Grade: NOA
Vacancy no.: DC/HRE/NO/2024/01
Publication date: 8 March 2024
Application deadline : Midnight, 25 March 2024, Harare Zimbabwe time
Job ID: 11731
Department: WORKQUALITY
Organization Unit: GEDI
Location: Harare
Contract type: Short Term
Contract duration: 9 months
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.
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*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.
Introduction
The International Labour Organization Country Office for Zimbabwe (CO-Harare) based in Harare is seeking applicants to fill the above vacant post in its HIV and AIDS Unit.
In November 2022 Zimbabwe tripartite partners adopted and signed 4th generation Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP), to be implemented over the period 2022-2026. The DWCP seeks to promote decent work, namely opportunities for work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for families, better prospects for personal development and social integration, freedom for people to express their concerns, organize and participate in the decisions that affect their lives and equal opportunities and treatment for all women and men, as a key component of national and sectoral development plans. The ILO has also been actively engaged in several UN joint programmes on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and gender equality, and more recently, on implementing the European Union Global Spotlight Initiative, whose focus is to strengthen responses on violence and harassment in the world of work and address vulnerabilities through economic empowerment initiatives.
The ILO is the lead UN agency for HIV and AIDS policies and programmes in the world of work and private sector mobilization. The ILO Programme on HIV and AIDS in the World of Work (ILOAIDS) is part of the Gender, Equality and Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Branch. It plays a key role in the HIV and AIDS global response through workplaces and world of work actors. HIV and AIDS is an integral part of the ILOโs Decent Work Agenda whereby the ILO contributes to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by supporting universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support. The ILO mobilizes governments, employersโ and workersโ organizations through its tripartite structure and builds on a long-lasting experience in creating jobs, protecting the rights of workers, opposing discrimination, and improving social protection, occupational safety, and health. The work covers both formal and informal workspaces, in the public and private sectors. ILOโs work on HIV and AIDS is implemented following the guidance provided by the ILOโs Recommendation on HIV and AIDS and the world of work (No. 200).
Gender equality is an integral part of the ILOโs Decent Work Agenda and is a fundamental right and an essential ingredient for sustainable societies and organizations. Gender equality is a key element in reaching this goal and is one of the organisationโs key outcome areas, as well as a cross-cutting policy driver for all ILO policy outcomes. The ILO Policy on Gender Equality and Mainstreaming supports a two-pronged approach of gender mainstreaming: analysing and addressing in all ILO initiatives the specific needs of both women and men, and targeted interventions to enable women and men to participate in, and benefit equally from, development efforts. In the Zimbabwe country programme, focus is on promotion of Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) programmes and addressing violence and harassment in the workplaces.
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Womenโs economic empowerment is fundamental to gender equality. For most women, the most important source of economic empowerment and dignity is a job. Closing gender gaps in employment, ensuring decent work for all women and equal pay for work of equal value is thus key to achieving gender equality. The ratification and application of key gender equality conventions, such as Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100); the Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111); Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No.156); and the Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183) remain of crucial importance to improve the prospects of women.
The transformations in the world of work are bringing in new challenges for unsafe and unhealthy working conditions on top of the long-standing concerns such as informality, labour abuse including child and forced labour, inadequacies of labour inspection systems, HIV and AIDS, exclusion of PWDs and violence and harassment. Discrimination, violence, and harassment perpetuate inequalities in the world of work. Stigma and discrimination against people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS threatens fundamental rights at work, undermining opportunities for people to obtain decent work and sustainable employment. Ensuring the adequate and effective protection of all at work is essential to achieving the DWA as set out by the 2030 Agenda in relation to SDG 8.
In this regard the ILO Country Office for Zimbabwe and Namibia requires the services of a National Programme Officer to coordinate its work on HIV and AIDS and Gender in Zimbabwe.
