Economist

Vacancy No: RAPS/2/2015/RESEARCH/03 Title: Economist Grade: P.3 Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment	Date: 21 May 2015 Application Deadline (midnight Geneva time) 21 June 2015 (14 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications   Organization unit:   DDG/P RESEARCH Duty Station:  Geneva, Switzerland
General introduction 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. 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. In accordance with the Staff Regulations and letters of appointment, successful candidates for positions in the Professional category would be expected to take up different assignments (field and Headquarters) during their career, the desirable length of an assignment in any specific position being two to five years, following which the incumbent should be willing to move to another assignment and/or duty station. Within the context of the Office's renewed efforts to promote mobility, staff members seeking mobility are encouraged to apply to vacancies. Mobility will be given special consideration at the screening and evaluation stages. The specific language requirements for this position are detailed hereunder. Candidates whose mother tongue is not one of the ILO working languages (English, French and Spanish) shall possess a fully satisfactory working knowledge of at least one of the working languages in order to apply. If appointed, and if so required as per the position requirements, they may be required to acquire a working knowledge of a second working language during their initial years of service in the Office. The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applicants 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 erecruit@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 is in Appendix I. Successful completion of the Assessment Centre is required for all external candidates. Conditions of employment are described in Appendix II.
INTRODUCTION The position is located in the Research Department of the ILO, which conducts research on labour and employment issues to contribute to policy formulation for ILO constituents at the global level. The main purpose of the Department is to analyse how policies can effectively tackle labour market and social problems, with a view to ensuring a more sustainable development process. To this end, it produces flagship publications such as the annual World Employment and Social Outlook as well as studies that examine the inter-linkages between economic growth and social equity. The position will contribute to the empirical analysis of employment, enterprise investment and social trends. This will involve designing research plans, describing and resolve economic issues as well as adapting existing methodologies and techniques to new or unprecedented applications and present findings, conclusions or policy recommendations. The position will report to the Head of the Policy Assessment Unit.
Description of Duties Specific duties 1.Carry out empirical analysis related to the assessment of labour market and social policies and their impact on labour market outcomes and dynamics and suggest policy proposals based on results. 2.Build complex cross-country and time-series panel databases and carry out macro-econometric analysis. 3.Work with different types of cross-sectional and longitudinal sample surveys data through micro-econometric techniques capable of unveiling the specific behaviour of individuals and households in issues related to the labour market. 4.Conceptualise and design research techniques and analyse complex cross-national practices and data sets covering a wide range of issues in the specialised technical field. 5.Design and develop research on emerging global labour market and social issues. Provide regular contributions to the Department's publications. 6.Manipulate, interpret and present complex findings in a user-friendly manner. Draft documents such as policy briefs and country notes that present technical findings in a policy-oriented, non-technical manner, for both internal audiences and international fora such as the ILO Governing Body. 7.Perform other job-related duties as required. These specific duties are aligned with the relevant ILO generic job description, which includes the following generic duties: 1.Undertake research and prepare analytical reports on selected subjects within the area of technical competence. 2.Assess country experience (on selected topics) with a view to identifying best practices in finding solutions to problems identified. 3.Provide technical inputs (articles, reports) for regional, country or related sectoral analyses, ILO reports and publications, including input to the G20 process. 4.Provide technical backstopping, project implementation and monitoring. 5.Undertake missions for the purpose of providing technical recommendations on selected topics following ILO established guidelines, manuals and standards. 6.Monitor and coordinate research carried out by external collaborators. 7.Act as focal point on a specific field of specialisation. 8.Participate in training seminars and workshops as resource person. 9.Represent the technical unit at international, regional and national fora.
Required Qualifications
Education Advanced university degree in the field of economics. Specialization in labour-related economics would be considered an asset.
Experience Three years' experience at the national level and two years at the international level in the application of economic principles and concepts.. Experience in undertaking research in labour market and social issues and in handling large datasets as well as knowledge in undertaking macro- and micro-econometric techniques.
Languages (See also above) Excellent command of one of the three working languages of the ILO (English, French, Spanish) and working knowledge of a second.
Competencies  In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires: Ability to participate effectively in technical missions and multi-disciplinary teams; capacity to provide first-line technical advice in the area of specialisation; the ability to conceptualise and design research techniques and analyse complex cross-national practices and data sets covering a wide range of issues in the specialised technical field; capability to guide and co-ordinate the work of external collaborators, general service staff or young professionals; ability to prepare reports and publications of a high quality, technically sound with conclusions leading to an action plan and programme development and ability to provide credible implementation assistance to senior specialists in carrying out research, project formulation and implementation. Ability to use analytical tools and quantitative techniques. The ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes are also required.
Additional Information: Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place between August and October 2015. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR WRITTEN TEST.
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
APPENDIX I
Angola Antigua and Barbuda Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Barbados Belize Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Cabo Verde, Republic of Cambodia Chad China Congo Cyprus Czech Republic Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Djibouti Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Gabon Gambia Georgia Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Iceland Indonesia Iraq Japan Kazakhstan Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Liberia Libya Maldives, Republic of the Malta Marshall Islands Montenegro Mozambique Namibia Nicaragua Oman Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Poland Qatar Republic of Korea Russian Federation Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Saudi Arabia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Solomon Islands Somalia South Sudan, Republic of Suriname Swaziland Syrian Arab Republic Tajikistan Turkey Turkmenistan Tuvalu United Arab Emirates United States of America Uzbekistan Vanuatu Yemen
APPENDIX II CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. - The first contract will be issued for a twelve-month period (for Geneva-based positions) and a twenty-four month period (for non Geneva-based positions) - A successful external candidate will be on probation for the first two years of assignment. - Any extension of contract beyond the probation period is subject to satisfactory conduct and performance. Grade: P.3 Salary and post adjustment (with dependants) US$ Salary Minimum 60205 rising to Maximum 80674 Post adjustment for Geneva Minimum 56231 Maximum 75349 Salary and post adjustment (without dependants) US$ Salary Minimum 56198 Maximum Maximum 75001 Post adjustment for Geneva Minimum 52488 Maximum 70050
Please note that the above salary levels are determined according to the criteria established by the International Civil Service Commission. The ILO is international public sector employer and salary and other employment conditions are not negotiable. Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment: Children's allowance (except for the first child if the dependent rate of salary is paid in respect of that child); Children's education grant (per child per year); Pension and Health Insurance schemes; 30 working days' annual leave; Assignment Grant; Entitlement to transport expenses of personal effects; Repatriation Grant; Home-leave travel with eligible dependants every two years; Rental subsidy (if applicable). Recruitment is normally made at the initial step in the grade. Salaries and emoluments are exempt from taxation by the Swiss authorities and, on the basis of international agreements or national law relating to presence or residence abroad, are generally exempt from taxation by other governments. In the absence of exemption, in most cases tax paid will be reimbursed in accordance with an ILO document which will be supplied upon request. While the successful candidate will be initially working in Geneva, he/she may be assigned to any duty station designated by the Director-General of the ILO.
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO's e-Recruitment website at: erecruit.ilo.org. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants. 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.