Dr. Chijioke J. Evoh | Global Policy Strategist | Employment Policy & Labour Market Systems Expert

Expertise Overview

Dr. Chijioke J. Evoh presenting employment policy and labour market systems expertise at a United Nations and multilateral policy advisory forum

Dr. Chijioke J. Evoh is a global policy strategist and Global Development Policy Advisor with over 15 years of experience leading multi-country engagements across employment policy , labour market systems , and sustainable livelihoods .

He has provided high-level advisory and technical expertise to United Nations agencies (ILO, UNDP, UNICEF), governments, and international development partners as an Employment Policy Expert , Labour Market Policy Specialist , and National Employment Policy Consultant , contributing to Decent Work policy frameworks, labour market diagnostics, programme implementation, and institutional reform.

His work spans policy advisory, systems design, development policy research, and crisis-recovery interventions as a Livelihoods and Economic Resilience Expert, Inclusive Growth Policy Expert, and Fragile States Employment Policy Expert across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Global policy engagement footprint of Dr. Chijioke J. Evoh across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas highlighting employment policy advisory, labour market systems, and development interventions

From New York , Dr. C. J. Evoh anchors global policy coordination and multilateral engagement with the United Nations , advancing employment, livelihoods, and inclusive growth.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Nigeria within a United Nations and multilateral context

Principal consultant to ILO, GIZ, and Government of Nigeria on National Employment Policy (2025/2027), DWCP III, labour market diagnostics, TVET and apprenticeship reform (SEESIN).

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Bolivia within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO-led job creation and inclusive employment analysis in extractive-industry-driven contexts.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Ghana within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO and UNDP advisory on Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCP II & III) , decent jobs, sustainable livelihoods, and youth employment policy.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Sierra Leone within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO-led design of DWCP II , assessment of decent work deficits in agriculture value chains, and UNDP -supported post-Ebola livelihood recovery.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Liberia within a United Nations and multilateral context

UNDP and ILO support for post-Ebola employment recovery, livelihood resilience, labour force survey proposals, and private sector engagement.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Guinea within a United Nations and multilateral context

UNDP crisis recovery expert conducting Ebola socio-economic impact assessments and designing private-sector-linked livelihood recovery strategies.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Libya within a United Nations and multilateral context

UNDP Livelihood Expert delivering private sector development strategy, rural livelihoods frameworks, peacebuilding-linked employment, and SME recovery in post-conflict Libya.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Somalia within a United Nations and multilateral context

Senior UNDP advisor drafting the National Employment Policy and providing strategic guidance on job creation in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in South Africa within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO-linked research on employment, youth livelihoods, education policy, ICT-driven workforce development, and inclusive growth.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Jordan within a United Nations and multilateral context

UNDP-supported analysis of refugee-driven labour market pressures, livelihoods impacts, and employment absorption capacity, informing evidence-based policy responses.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Kenya within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO -led analytical work assessing youth employment outcomes, labour market transitions, and skills mismatches, providing evidence to inform employment policy dialogue.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Zambia within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO comparative analysis of employment policies in extractive-industry-dominated economies and resource-to-jobs strategies.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Congo within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO-led extractive-sector employment and labour market governance analysis for inclusive growth.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Chile within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO comparative study on employment policies in extractive and resource-dependent economies.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Indonesia within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO employment and labour policy analysis within emerging and industrializing economies.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Malaysia within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO workforce development and employment policy review in industrial and resource-linked sectors.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Mali within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO -supported labour market and inclusive growth policy analysis in fragile and emerging economies.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Eritrea within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO -supported research on employment, livelihoods, and labour migration policy challenges.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Mozambique within a United Nations and multilateral context

ILO/UNDP-supported comparative analysis of extractive-sector–led growth, examining employment creation, local content policies, skills spillovers, and labour market linkages to inform inclusive growth and jobs strategies.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in China within a United Nations and multilateral context

UNDP-linked comparative research on urban sustainability and food systems, assessing urbanization, resource efficiency, and inclusive growth dynamics.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Turkey within a United Nations and multilateral context

UNDP-supported migration and labour market analysis examining refugee-driven employment pressures, host–refugee economic integration, and recovery-oriented jobs strategies in displacement-affected economies.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in Germany within a United Nations and multilateral context

UNDP-supported refugee and labour market impact analysis examining employment absorption, skills utilization, fiscal pressures, and host-economy adjustment dynamics to inform evidence-based migration policy responses.

