Grade: P5
Vacancy no.: DC/PHNOM PENH/P/2024/03
Publication date: 6th May 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 20th May 2024
Job ID: [[11920]]
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Bangkok
Location: Phnom Penh
Contract type: Fixed Term
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About Better Work
We mobilize global brands, governments, factory owners and workers to improve working conditions, drive competitiveness and create a more equitable, more prosperous world.
The Power of Convening
As a partnership between the UN’s International Labour Organization and the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation, we know how to bring diverse groups together to create positive action that improves working conditions while stimulating productivity and competitiveness.
A Proven Approach
We create lasting, measurable change by empowering factories to improve the working conditions in their facilities. Our assessments are the global gold standard for rigour and integrity. Our training programmess and advisory services change attitudes as well as behaviours.
National Action/ Global Influence
Through our comprehensive, university-led research, and by sharing best practices from our on-the-ground experience, we are able to shape the agenda well beyond the countries in which we work, influencing governments, brands and policy makers to make improving working conditions a top priority
Better Work is a joint programme of the International Labour Organization and the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, currently operating in 13 countries. The Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) programme has been operating in Cambodia since 2001. With a current coverage of around 700 factories and 650,000 workers, BFC collaborates closely with industry stakeholders at multiple levels of the supply chain to create sustainable and practical solutions for all. At enterprise level, the programme engages in three ways: a) Independent annual assessments of factories, which are compulsory in Cambodia to have permission to export; b) enterprise advisory services to promote factory improvements through social dialogue; and c) training services to support practical improvements. In its current strategic phase (2023-2027), BFC and its constituents are working towards a sector in which fundamental principles and rights at work are respected through strong labour market institutions and governance.
For more information about Better Work please see www.betterwork.org.
The incumbent will manage all aspects of the BFC project as part of the global Better Work programme and within the policy and procedural requirements established by the global programme and the ILO.
Under the Direction of the Better Work Chief, the BFC Programme Manager reports to the Head of Better Work in Asia (Bangkok based) for Better Work-related activities. The BFC Programme Manager will remain under the direct supervision of the ILO's Country Director with respect to political and administrative matters of the BFC Programme.
7. Ensure implementation of a robust data, monitoring and evaluation strategy, and support further research and analysis as required. Through effective communications, increase the profile and visibility of BFC and its evidence and impacts with key stakeholders including donors and international buyers, stakeholders, and policy makers. Represent the programme at national and international levels.
8. Effectively manage human resources including recruitment, staff development and performance management of BFC staff. Take responsibility for the coaching and guidance of the team. Ensure that programme human resource management processes effectively mainstream gender equality, diversity and disability inclusion.
9. Ensure that BFC operations are consistent with and complement the broader work of the ILO in Cambodia, as well as that of the IFC and other institutions. To this end, maintain close contact with the ILO Country Office for Cambodia. Ensure that BFC operations are aligned with and contribute to the implementation of the ILO Programme and Budget, and the achievement of its reportable results.
10. Mobilise resources to support programme implementation. Maintain strong relationships with the multilateral and bilateral donor community for resource mobilisation, project development and effective management of donor funds.
Advanced university degree in international development, social sciences or other relevant field.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned field(s) 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.