with French-speaking regions.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, which is non-renewable. The recruitment process is open to both internal and external candidates, and the ILO values diversity, encouraging applications from qualified female candidates and individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination to confirm their fitness for the role. The ILO has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, and background verification may be conducted for candidates under consideration. Additionally, the ILO does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.