JPO-position - Junior Professional Officer inSocial Protection Policy and Governance for the ILO in Rwanda

The Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme, also known as the Associate Experts Programme, is a multilateral technical cooperation initiative sponsored by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid of Belgium. The Programme originaates from a United Nations Economic and Social Council resolution adopted in 1961 which approved and encouraged the collaboration of volunteers, financed by their respective countries of origin, in implementing development cooperation initiatives and programmes. Belgium joined the Programme in 1963, and over the years has developed it into a Programme, extending its sponsorship to the Multilateral partnerl organizations with which the Belgian Government stipulated in specific agreements The Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme, also known as the Associate Experts Programme, is a multilateral technical cooperation initiative sponsored by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid of Belgium. The Programme originaates from a United Nations Economic and Social Council resolution adopted in 1961 which approved and encouraged the collaboration of volunteers, financed by their respective countries of origin, in implementing development cooperation initiatives and programmes.

Essential Qualifications and Experience required for this position: -An advanced university degree / Master’s degree in the relevant field or equivalent in Economics, Actuarial Studies, law, political sciences, sociology, development studies, social science, or a related field. -Minimum:At least two years of experience in working on social security/protection issues at the national / international level - Desirable: Work experience in a developing country in Africa, social security institution, consulting firm in the field of social protection, or in an international organisation. -Excellent command of English and working level of French. Good knowledge of Kinyarwanda and/or Kirundi would be an asset.