Technical Officer

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Position Title: Technical Officer
Location: Geneva
Country: Switzerland
Deadline Date: 9 de diciembre de 2024

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The International Social security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security Association (ISSA) is a global organization founded to promote excellence in social security administration. Established to enhance the knowledge and technical expertise necessary for achieving ISSA's objectives, it operates in numerous countries worldwide, focusing on the development of social security systems. The ISSA aims to support its members in improving their social security programs and services, ensuring that they are effective and responsive to the needs of the populations they serve.

Job Overview:
The Technical Officer position is situated within the Social Security Development (SSD) Department of the ISSA. The SSD is responsible for developing the technical knowledge required to achieve ISSA's goals of promoting excellence in social security administration. The incumbent will report directly to the Director of the SSD and will be responsible for executing technical and specialized projects related to SSD activities. This role involves ensuring timely delivery of project results and contributing to the analysis of social security trends, particularly in relation to crises and social changes. The Technical Officer will primarily work with various social security databases, including those that contain national profiles based on the publication 'Social Security Programs Throughout the World' (SSPTW) and data on international agreements.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technical Officer will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: editing country profiles in a clear, concise, and standardized language; resolving quality issues to ensure that information is complete, coherent, and up-to-date; assisting in validating data collected for national profiles and other databases; serving as a liaison with social security organizations to gather and consolidate data; contributing to data analysis and assisting in the preparation of ISSA publications based on analyzed trends; supporting SSD staff and external collaborators in various activities related to social security databases; maintaining and updating information on social security in the database and its dissemination on the ISSA website; and undertaking other tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a first-level university degree in a relevant field. A higher university degree is considered an asset. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience in the area of social security systems and legislation. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are essential.

Educational Background:
The position requires a first-level university diploma in a relevant field. A higher university degree is highly valued and will be considered an advantage in the selection process.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience in social security systems and legislation. This experience should demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret social security data and contribute to the development of high-quality reports and publications.

Languages:
The position requires excellent command of English and practical knowledge of another official ISSA language (French, German, or Spanish). A good working knowledge of French is particularly valued.

Additional Notes:
The contract is for a fixed duration of 12 months and is non-renewable. The position does not confer career expectations within the ISSA, nor does it guarantee automatic contract renewal or conversion to a different type of employment within the organization. The extension of technical cooperation contracts is subject to various conditions, including the availability of funds, ongoing need for the functions performed, and satisfactory performance and conduct. Candidates must complete an online application form, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process, which may include technical assessments and competency-based interviews. The ISSA has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation and abuse, and candidates may undergo background checks.