Regional Desk Officer (ASIA/PACIFIC)

Vacancy No: CALL/P/2015/09 Title: Regional Desk Officer (ASIA/PACIFIC) Grade: P.5 Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment	Date: 21 April 2015 Application Deadline (midnight Geneva time) 21 May 2015 (22 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications   Organization unit:   ACTRAV Duty Station:  Geneva, Switzerland
The ILO is issuing a call for expression of interest for the position of Specialist in Workers' Activities. The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations. The following are eligible to apply: - Internal candidates - External candidates 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.
INTRODUCTION The Senior Relations Specialist is member of ACTRAV and will be located in Geneva at ILO HQ. The Senior Relations Specialist will be responsible for determining priorities, planning, organising and coordinating the work developed by ACTRAV and the ILO in the region, with a special focus on the activities related to workers' organisations. He/she will plan, schedule the work of and oversee the performance of ACTRAV's Specialists in Workers' Activities in the Regional Offices as well as liaise with the Programme Officer for Workers' Activities for the region in the Turin Centre. The Senior Relations Specialist will provide advice to senior ILO officials on main trends, challenges and policies and coordinate the provision of services to the region's members of the Workers' Group represented in the different institutional settings. He/she will also conceptualise, formulate and prepare technical cooperation projects for submission to donors and supervise the implementation of those projects.
Description of Duties The official will be called upon to promote and develop activities with the following responsibilities: 1. In coordination with the Director of ACTRAV, plan, organise, coordinate and monitor the relations work of ACTRAV in the ASIA/PACIFIC Region. Determine the regional priorities and ensure that these are consistent with the ILO's and ACTRAV's priorities and plans and in line with the priorities identified with the trade union organisations in the region. 2. Support the Director with planning, managing and monitoring progress in work assigned to Specialist(s) in Workers' Activities in the Regional, DWT/CO and ILO offices and liaise with the Programme Officer for Workers' Activities for the region in the Turin Center in order to meet objectives and deadlines for implementation in full respect of timetables and activities identified. 3. Provide advice to ACTRAV's Director, his/her team in HQ and in the field, senior officials on matters of concern to the relevant constituent group and represent the ILO at official events and conferences. 4. Provide advice to senior officials on current policies and views, namely the ones specific to workers' organisations, as well as on the development of general policies for relations with workers and employers' organisations, including regional and international workers' organisations and ensure the consistent application of such policies. Organise and ensure the preparation of policy- related briefs and documents. 5. Coordinate the servicing of the region's members of the Workers' Group of the Governing Body, the International Labour Conference, regional and sectoral meetings, and other official or specialised meetings and ensure that the discussion process is supported. Coordinate representation of the ILO at official meetings in the region and brief representatives at such meetings. 6. Review major ILO reports and documents, provide comments and suggestions to reflect relevant concerns and interests from the workers in the region and draft and approve documents, communications and press releases. 7. Undertake missions to Member States to build and improve relations with relevant organisations, to discuss and review their situation, and to provide advice and information on the Organization's policies and activities. 8. Recommend action on personnel, budgetary, procedural and other matters relating to the efficient operations of the Desk. 9. In close coordination with the Director and the team in charge of technical cooperation, conceptualise, formulate and prepare technical cooperation projects for submission to donors. Discuss possible projects with donors and obtain their approval, providing justification and explanation as required. Negotiate objectives, design, content and cost of technical cooperation activities and assume responsibility for the management and implementation of projects as well as for the quality of work performed and donor reporting. 10. Provide policy and technical advice and guidance to the Decent Work Support Team specialists and external consultants. Check, control and verify the design and implementation of work plans of Workers' Activities Specialists in DWTs, plan and coordinate the preparation and presentation of technical reports, annual reports on successful results, difficulties encountered and lessons learned and undertake missions in connection with technical cooperation. 11. Contribute to ACTRAV's work in the areas of Programme and Budget, the Strategic Policy Framework, the Decent Work Country Programmes, the Global Jobs Pact and the Social Justice Declaration.
Required Qualifications
Education Advanced university degree in economics, labour law, public administration, industrial relations, political science or other relevant field.
Experience At least ten years of professional experience at national level, in dealing with issues pertaining to relations, actions and programmes of workers' organisations, of which at least seven years at the international level in a senior position.
Languages Excellent command of one ILO working language (English, French or Spanish) and good knowledge of another (one of these languages must be English).
Competencies  In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires: Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of the work of the Organization, its policies, programmes and procedures; Excellent knowledge and understanding of workers' organisations and of labour related programmes, issues, practices and policies; Excellent knowledge of development concerns and needs of the countries in the region as related to trade union organisations and other constituents; Political insight and sound judgement; Discretion and high sense of responsibility, judgement and diplomacy; Ability to present and advocate policy changes in difficult circumstances; Ability to develop links with and attract major donors in order to ensure adequate resource mobilisation for the implementation of plans and projects; Ability to make authoritative judgements and to assume sound managerial, financial, administrative and supervisory responsibilities; Ability to provide authoritative advice and guidance to senior-level officials, executive management and constituents and to negotiate and discuss sensitive matters with tact, discretion and authority; Ability to take initiatives, plan and organise work in accordance with the priorities established; Ability to represent the organisation and deliver speeches at a high level in a tripartite environment; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Excellent leadership and management skills; Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, to undertake complex policy analysis and to produce relevant reports; Good working knowledge of standard computer software; Behavioural competencies: Ability to work in a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds; Gender-sensitive attitude.
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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: P.5 Salary and post adjustment (with dependants) US$ Salary Minimum 87069 rising to Maximum 106712 Post adjustment for Geneva Minimum 78710 Maximum 96467 Salary and post adjustment (without dependants) US$ Salary Minimum 80887 Maximum Maximum 98167 Post adjustment for Geneva Minimum 73121 Maximum 88742
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.
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