Advanced university degree in social science or another relevant field. A PhD degree would be considered an advantage.

At least 15 years of both managerial and technical experience in social security, including extensive experience in managing teams and considerable international level experience.

Excellent command of English and very good working knowledge of one of the other official languages of the ISSA (French, German, Spanish). Good working knowledge of a third language would be an advantage.

The position requires proven leadership qualities, including regarding institutional development, programme responsiveness and constituent relations. Excellent knowledge, both strategic and applied, of social security and social security administration. Superior skills and demonstrated ability in managing complex programmes of projects, managing people, organizing resources and establishing priorities to reach successful outcomes. Openness to change and demonstrated ability in planning and implementing development initiatives. Superior skills and demonstrated ability in managing complex programmes of projects, managing people, organizing resources and establishing priorities to reach successful outcomes. Ability to organize, lead and be part of a project team and excellent ability to collaborate across the organization. Demonstrated ability in programme planning, development and evaluation. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and structured knowledge management skills. Strategic planning and performance measurement skills. Knowledge of current and emerging internal and external issues impacting on the operational environment of social security and the ISSA. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.