Quantitative Labour Economist , ILO - International Labour Organization

Geneva, Switzerland

Job Category: Statistics 
Job Experience: 5-8 years 
Expiration Date: 30 Jun 2013 

Job Description 

The International Labour Organization (ILO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, has the mandate to promote social justice, employment and internationally recognized human and labour rights in the context of inclusive and equitable economic growth. It is the only tripartite UN agency, bringing together representatives of governments, employers and workers. 

The ILO is looking for a Quantitative Labour Economist at P.4 level based with the Department of Statistics (STATISTICS) in Geneva, Switzerland. The department is responsible for compiling and making available in a timely manner ILO statistics related to the world of work. It coordinates statistical activities and oversees the quality control. STATISTICS supports the development of international statistical standards in the field of labour through the International Conference of Labour Statisticians, the UN Statistical Office and other international fora. As a priority it provides ILO constituents with technical assistance to improve their ability to produce primary data in accordance with agreed standards. The aim is to strengthen the capacity of member States to produce decent work statistics and the Office’s capacity to compile and make them available through a single Web-based statistical data portal searchable by country and topic. 

This position is located in the Decent Work Data Production Unit, responsible for the main ILO statistical database ILOSTAT, a pillar of the ILO knowledge system. The position is responsible for the timely production of labour and decent work statistics, by specified geographical coverage, production of statistical briefs and publications, further development of indicators and carrying out of capacity building initiatives. The position reports to the department Director. 

Qualifications 

Education 

Advanced university degree in Economics or other social sciences with strong background in quantitative methods, economic analysis and econometric models. A PHD in economics or other social sciences would be an advantage. 

Experience 

Eight years' experience at the national level or five years at the international level. Demonstrated work experience in supervising staff in the collection, data quality assurance and dissemination of statistical data. Demonstrated experience in analysing micro data, using statistical methods and quantitative models for analysing of labour statistics at an advanced level. Proven publications record. Experience in developing handling and maintaining large scale statistical databases. Experience in teaching/lecturing in related areas would be an advantage. Experience in compilation with other member of the international statistical system would be an advantage. 

Languages 

Excellent command of English. A good working knowledge of additional work languages would be an advantage.

The ILO values diversity among its staff and aims at achieving gender parity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes are also required. 

For further information, Conditions of employment and details on how to apply, please visit: 

https://erecruit.ilo.org/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?jobinfo_uid_c=27578&vaclng=en 

The closing date for applications is 30 June, 2013.