Grade: P4
Vacancy no.: CALL/P/2024/02
Publication date: 6 February 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 20 February 2024
Job ID: 11628
Department: ACTRAV
Organization Unit: ACTRAV
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Fixed Term
The ILO is issuing a call for expression of interest for the above position. 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:
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Applications from qualified candidates from non- or under-represented member States, or from those member States which staffing forecasts indicate will become non- or under-represented in the near future, would be particularly welcome. A list of these countries can be found here: ILO Jobs: Non- and under-represented Member States
The position is located in the ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV).
The main role of the position is [the provision of technical advisory services in the field of economic, political, social and sustainable development policy developments and policy advice to support workers’ organizations in their efforts to influence labour, employment and other macroeconomic policies. The position is responsible for providing members with improved/new services enabling them to become strong, independent and representative organizations.
The Specialist will also provide support and guidance to ACTRAV’s work in the areas of technological change, macroeconomic, employment and development policies as well as labour statistics. The incumbent will provide technical assistance to colleagues at headquarters, ACTRAV technical specialists in the Regional Offices and Decent Work Technical Support Teams as well as the Turin Centre and will liaise with other relevant ILO Units on issues related to these areas of work as well as with workers’ organizations. The incumbent will work in different ACTRAV clusters and institutional teams covering a wide range of issues.
The incumbent works under direct supervision of the Director ACTRAV.
1. As primary specialist in the area(s) of workers’ organizations], is responsible for substantial segments of the work programme. Identify priorities for assisting workers’ organizations in their efforts to provide their members with new/improved services and influence employment and other macroeconomic policies, develop strategies, as well as deliver and coordinate high-quality technical support at global/regional/subregional/national levels to advance the Decent Work Agenda and social justice, taking into account the integration of cross-cutting policy drivers, including international labour standards, social dialogue, gender equality and non-discrimination, and a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies. Lead work streams/teams involved in this work and ensure the effective management of staff and consultants in accordance with ILO standards, the results-based management framework and through timely and effective use of the Performance Management Framework (PMF) and other feedback mechanisms, as applicable.
2. Review and facilitate the strengthening and effective implementation of inclusive institutional, legal and policy frameworks. Provide expert policy and technical advice in the area of economic and social policy to ILO constituents and other concerned stakeholders with a view to promoting the formulation of inclusive and gender-responsive policies and programmes, and their impactful implementation and monitoring to ensure equitable outcomes. Promote relevant international labour standards.
3. Support ILO constituents in identifying their needs and provide adequate technical support, including through comparative policy analyses. Facilitate the effective participation and advocacy role of employers’ and workers’ organizations in policy design, implementation and evaluation of decent work programmes and projects.
4. Provide technical inputs to the design and implementation of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) as well as UN and other development cooperation frameworks. Participate in multidisciplinary initiatives / efforts / developments / plans / reviews / activities with a view to ensuring an integrated approach for the delivery of the Decent Work Agenda.
5. Initiate, design, conduct/commission and/or coordinate innovative and gender-mainstreamed research and analysis that meets the evolving needs of constituents and other key stakeholders in the world of work area and leads to the formulation of research and knowledge sharing activities aimed at enhancing awareness and understanding of the changing and evolving world of work and shaping measures that address decent work and social justice.
6. Develop and lead/coordinate the development of policies, initiatives, strategies and a range of original and evidence-based technical and policy knowledge products and tools responding to constituents’ needs and priorities and advancing the Decent Work Agenda. Promote and facilitate their dissemination at the global / regional / and country levels and provide advice and technical support to constituents and other stakeholders on effectively using such tools. Contribute to Office-wide efforts to analyse, document and disseminate lessons learned and information on innovative practices.
7. Provide technical inputs to, oversee the drafting of/draft, peer review and edit reports, publications and other office documents, including for the Governing Body, International Labour Conference and regional, sectoral and expert meetings.
8. Support the strengthening of ILO constituents' capacity to design and implement policies and measures / monitor the impact of policies and measures / refine and improve policies and measures as required and build the capacities of unions in the area of labour, social and economic issues, union organizational development and inclusive structures. Contribute to policy advice and training to increase trade union capacity to influence economic and sustainable development policies in social dialogue mechanisms. Oversee the design of tools and learning materials, pilot new guidelines, lead and/or coordinate workshops, meetings and other events, using innovative methods, digital platforms and communication tools. Develop and run/implement global and/or regional capacity development programmes, knowledge sharing and training events including in collaboration with the International Training Centre in Turin (ITC-ILO) and/or with other relevant partners as applicable.
9. Identify opportunities for technical and strategic partnerships in the area of workers and their organizations and related areas and develop new/reinforce existing partnerships and collaborative relationships with traditional and non-traditional partners/entities of the UN system / other international organizations / regional and national actors / private institutions / multilateral development banks / international financial institutions / research institutions / academia, civil society / other key stakeholders with a view to advancing ACTRAV’S strategic objectives and ensuring policy coherence / joint programme design and implementation / promoting awareness of ACTRAV’s values and strategic objectives / resource mobilization / influencing policy and financing decisions in support of decent work objectives and workers activities.
10. Organize, facilitate and make technical contributions at seminars, conferences and other events. Represent and engage the ILO as a key player in meetings, conferences and forums at the international / regional / subregional / national / subnational levels concerned with strategies, policies or programmes in the field of ACTRAV’s work in the areas of technological change, macroeconomic, employment and development policies as well as labour statistics..
11. Conceptualize, formulate, discuss and submit development cooperation project proposals, taking into account regional / subregional / national priorities on workers’ organizations and their members interests and concerns and the need to position these within relevant cooperation frameworks. Provide technical backstopping for development cooperation projects and promote and facilitate coherence and knowledge sharing among projects.
12. Play a key role in resource mobilization efforts to secure funding for new projects and activities in the field of strengthening social dialogue and the defense and promotion of workers’ rights. Ensure effective coordination with concerned headquarters departments and field offices.
13. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Advanced level university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, industrial relations, international relations, economics, social sciences or other relevant field.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned fields or other relevant field with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
At least seven years of experience in trade unionism, including at the international level.
Excellent command of English and a working knowledge of a second working language (French, Spanish) of the Organization.
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:
Excellent knowledge and understanding of theories, trends and approaches in the area(s) of economic and social policies with the ability to plan, coordinate and guide the development and implementation of new concepts policies, techniques and procedures in response to evolving technical needs.
Good knowledge of the substantive nature of Organization’s work programmes and activities and ability to address broader issues outside the field of specialization.
Ability to lead and manage individual and group assignments and to supervise those undertaking the work.
Ability to share knowledge and provide technical advice and guidance on latest policy developments in the technical area.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Excellent drafting skills.
Excellent communication skills, excellent presentation skills, negotiation, promotion and advocacy skills. Ability to adapt communication style to diverse audiences.
Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems.
Ability to network and build and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders and to create and promote synergies across the Organization and with external stakeholders.
Ability to represent the Organization and present/promote the technical area of work and the ILO's position on it to partners with a view to gaining their support to advance the desired course of action.
Ability to mobilize resources.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-responsive, non-discriminatory and inclusive behaviour and attitudes.
Recruitment process
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Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place during the 2 to 4 weeks following the application deadline. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.
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