Grade: NOA
Vacancy no.: DC/CHENNAI/NO/2023/015
Publication date: 22 September 2023
Application deadline (midnight IST): 06 October 2023
Job ID: 11165
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: DWT/CO-New Delhi
Location: Chennai
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 12 Months (with a possibility of extension)
Introduction
As part of its long-term development strategy, the Government of India endeavours to make the country the next global electronics manufacturing destination of choice.
In the long run, building a large-scale electronics industry with significant domestic value-addition โ and thus achieve broader national development goals โ requires sound industrial relations and the ability to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. These systems are vital for protecting workersโ rights, enhancing economic growth, promoting job creation and supporting the further growth of the electronics manufacturing sector.
Tamil Nadu, long an industrial powerhouse, has sought a leading role in electronics hardware manufacturing (EHM). EHM is one of 11 โsunriseโ sectors chosen by the state government for specific investment promotion, and the state aims to significantly expand its share of Indiaโs electronics exports by 2025. Following consultations with constituents and other stakeholders in Tamil Nadu, the ILO has identified several areas where support to constituents could strengthen their capacity to engage in social dialogue and pursue positive industrial relations.
The ILO therefore will implement a 32-month pilot project in Tamil Nadu to support constituents, enterprises, and other stakeholders to prevent and resolve conflict through social dialogue and effective labour dispute resolution systems, with workplace-level focus on the electronics sector. The project will build state-level constituentsโ capacity with respect to their roles and responsibilities in effective dispute resolution. With a complementary focus on the workplace level, the project will include direct outreach to Employer and Business Membership Organisations (EBMOs), trade unions, management, workers and other key stakeholders, such as brands, to assess their needs and enhance their capacities for effective participation in and promotion of dispute prevention and resolution mechanisms.
Through this pilot project, the ILO aims to provide technical support to the ILOโs constituents to develop and implement transformative actions toward strengthened industrial relations in the electronics manufacturing sector in Tamil Nadu.
The project will comprise the following key outcomes:
1. Enhance effectiveness of the labour dispute resolution system of the Tamil Nadu Department of Labour and its labour judiciary.
2. Improved plant-level industrial relations through the implementation of dialogue and dispute prevention mechanisms.
3. Enhanced capacities of employersโ and workersโ organizations to engage in dialogue about various issues, including those related to gender, and to prevent and resolve grievances:
4. Establishment of a mechanism for sectoral stakeholders to engage in dialogue.
Description of Duties
โข Assist the Project Manager in carrying out project activities.
โข Draft terms of reference and concept notes through discussion and consultation with the Project Manager, relevant colleagues and Decent Work Team-Delhi Specialists.
โข Provide support in procurement process, support and provide guidance to national and international consultants.
โข Ensure effective coordination with relevant stakeholders.
โข Assist in the programming and control of resources of the project, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts and making recommendations for remedial action. Identify problems, propose solutions and actions.
โข Oversee and ensure the effective functioning of project activities assigned to her/him, so as to meet the targets of the project.
โข Undertake the preparation and conduct of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions, and consultative meetings.
โข Represent the project in Chennai and speak on behalf of the Project in the absence of the Project Manager.
โข Serve as the primary day-to-day interlocutors for the Project with constituents in Chennai.
โข Draft, edit, or translate into local language official correspondence, statements and speeches and other public information materials.
โข Provide programming and administrative support to the project in areas of responsibility.
Required qualifications
Education
University degree in labour relations, public administration, public policy development, social sciences, industrial engineering or related qualification.
Experience
At least two years of national level project experience. Ability to build relationships with and navigate different priorities of relevant stakeholders. Proven experience in working effectively with the tripartite constituents is required. ILO experience in the relevant field will be an advantage. Experience in training, capacity building, research and decent work in the electronics manufacturing supply chains will be an advantage.
Languages
Excellent command of English and Tamil.
Competencies
1. Knowledge of programme and budget, project administration and evaluation concepts and procedures.
2. Knowledge of the Officeโs financial rules and regulations
3. Good knowledge of the context and challenges for the project areas of expertise
4. Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills and good drafting skills
5. Strong training skills
6. Good ability to interpret project information and to identify and analyze problems with implementation
7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
8. Demonstrate collaborative and teamwork experience and ability to work effectively with a multicultural and interdisciplinary team as well as work on his/her own initiative
9. Ability to work independently, quickly, precisely, and take initiative and responsibility
10. Ability to work under pressure and to meet the deadline
11. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, web-browsers and database applications
12. Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy
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. The entry level salary for this position is INR 18,79,939 yearly.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO People. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
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