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Project/Program Finance and Administrative Assistant - G5 (Windhoek, NA)
International Labour Organization · 🇳🇦 Windhoek, Namibia
The International Labour Organization is recruiting a Project/Programme Finance and Administrative Assistant (G5) for the Responsible Business Conduct in Africa Project, based in Windhoek, Namibia. This fixed-term role supports a multi-partner initiative promoting responsible business conduct across 11 African countries. The incumbent maintains project financial records, reconciles expenditures, processes payments, and ensures compliance with ILO rules and international accounting standards. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, assisting with budget analysis, managing procurement, and maintaining asset inventories. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial software and ERP systems. The candidate will work under the supervision of the Technical Officer and Operations Officer, providing administrative and financial backstopping to project staff and consultants. The position demands high ethical standards, discretion with confidential matters, and effective communication in a multicultural environment. The contract is for one year, subject to funding availability and performance, with no expectation of conversion to permanent staff status. Recruitment is open to internal ILO candidates and external applicants, with external hires typically starting at the first step of the grade. The role emphasizes local recruitment criteria and diversity, welcoming applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities.
Closes 8/17/2026National Project Coordinator, TRIANGLE Partnerships (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
International Labour Organization · 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The National Project Coordinator (NPC) for Malaysia leads the implementation of the TRIANGLE Partnerships programme, a five-year regional labour migration initiative funded by DFAT and SDC. The role focuses on strengthening access to skills development and protection for ASEAN migrant workers within Malaysia. The NPC is responsible for developing and executing the national work plan, managing day-to-day programme activities, and ensuring the realization of programme outputs. Key duties include coordinating with government ministries, workers’ and employers’ organizations, CSOs, and implementing partners to align activities with national priorities and legal frameworks. The incumbent monitors partner performance, analyzes socioeconomic data, and prepares technical reports, policy briefs, and budget estimates. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and project management skills, with specific attention to gender equality and inclusion. The NPC also supervises administrative support staff, ensures financial compliance, and facilitates knowledge sharing on best practices. Reporting to the Deputy Regional Director and Chief Technical Advisor, the position demands high-level communication skills to advocate for labour rights and facilitate high-level political processes. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in economics, social sciences, or law, along with at least three years of experience in project management and grant implementation within Malaysia. Fluency in the local working language and good English proficiency are essential. This is a fixed-term contract role based in Kuala Lumpur.
Closes 8/19/2026Fonctionnaire chargé des opérations de sécurité de l'information (Genève, CH)
International Labour Organization · Genève, CH
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting a P3 Information Security Operations Officer based in Geneva, Switzerland, to join the Technology Management Service within the Department of Information and Technology (INFOTEC). This role is critical for ensuring the organization's information security posture through daily operational activities. The incumbent will lead incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management, while also contributing to the design and maintenance of security platforms and tools. Key responsibilities include monitoring security events, analyzing logs, conducting digital forensics, and implementing security controls using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and Azure environments. The officer will also participate in cyber exercise simulations, such as Purple Team exercises, to validate response capabilities and enhance organizational resilience against cyberattacks. The role requires strong technical expertise in cybersecurity frameworks (MITRE, NIST), network security concepts, and digital investigation techniques. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and other units to promote security best practices, develop internal guidelines, and ensure compliance with established security baselines like CIS and STIGs. The position involves both independent work and team collaboration, requiring effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. The contract is fixed-term for 24 months, with a probationary period for external candidates. The ILO emphasizes diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented member states, women, and persons with disabilities.
Closes 8/19/2026Information Security Operations Officer (Geneva, CH)
International Labour Organization · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Information Security Operations Officer (P3) at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva serves as a key operational contributor to the organization's information security posture. Reporting to the Information Security Operations Lead, the incumbent drives day-to-day security activities including incident response, threat hunting, forensics, and vulnerability management. The role involves monitoring the threat landscape, designing mitigating controls, and hardening assets using CIS benchmarks and STIGs. Responsibilities also include conducting digital forensics, supporting threat and vulnerability management processes, and participating in simulation exercises to test organizational resilience. The officer contributes to data analysis and reporting, advocates for security standards, and ensures IT systems are regularly scanned and remediated. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, Defender EDR, and the Microsoft E5 security stack, along with proficiency in threat hunting, log analysis (KQL, Sigma), and scripting (Python, PowerShell). A strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (MITRE, NIST) and vulnerability management tools like Qualys is essential. The role requires excellent communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. This is a fixed-term contract position subject to funding availability and successful completion of an assessment centre for external candidates.
