Job Opportunity– Adviser /Project Officer - Africa
(Ref. Officer-Africa-2022)

About IOE:

IOE is the largest private sector network in the world, representing 50 million businesses through 150 national employers’ organisations. IOE is the sole representative of business in social and employment policy debates taking place at the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations, G20 and other global forums. IOE is recognized for its unique expertise, advocacy, and influence as a powerful and balanced voice for business at the
international level. IOE consolidates the perspectives and priorities of national employers’ and business organisations in one single, effective, and coherent voice. Our vision is to create a sustainable economic environment worldwide, promoting free enterprise that is fair and beneficial to both business and society. The IOE offers a unique opportunity to gain insights in global policy development, how this works from both a technical as a political perspective, how this influences business and how business interacts with social partners, governments and NGOs. The IOE team is small but efficient, passionate, dedicated and versatile in its delivery of services. It provides members and corporate partners with access to a wealth of experience and expertise. The IOE staff consists of multicultural and multilingual high skilled professionals with high self-responsibility, committed to inclusivity, transparency and respect.

Post description :

The IOE is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Adviser /Project Officer to assist the organisation’s member federations in the African region and support the Projects team, taking on the following responsibilities:

• Support the projects team in delivering workshops, trainings and other related activities in the African region, in particular Senegal, Uganda Lesotho, and Democratic Republic of Congo
• Engaging in discussion and elaborating and leading guidance on topics such as industrial relations, business development, entrepreneurship, employability, youth employment, labour migration and related issues in the African region
• Represent the IOE at various fora and workshops both of online, live and hybrid
• Organise, facilitate and follow up to workshops in collaboration with the Projects team
• Act as Focal point for IOE Members in Africa

Qualifications:

• An educational background and qualifications ideally in labour economics, industrial relations or alternatively in international studies or similar
• An understanding of the role of employers’ organisations and of the world of business in the African region and how it relates to the international institutions and governments
• Work experience and/or solid knowledge of the African region, (ideally Senegal, Uganda Lesotho, and Democratic Republic of Congo)
• The ability to work to tight deadlines
• The ability to work across a range of policy areas, and be capable of independent research and analysis
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills
• Well-developed political understanding and sensitivity
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills: in particular experience in presenting to and writing for an international business audience
• Experience of working in a multicultural team
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks
• The ability to manage staff and work with limited supervision

Conditions :

• Starting date: ASAP. Ideally 1 June 2022
• Based in Geneva
• Ability to travel to external meetings as necessary
• Full-time schedule of five days (40 hours) per week
• Duration: 3 years .
• A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate

How to Apply

Interested parties should submit their CV and letter of motivation by email to recruitment@ioe-emp.com. Applications should be submitted by 20 May 2022.

The IOE is an equal opportunities employer and the successful candidate will be selected based on merit. We welcome applications of qualified candidates including those with disabilities. Please make sure the Ref. Officer-Africa-2022 is mentioned in the e-mail object.

The IOE offers a unique opportunity to gain insights in global policy development, how this works from both a technical as a political perspective, how this influences business and how business interacts with social partners, governments and NGOs. The IOE team consists of high skilled professionals that have different backgrounds, both educational as cultural.