Grade: P4
Vacancy no.: DC/AP-JUSTTRANSITION/P/2023/01
Publication date: 01 November 2023
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 15 November 2023
Job ID: 11390
Department: DDG
Organization Unit: AP/JUSTTRANSITION
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 12 months (with possibility of maximum 12 months extension)
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 present vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their candidature online by the above date.
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.
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.
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Introduction
Policy specialist, just transitions, Priority action programme on just transitions towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a tripartite United Nations (UN) agency that brings together governments, employers and workers of its Member States to advance decent work and social justice throughout the world. The ILO promotes opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. The ILO pursues the objectives of ensuring rights at work, encouraging decent employment, enhancing social protection and strengthening social dialogue in handling work-related issues.
This position is located in the priority action programme on just transitions towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies. This action programme supports integrated measures for gender responsive and inclusive just transitions and foster greater coherence in multilateral initiatives. The strategy of the action programme is based on the ILO Guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all and the resolution and conclusions concerning a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 111th Session in June 2023. The action programme supports coordination of Office-wide efforts, synergies with work carried under different Programme and Budget outcomes, and promotes initiatives focusing on just transitions, climate action, circularity and related aspects, paying attention to the unequal impact of climate change and environmental change on workers, enterprises and groups in the most vulnerable circumstances including indigenous and tribal peoples and those displaced internally or across borders by natural disasters. Particular attention will be given to ensuring inclusive and just transitions in respect of those in the vulnerable circumstances.
The incumbent works under direct supervision of the Director, Priority action programme on just transitions towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies.
Description of Duties
- Identify priorities and evaluate the effectiveness of ILO resources, including knowledge and practical tools related to decent work and just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies. Design or manage the development of tools, learning materials, guidelines or other resources to enhance staff and constituent knowledge needs on key issues related to decent work and just transitions towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies.
- Coordinate workshops, meetings and other events, using innovative methods, digital platforms and communication tools to identify needs. Develop and implement global and regional capacity development programmes, knowledge sharing and training events on just transitions.
- Support the development of just transition policies, initiatives, strategies and a range of original and evidence-based technical and policy knowledge products and tools responding to constituentsโ needs and priorities and advancing just transitions towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies.
- Identify opportunities for technical and strategic partnerships on just transitions and related areas and develop new and reinforce existing partnerships and collaborative relationships with traditional and non-traditional partners of the UN system, other international organizations, private institutions, academia and civil society.
- Organize, facilitate and make technical contributions at seminars, conferences and other events. Represent and engage the ILO as a key player in meetings, conferences and forums concerned with strategies, policies or programmes in the field of just transitions.
- Conceptualize, formulate, discuss and submit development cooperation project proposals, taking into account regional, subregional, national priorities on just transitions and the need to position these within relevant cooperation frameworks. Provide technical backstopping for development cooperation projects and promote and facilitate coherence and knowledge sharing among projects.
- Support resource mobilization efforts to secure funding for new projects and activities in the field of just transitions. Ensure effective coordination with concerned headquarters departments and field offices.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Required qualifications
Education
Advanced level university degree (Masterโs or equivalent) in economics, law, social sciences, political science, sustainable development and/or environmental studies with a clear social development focus or other relevant field.
A first-level university degree (Bachelorโs or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned fields with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience
At least seven years of experience, including at the international level, in providing technical assistance, policy advice and international good practices in matters related to the fields of climate and environmental change, green jobs, just transitions and sustainable development.
Experience with ILO policies, strategies and tools pertaining to the promotion of just transitions in the context of climate and environmental change would be an asset.
Languages
Excellent command of one working language (English, French, Spanish) of the Organization and a working knowledge of a second working language. One of these languages must be English.
Competencies
In addition to the ILO core competencies, the following is required:
Excellent knowledge and understanding of theories, trends and approaches in the area of environmental policy in relation to decent work with the ability to plan, coordinate and guide the development and implementation of new concepts policies, techniques and procedures in response to evolving technical needs.
Good knowledge of the substantive nature of Organizationโs work programmes and activities and ability to address broader issues outside the field of specialization.
Ability to lead and manage individual and group assignments and to supervise those undertaking the work.
Ability to share knowledge and provide technical advice and guidance on latest policy developments in the area of environment and sustainable development.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
Excellent drafting skills.
Excellent communication skills, excellent presentation skills, negotiation, promotion and advocacy skills. Ability to adapt communication style to diverse audiences.
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Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems.
Ability to network and build and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders and to create and promote synergies across the Organization and with external stakeholders.
Ability to represent the Organization and present/promote ILOโs perspectives on just transitions and the ILO's position on it to partners with a view to gaining their support to advance the desired course of action.
Ability to mobilize resources.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-responsive, non-discriminatory and inclusive behaviour and attitudes.
Conditions of employment
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. Any offer of employment with the ILO is conditional upon certification by the ILO Medical Adviser that the person concerned is medically fit to perform the specific inherent requirements of the position offered. In order to confirm an offer from the ILO the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination.
- Any extension 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.
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Recruitment process
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