Closes 8/19/2026National Project Coordinator, IRIS (Phnom Penh, KH)
International Labour Organization · 🇰🇭 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The International Labour Organization seeks a National Project Coordinator for the IRIS project in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to support the extension of social health protection coverage, particularly for informal and rural workers. The role involves implementing project activities, providing technical support to government ministries and social partners, and ensuring compliance with ILO procedures. The incumbent will monitor national policies, contribute to policy reforms, and facilitate stakeholder consultations. Key responsibilities include drafting technical briefs, organizing training sessions, supporting research on health financing, and assisting in resource mobilization. The position requires strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills, along with a good understanding of gender equality and disability inclusion. The coordinator will report to the Project Manager and work closely with the National Coordinator. This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, subject to fund availability. The role aims to contribute to Cambodia's Universal Health Coverage Roadmap by improving administrative capacities and governance of social health protection systems.
Closes 8/19/2026Intern, Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia (Bangkok, TH)
International Labour Organization · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking an Intern for the Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia (S2SR) programme, based in Bangkok. This multi-country initiative focuses on promoting safe labour migration and decent work within the blue economy, specifically the fishing and seafood processing sectors. The intern will support national and regional activities aimed at strengthening labour migration governance, including providing direct support services to migrant workers, capacity building, policy development, and communications. Key responsibilities include assisting in project implementation, drafting terms of reference and training tools, supporting monitoring and evaluation through data collection and case studies, preparing donor proposals, and producing content for communication platforms and social media. The role also involves developing presentations and supporting workshops. The position is designed to provide practical experience related to the intern's field of study, with no expectation of future employment. The intern will work under the supervision of the S2SR Technical Specialist at the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.
Closes 8/19/2026Finance and Administrative Assistant, TRIANGLE Partnerships (Kuala Lumpur, MY)
International Labour Organization · 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting a Finance and Administrative Assistant for the TRIANGLE Partnerships programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This fixed-term, one-year role supports a regional labour migration initiative funded by DFAT and SDC. The incumbent provides day-to-day operational, financial, and administrative support under the supervision of the National Project Coordinator and Senior Financial Officer. Key responsibilities include assisting in budget implementation and monitoring, coordinating with partners to reconcile expenditures and financial records, processing contracts for financial clearance, and preparing donor reports for audits and budgeting. The role also involves providing administrative backstopping for project staff and consultants regarding payments and travel claims, as well as handling general administrative duties such as procurement, inventory, and office registry management. The ideal candidate possesses five years of progressively responsible financial and administrative experience, formal training in accounting or finance, and excellent knowledge of the local working language and English. Strong competencies in Microsoft Office, analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment are essential. The position requires high discretion, tact, and diplomacy. External candidates must be Malaysian nationals due to local recruitment criteria for General Service posts.
Closes 8/19/2026Chauffeur - G2 - JSDGF Fort Dauphin (Fort-Dauphin, MG)
International Labour Organization · Fort-Dauphin, MG
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting a G2 Chauffeur for the Joint Support to Decent Jobs and Growth Facility (JSDGF) in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar. This fixed-term, renewable 12-month contract supports the Catalytic Programme for Climate-Smart and Nutrition Agriculture, which aims to transform food systems and promote decent jobs in the Anosy region. The role provides essential logistical support for project implementation, including driving official vehicles, facilitating airport arrivals and immigration/d customs formalities, and distributing diplomatic mail and documents. The incumbent is responsible for the daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle, including checking fluids, tires, and brakes, performing minor repairs, and maintaining accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and servicing. Additional duties include routine office tasks such as photocopying, filing, data entry, and stock management. The ideal candidate possesses a valid clean driving license, secondary education completion, and two years of professional driving experience. Key competencies include excellent knowledge of local roads in the Anosy region and southern Madagascar, basic computer skills for data recording, mechanical aptitude for minor repairs, and strong adherence to safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct standards. The position requires practical knowledge of Malagasy and good proficiency in French, along with the ability to work in a multicultural environment and handle unexpected situations calmly.
