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Job ID: 12600
Department: WORKQUALITY
Organization Unit: INWORK
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Fixed Term
The following are eligible to apply:
* ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations.
* External candidates.
Applications from candidates who have already separated from ILO service upon retirement or early retirement, will not be considered.
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.
In addition to the interviews and tests that any candidate may be required to take, successful completion of the ILO Assessment Centre is required for all external candidates and any internal candidate applying to a higher category.
Notwithstanding the general considerations set out in the ILO Staff Regulations, this vacancy announcement is the only authoritative document pertaining to the qualifications required for this position. The minimum required qualifications were determined in view of the specific duties and responsibilities of this position.
The specific language requirements for this position are detailed hereunder. However, external candidates applying for the professional category vacancies and whose mother tongue is not one of the working languages of the Office (English, French and Spanish), shall be required to possess a fully satisfactory working knowledge of at least one of the ILO working languages. If appointed, they will be expected to acquire a knowledge of a second working language of the Office during their initial years of service.
Introduction
The position is located in the Inclusive Labour Markets, Labour Relations and Working Conditions Branch (INWORK) within the Conditions of Work and Equality Department (WORKQUALITY). WORKQUALITY brings together the ILO's technical expertise in the areas of economic and labour market analysis, working conditions, labour relations and collective bargaining, labour migration, disability inclusion, gender and ethnic/racial equality, HIV/AIDS in the workplace, and policy integration. INWORK aims to improve the working conditions and the protection of workers through effective policies, while contributing to achieving an inclusive labour market which provides access to quality employment for all, including sound labour relations. The Branch is in charge of wages and income, working time and work organization, contractual arrangements, employment protection (economic dimension), digital labour platforms and data privacy. INWORK is also leading the ILO activities related to informality in formal enterprises and households and on decent work for domestic workers. The Branch undertakes multi-dimensional analysis of workers’ protection, vulnerability at work and labour market institutions, including the impacts of the latter on labour markets and economic performance and on equality. It develops and, upon request, offers integrated policy advice which is responsive to national needs, priorities, and resources.
The main role of the position is to deliver sound technical support to constituents on wage setting through collective bargaining. The incumbent will contribute to policy advice on wage policies, including living wages, on wage-setting through collective bargaining for specific groups such as domestic workers or digital platform workers and on ensuring adequate combination of wages and working time provisions in collective agreements. The incumbent will also contribute to the Branch’s research, analytical and policy development work in these areas. They will contribute to foster inclusivity of collective bargaining processes that include wage determination.
The incumbent works under direct supervision of the Chief of INWORK.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide technical and policy support to the INWORK Branch in the areas of wage setting through collective bargaining, with the view to improving working and living conditions of workers in a variety of work arrangements and reducing inequalities.
2. Undertake global, regional, country and sectoral analyses to identify constituent decent work priorities and needs. Review previous impact assessments done on approaches or activities to identify innovative practices and propose adaptations to best address the issue(s) identified.
3. Contribute to the formulation of strategies and policies relevant to wage and working time working conditions of specific groups, effectiveness and inclusiveness of labour market institutions, including providing technical inputs to components of ILO Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) as well as UN and other development cooperation frameworks, in response to the demand from Member States or field offices. Collect and compile data, statistics and other information that reflect the country or region decent work situation and ILO constituents’ key concerns and priorities.
4. Provide technical support to ILO constituents and other relevant stakeholders pertaining to wage setting through collective bargaining, including in the context of the operationalization of living wage, or for specific groups of workers, or in relation to working time with a view to promoting the Decent Work Agenda and fostering a fair distribution of the fruits of progress. Respond to requests for data, information or guidance on wage setting through collective bargaining. Draft policy recommendations and provide support with follow-up actions, as and when appropriate.
5. Undertake policy-oriented, comparative, qualitative or quantitative research and analysis that takes into account gender and diversity considerations in the area(s) of wage determination through collective bargaining and the effectiveness and inclusiveness of wage bargaining processes. Commission research, draft terms of reference for research consultants and monitor and coordinate their work.
6. Identify and maintain up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends and policy developments on wage setting through collective bargaining.
7. Draft and/or provide technical input into the development, peer review and editing of policy briefs, working papers, reports, publications and other knowledge products and contribute to their dissemination. Provide evidence-based technical content for social media, digital and other knowledge-sharing tools and platforms, with a view to reaching broad and diverse audiences.
Required qualifications
Education
Advanced level university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics, social and legal sciences or other relevant field.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned field(s) or other relevant field 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 five years of experience in collective bargaining, including on wage bargaining.
Languages
Excellent command of one working language (English, French, Spanish) of the Organization. Working knowledge of a second working language would be an advantage.
Knowledge and technical/behavioural competencies
Good knowledge and understanding of theories, trends and approaches in the area(s) of collective bargaining.
Knowledge of the substantive nature of Organization’s work programmes and activities.
Knowledge of IT applications for information collection, management and dissemination.
Ability to use analytical tools and qualitative and quantitative techniques.
Ability to identify sources and develop methods for data collection.
Good research and analytical skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to new IT software and systems.
Good communication skills, presentation skills. Persuasion and ability to present technical arguments to convince counterparts on a course of action.
Ability to maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders and work well in a tripartite context.
Ability to present/promote the technical area of work and the ILO's position on it to partners using a wide range of techniques and technologies.
Ability to assess, adapt and amend individual and group assignments (policies, approaches, models) to meet new or changed needs and situations.
Ability to share knowledge and provide technical advice and guidance in the technical area.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate and model 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.
* The first contract will be issued for a twenty-four month period.
* A successful external candidate will be on probation for the first two years of assignment.
* Any extension of contract beyond the probation period is subject to satisfactory conduct and performance.
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.
Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place during the 3 to 4 months following the application deadline. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.
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To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organisation, the ILO may conduct a background verification of candidates under consideration.
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