Employment policy advisory and labour market systems development work in United Kingdom within a United Nations and multilateral context

UNDP -supported refugee and labour market impact analysis assessing employment integration, skills deployment, public service pressures, and host-economy adjustment, informing evidence-based migration and inclusive labour market policy responses.

Tier 1 - National Policy Leadership & Programme Stewardship

Tier 2 - Country-Level Advisory & Crisis Response Engagement

Tier 3 - Comparative Policy Analysis & Applied Research

Tier 4 - Institutional, Academic & Reference Contexts

Global Policy Engagement Footprint

Country classification reflects depth of engagement based on documented policy leadership, advisory roles, analytical research, and institutional participation.

Core Areas of Expertise

1

employment
&
Labour Policy

nearby National Employment Policy design and review
nearby Design and delivery of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs)
nearby Integration of decent work principles into national development plans
nearby Labour market diagnostics and job-creation strategies
nearby Apprenticeship, TVET , and skills systems reform

2

Sustainable Livelihoods & Economic Recovery

nearby Design of sustainable livelihoods and resilience frameworks for rural and urban economies, including crisis-affected contexts.
nearby Analysis of livelihood vulnerability, informality, and income diversification to strengthen household and community resilience.
nearby Integration of livelihoods recovery into national employment and development policies, aligned with Decent Work principles.
nearby Foundational research and institutional leadership through the Sustainability and Livelihood Research Organization (SULIVER) , promoting applied livelihoods research across the Global South.

3

Crisis Response, Post-Conflict & Post-Shock Recovery

nearby Design and implementation of socio-economic recovery frameworks in post-conflict, post-epidemic, and displacement-affected contexts.
nearby Development of recovery-oriented employment and livelihoods strategies aligned with stabilization, resilience, and peacebuilding objectives.
nearby Assessment of economic shocks, fiscal pressures, and labour market disruptions to inform evidence-based crisis response policies.
nearby Advisory support to UNDP and multilateral partners on integrating jobs and livelihoods into humanitarian-development-peace nexuses.

4

Migration, Refugees & Host-Community Economies

nearby Analysis of labour market and livelihoods impacts of large-scale displacement on refugees and host communities.
nearby Assessment of employment integration, informality, and skills utilization in migration-affected economies.
nearby Evaluation of fiscal pressures, public service demand, and local economic effects of refugee hosting.
nearby Advisory support to UNDP and multilateral partners on inclusive, recovery-oriented migration and integration policies.

5

Multilateral Policy Coordination & Global Advisory

nearby Coordination of cross-agency policy dialogue and technical inputs within the United Nations system, including ILO, UNDP, UNICEF, and UN DESA.
nearby Synthesis of global research and country evidence to support multilateral policy frameworks on employment, livelihoods, and inclusive growth.
nearbyAdvisory support to governments and international partners on translating global standards and guidance into country-level policy action.
nearby New York–based engagement anchoring multilateral collaboration, policy coherence, and intergovernmental dialogue.

6

Institutional Strengthening & Policy Governance

nearby Strengthening institutional capacity and governance frameworks to support effective design, coordination, and implementation of employment and labour policies.
nearby Mapping and coordination of multi-stakeholder ecosystems, including government, social partners, private sector, and development agencies.
nearby Integration of evidence-based decision-making into policy formulation, monitoring, and reform processes.
nearby Advisory support on policy sustainability, ownership, and institutional alignment to ensure long-term impact.

7

Applied Research, Comparative Analysis & Knowledge Production

nearby Design and delivery of applied, comparative research across employment, labour markets, livelihoods, and inclusive growth.
nearby Production of policy-relevant knowledge outputs, including UN reports, working papers, and peer-reviewed publications.
nearby Comparative analysis across countries, regions, and development contexts to inform evidence-based policy decisions.
nearby Translation of research findings into actionable policy guidance for governments and multilateral partners.

8

Academic Leadership, Teaching & Mentorship

nearby University-level teaching and lecturing in development economics, employment policy, education, and ICT.
nearby Integration of academic research with applied policy practice, bridging theory and real-world development challenges.
nearby Supervision and mentorship of students and early-career professionals in policy analysis and research methods.
nearby Contribution to academic discourse and capacity building through publishing, curriculum input, and scholarly engagement.