Chief Technical Adviser, Enhancing National Capacity to Prevent and Reduce Child Labour in Viet Nam, Hanoi

Closing date: Friday, 20 February 2015

Human Resources Development Department

International Labour Office

Vacancy No: HANOI/2015/01

Title: Chief Technical Adviser, Enhancing National Capacity to Prevent and Reduce Child Labour in Viet Nam

Grade: P.4

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duration of contract: One year (with possibility of renewal)

Date: 6 February 2015

Application Deadline (midnight Geneva time) 20 February 2015

Organization unit: CO HANOI

IPEC

Duty Station: Hanoi, Viet Nam

For any questions related to this post, please contact Mr Gyorgy Sziraczki, sziraczki@ilo.org

This is a Technical Cooperation position therefore the recruitment process falls outside Annex 1 of the ILO Staff Regulations. 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:

• Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 15 and 16 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
• External candidates.

The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.

Conditions of employment are described in Appendix II.

The Office is a non-smoking environment.

INTRODUCTION

To achieve the goal of decent work for all in Viet Nam, the ILO Country Office supports the Vietnam Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) with three priority areas: Labour Market Governance; Social Protection; and Employment and Sustainable Enterprise Development. In the implementation of the DWCP, the ILO Office works in close partnership with the Government of Viet Nam, in particular its technical line ministry, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) and its social partners, the employers' and workers' organizations. The Vietnam DWCP is an integral part of the One UN Plan.

The International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) under the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Branch of the International Labour Organization is operational in over 90 countries worldwide and has the long-term objective of the effective abolition of child labour. In the short and medium term, the programme aims at assisting member States in designing and implementing policies and programmes which help them combat the worst forms of child labour. IPEC also aims at heightening the awareness of member States and the international community on the problem of child labour and assists them in implementing the relevant international labour conventions.

IPEC is implemented through national, sub regional and regional programmes which include activities such as technical advisory services; direct action for the withdrawal, prevention and protection of working children; institution building; training, advocacy and the collection of and dissemination of information and research.

In partnership with MOLISA as the key Government of Viet Nam partner, and its Bureau of Child Protection and Care as implementing focal point, the project 'Enhancing National Capacity to Prevent and Reduce Child Labour in Viet Nam' will engage with a wide range of government, social partners and civil society in its implementation. The Project's overall development objective is to build a comprehensive and efficient multi-stakeholder response for the prevention and reduction of child labour in Viet Nam. Placing capacity building for sustainable solutions at the heart of its interventions, the Project will deliver interventions under three mutually reinforcing components to achieve the following immediate objectives:

• Increased capacity of national institutions and stakeholders to identify, monitor and respond to child labour, as part of the promotion of international labour standards.
• Raised awareness of child labour, the associated hazards and prohibitions against it among all levels of society.
• Implemented and documented direct intervention models for preventing and withdrawing child labour in selected geographical areas and sectors.

The CTA works under the general supervision of the Director of the ILO Office in Hanoi. He/she is responsible for the project implementation contributing to the timely and effective delivery of activities and outputs of the Project. He/she is the project focal point to work with Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) and other project partners. The work is carried out within the rules and regulations of the ILO and close working contacts are maintained with the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and with ILO Headquarters as and when required.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the ILO Country Director in Viet Nam and the technical guidance of the sub-regional Child Labour Specialist in DWT Bangkok. Technical guidance will specifically be sought on project deliverables, reporting, linkages with the work of other regional specialists and external partners, knowledge sharing, donor and host country relations. The CTA will also receive technical support from FPRW in ILO headquarters, and additional expertise will be sought from other departments, including LABADMIN/OSH, Better Work, ILO's Bureau for Workers' Activities, ILO's Bureau for Employers' Activities, etc.

A number of staff will also report to the CTA as their immediate supervisor, including a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, a Capacity Building Officer, an Awareness Raising Officer, Provincial Coordinators and Finance Assistants.

Description of Duties

1. Lead, coordinate and supervise the implementation of the project 'Enhancing National Capacity to Prevent and Reduce Child Labour in Viet Nam' in close collaboration with MOLISA (the project Management Unit and other related Departments), the social partners and other major stakeholders in Viet Nam.

