Specialist in Workers' Activities at International Labour Organization (ILO)
The ILO was created in 1919, as part of the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I, to reflect the belief that universal and lasting peace can be accomplished only if it is based on social justice
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that labour peace is essential to prosperity. Today, the ILO helps advance the creation of decent work and the economic and working conditions that give working people and business people a stake in lasting peace, prosperity and progress. Its tripartite structure provides a unique platform for promoting decent work for all women and men . Its main aims are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
Title: Specialist in Workers' Activities
Grade: P.4
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Organization unit: CO-ABUJA
Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Description
The ILO is issuing a call for expression of interest for the position of Specialist in Workers' Activities.
The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff
Regulations.
The following are eligible to apply:
- Internal candidates
- External candidates
The ILO values diversity among its staff and aims at achieving gender parity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.
INTRODUCTION
The Specialist in Workers' Activities will be responsible for providing technical advisory services in the field of workers' activities to the ILO Offices and assisting workers' organisations in their efforts to provide their members with improved/new services, thus extending their representation and their capacity to become strong, relevant, independent and representative organisations, able to fulfil their roles and responsibilities in the promotion of workers' interests, in line with the principles of ILO standards. He/she should keep the ILO informed of the concerns, interest and perspectives of workers' organizations and keep the workers' organizations informed of the work the ILO does, as well as promoting their participation in tripartite or bipartite initiatives in line with 2002 ILC Resolution concerning tripartism and social dialogue.
The Specialist will have special responsibility for encouraging the involvement and active participation of workers and their organizations in all ILO activities while ensuring that ILO projects and programmes address the needs of workers and their organizations. The Specialist in Workers' Activities will advise and assist on technical questions concerning operational projects including project formulation, technical backstopping and evaluation. The Specialist will also advise and assist trade unions in policy discussions with government and employers' organisations regarding ILO matters (ratification of ILO instruments, formulation and analysis of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCP), regional cooperation, etc).
The Specialist in Workers' Activities has double reporting responsibilities He/she reports to the Director of ACTRAV, through ACTRAV Regional Desk Officers, for policy, technical and operational aspects and to the Director of the DWT/CO for administrative matters.
Description of Duties
The official will be called upon to promote and develop workers' activities in the subregion with the following responsibilities:
1. Promote and develop relations with workers' organizations at national and subregional levels and brief and involve them regularly on the implementation of ILO objectives and policies; strengthening the consultation process in accordance with the ILO Resolution on tripartism, through more systematic formal and informal consultations, where appropriate. ACTRAV should be consulted in a timely and meaningful way.
2. In close collaboration with the Regional Specialist on Workers' Activities, design the individual workplan for the biennium to be submitted to ACTRAV, through the Regional Desk Officers, for approval. This plan should take into consideration ILO's and ACTRAV's priorities and programmes as well as those identified with the trade union organisations in the region and should be implemented in full respect of timetables and activities identified.
3. Design and organize national and subregional seminars, meetings and other activities in the field of workers' activities. Develop consultancy, research and training activities in cooperation with workers' organizations and participate as a resource person in workers' education activities sponsored by workers' organizations in the subregion or by ACTRAV-ITC
4. Design technical cooperation project proposals on capacity building for workers' organizations as well as project proposals for ACTRAV submission to donors for extra-budgetary financing.
5. Carry out missions in the countries of the subregion in order to strengthen ILO Cooperation. After discussion with the Director, the Desk Officer and the Regional Specialist on Workers' Activities,coordinate meetings and activities, represent the ILO and participate in major events organized by workers' organizations (congresses, meetings, etc) and prepare the reports of such missions and activities.
6. Prepare and submit to ACTRAV and the DWT/CO annual reports on implementation of activities based on the individual work plan, mission reports, technical papers and studies, reports on the supervisory system and information on the development of the capacities of workers' organisations, namely regarding industrial relations, tripartism, collective bargaining and social dialogue at country or sub-regional level. Annual reports will assess the impact of the programme, pointing to successful results, difficulties encountered and lessons learned.
7. Provide policy advice and training to build capacities of trade unions on union organizational development and modern and democratic management methods, inclusive structures, increasing trade union representation and effectiveness through workers' education and organising and the use of strategic planning and results-based approaches.
8. Foster union structures and activities that will mainstream the participation of women, youth, migrant workers, informal economy workers, etc.
9. Disseminate information and materials on socio-economic policy issues and legislation of special relevance to workers and their organizations, at sub-regional and national levels, and prepare technical papers and studies when required.
10. Promote trade union research and knowledge sharing activities aimed at enhancing awareness and understanding of the changing and evolving world of work and shaping measures that address the four pillars of Decent Work (employment, social protection, social dialogue and rights at work).