Closes 8/19/2026Project Officer (Manila, PH)
International Labour Organization · 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting a Project Officer for a 10-month short-term contract based in Manila, Philippines, to support the 'Improving and Resilience in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Supply Chains' project. This initiative, funded by DFAT under the IPEF programme, aims to address challenges in Region XII's fisheries sector, including informality, occupational safety risks, social protection gaps, and climate vulnerability, particularly following the June 2026 earthquake. The role involves coordinating project activities, facilitating engagement with government authorities, social partners, and stakeholders, and conducting missions to the region. Key responsibilities include monitoring progress, compiling data for planning and evaluation, drafting terms of reference, preparing narrative reports and communication materials, and representing the ILO in coordination meetings. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in social sciences or related fields, at least two years of professional experience in project management and coordination, and strong knowledge of labour rights. Proficiency in English and Filipino is required, along with analytical, drafting, and collaborative skills.
Closes 8/19/2026Asistente Administrativo/a de Proyectoograma y Administración - G5 (DC) (Santo Domingo, DO)
International Labour Organization · 🇩🇴 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting an Administrative Assistant (G5) for its Project Office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to support the implementation of a project on institutional strengthening and responsible labor migration practices in coordination with UNICEF. The role focuses on providing comprehensive administrative support for project execution, including coordinating with various organizational units, managing office operations, and assisting with budget preparation, travel coordination, and resource person contracts. The incumbent will compile project data, draft reports, maintain financial oversight, and ensure accurate processing of project payments. Key responsibilities also include updating project databases, drafting correspondence, liaising with donors and executing agencies, and providing informal interpretation and translation. The position requires supervising junior support staff and ensuring smooth project implementation. The ideal candidate possesses a complete secondary education (technical studies in accounting, administration, or finance desirable) and at least five years of relevant administrative support experience. Proficiency in Spanish and practical knowledge of English is required, along with advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Reader. The role demands strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to work in a multicultural environment while adhering to ILO's core competencies.
Closes 8/19/2026Funcionario/a de Operaciones de Seguridad de la Información (Ginebra, CH)
International Labour Organization · Ginebra, CH
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking an Information Security Operations Officer (P3) based in Geneva to lead daily information security activities within the IT Department. The role involves leading incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis, while monitoring the threat landscape and managing vulnerabilities. The incumbent will design and implement security controls using tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Defender EDR, and Azure, ensuring compliance with CIS and STIG benchmarks. Responsibilities also include conducting purple-team exercises, analyzing logs for risk reporting, and advocating for security best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in cybersecurity with specialized knowledge in SIEM/EDR technologies, KQL/Sigma, and Python/PowerShell. They must demonstrate expertise in network security concepts, cyber kill chains, and digital forensics. The role requires excellent analytical skills, the ability to work autonomously or in a team, and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Fluency in English plus another ILO working language is required. This is a fixed-term contract of 24 months, subject to a two-year probation period for external candidates.
Closes 8/19/2026Responsable technique de Projet (RBC - Yaoundé) - P2 (Yaoundé, CM)
International Labour Organization · Yaoundé, CM
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting a Technical Project Manager (P2) for the 'Responsible Business Conduct in Africa' (RBC-Africa) project, based in Yaoundé, Cameroon. This role focuses on implementing responsible business conduct initiatives to promote decent work across Angola, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, while supporting sub-regional and regional activities. The incumbent will coordinate with government authorities, social partners, and executing agencies (including the EU, ITC, OECD, OHCHR, and UNDP) to ensure effective project delivery. Key responsibilities include providing technical support on RBC, managing stakeholder relations, organizing training and capacity-building sessions, and contributing to knowledge products and policy briefs. The candidate must possess strong project administration skills, a deep understanding of RBC frameworks (such as UN Guiding Principles and ILO Tripartite Declaration), and proficiency in French and Portuguese. The position requires excellent communication, coordination, and digital literacy skills to manage information systems and disseminate project outcomes. This is a fixed-term contract of one year, renewable based on funding and performance, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable development and corporate accountability in Africa.
