Senior Labour Law Specialist

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Genf, Schweiz International Labour Organization Vollzeit

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Job ID: 12599
Department: GOVERNANCE
Organization Unit: LABGOV
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.

The ILO welcomes applicants with experience in working within ILO constituents (governments, employers’ and business membership organizations, and workers’ organizations).

Applicants from non- or under-represented member States, or from those member States which staffing forecasts indicate will become non- or under-represented in the near future would be particularly welcome.

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 Social Dialogue, Labour Relations and Governance of Work Branch (LABGOV) of the Governance and Tripartism Department (GOVERNANCE). The LABGOV Branch mandate is to promote the effective and inclusive governance of work and sound labour relations.

The Labour Law Reform and Access to Labour Justice Team (LABOURLAW) located within the LABGOV Branch promotes social justice by providing support to governments and employers and workers’ organizations to establish the rule of law and good governance in the field of labour and employment.

Specific Duties

1. Lead, manage and coordinate the LABOURLAW team. This includes defining work priorities in line with the overall vision and mandate of the Branch and Department; setting the strategic direction for research, country work and partnerships and monitoring and evaluating their implementation.

2. Prepare and monitor strategic workplans that respond to constituents’ needs and priorities in line with the Programme and Budget.

3. Coordinate LABOURLAW’s inputs to the ILO Strategic Plan and the relevant Programme and Budget outcomes and outputs.

4. Ensure quality and timely technical advice and guidance to the ILO’s constituents on labour law reform and labour dispute prevention and resolution based on international labour standards.

5. Establish new or strengthen existing networks to facilitate sharing of experiences and expertise in the field of labour law, employment relations and access to labour justice.

6. Develop and implement new knowledge products and tools, methods of work and technology to support labour law reforms, improved labour dispute resolution systems and promotion of compliance with labour law.

7. Plan and coordinate substantive research on policy questions of an analytic and international comparative nature on a wide range of issues related to labour law policy.

8. Perform other relevant duties as required.

Required qualificationsEducation

An advanced university degree in law. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in law with an additional two years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience

At least ten years’ practical experience, including at the international level, in labour law and labour relations. Demonstrated experience in the formulation of legal opinions and in providing high-level labour law advisory services.

Languages

Excellent command of one working language (English, French, Spanish) of the Organization and a working knowledge of a second working language. One of these languages must be English.

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 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 ILO has zero tolerance for acts of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and is determined to ensure that all staff members and all beneficiaries of ILO assistance do not suffer, directly or indirectly, from sexual exploitation and abuse.

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