11. Prepare comments on relevant ILO documents and others as appropriate requested by ACTRAV, DWT and the ILO Regional Office. This could include reactions and comments on documents prepared for the Governing Body sessions (i.e. freedom of association, technical cooperation, multinationals, gender, child labour, etc) as well as internal documents prepared by other Units in the ILO.
12. Provide technical advice and assistance to ensure effective trade union action and involvement in policy responses and regulatory frameworks to address decent work deficits. This could include supporting campaigns for ratification and application of core and international labour standards, training on the use of the ILO supervisory mechanisms, labour law revision, etc.
Required Qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree with demonstrated expertise in the relevant technical field.
Experience
At least eight years professional experience at the national level, or five years' experience at the international level in trade union organisations.
Languages
Excellent command of one ILO working language (English, French or Spanish) plus good knowledge of another (one of these languages must be English).
Competencies
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:
Technical Competencies:
Excellent knowledge and understanding of workers' organisations and labour related programmes, issues, practices and policies;
Excellent knowledge of development concerns and needs in various countries as related to trade union organisations;
Good analytical and problem solving abilities;
Ability to synthesize research and reach empirically based conclusions on related subjects; Provide seasoned advice on best practices, to address broader issues outside the field of specialization;
Ability to formulate new concepts and methodologies including to present and advocate policy changes in difficult circumstances;
Ability to develop training materials, alternative courses of action, project proposals, policy, procedural matters and present them at high-level meetings;
Ability to develop links with and attract major donors in order to ensure adequate resource mobilisation for the implementation of plans and projects;
Ability to design and synthesize strategies for programme development in member States;
Ability to represent the Organisation at a high level in a tripartite environment, deliver speeches and to provide authoritative advice and guidance to both constituents and the Office;
Ability to take initiatives, plan and organise work in accordance with ACTRAV guidelines and priorities; Sound and rigorous financial skills;
Ability to produce reports (e.g. reports for regional conferences and ILC, technical publications, training manuals and draft resolutions) and evaluate and monitor technical cooperation activities and projects;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Discretion and high sense of responsibility and judgement; Good working knowledge of standard computer software.
Behavioural Competencies:
Ability to work in a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
Gender-sensitive attitude.
Application Deadline
21 May 2015
How to Apply
Interested and qualified Candidates should
Click here to apply
Note
- APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR WRITTEN TEST.
- APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that labour peace is essential to prosperity. Today, the ILO helps advance the creation of decent work and the economic and working conditions that give working people and business people a stake in lasting peace, prosperity and progress. Its tripartite structure provides a unique platform for promoting decent work for all women and men . Its main aims are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
Title: Specialist in Workers' Activities
Grade: P.4
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Organization unit: CO-ABUJA
Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Description
The ILO is issuing a call for expression of interest for the position of Specialist in Workers' Activities.
The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff
Regulations.
The following are eligible to apply:
- Internal candidates
- External candidates
The ILO values diversity among its staff and aims at achieving gender parity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.
INTRODUCTION
The Specialist in Workers' Activities will be responsible for providing technical advisory services in the field of workers' activities to the ILO Offices and assisting workers' organisations in their efforts to provide their members with improved/new services, thus extending their representation and their capacity to become strong, relevant, independent and representative organisations, able to fulfil their roles and responsibilities in the promotion of workers' interests, in line with the principles of ILO standards. He/she should keep the ILO informed of the concerns, interest and perspectives of workers' organizations and keep the workers' organizations informed of the work the ILO does, as well as promoting their participation in tripartite or bipartite initiatives in line with 2002 ILC Resolution concerning tripartism and social dialogue.
The Specialist will have special responsibility for encouraging the involvement and active participation of workers and their organizations in all ILO activities while ensuring that ILO projects and programmes address the needs of workers and their organizations. The Specialist in Workers' Activities will advise and assist on technical questions concerning operational projects including project formulation, technical backstopping and evaluation. The Specialist will also advise and assist trade unions in policy discussions with government and employers' organisations regarding ILO matters (ratification of ILO instruments, formulation and analysis of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCP), regional cooperation, etc).
The Specialist in Workers' Activities has double reporting responsibilities He/she reports to the Director of ACTRAV, through ACTRAV Regional Desk Officers, for policy, technical and operational aspects and to the Director of the DWT/CO for administrative matters.
Description of Duties
The official will be called upon to promote and develop workers' activities in the subregion with the following responsibilities:
1. Promote and develop relations with workers' organizations at national and subregional levels and brief and involve them regularly on the implementation of ILO objectives and policies; strengthening the consultation process in accordance with the ILO Resolution on tripartism, through more systematic formal and informal consultations, where appropriate. ACTRAV should be consulted in a timely and meaningful way.
