Grade: NOA
Vacancy no.: DC/BANGKOK/NO/2023/04
Publication date: 23 October 2023
Application deadline (midnight Bangkok time): 5 November 2023
Job ID: 11343
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Bangkok
Location: Bangkok
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: One year (with possibility of renewal)
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 Baht1,366,538.- yearly.
Introduction
The ILO project โMigrant Advocacy for Rightsโ (2024-2026) aims at improving migrantsโ rights realization in informal agriculture and manufacturing in Thailand, working towards for full coverage in labour law and social protection, improved labour migration governance, and enforcement of rights-protective laws. The project will support migrant workers unionizing and networking to advocate for rights; support consultative law and policy reform processes in Thailand and along migration corridors; and facilitate participatory engagement with and strengthening of labour inspectorates and complaints and wage protection mechanisms. The three-year project is funded by the US Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (USDRL).
The NPC will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the programme and realization of the programmeโs outputs at the national level by prompting and coordinating the work of the implementing partners. The position is located in Bangkok, Thailand with the ILO Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao PDR.
Reporting lines
The National Programme Coordinator (NPC) will work under the technical supervision of the โMigrant Advocacy for Rightsโ Technical Officer managing the project, and the administrative supervision of the Director of the ILO Country Office for Thailand.
Description of Duties
1. Develop strategy and identify innovative interventions and approaches for delivering the Project objectives within the country. Consult with national-level partners to identify appropriate strategies and activities. Identify interventions that deliver on the Projectโs commitments to gender equality, disability and social inclusion.
2. Work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Labour, employersโ and workersโ organizations, and CSOs to design and revise project annual work plans as well as preparation of the budget proposal, considering different approaches and alternative methods, management, problem identification and problem resolution, especially for the parts of the Project supporting the institutional and capacity development of constituents, government agencies, line ministries, and social partners.
3. Review, verify and analyze work plans, progress and final reports and other data for clarity, consistency and completeness and monitor the progress of Project activities. Follow-up on delayed documents, clarify information, and answer questions about clearance and processing requirements to support successful completion of agreed activities.
4. Assist in the programming and control of resources of the project, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring situation of resources as compared to planned activities and making recommendations for remedial action. Identify problems, propose solutions and actions. Ensure adherence to the ILO rules and regulations for financial and administrative matters and ensure timely fulfilment of all obligations and delivery of expected results of the programme activities in the country.
5. Undertake missions to Project sites independently or accompanying other officials, to provide guidance and coaching to partners on implementing the Project and reporting requirements, and to identify challenges and propose solutions to resolve them. Specific coaching on M&E and gender is expected.
6. Establish and maintain close and positive links with the relevant national and local stakeholders, such as national and local authorities, employersโ and workersโ organizations, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, private sector actors and the media that are active in the areas of migration, human rights, womenโs empowerment and trafficking.
7. Ensure visibility of the programme and its donor by using the relevant identifiers on all materials and publications, and at workshops and events. Maintain relations with the donor at the national level, in line with guidance provided by Project management.
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8. Provide programming and administrative support to cooperation activities in the areas of labour migration governance, worker organizing and advocacy, formalization in agriculture and manufacturing sectors, with attention to gender equality, disability and social inclusion. Actively participate in and provide inputs to support migrant workers unionizing and networking to advocate for rights; support consultative law and policy reform processes in Thailand and along migration corridors; and facilitate participatory engagement with and strengthening of labour inspectorates and complaints and wage protection mechanisms.
9. Participate in the preparation and conduct of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions, and consultative meetings. Speak on behalf of the Project when attending these gatherings alone. Undertake missions to project sites independently or accompanying others.
10. Brief ILO specialists, project experts, donors and visiting officials and provide relevant information on project matters. Draft, edit, or translate into Thai official correspondence, statements and speeches and other public information materials.
11. Lead in the preparation of briefs, background information, technical reports and periodic progress reports and statistical data on status of the overall activities of the Project.
12. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required qualifications
Education
First level university degree in economics, law/public policies, development studies or a relevant field. An advanced degree would be a strong advantage.
Experience
At least one year of professional experience at the national level in the area of project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Proven experience in community or labour organizing and working with government bodies in charge of policy making would be an asset.
Technical requirements: Good knowledge of labour migration as well as economic developments, worker organizing, and social policies. Knowledge of the policy making process.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of Thai and English.
Competencies
โข Knowledge of, and ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for, programme administration, planning, budgeting and evaluation techniques and practices.
โข Ability to interpret programme information and to identify and analyze problems with implementation.
โข Ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution, ability to negotiate.
โข Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
โข Commitment to womenโs empowerment, gender equality and human rights.
โข Clear understanding of principles of gender equality, and ability to communicate these principles with partners.
โข Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
โข Good computer applications skills, including a command of the Microsoft suite of programs.
โข Organizational skills.
โข Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team
โข Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.
โข Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.Conditions of employment
Starting salary: Baht1,366,538- per annum
Allowances & benefits: Affiliation to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
Affiliation to the ILO-ITU Staff Health Insurance Fund
Dependantsโ allowance
30 working days of annual leave
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website (https://jobs.ilo.org). The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
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