Labour Economist (Parental Leave replacement)
Grade: P4
Vacancy no.: BEY/CALL/P/2025/06
Publication date: 27 May 2025
Application deadline (midnight local time): 10 June 2025
Job ID: 13015
Department: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Organization Unit: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Location: Beirut or other duty station. This will be clarified at the time of selection for the position.
Contract type: Short Term
The ILO is issuing a call for expression of interest for the above position. This is an assignment of a purely temporary nature, not expected to lead to a career in the ILO. Duration is 6 months, Parental Leave replacement.
The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations
The following are eligible to apply:
- Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations. The Office will facilitate the temporary re-assignment of a selected internal candidate to this position.
- External candidates. A selected external candidate will be issued with a 4.2 (e) contract.
Staff members with at least five years of continuous service with the Office are encouraged to apply and will be given special consideration at the screening and evaluation stage.
The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
Applications from qualified candidates from non- or under-represented member States, or from those member States which staffing forecasts indicate will become non- or under-represented in the near future, would be particularly welcome. A list of these countries can be found here: ILO Jobs: Non- and under-represented Member States
Introduction
The position is located in the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team for the Arab States (DWT-Beirut) which is based in the Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS). DWT-Beirut covers the following countries and territories: Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Oman Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. DWT-Beirut provides high quality, timely and integrated technical support in the design and implementation of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) and other ILO country support activities within the framework of outcome-based work plans. The purpose of the position is to strengthen the capacity of the DWT to undertake regional economic research and analysis and provide support in the preparation of the analytical context underpinning DWCPs.
The Labour Economist will report to the DWT-Beirut Director. Technical guidance will be provided by the Senior Employment Policy Specialist in the DWT and the Research Department at ILO headquarters.
Duties
1. Conduct multi-country and inter-sectoral research and policy analysis related to the impact of crises (such as conflicts, financial and economic crises) and other transformations on the labour market; the Future of Work and the move towards balanced and sustainable development; and the overall economic policy context pertaining to labour, social and environmental conditions in the region.
2. Design and contribute to research projects to advance the ROAS research agenda on decent work and a human-centred approach to recovery, with a view to linking economic, employment, social and environmental policies and rights at work, in collaboration with relevant DWT specialists.
3. Provide technical support on economic issues and contribute to the development of the decent work country-level analysis, which is the basis for the design of effective country programmes and services to constituents.
4. Develop and contribute to joint research activities and regional policy debates with the United Nations system, regional organizations, such as the Arab Labour Organization and the Executive Bureau of the Council of Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and international financial institutions.
Duties (continued)
5. Prepare policy briefs, regional reports and speeches to spread ILO messages in the region, and work with the media officer in the Regional Office on the communication strategy.
6. Contribute to the design and delivery of capacity building activities for the ILO’s tripartite constituents and other stakeholders to disseminate specific research findings, and to strengthen capacities on labour and decent work issues more generally, in close collaboration with other members of the DWT.
7. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
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Required qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree in economics with demonstrated expertise in development economics, employment and labour market related-issues.
Experience
Eight years' experience at the national level or five years at the international level in research on economic and social issues, quantitative analysis and policy assessment. Government experience with policy advice would be an advantage. A publication record in the fields covered by this position is required.
Languages
Excellent command of English. Arabic language skills would be an advantage.
Competencies
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:
Technical competencies:
Solid knowledge of macroeconomic issues, demonstrated economic research expertise, quantitative skills and policy evaluation skills. Ability to synthesize research and reach empirically based conclusions on related subjects; provide seasoned advice on best practices, to address broader issues outside the field of specialization; formulate new concepts and methodologies; develop training materials, alternative courses of action, project proposals, policy, procedural matters and present them at high-level meetings; design and synthesize strategies for programme development in member States; produce reports (e.g. reports for regional conferences and the International Labour Conference, technical publications, training manuals and draft resolutions) and evaluate and monitor development cooperation activities and projects.
Behavioural competencies:
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO Jobs. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place during the 2 to 4 weeks following the application deadline. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.
Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests or interviews.
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