The International Organisation of Employers (IOE), based in Geneva, seeks a highly motivated and dynamic Junior Adviser to assist and support the organisation’s on the topics of Business & Human Rights and CSR.

For the IOE as the global voice of business the topics of Business & Human Rights and CSR have grown in importance over the last years.

Description of Duties:

Under the supervision of the Adviser in charge of Business and Human Rights, the candidate will:

• Support to business human rights activities, events and reports
• Support in the production of regular reports and debriefings for the Global Industrial Relations Network (GIRN), BHR events, and other related activities.
• Support in the elaboration of background research, reports in English, French (and ideally Spanish)
• Support in event organisation and management including logistics, invitation, agendas and concept notes
• Support in the production of communication materials (e.g., PPT, presentations)
• Support in the management of the existing members of partners companies related to Business and Human Rights
• Support with ILO-related matters on Responsible business conduct and Fundamental
  Principles and Rights at Work

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• An educational background and qualifications in International Human Rights, International Law, International Relations or similar
• Ideally a specialisation in the field of Business & Human Rights and CSR
• An understanding of the role of employers’ organizations
• High sensitiveness towards business challenges related to regulatory and institutional frameworks, and their interaction with international institutions and governments
• Fluency in French, English and ideally Spanish (IOE official languages)
• Excellent writing and analysis skills
• A very proactive attitude, good learning capacities, creative
• The ability to work across a range of policy areas, and at ease in drafting different type of documents (briefing notes, reports, invitation letters) and in presenting to and writing for an international audience
• Experience of working in a team and multicultural environment

Remuneration:

A competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Conditions:

• Starting date: 1st January 2025
• Based in Geneva
• Full-time schedule : 40 weekly hours
• Duration: 1 year with possibility to convert it into a permanent position, depending on performance)

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 25 August 2024.

Please note that should the right candidate be found before the deadline, the recruitment process will close earlier than foreseen.

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.: IOE-PO-Biz&HumanRights-2025 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 is 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 selfresponsibility, committed to inclusivity, transparency and respect.