Closes 8/19/2026Programme Finance and Administrative Assistant (Manila, PH)
International Labour Organization · 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting a Programme Finance and Administrative Assistant for a 10-month short-term contract in Manila, Philippines. This role supports the 'Improving and Resilience in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Supply Chains' project, funded by DFAT under the IPEF programme. The incumbent will report to the Project Officer and National Project Coordinator, providing critical financial and administrative backstopping. Key responsibilities include maintaining project financial records, reconciling expenditures, processing payments and vouchers, and ensuring compliance with ILO financial rules. The assistant will also prepare financial reports for donors and audits, calculate cost estimates, and assist in budget analysis. The role requires excellent command of English and a local national language, along with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and IRIS software. The position demands high ethical standards, discretion with confidential matters, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. Candidates must have at least five years of progressively responsible technical, financial, and administrative experience. Formal training in accounting/finance is an asset, as is familiarity with UN/ILO procedures. The ILO values diversity and encourages applications from qualified female candidates and persons with disabilities. External candidates must have valid residency status and work permits in the Philippines.
Closes 8/19/2026Chauffeur - G2 - PROGRES (Antananarivo, MG)
International Labour Organization · 🇲🇬 Antananarivo, Madagascar
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting a Chauffeur (Grade G2) for the ERR-PROGRES project in Antananarivo, Madagascar. This fixed-term, renewable 12-month contract supports rural resilient enterprises by providing essential logistical assistance. The primary responsibility is driving project vehicles for official duties, including transporting staff, consultants, and partners across twelve regions of Madagascar. The role also involves welcoming officials at the airport, handling immigration and customs formalities, and distributing diplomatic mail and documents. The incumbent must perform daily vehicle maintenance checks (oil, water, brakes, tires), conduct minor repairs, and maintain accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and servicing. Additional duties include routine office tasks such as photocopying, filing, data entry, and stock management. The ideal candidate possesses a valid, clean driving license, two years of professional driving experience, and a thorough knowledge of local traffic rules and rural road conditions. Practical knowledge of Malagasy and good proficiency in French are required. The role demands high integrity, discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to work calmly in multicultural environments. Basic computer skills are necessary for data recording. The position requires physical stamina to lift heavy items and a deep familiarity with the specific geographic constraints and travel conditions of the project's intervention areas.
Closes 8/19/2026Programme Technical Officer, ILO/Korea Partnership Programme (Bangkok, TH)
International Labour Organization · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking a Programme Technical Officer (P2) to support the ILO-Korea Partnership Programme (I-KORP) in Bangkok. This short-term role focuses on managing regional development cooperation projects aligned with the ILO’s strategy, particularly the Global Accelerator for Just Transitions. The incumbent will assist the Chief Technical Advisor in the day-to-day management of programme implementation across the Asia-Pacific region, with a primary focus on youth employment, digital and green skills development, just transition, social dialogue, and labour dispute prevention. Key responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating project activities, engaging with stakeholders such as Korean partners and government entities, organizing capacity-building events, and providing technical backstopping and reporting. The role requires strong project management, donor relations, and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of development issues in Asia and the Pacific. The position is open to both internal and external candidates and involves working in a multicultural environment with a focus on gender mainstreaming and inclusion.
Closes 8/19/2026Senior Project Administrative Assistant, IRIS (Vientiane, LA)
International Labour Organization · 🇱🇦 Vientiane, Laos
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting a Senior Project Administrative Assistant for the IRIS project, based in Vientiane, Lao PDR. This role supports the implementation of a regional initiative aimed at strengthening social health protection systems across Asia, with specific activities in Lao PDR and Cambodia. The incumbent provides comprehensive financial, administrative, and logistical support to the Project Manager and National Project Coordinators. Key responsibilities include managing project finances, ensuring compliance with ILO rules, processing payments, monitoring budgets, and preparing financial reports. The role also involves coordinating project meetings, workshops, and travel arrangements, as well as maintaining records and liaising with stakeholders including government bodies, social partners, and UN agencies. The ideal candidate possesses at least six years of progressively responsible financial and administrative experience, with a preference for those familiar with social protection fields or working with international organizations. The position requires excellent command of English and Lao, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in standard office software. This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, subject to fund availability, with no expectation of renewal or conversion to permanent status.
