Grade: P4

Vacancy no.: DC/ISSA/P/2024/04

Publication date: 27 November 2024

Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 14 January 2025

Job ID: 12573

Department: ISSA

Organization Unit: ISSA

Location: Geneva

Contract type: Fixed Term

Contract duration: 12 months (renewable)

Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.

In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the present vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their candidature online by the above date.

Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.

The following are eligible to apply:

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

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Introduction

The position is located in the Secretary General’s office (SGO) of the International Social Security Association (ISSA). The ISSA, established in 1927 under the auspices of the International Labour Organization (ILO), is the leading global organization for social security institutions, and related government departments. The ISSA counts over 330 member organizations from 162 countries. As a voluntary membership-based organization, the ISSA provides relevant knowledge-based services to effectively support its members to work towards excellence in social security administration. In order to respond appropriately to the diverse needs and priorities of its global membership, the ISSA implements a triennial programme of technical and regional activities.

Under the direction of the Head of SGO, the incumbent is responsible for relations with the more than 100 ISSA member institutions in Africa, including member needs analysis, responsive member services, member retention and member recruitment. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating the planning and implementation of the ISSA regional programme of activities in collaboration with ISSA regional structures, developing the partnership activities with regional organizations in Africa and is the project manager of the ISSA Regional Social Security Forum for Africa, which is the most important social security event in the region. Based on the specific knowledge of the incumbent of the regional membership, the incumbent also supports the ISSA technical activities and provides advice to programme development.

The incumbent reports directly to the Head of SGO.

Description of Duties

• Coordinate and develop relations with the ISSA membership in Africa, including the analysis of member needs, pro-active guidance to members in their use of ISSA products and services, responses to member requests, member retention and institutional exchanges regarding membership status and changes in senior management.
• Develop methodologies and approaches to track and document the participation of African member institutions in ISSA activities, strengthen their knowledge of ISSA activities and services and develop proposals and tailored activities to strengthen their engagement with ISSA.
• Build knowledge on the social security policy and institutional challenges, good practices, priorities and needs of members in Africa.
• Work towards the expansion of the ISSA membership in Africa through member recruitment activities in collaboration with the regional structures.
• Support the implementation of a broad range of ISSA activities through facilitating access to, and exchange with, members in Africa, including through targeted outreach, tailored promotion and recommendations for speakers and good practice cases.
• Coordinate the ISSA regional structures in Africa and provide guidance to these structures in the implementation of activities that respond to expressed member needs and the objectives of the ISSA Programme and Budget.
• Project manage the organization of the ISSA Regional Social Security Forum for Africa, including the contribution of other units, with a view to ensuring high levels of technical debates, relevant networking opportunities and satisfaction by members.
• Contribute to ISSA partnership activities by developing institutional relations with regional organizations, including the African Union, CIPRES and ASSA.
• Provide advice and support to the ISSA management team in the strategic and political aspects of relations with members in Africa.
• Prepare statements, speeches and correspondence for the Secretary General and the ISSA President.
• Contribute to ISSA activities and projects and perform other duties as required by the Secretary General or the Head of SGO.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master‘s or equivalent) in public administration, economics, political science, law or other relevant field a relevant field. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned fields or other relevant field with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the required experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience

At least seven years of relevant professional experience in a social security administration or social security government agency, including at the international level.

Languages

Excellent command of English and French.

Competencies

• Very good knowledge of various aspects, challenges and priorities for social security policy and administration in Africa.
• Decision making and problem solving skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Service mindedness and ability to build networks.
• Negotiation skills and sound experience in communicating with senior officials.
• Computer application skills.
• Organization and management skills.
• Tact and persuasiveness in dealing with people.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively monitor work programmes and resources.
• Open to diversity.
• Ability to work and contribute in a team.

Conditions of employment

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. Any offer of employment with the ILO is conditional upon certification by the ILO Medical Adviser that the person concerned is medically fit to perform the specific inherent requirements of the position offered. In order to confirm an offer from the ILO the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination.
• Any extension of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.

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Recruitment process

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