Senior Advisor on Labour Law and Labour Administration Grade: D1

Vacancy No: CALL/D/2013/05 Title: Senior Advisor on Labour Law and Labour Administration Grade: D1 Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment	Date: 11 March 2013 Application Deadline (midnight Geneva time) 31 March 2013 (12 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications   Organization unit:   DDG/P Duty Station:  Geneva, Switzerland
The ILO invites interested parties to submit their expression of interest for the following vacancy: - Senior Advisor on Labour Law and Labour Administration (DDG/P) D1 The following are eligible to apply: - Internal applicants in accordance with paragraphs 15 and 16 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations. - External applicants. The ILO values diversity among its staff and aims at achieving gender parity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. Within the context of the ILO's efforts to promote staff mobility, applicants should expect to take up different assignments (field and Headquarters) during their career. Direct selection by the ILO Director-General shall be the method to fill this position. Conditions of employment are described in Appendix II.
INTRODUCTION The Deputy Director General for Policy (DDG/P) is responsible for the ILO's policy portfolio, which covers all policy related aspects of the Organization's global work. This includes research and analytical capacities; development of sound policy advice; and provision of technical assistance to ILO member states and other constituents. A recent reorganization of the ILO's headquarters aims to improve the Organization's strategic and technical contributions to governments, employers' and workers' organizations on policies and practices in the world of work. The Senior Advisor will report directly to the DDG/P and provide a broad range of strategic and operational advice on labour law, labor administration, compliance and inspection and related policies and institutions. The Senior Advisor will provide innovative, evidence-based advice, advocacy and technical assistance.
Description of Duties 1. Play a leading role in the Director General's reform of the structure and operations of the ILO's policy departments with a view to increasing the Organization's contribution to global policy and capacity in labour law, labour administration, inspection, compliance and enforcement. 2. Provide strategic support to the DDG/P in the development of the ILO's programme of research, policy advice and other activities related to labour law reform and institutional capacity building. 3. Provide state-of-the-art advice on labour law reform and labour market institutions to labour ministries, labour inspectorates and legislators. Develop concrete strategies and programmes for effective institutional capacity building at national level. 4. Assist the DDG/P in leading and managing relevant departments in the policy portfolio. Review, evaluate and advise on research, policy development, programmes, proposals and reports prepared by departments and units within the Policy Portfolio. 5. Assist the DDG/P in preparing documents for the Governing Body, International Labour Conference, other official or specialized meetings and for technical cooperation donors; ensure appropriate and timely follow-up. 6. Write and edit briefing materials, speeches, background papers and other documents for use by the DDG/P and other members of the ILO's Senior Management Team. 7. Participate as a full member in the Senior Policy Management Team. 8. Develop and maintain excellent relations with constituents, multilateral agencies and other key stakeholders. 9. Represent the Office and the DDG/P at senior level meetings, providing substantive expertise. 10. Lead task forces and teams as needed to develop and deliver specific work assignments and products. 11. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the DDG/P.
Required Qualifications
Education Advanced university degree in one of the following areas: labour law, public administration or related fields.
Experience Fifteen years of relevant professional experience in applied labour law and labour administration, including at least eight years at a senior advisory or managerial level. Demonstrated experience and expertise in labour law development and application and/or labour administration and management. A strong track record of effective interaction, influencing and collaboration with senior stakeholders in government and the private sector. Proven ability to communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing to a wide and varied audience. Strong management skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.
Languages Excellent oral and written command of one working language of the ILO and knowledge of a second.
Competencies  In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires: Demonstrated sound political judgement and capacity to work well with a range of actors, including ILO constituents. Excellent negotiating and communication skills. Ability to represent the Organization at senior level in various fora. Strong interpersonal skills, integrity, tact and diplomacy. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and with due recognition to gender sensitivity. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Ability to cultivate innovation and manage change. Proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives and accountability in delivering results. Ability to assess risks and factor in contingencies when planning.
Additional Information: As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to take the ILO high-level assessment centre before being considered for interview.
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
APPENDIX I
Angola Antigua and Barbuda Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belize Botswana Brunei Darussalam Cambodia Cape Verde China Congo Cyprus Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Gabon Gambia Georgia Grenada Guatemala Guyana Iceland Iraq Japan Kazakhstan Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Liberia Libya Maldives Malta Marshall Islands Mexico Montenegro Mozambique Namibia Nicaragua Oman Palau Papua New Guinea Paraguay Poland Qatar Republic of Korea Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Saudi Arabia Seychelles Slovakia Solomon Islands Somalia South Sudan, Republic of Swaziland Syrian Arab Republic Tajikistan Togo Turkmenistan Tuvalu United Arab Emirates United States of America Uzbekistan Vanuatu Viet Nam Yemen
APPENDIX II CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. - The first contract will be issued for a twelve-month period (for Geneva-based positions) and a twenty-four month period (for non Geneva-based positions) - 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. Grade: D1 Salary and post adjustment (with dependants) US$ Salary Minimum 103204 rising to Maximum 118565 Post adjustment for Geneva Minimum 105887 Maximum 121647 Salary and post adjustment (without dependants) US$ Salary Minimum 95394 Maximum Maximum 108638 Post adjustment for Geneva Minimum 97874 Maximum 111462
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 Geneva, 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.
The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants. 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.