2. In close collaboration with the Regional Specialist on Workers' Activities, design the individual workplan for the biennium to be submitted to ACTRAV, through the Regional Desk Officers, for approval. This plan should take into consideration ILO's and ACTRAV's priorities and programmes as well as those identified with the trade union organisations in the region and should be implemented in full respect of timetables and activities identified.
3. Design and organize national and subregional seminars, meetings and other activities in the field of workers' activities. Develop consultancy, research and training activities in cooperation with workers' organizations and participate as a resource person in workers' education activities sponsored by workers' organizations in the subregion or by ACTRAV-ITC
4. Design technical cooperation project proposals on capacity building for workers' organizations as well as project proposals for ACTRAV submission to donors for extra-budgetary financing.
5. Carry out missions in the countries of the subregion in order to strengthen ILO Cooperation. After discussion with the Director, the Desk Officer and the Regional Specialist on Workers' Activities,coordinate meetings and activities, represent the ILO and participate in major events organized by workers' organizations (congresses, meetings, etc) and prepare the reports of such missions and activities.
6. Prepare and submit to ACTRAV and the DWT/CO annual reports on implementation of activities based on the individual work plan, mission reports, technical papers and studies, reports on the supervisory system and information on the development of the capacities of workers' organisations, namely regarding industrial relations, tripartism, collective bargaining and social dialogue at country or sub-regional level. Annual reports will assess the impact of the programme, pointing to successful results, difficulties encountered and lessons learned.
7. Provide policy advice and training to build capacities of trade unions on union organizational development and modern and democratic management methods, inclusive structures, increasing trade union representation and effectiveness through workers' education and organising and the use of strategic planning and results-based approaches.
8. Foster union structures and activities that will mainstream the participation of women, youth, migrant workers, informal economy workers, etc.
9. Disseminate information and materials on socio-economic policy issues and legislation of special relevance to workers and their organizations, at sub-regional and national levels, and prepare technical papers and studies when required.
10. Promote trade union research and knowledge sharing activities aimed at enhancing awareness and understanding of the changing and evolving world of work and shaping measures that address the four pillars of Decent Work (employment, social protection, social dialogue and rights at work).
11. Prepare comments on relevant ILO documents and others as appropriate requested by ACTRAV, DWT and the ILO Regional Office. This could include reactions and comments on documents prepared for the Governing Body sessions (i.e. freedom of association, technical cooperation, multinationals, gender, child labour, etc) as well as internal documents prepared by other Units in the ILO.
12. Provide technical advice and assistance to ensure effective trade union action and involvement in policy responses and regulatory frameworks to address decent work deficits. This could include supporting campaigns for ratification and application of core and international labour standards, training on the use of the ILO supervisory mechanisms, labour law revision, etc.
Required Qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree with demonstrated expertise in the relevant technical field.
Experience
At least eight years professional experience at the national level, or five years' experience at the international level in trade union organisations.
Languages
Excellent command of one ILO working language (English, French or Spanish) plus good knowledge of another (one of these languages must be English).
Competencies
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:
Technical Competencies:
Excellent knowledge and understanding of workers' organisations and labour related programmes, issues, practices and policies;
Excellent knowledge of development concerns and needs in various countries as related to trade union organisations;
Good analytical and problem solving abilities;
Ability to synthesize research and reach empirically based conclusions on related subjects; Provide seasoned advice on best practices, to address broader issues outside the field of specialization;
Ability to formulate new concepts and methodologies including to present and advocate policy changes in difficult circumstances;
Ability to develop training materials, alternative courses of action, project proposals, policy, procedural matters and present them at high-level meetings;
Ability to develop links with and attract major donors in order to ensure adequate resource mobilisation for the implementation of plans and projects;
Ability to design and synthesize strategies for programme development in member States;
Ability to represent the Organisation at a high level in a tripartite environment, deliver speeches and to provide authoritative advice and guidance to both constituents and the Office;
Ability to take initiatives, plan and organise work in accordance with ACTRAV guidelines and priorities; Sound and rigorous financial skills;
Ability to produce reports (e.g. reports for regional conferences and ILC, technical publications, training manuals and draft resolutions) and evaluate and monitor technical cooperation activities and projects;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Discretion and high sense of responsibility and judgement; Good working knowledge of standard computer software.
Behavioural Competencies:
Ability to work in a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
Gender-sensitive attitude.
Application Deadline
21 May 2015
How to Apply
Interested and qualified Candidates should
Click here to apply
Note
- APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR WRITTEN TEST.
- APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
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