At its 341st (March 2021) and 342nd (June 2021) Sessions, the ILO Governing Body approved the following timetable for the appointment of the Director-General in view of the fact that the current term of office of the Director-General will come to an end on 30 September 2022:
1 July 2021: The Chairperson of the Governing Body called for candidatures
1 October 2021: Last date for the reception of candidatures
20-21 January 2022: Public dialogues with the candidates
14 March 2022 (344th Session of the Governing Body): The Governing Body conducts candidates hearings
25 March 2022 (344th Session of the Governing Body): The Governing Body conducts the ballot for the election of the Director-General
1 October 2022: The term of office of the Director-General commences