Senior Specialist in Workers’ Activities – Beirut

About the opportunity

The International Labour Organization is seeking a Senior Specialist in Workers’ Activities for the Decent Work Technical Support Team for the Arab States (DWT-Beirut). The position covers Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The incumbent will plan, manage, and coordinate technical advisory services in the field of workers’ activities, supporting trade unions and workers’ organizations in strengthening their institutional capacity, representativeness, democratic governance, and collective bargaining. Responsibilities include providing thought leadership, conducting research on emerging labour issues, leading capacity development programmes, and building strategic partnerships with UN agencies, multilateral development banks, and regional stakeholders.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive international salary and benefits package associated with a P5 grade post within the United Nations system.

Who can apply?

• Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations, and external candidates.
• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics, labour law, public administration, industrial relations, political science, social sciences, or other relevant fields. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) with an additional two years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• At least ten years of experience, including at the international level, working with workers’ organizations and trade unions in areas such as social dialogue, collective bargaining, trade union development, organizing, workers’ education, labour policy, and institutional capacity development.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic. A working knowledge of French or Spanish would be an advantage.

Required documents

• Online application form completed via ILO Jobs

When to apply

• Publication date: 10 August 2026
• Application deadline: 10 September 2026 (midnight Geneva time)
• Evaluation and interviews will tentatively take place during the 3 to 4 months following the application deadline.

How to apply

• Visit the ILO Jobs portal.
• Complete the online application form following the provided system instructions.

Additional information

• The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations.
• Recruitment for this vacancy is subject to the availability of funding.
• The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.
• Applications from qualified candidates from non- or under-represented member States are particularly welcome.
• The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.