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Grade: P2

Vacancy no.: DC/GEDI/P/2024/01
Publication date: 2 February 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 16 February 2024

Job ID: 11607
Department: WORKQUALITY
Organization Unit: GEDI
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Fixed Term

Contract duration: One year

Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of technical cooperation vacancies does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.

In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the present vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their candidature online by the above date.

Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.

The following are eligible to apply:

• ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
• External candidates.

  The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.

  Introduction

  The position is located in the Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Branch (GEDI) within the Conditions of Work and Equality Department (WORKQUALITY). GEDI is responsible for promoting gender-equality and non-discrimination, and respect for inclusion and diversity in the world of work. GEDI addresses gender equality and non-discrimination from a holistic perspective, with a view to supporting laws, policies and institutions that address effectively discrimination at work on a range of grounds, including multiple and intersecting discrimination. GEDI is responsible for leading office-wide efforts to implement transformational agendas for gender equality and equality, diversity and inclusion, as provided for in the ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work, 2019 (Centenary Declaration) and the Global call to action for a human-centred recovery from the COVID-19 crisis that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient (Global call to action). Based on ILO principles and values, it promotes gender equality and non-discrimination and the effective implementation of related ILO Conventions and Recommendations and implements related development projects.

  The position is designed to support GEDI in the deliverables under Outcome 5 of the 2024-2025 Programme and Budget (Gender equality and equality of treatment and opportunities for all) and the implementation of related development cooperation projects. In this context, the position more specifically contributes to knowledge development and ILO’s country-based interventions related to indigenous and tribal peoples, racial and intersecting discrimination, as well as violence and harassment in the world of work.

  The position will report to GEDI’s Senior Specialist on Equality and Non-Discrimination.

  📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

  Description of Duties

  • Research, analyse and synthesise comparative information on the laws, polices, institutions, programmes and practices contributing to the application of ILO Conventions and Recommendation concerning equality and non-discrimination in ILO Member States, and related experiences and lessons learned.
  • Assist in the preparation and implementation of research to build knowledge and support policy development for the elimination of racial discrimination and violence and harassment in the world of work as well for the realization of indigenous people’s rights, in line with the relevant international labour standards and taking into account a gender and intersectionality perspective.
  • Support drafting and review information notes, briefs, technical papers and other contributions feeding into the production of a tools, training materials and publications to promote ratification and effective implementation of ILO Conventions concerning equality and non-discrimination, in particular, Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111), Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100), Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169) and Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190).
  • Contribute to the review of studies, reports and other products and provide suggestions taking into account ILO relevant standards and policies concerning equality and non-discrimination.
  • Undertake tasks related to publications and communication, such as verification of manuscripts and interacting with editors, translators and the ILO publications unit.
  • Support the Unit with activities related to the backstopping of development cooperation projects, including providing inputs to the drafting of project proposals for submission to donors.
  • Contribute to tasks related to the promoting visibility of ILO products and interventions as well the organization and holding of meetings, trainings and events related to the position’s technical scope.
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

    Education

    First-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in law.

    Experience

    At least three years of professional experience in the areas of labour or human rights law. A specialization in indigenous peoples’ rights and racial discrimination is an advantage.

    Languages

    Excellent command of one working language (English, French, Spanish) of the Organization and a working knowledge of a second working knowledge of the Organization.

    Competencies

    • Ability to draft clearly and concisely, and prepare project proposals, reports and studies.
    • Ability to identify problems and make proposals.
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Good analytical skills.
    • Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.
    • Ability to carry out assignments in accordance with instructions and guidelines.
    • Ability to use analytical tools and qualitative and quantitative techniques.
    • Ability to plan and conduct straightforward research work.
    • Good computer skills.
    • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

      Conditions of employment

      • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. Any offer of employment with the ILO is conditional upon certification by the ILO Medical Adviser that the person concerned is medically fit to perform the specific inherent requirements of the position offered. In order to confirm an offer from the ILO the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination.
      • Any extension of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.

        For more information on conditions of employment, please visit the ILO Jobs International Recruitment page.

        Recruitment process

        Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO Jobs. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

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