Closes 8/19/2026Programme Manager - P5 (Geneva, CH)
International Labour Organization · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The International Labour Organization (ILO) seeks a Programme Manager (P5) to lead the Vision Zero Fund (VZF) in Geneva. The VZF, an initiative of the G7 and endorsed by the G20, aims to prevent work-related deaths, injuries, and diseases in global supply chains. The incumbent provides overall leadership for the Fund’s operational, financial, and administrative management, including resource mobilization and stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include coordinating programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring alignment with ILO’s Global Strategy on Occupational Safety and Health. The role requires managing the Fund’s budget and human resources, leading secretarial support for governance structures, and fostering strategic partnerships with governments, social partners, and donors. The ideal candidate possesses advanced expertise in occupational safety and health (OSH), development cooperation, and project cycle management. They must demonstrate strong leadership, policy advisory skills, and experience in fundraising and donor relations. The position involves representing the Fund at high-level meetings and promoting ILO standards. This is a one-year fixed-term contract under a technical cooperation agreement, with no expectation of renewal or conversion to permanent staff status. The role demands excellent command of an ILO working language and the ability to navigate complex multicultural and political environments.
Closes 8/19/2026National Project Coordinator, TRIANGLE Partnerships (Vientiane, LA)
International Labour Organization · 🇱🇦 Vientiane, Laos
The International Labour Organization seeks a National Project Coordinator for the TRIANGLE Partnerships programme in Lao PDR. This role focuses on implementing a five-year regional labour migration initiative funded by DFAT and SDC. The incumbent will manage day-to-day programme implementation, coordinate with implementing partners, and ensure the realization of national-level outputs. Key responsibilities include developing strategies for fair labour migration, consulting with tripartite partners and CSOs, and integrating gender equality and inclusion into programme activities. The coordinator will analyze country-specific laws and socioeconomic data, monitor partner progress, and prepare technical reports and policy briefs. The role requires strong project management skills, familiarity with ILO procedures, and the ability to liaise with government ministries, employers, and workers' organizations. The position involves supervising administrative staff, managing resources, and ensuring visibility of the programme and its donors. The ideal candidate possesses a university degree in economics, social sciences, or law, along with at least three years of experience in project management and grant implementation. Strong knowledge of labour migration issues in Lao PDR and proficiency in local languages and English are essential. The contract is fixed-term for one year, renewable subject to funding and performance.
Closes 8/19/2026Project and Finance Assistant - G6 (DC) (Kyiv, UA)
International Labour Organization · 🇺🇦 Kyiv, Ukraine
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting a Project and Finance Assistant (G6) for its Country Office in Kyiv, Ukraine, to support the 'Promoting Inclusive Labour Market Governance Reform' project funded by the European Union. This role is critical for the successful implementation of project outcomes, focusing on labour law reform, social dialogue, and sustainable reconstruction in alignment with EU accession goals. The incumbent will report to the Project Manager and provide comprehensive administrative, financial, and operational support. Key responsibilities include managing project administration, office operations, and travel arrangements; maintaining financial records and budgets; and ensuring accurate tracking of commitments and expenditures. The role also involves compiling socioeconomic data, drafting reports and correspondence, and organizing workshops and training sessions. A significant component of the position requires interpreting documents and providing oral interpretation between English and Ukrainian for missions and international staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative and financial skills, proficiency in office software, and the ability to work independently in a multicultural environment while adhering to high ethical standards.
Closes 8/19/2026Senior Specialist, Employers' Activities - Dakar (Dakar, SN)
International Labour Organization · 🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal
The Senior Specialist, Employers' Activities role, based in Dakar, supports the Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP) and the Decent Work Technical Support Team. The incumbent manages technical activities and high-level policy advisory services to strengthen Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs). Key responsibilities include coordinating work plans with EBMOs, leading advocacy and policy development for sustainable enterprises, and providing thought leadership on decent work issues. The specialist acts as an interface between the ILO, EBMOs, and the business community, ensuring employer perspectives inform ILO policies. Duties involve managing programs, conducting research, developing knowledge products, and facilitating capacity building. The role requires significant autonomy, team leadership, and resource mobilization. It involves dual reporting to the Director of ACT/EMP and the DWT/Dakar Director. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in employers' organizations or development cooperation, with strong expertise in institutional capacity building, policy analysis, and strategic partnerships. The position demands excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills to advance the Decent Work Agenda and social justice.
Closes 8/19/2026
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