The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency headquartered in Geneva that has shaped global labour standards for over a century. Established in 1919 in the aftermath of World War I, the ILO was founded on a simple but enduring principle: lasting peace is only possible when grounded in social justice.
From its inception, the ILO introduced a unique tripartite system that brings governments, employers, and workers to the same table. This structure ensures that labour policies are developed through dialogue and consensus rather than imposed from above. In 1946, the ILO became the first specialised agency of the United Nations, a status that reinforced its permanence and global authority.
The organization’s mission is anchored on four pillars: promoting fundamental rights at work, fostering decent and sustainable employment, expanding social protection, and strengthening social dialogue. Its reach spans nearly every country, with impact visible in international conventions, workplace reforms, and technical assistance projects across continents.
Senior Finance Assistant
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertake and complete a range of specialised finance support functions and services. Initiate, process, review and follow up on administrative actions, including verifying that information and documentation is in compliance with financial rules and regulations, policies, procedures and applicable standards.
- Perform targeted analytical reviews and trend analysis of specific types of activities, including extra-budgetary projects, ensuring proper authorisation and complete supporting documentation, and check for fraudulent documents and transactions. Contribute to the preparation of financial analytical reports.
- Serve as a certifying officer for the office as necessary.
- Undertake monthly bank reconciliation and follow up on outstanding issues including contacting banks to clarify issues on account statements.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of six years of operational or administrative support work experience, the majority of which in the provision of financial operations support services. Experience of working with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, in particular finance modules.
Good knowledge of financial administration, accounting techniques, local taxation and banking methods.
Good knowledge of international accounting standards such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or other international or national accounting standards.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for assessing quality and efficiency of process execution.
Knowledge of the substantive nature of ILO programmes and activities.
Knowledge of UN Common System policies in the area of finance.
Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office.
Project and Finance Assistant – G6(DC)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensure smooth functioning of the project administration, office management and operation support related functions, in close collaboration with other administrative and operation support staff, through the provision of management and administrative support to the project. This includes processing entitlements, issuance of contracts and maintenance of records and files.
2. Advise and assist project staff with interpretation of administrative rules, regulations and procedures. Make travel and hotel reservations, prepare travel authorizations and assemble information pertinent to the purpose of travel.
3. Collect information from records and reports, compile socioeconomic and other relevant data, and draft summaries and reports on project activities for correspondence. Search and select information and records in specified format or on the basis of general instructions for use in preparing reports, correspondence, technical papers, project or programme plans and general reference documents.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of secondary school education, supplemented by technical or university level courses in a field related to the work of the organization.
A specialized training in a field relevant to the work of the Organization and previous UN experience would be an advantage.
Six years of progressively responsible financial and/or administrative work, of which at least one year in programme support activities. Prior engagements in similar positions with UN and ILO projects would be given special consideration.
- Knowledge of financial and administrative rules and procedures related to the various components of the project and programme areas.
- Knowledge of the office’s operations.
Programme and Admin Assistant
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Provide specialised programming support for the formulation of the Office’s work programme and the identification of initiatives, ensuring that required information is included in terms of proposed activities. Conduct searches for information on defined subjects related to assigned country programme outcomes. Perform preliminary analysis of information, including the identification of priority issues and potential technical assistance needs, for possible inclusion in country briefs and reports.
• Compile, analyse and disseminate data and other information for programme and budget preparation and for the review of financial and human resource requirements. Coordinate submissions of programme proposals and budget estimates and propose adjustments as required.
• Respond to, or redirect to the most appropriate source, complex administrative queries on programme and budget. Draft correspondence and communications related to all aspects of programme and/or project administration.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of six years of office support work experience, the majority of which in programme and budget support work and project administration. Experience of working with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, in particular programme monitoring and management modules
– In-depth knowledge of programme and budget management, with a thorough understanding of ILO administrative and financial policies and procedures.
– Comprehensive knowledge of in-house procedures for preparing documents, administrative forms, and maintaining filing systems.
– Ability to prepare detailed preliminary reports, draft correspondence, and analyse financial data for reporting purposes.
Senior Administrative and Finance Assistant
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Undertake required administrative and operational support services, including office support, human resources, travel, and logistics, ensuring compliance with administrative procedures including required supporting documentation
2. Assist in the development and monitoring of programme partnerships and activities, by supporting the administrative and financial aspects of contracts including partner implementation agreements and consultancies. Provide guidance and feedback to administrative counterparts in partner organizations to improve efficiencies and promote compliance with ILO rules and regulations.
3. Organise and coordinate meetings, workshops and other events. Attend and participate in internal and external meetings and workshops in assigned areas of work.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of six years of general administration and office support work experience, including providing various senior level support services. Experience of working with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
- Good knowledge of a range of operational areas.
- Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques for assessing quality and efficiency of process execution.
- Knowledge of the substantive nature of ILO programmes and activities.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems.
- Ability to coordinate and oversee a broad range of operational activities.
- Ability to search, retrieve and compile information from a variety of sources
National Project Coordinator (NPC)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. With the project manager, develop concept notes, terms of reference and implementation agreements required to ensure activities are planned and implemented successfully. Organize, participate as a resource person, and represent the project in consultative meetings, seminars and training workshops as required.
2. Monitor progress of project activities with implementing partners by reviewing, verifying and analysing workplans, progress reports, final reports and other data. Identify problems, recommend solutions, and follow-up with implementing partners to ensure timeliness and quality of results, including to ensure the programme is fulfilling its commitment to gender equality and social inclusion.
3. Prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts to ensure sufficient resources are available for the achievement of planned results and fulfilment of workplans. Anticipate delays and recommend solutions to rectify implementation challenges.
Minimum Requirements
At least three years of professional experience in project management, implementation and M&E at the national level. Experience working on labour governance issues would be an asset.
- Experience leading or supporting the monitoring and implementation of development projects or programmes, including administration, procurement, workplanning, budgeting, and monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret programme information in order to identify challenges and propose solutions
- Ability to cultivate and develop partnerships and coordinate stakeholders
Junior Project Officer
Key Duties and Responsibilities
National Employment Strategy (NES) and Regional Employment Plans (REPs):
- Assist with the planning of, and participate in, monitoring meetings with the Ministry and other stakeholders;
- Contribute to study and capacity building activities related to this component of the project;
- Organize the logistics of the workshops in connection with the NES;
- Develop a chronogram of activities related to the development of the last 6 REPs and ensure its regular monitoring;
- Contribute to technical support to activities related to the governance of the NES and the development of REPs.
Minimum Requirements
- First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in economics or social sciences, complemented with demonstrated expertise in the relevant technical field(s).
- One year of working experience in international development cooperation, and in the areas of employment policy or project monitoring/evaluation, would be an advantage. Prior experience in delivering development cooperation within a UN organization, and ideally the ILO, will be a particular asset; work experience in Tunisia or other countries in North Africa will be an advantage.
- Ability to produce descriptive and analytical reports to an excellent standard and to critically assess results;
- Positive attitude and openness to accept different viewpoints and guidance from higher levels;
- Resourcefulness, initiative, and maturity of judgment
Pro Tips
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