Senior Programme Officer

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Position Title: Senior Programme Officer
Location: Lima
Country: Peru
Deadline Date: 2 March 2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that aims to promote social justice and fair labor practices. Established in 1919, the ILO has a mission to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection, and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues. The organization operates in over 180 countries and has a diverse workforce of approximately 3,300 employees. The ILO is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce, welcoming applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, or other factors.

Job Overview:
The Senior Programme Officer position is situated within the Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) of the ILO. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing regional development cooperation programmes tailored to the needs and priorities of Employers and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) in Latin America and the Caribbean. The incumbent will be responsible for liaising between the ILO Regional Office and employer constituents, providing policy advice to senior officials, and ensuring that the priorities of EBMOs are reflected in ILO policy documents. The position requires a strategic approach to capacity building for EBMOs, fostering collaboration, and enhancing their representation and effectiveness in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive work plan every two years in consultation with EBMOs, ensuring alignment with regional needs and available resources.
• Implement the work plan, conducting quarterly reviews and comprehensive reporting on progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Advise senior ILO officials on the policy priorities of EBMOs, ensuring these are integrated into relevant ILO documents and proposals.
• Provide technical support during regional meetings, facilitating discussions and liaising with Regional Desk Officers.
• Organize training, workshops, and other activities to assist EBMOs in developing policy proposals aimed at improving the business environment and productivity.
• Seek alternative funding sources for projects and perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in economics, law" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">labour law, public administration, industrial relations, political science, or a related field. Alternatively, a first-level university degree in one of these fields, combined with two additional years of relevant experience, will be accepted. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of the ILO's mission and the ability to navigate complex policy environments.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree is required, with a focus on economics, labour law, public administration, industrial relations, political science, or a related field. A first-level university degree with additional relevant experience may also be considered.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least ten years of professional experience, including five years in senior management roles within employers’ organizations or similar entities. Experience in development cooperation management and familiarity with the Latin America and Caribbean regions are highly desirable. Knowledge of business productivity and just transition issues will be considered an asset.

Languages:
Fluency in both Spanish and English is essential for this position, enabling effective communication with diverse stakeholders across the region.

Additional Notes:
This is a fixed-term contract position at the P5 grade level. The recruitment process will involve an online application, potential written tests, and competency-based assessments. Candidates should be prepared for interviews that may utilize communication technologies. The ILO does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding personal information.