Back Provincial Project Officer

Grade: NOA

Vacancy no.: JAKARTA/DC/NO/2025/02
Publication date: 27 January 2025
Application deadline (midnight local time): 9 February 2025

Job ID: 12687
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Jakarta
Location: Medan
Contract type: Fixed Term

Contract duration: 12 months (possibilty of extension subject to performance and funds availability)

Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects 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 above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.

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 recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.

  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.

  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.

  *Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade.

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  Introduction

  The International Labour Organization (ILO) will implement the Project ‘Strengthening social compliance in Indonesia’s palm oil sector’, to improve the implementation of social compliance systems that promote acceptable conditions of work and the elimination of forced labour in Indonesia’s palm oil supply chains.

  Workers in Indonesia’s palm oil sector endure a wide range of decent work deficits that include limited access to fundamental rights at work, in particular, the right to organize and bargain collectively, the right to a safe and healthy working environment, and to be free from discrimination at work; low wages; excessive working hours; violence and harassment, including sexual harassment; and inadequate social and labour protection. The prevalence of informality and unstable and temporary employment relationships that characterize the sector, along with other factors such as remote and isolated work and living environments, low literacy levels and lack of awareness and understanding about rights among workers, increase the risk of exploitation and forced labour. Furthermore, in rural areas where plantations are located, law enforcement, labour inspection and compliance tend to be weak. Laws themselves could at times be inadequate in addressing some of the unique sectoral issues. The proliferation of certification programs, a lack of clarity regarding their principles and criteria, and a limited understanding of applicable laws and regulations can exacerbate the compliance burdens placed on enterprises. The absence of the voice of the rights holders and of strong grievance redressal mechanisms often take away from the efficacy of audit-based certification schemes.

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  To promote acceptable conditions of work and address forced labour risks in the Indonesian palm oil supply chain, the Project envisages technical interventions to support effective worker-driven social compliance systems. The project objective will be achieved through 4 outcomes: Outcome 1: Improved knowledge and actionable resources that can effectively support the establishment of worker-driven social compliance systems that promote workers’ access to labour rights, in particular fundamental principles and rights at work; Outcome 2. Strengthened capacity of palm oil enterprises to establish or improve a social compliance system to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for labour violations and address indicators and incidents of forced labour and human trafficking; Outcome 3: Strengthened capacity of labour unions and workers in the sectors/sub-sectors of the palm oil supply chain to drive social compliance and advocate for and access their rights; Outcome 4: Social dialogues at national and regional levels focusing on worker-driven social compliance in the palm oil supply chain held.

  The Position

  To ensure the quality delivery of this project in Indonesia, the ILO Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste is hiring a Provincial Project Officer (PPO) to support the implementation of project activities in selected palm oil plantations and factories in the targeted province. The incumbent's primary responsibilities include planning, implementation and delivery of project outputs; liaising with project implementing partners and stakeholders, including providing technical coaching for trade unions and employers organizations in implementing project activities; technical guidance; monitoring, evaluation and reporting; and coordinating with other ILO projects. He/she will work closely with ILO tripartite constituents, related partners, and key stakeholders in the targeted province of Indonesia.

  Reporting Line

  The position will be based in Medan (North Sumatra), Indonesia, where the project will be implemented. The Provincial Project Officer will work under the technical supervision of the National Project Coordinator and the overall supervision of the ILO Country Director for Indonesia and Timor Leste. He/ She will also work in close coordination with the designated Jakarta-based Programme Officer on all technical as well as managerial aspects of his/her work, and will receive guidance and technical support from the rural economy specialist at the Sectoral Policies Department (SECTOR) in ILO HQ in Geneva and relevant technical specialists of the Decent Work Team in Bangkok.

  Description of Duties

  1. Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities covering various employment and labour issues in the targeted palm oil plantations and factories, while ensuring their timely and effective completion and conformity with ILO policies and project strategies.
  2. Provide technical support to the tripartite constituents at the provincial level on various activities implemented within the scope of the project.
  3. Support the implementation of research studies that will be conducted in the targeted provinces.
  4. Support the development of training and capacity building activities and materials. Identify training needs and organize training workshops and meetings for the tripartite partners, NGOs, other agencies, target groups and staff as appropriate.
  5. Support the formulation of evidence-based policy recommendations and the development of tools.
  6. Write and disseminate information on project activities and results in close collaboration with project staff and other relevant technical specialists at HQ and the Regional Office.
  7. Ensure the effective management of funds/budgets allocated to project activities at the provincial level. This includes assisting in programming project resources, preparing budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring the situation of resources compared to planned activities
  8. Promote fundamental principles and rights at work, in particular the inclusion of non-discrimination and gender equality, and other international labour standards in all aspects of the project.
  9. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

     Required qualifications

     Education

     First level university degree in economics, public policies, development studies or a relevant field. An advanced degree on studies on labour economics would be a strong advantage.

     Experience

     At least one year of professional experience at the national level in project management, to labour issues such as rights at work, social compliance, and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG). Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining systems for project operation at the local level. Experience in managing activities or training in the palm oil sector would be an asset.

     Languages

     Excellent command of English and Bahasa Indonesia in speaking and writing.

     Competencies

     • Knowledge of programme and budget, project administration, and evaluation concepts and procedures, and of the mandate and structure of labour market institutions in specific countries.
     • Knowledge of the office’s financial rules and regulations.
     • Good knowledge of the context and challenges for the project areas of expertise.
     • Strong analytical skills and ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution, and good drafting skills.
     • Good ability to interpret project information and to identify and analyze problems with implementation
     • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to clarify information
     • Demonstrate collaborative and team work experience and ability to work effectively with a multicultural and interdisciplinary team, as well as to work on his/her own initiative.
     • Ability to work independently, quickly, precisely, and take initiative and responsibility.
     • Ability to work under pressure and to meet the deadline.
     • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, web-browsers and database applications.
     • Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.
     • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes are also required.

       Recruitment process

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