Senior Specialist in Workers’ Activities – Lima

About the opportunity

The position is located in the ILO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean in Lima, Peru. The Senior Workers’ Activities Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating technical advisory services in the field of workers’ activities to ILO Country Offices. The incumbent assists workers’ organizations in improving services, extending representation, and strengthening their capacity to promote workers’ interests in line with ILO standards. The role requires double reporting to the Director of the Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) at headquarters for policy and technical matters, and to the Deputy-Director of the Regional Office for administrative matters. The specialist works closely with regional teams, DWT/COs, and international partners to advance the Decent Work Agenda.

Salary and benefits

• Professional role within the International Labour Organization (ILO)
• Opportunity to lead regional technical advisory services and policy development
• Engagement with international stakeholders, UN agencies, and trade unions
• Salary and benefits package commensurate with the P5 grade level

Who can apply?

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics, labour law, public administration, industrial relations, political science, or a relevant field
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) plus two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree
• At least ten years of experience, including at the international level, in workers’ activities and issues pertaining to trade unions
• Excellent command of Spanish and a working knowledge of English
• Knowledge of Portuguese is considered an asset
• Internal candidates (as per Staff Regulations) and external candidates are eligible to apply

Required documents

• Completed online application form via the ILO Jobs portal

When to apply

• Application deadline: 10 September 2026 (midnight Geneva time)

How to apply

• Visit the official ILO Jobs portal
• Complete the online application form
• Ensure availability for potential written tests and competency-based assessments in the 3 to 4 months following the deadline

Additional information

• The recruitment process is subject to the availability of funding.
• The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations.
• The ILO welcomes applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.
• Applications from candidates from non- or under-represented member States are particularly encouraged.
• The ILO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.