Director, Social Security Development Branch

International Labour Organization

. Lead and manage the Social Security Development Branch and its deliverables .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeGeneva • SwitzerlandLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive managerial and technical expertise in social security, with a strong focus on strategic planning, programme development, and evaluation. Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to lead interdisciplinary teams in a multicultural environment.

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Advanced University Degree In Social Science15 Years Of Managerial And Technical Experience In Social SecurityProven Leadership Qualities In Institutional DevelopmentExcellent Command Of EnglishStrategic Planning And Performance Measurement Skills

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Hard Skills

Programme PlanningDevelopment Initiatives ImplementationKnowledge ManagementSocial Security AdministrationProject ManagementEvaluation Of ProgrammesCapacity-Building Products DevelopmentTechnical Publications ProductionPolicy AnalysisSocial Security Databases Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationOral And Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStructured Knowledge ManagementGender-Sensitive Behaviour

Industry Keywords

ISSA GuidelinesSocial SecurityInternational ConferencesGlobal ForumsMember InstitutionsInterdisciplinary EffortsConstituent RelationsEmerging Issues In Social SecurityMulticultural EnvironmentNon-Discriminatory Attitudes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the Social Security Development Branch and its deliverables
Identify priorities, formulate work plans and intermediary objectives, and monitor implementation
Direct, guide, and hold staff accountable for performance and resource use
Lead development of the ISSA knowledge base, including ISSA Guidelines, knowledge resources, training, and Recognition programmes
Create a long-term strategic plan for ISSA Guidelines development
Lead production of ISSA technical publications, regional and global reports, and short articles
Supervise technical programmes for International Conferences, global Forums, and regional Forums
Oversee capacity-building products and services aligned with ISSA priorities and member needs
Coordinate Technical Commissions’ work plans and maintain contact with their Chairpersons
Provide strategic advice and technical input to the ISSA Programme of activities
Guide innovation, knowledge production, social security databases, and policy analysis activities
Lead evaluation of branch deliverables and participate in overall evaluation initiatives
Represent ISSA and speak at major international and member events
Develop tailored knowledge and technical activities for member institutions
Facilitate interdisciplinary efforts within ISSA
Undertake other duties as required by the Secretary General

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced university degree in social science or another relevant field
At least 15 years of both managerial and technical experience in social security
Extensive experience managing teams
Considerable international-level experience
Excellent command of English
Very good working knowledge of one of the other official ISSA languages: French, German, or Spanish
Proven leadership qualities in institutional development, programme responsiveness, and constituent relations
Excellent strategic and applied knowledge of social security and social security administration
Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes and projects, people, resources, and priorities
Ability to plan and implement development initiatives
Ability to organize, lead, and participate in project teams
Excellent collaboration, oral and written communication, interpersonal, and structured knowledge management skills
Demonstrated ability in programme planning, development, and evaluation
Strategic planning and performance measurement skills
Knowledge of current and emerging issues affecting social security and the ISSA
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-year fixed-term contract
Medical examination for the successful candidate
ILO medical fitness certification process
Opportunity to work with an international organization and its member institutions
Use of communication technologies for assessment and evaluation where applicable