Reporting lines:
The National Programme Officer (HIV and Gender) works under the direct supervision and reports to the Director of the ILO Office in Harare, and in collaboration with the HIV and AIDS Technical Specialist in the Decent Work Team (DWT) in Pretoria and under the overall technical guidance of GEDI in Geneva. The incumbent will also work with the Senior Programme Officer in Harare to develop and design priorities according to the DWCP for Zimbabwe and the CO-Harare OBW.
Required qualifications
Description of Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for all HIV and AIDS and gender in the ILO office, Harare, ensuring mainstreaming of HIV and AIDS and gender within the Decent Work Country Programme priorities, country programme outcomes and the ILOโs Programme and Budget.
- Develop and implement workplan(s) on HIV and AIDS in the world of work in collaboration with National AIDS Council, Zimbabwe, tripartite constituents, UNAIDS Harare and ILOAIDS in Geneva.
- Develop strategies, programmes, and tools for ending stigma and discrimination associated with HIV and AIDS; promoting HIV testing for workers, extending HIV-sensitive social protection, and ending inequalities in the world of work, including those based on gender
- Undertake advocacy in the areas of HIV/AIDS, ending violence and harassment, promoting gender equality and provide technical support to ILO constituents in helping them develop their policies/programmes on HIV and AIDS /gender in the word of work.
- Develop partnership/programmes involving ILO constituents and the organizations of people living with HIV, informal economy workers, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups to facilitate their inclusion in the world of work.
- Mainstream world of work dimensions on HIV/Gender in the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for Zimbabwe, the Country Programme Outcomes (CPOs) in the CO-Harare Outcome-Based Workplan (OBW), and relevant projects, particularly in the areas of health and safety, violence and harassment, disability inclusion, care work and social protection.
- Represent the ILO in joint UN team meetings on HIV and AIDS organized by UNAIDS, and the National AIDS Council, participate in joint UN team meetings of HIV and AIDS, develop workplans and reports for submission to UNAIDS, and other donors.
- Provide technical support to National AIDS Council in helping them scale up the HIV world of work response as part of the multi sectoral programme/strategy, facilitating partnership with ILO constituents and following up on key programme areas as agreed.
- Develop and implement capacity strengthening programmes for ILO constituents in the areas of HIV/AIDS and gender.
- Participate in resource mobilisation initiatives for HIV and AIDS, and gender programmes and develop project proposals to mobilize resources for scaling up the ILOโs response to HIV and AIDS and gender in the world of work, including follow up on Spotlight Project (second phase) on GBV in Zimbabwe.
- Prepare workplans and budget estimates/expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring situation of resources as compared to planned activities and making recommendations for remedial action.
- Brief ILO specialists, project experts, associate experts and visiting officials and provide relevant information on matters of HIV and gender in collaboration with Programme colleagues.
- Prepare briefs, background information, articles, IEC materials, technical reports and periodic progress reports and statistical data on status of the overall activities on HIV and AIDS and gender, including drafting of good practices and case studies.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Country Director.
Education
First level university degree in economics, public policies, development studies or a relevant field.
Experience
At least two years of professional experience at the national level in the area of managing programmes on HIV and AIDS. The experiences of working on gender equality and knowledge of policy/programme development and implementation will be preferred.
Languages
Excellent command of English and good working knowledge of an official national language of the duty station.
Competencies
- Good knowledge of HIV and AIDS, gender equality and non-discrimination, economic developments, poverty reduction, and social policies. Knowledge of the policy making process.
- Knowledge of programming, project management and evaluation concepts and Demonstrable knowledge in mainstreaming gender.
- Good knowledge of the context and challenges of working on HIV and AIDS
- Strong analytical skills and ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution and good drafting skills.
- Ability to write project proposals and mobilize resources.
- Good ability to interpret project information and to identify and analyse problems with implementation.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively on his/her own initiative.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, web-browsers and database applications
- Research and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques for designing and assessing quality and efficiency of process execution.
- Ability to interpret and work within applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems.
- Ability to oversee the work of and provide guidance to staff.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
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