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.
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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.
Human Resources Development
Department
International Labour Office
Vacancy
No: CALL/P/2015/07
Title: Specialist in Workers’
Activities
Grade: P.4
Contract type: Fixed-Term
Appointment
Date: 21 April 2015
Application Deadline (midnight Geneva
time) 21 May 2015
Organization unit: CO-ABUJA
Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria
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Job Title: Specialist in Workers’
Activities
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Foster union structures and activities that will
mainstream the participation of women, youth, migrant
workers, informal economy workers, etc.
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.
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).
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.
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;
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.
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;
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.
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF
SELECTED FOR WRITTEN TEST.
APPENDIX I CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to
ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal
rules.
A successful external candidate will be on probation
for the first two years of assignment.
Any extension of contract beyond the probation period
is subject to satisfactory conduct and performance.
The first contract will be issued for a twelve-month
period (for Geneva-based positions) and a twenty-four month
period (for non Geneva-based positions)
Please note that the above salary levels are
determined according to the criteria established by the
International Civil Service Commission. The ILO is international
public sector employer and salary and other employment conditions
are not negotiable.
Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of
appointment:
Children’s allowance (except for the first child if the
dependent rate of salary is paid in respect of that
child);
Children’s education grant (per child per year);
Pension and Health Insurance schemes;
Repatriation Grant;
Home-leave travel with eligible dependants every two
years;
Rental subsidy (if applicable).
30 working days’ annual leave;
Assignment Grant;
Entitlement to transport expenses of personal
effects;
Recruitment is
normally made at the initial step in the grade.
Salaries and emoluments are exempt from taxation by the
Swiss authorities and, on the basis of international agreements
or national law relating to presence or residence abroad, are
generally exempt from taxation by other governments. In the
absence of exemption, in most cases tax paid will be reimbursed
in accordance with an ILO document which will be supplied upon
request.
While the successful candidate will be initially working in
Abuja, he/she may be assigned to any duty station designated by
the Director-General of the ILO.
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line
application form.
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