Grade: P4
Vacancy no.: DC/ISLAMABAD/P/2023/08
Publication date: 12-Dec-2023
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 22-Dec-2023
Job ID: 11493
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Islamabad
Location: Islamabad
Contract type: Short Term
Contract duration: 8 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 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 short term contract till 30 September 2024 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
With the funding contribution from the European Union (EU), the International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office for Pakistan, in partnership with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), is implementing the International Labour and Environmental Standards Application in Pakistanโs SMEs (ILES) project. The overall objective of the project is to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in Pakistan by supporting the economic integration of Pakistan into the global and regional economy through improving compliance with labour and environmental standards and increase competitiveness. The specific objective is to promote the enforcement and implementation of and compliance with international labour and environmental standards through two sub-objectives:
- To assist the public sector institutions to improve the enforcement of existing legislation and compliance of international labour and environmental standards in Pakistan as well as define new laws where necessary.
- To assist the textile and leather sector enterprises to institutionalize the implementation of, and compliance with international labour and environmental standards.
This project aims to promote compliance with international labour and environmental standards through a systemic approach that will intervene at the MACRO (Policy), MESO (Institutional), MICRO (Enterprise) and META (Knowledgebase) levels.
To achieve the project objectives, the ILO under the ILES project is providing support to the federal government through the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource, Developments and four provincial governments through the Labour departments. The project is providing support in reviewing, drafting/amendments of the federal and provincial laws and rules of business, and capacity building of the tripartite constituents to improve implementation and promote evidence base decision making through targeted research. At the policy level, the projectโs priority areas are occupational safety and health, labour inspection, addressing informality, and improving international labour standards reporting and labour protection frameworks. At the enterprise level, the project is implementing a number of enterprise development tools including โSustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE), Sustainable Capacity Development Programme (SCDP), Work Improvements in Small Enterprises (WISE), and long-term support to selected enterprises.
Reporting line
The Project Manager will work under the direct supervision of the Country Director of the ILO Country Office for Pakistan in close collaboration with WWF, the Decent Work Support Team in Delhi and relevant units at HQ, based on the technical, political and logistical needs of the programme of work.
Description of Duties
The Project Manager will be responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the project. The incumbent will oversee the overall leadership and management of all aspects, including technical, operational, financial, administrative, and human resource management, resource mobilization, country operations, as well as the content of training manuals, information materials, and public statements.
Project Management
- Ensure effective coordination and planning, implementation, monitoring and effective communication of the project activities, in conformity with ILO policies and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines and country/action programs, and administrative and financial procedures, in consultation with the responsible technical support units.
- Responsible for the effective management of funds/budget assigned to the project through work planning processes.
- Promote ILO policies and core environmental standards in the related technical areas of the project/programme, other fundamental rights at work and the relevant International Labour and Environmental Standards in collaboration with other technical specialists.
- Ensure smooth implementation and conclusion of the two components of the project (i.e. International Labour and Environmental Standards).
- Oversee the work of international experts and international and local consultants hired.
- Efficient management of the human resources of the project including recruitment, performance and talent management aspects.
- Ensure smooth closure of the project and final project report.
Mobilization of resources
- Lead in coordination and partnership building with donors.
- Take the lead in resource mobilization, particularly in developing and finalizing project proposals for a new phase of the project, in support of the ILO Country Office, Regional Office Asia Pacific (ROAP), and PARTNERSHIP.
Perform any other duties as requested by the CO Director.
Education
Advanced University degree (Masterโs or equivalent) in Law, Economics, Environment, Management or Social Sciences. First-level university degree (Bachelorโs or equivalent) in one of the above-mentioned fields and an additional two years of relevant experience could be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience
Experience โ Seven years of professional experience including at the international level in the area of industrial relations and/or labour law, promotion and facilitation of environmental standards and/or economic analysis of supply chains at a senior level, labour inspection, liaising and negotiating with senior officials in government, workersโ and employersโ organizations, donor agencies and non-government organizations. Good knowledge of the regional context and demonstrated experience in resource mobilization and M&E. Experience in the management of EU funded technical cooperation projects in Asia will be an added advantage.
Languages
Excellent command of English
Competencies
Proven ability to take ownership of all responsibilities, to act with integrity and transparency by maintaining social, ethical and organisational norms, and to meet all commitments within the prescribed time, cost and quality standards.
Ability to develop clear strategic goals consistent with the project/programme's objectives, and to design and synthesise strategies for programme development;
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
Excellent leadership skills, ability to work effectively in a team and excellent interpersonal skills;
Ability to formulate new concepts and methodologies, and to synthesise research and reach empirically based conclusions on related subjects by understanding both the qualitative and quantitative approaches in social science research.
Ability to develop training materials, alternative courses of action, project proposals, policy, procedural matters and present them at high-level meetings;
Ability to promote knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office, and to focus and guide others to meet objectives at individual and group level;
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write accurate reports and to build networks to obtain cooperation with partners;
Should be open to and able to make changes to accommodate culture and gender differences in order to interact effectively with individuals;
Proven capacity to initiate and implement technical co-operation programmes and activities with ILO constituents and NGOs, including negotiation skills with governments, social partners and to mobilise the support of international donor agencies and provide quality services;
Ability to plan and support the development of individual's skills and abilities for a more effective fulfilment of current or future job/role responsibilities;
Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or environment, and to adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures;
Drive to seek or encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to organisation problems and opportunities for improvement.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory 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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