• Building on the ILO's established country positioning and Vietnam's ratification of both ILO child labour Conventions (C138 and C182), maintain and expand the ILO position as the lead agency on all child labour issues, coordinating and mobilizing support from other stakeholders in order to strengthen the country's ability to combat child labour.
• Provide technical guidance in the development of legal documents and policies related to child labour.
• Build capacity of MOLISA and other relevant government agencies and social partners to detect, prevent, reduce, supervise child labour and evaluate on child labour related efforts.
• Provide technical guidance in clarifying key child labour concepts in research, in-depth evaluation and data collection on the awareness of relevant stakeholders, risks and current situation of child labour in the project site. Coordinate the development of appropriate survey questionnaires and methodologies on child labour in line with international standards in close collaboration with ILO-IPEC statistical programme (SIMPOC).
• Conduct training seminars, workshops and meetings on all project invention areas (CL surveys, research, advocacy, awareness raising and provision of direct educational, vocational and livelihoods services to project beneficiaries and their families); develop/adapt training guides, manuals and other knowledge-sharing materials to local environment.
• Strengthen relationship to cooperate and coordinate with the concerned governments, ministries and the employers' and workers' organizations, non-governmental organizations, the target groups and the donors, in the planning and implementation of activities under the project and engage in coalition building and public-private partnership promotion.
• Promote ILO policies in the technical area of child labour, other fundamental rights at work, the relevant International Labour Standards and other international instruments such as the Child Rights Convention, etc. in collaboration with other technical/labour standards specialists.
• Ensure the development of monitoring and evaluation and project information systems covering ILO technical activities covered by the project, prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on the status of programme planning and implementation, and establish coordination with concerned ILO departments and programmes.
• Identify training needs and organize training workshops and meetings for the tripartite partners, NGOs, other agencies, target groups and staff as appropriate to reinforce the professional capabilities.
• Organize meetings and seminars, and develop knowledge sharing tools designed to forge partnerships, share good practices and foster sub-regional networks of government policymakers, workers' and employers' organizations and civil society organizations to reach the project's goals.
• Ensure project synergy with the different ILO projects and programmes implemented in Viet Nam and within the subregion as appropriate.
• Liaise with the other UN agencies counterparts to promote ILO's values, increase visibility and facilitate the scaling-up of the project's interventions. Ensure a more effective coordination with a range of relevant national policies and the strategies of various ILO projects, including those being undertaken by other agencies and donors or in complementary fields of activity.
• Effectively manage human and financial resources for the project, including recruitment, staff development, performance management of the project personnel, and financial oversight and reporting.
• Any other relevant project-related duties requested by the ILO Country Director.

Required Qualifications

Education

Advanced university degree in economics, management, social science or related field with demonstrated expertise.

Experience

At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in the above fields of which at least five years at the international level carrying out project management, supervision, administration and implementation of technical assistance projects. Having working experience in ASEAN countries, particularly Viet Nam, is an advantage.

Languages

Excellent command of English; knowledge of Vietnamese preferred.

Competencies

• Strong commitment to personal professional integrity.
• Proven capacity to initiate and implement technical co-operation programmes and activities with ILO constituents and NGOs, including negotiation skill with governments, social partners, industry associations, and mobilizing the support of international donor agencies
• Experience in working on child labour issues in a sector-specific setting such as garment, traditional handicraft, fisheries and agriculture, in value chain issues.
• Wide knowledge of area based monitoring and referral systems, migration, labour law enforcement, education, vocational training and social protection of children
• Ability to research and interpret various guidelines and policies for application to address difficult administrative related issues.
• Sound knowledge of office's policies, administrative procedures and practices.
• Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
• Decision making and problem solving skills.
• Excellent drafting skills, negotiation skills, and organisational and management skills.
• Tact and persuasiveness in dealing with people.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively monitor work programme and resources.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to train and guide personnel
• Ability to work under time and political pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR WRITTEN TEST.

APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

APPENDIX II CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Grade: P.4

Salary and post adjustment (with dependants)

US$

Salary

Minimum

72605

rising to

Maximum

94720

Post adjustment for Hanoi

Minimum

23451

Maximum

30594

Salary and post adjustment (without dependants)

US$

Salary

Minimum

67611

Maximum

Maximum

87613

Post adjustment for Hanoi

Minimum

21838

Maximum

28298

Please note that the above salary levels are determined according to the criteria established by the International Civil Service Commission. The ILO is international public sector employer and salary and other employment conditions are not negotiable.

Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment:

• Children's allowance (except for the first child if the dependent rate of salary is paid in respect of that child);
• Children's education grant (per child per year);
• Pension and Health Insurance schemes;
• 30 working days' annual leave;
• Assignment Grant;
• Entitlement to transport expenses of personal effects;
• Repatriation Grant;
• Home-leave travel with eligible dependants every two years;
• Rental subsidy (if applicable).

Recruitment is normally made at the initial step in the grade.

Salaries and emoluments are exempt from taxation by the Swiss authorities and, on the basis of international agreements or national law relating to presence or residence abroad, are generally exempt from taxation by other governments. In the absence of exemption, in most cases tax paid will be reimbursed in accordance with an ILO document which will be supplied upon request.

While the successful candidate will be initially working in Hanoi, he/she may be assigned to any duty station designated by the Director-General of the ILO.

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form.

To apply, please visit ILO's e-Recruitment website at: erecruit.ilo.org. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

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Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests or interviews.

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