Country Programme Manager , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Better Work Vietnam
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are recruiting a Country Programme Manager responsible for managing all aspects of the Better Work Vietnam programme. The position is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and is United Nations grade P5 with an ILO contract.
The programme
Better Work is a unique partnership between the ILO and the IFC that unites the expertise of the ILO in labour standards with that of IFC in private sector development. By 2017, Better Work will have improved the lives of at least three million workers and millions more of their family members. It will achieve this by driving sector-wide, sustainable improvement in adherence to national labour law and core labour standards, and strengthening business competitiveness in major garment producing countries.
In Vietnam, Better Work aims to work in over 500 apparel and footwear factories across the country over the coming four years. The programme brings together local enterprises, international buyers, governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations to create shared and sustainable solutions. For more information seewww.betterwork.org.
The Country Manager will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of the Better Work Vietnam program, including planned geographic and spectral expansion, high level and strategic engagement with national and international stakeholders including the ILO and IFC, and implementation of plans to create an independent, self financing local entity within 4 years.
Management
The position reports to the Global Operations Manager in Bangkok and works under the direction of the Better Work Director in Geneva.
Education
Advanced university degree in adult education, international development or other relevant field or equivalent in experience.
Experience and languages
At least ten years of professional experience in social dialogue, working with the private sector in developing countries, corporate social responsibility (particularly in the field of labour standards compliance), capacity building, project management or related fields in a senior level position, at least five years of which has been at the international level. Relevant experience working in Asia would be an advantage. Excellent English is required. A working knowledge of Vietnamese and/or Chinese and/or Korean would be an advantage.
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit http://bit.ly/14QS08l
Closing date
21 April 2013.
The ILO and IFC value staff diversity.
We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are recruiting a Country Programme Manager responsible for managing all aspects of the Better Work Vietnam programme. The position is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and is United Nations grade P5 with an ILO contract.
The programme
Better Work is a unique partnership between the ILO and the IFC that unites the expertise of the ILO in labour standards with that of IFC in private sector development. By 2017, Better Work will have improved the lives of at least three million workers and millions more of their family members. It will achieve this by driving sector-wide, sustainable improvement in adherence to national labour law and core labour standards, and strengthening business competitiveness in major garment producing countries.
In Vietnam, Better Work aims to work in over 500 apparel and footwear factories across the country over the coming four years. The programme brings together local enterprises, international buyers, governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations to create shared and sustainable solutions. For more information seewww.betterwork.org.
The Country Manager will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of the Better Work Vietnam program, including planned geographic and spectral expansion, high level and strategic engagement with national and international stakeholders including the ILO and IFC, and implementation of plans to create an independent, self financing local entity within 4 years.
Management
The position reports to the Global Operations Manager in Bangkok and works under the direction of the Better Work Director in Geneva.
Education
Advanced university degree in adult education, international development or other relevant field or equivalent in experience.
Experience and languages
At least ten years of professional experience in social dialogue, working with the private sector in developing countries, corporate social responsibility (particularly in the field of labour standards compliance), capacity building, project management or related fields in a senior level position, at least five years of which has been at the international level. Relevant experience working in Asia would be an advantage. Excellent English is required. A working knowledge of Vietnamese and/or Chinese and/or Korean would be an advantage.
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit http://bit.ly/14QS08l
Closing date
21 April 2013.
The ILO and IFC value staff diversity.
We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.
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