Assist the CTA and support other STREAM staff to carry out agreed activities and tasks and to achieve related results for the effective implementation of the programme through the provision of inputs, the delivery of outputs, and the planning, monitoring and evaluation of activities. Deliveries and outcomes must be in conformity with ILO policies and project strategies and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines and country/action programs, and the administrative and financial procedures in consultation with the responsible field office, if applicable.
Provide support on STREAM strategic vision, workplan and activities across both ends of the Gulf-South Asia corridor on key outcomes and components of the programme, based on an allocation of responsibilities agreed with the STREAM CTA. Take responsibility for the effective management of funds/budgets on specific programme outcomes, outputs and components assigned by the STREAM CTA.
Strengthen relationships to cooperate and coordinate with governments, ministries, employers' and workers' organizations, non-governmental organizations, target groups and donors, in the planning and implementation of project /programme activities. Under the guidance of the CTA and in coordination with other STREAM staff, maintain close liaison and working contacts with governments, workers' and employers' organizations, and UN/non-governmental organizations, to discuss matters and follow up on the Programme implementation. Liaise with other UN counterparts to promote ILO's values, increase the programme's visibility, and facilitate the scaling-up of the ILO's interventions.
Conduct research and integrate technical inputs for regional and country analyses, reports and publications related to the Programme. Coordinate and/or provide inputs for studies, reports, training manuals, and other documents related to the Programme activities. Co-ordinate, identify and promote linkages and share best practices and lessons learnt with other relevant ILO projects/programmes, ILO units and external stakeholders in the thematic area of social protection and labour migration.
Under the programmatic oversight of CTA manage efficiently the selected National Project Coordinators in country offices in South Asia as the programme may require to ensure regional to national linkages and vice-versa in the implementation of the programme. Work closely with national project coordinators working on migration and social protection projects in the sub-region.
Participate in and contribute to the preparation and development of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions, consultations, and other events, at the regional, subregional, national, and local level, including by representing the ILO when appropriate and in coordination with the supervisor. Identify training needs and organize training workshops and meetings for the tripartite partners, civil society, other agencies, target groups and staff as appropriate to reinforce the professional capabilities.
Plan and undertake technical missions to the countries covered by the Programme (and beyond if requested by the supervisor), either independently or with other colleagues / counterparts.
Job Specification
Required qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree in development studies, gender studies, migration studies, social protection, social sciences, or a related field.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned fields or other relevant field with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the required experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience
At least five years of relevant professional experience in social protection and migration. This includes field experience in the implementation of projects preferably in the fields of social protection and/or migration. Experience in partnership building and networking and resource mobilization and donor relations. Familiarity with ILO policies and procedures and experience working with officials of ministries of labour and other social partners would be an advantage. Technical expertise in gender would be distinct advantage, as would be experience in the context of South Asia.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English, local languages of project countries will be an asset.
The ILO was founded in 1919, in the wake of a destructive war, to pursue a vision based on the premise that universal, lasting peace can be established only if it is based on social justice. The ILO became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946.
Industry Type
NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location
Kathmandu
Organization Size
1-10
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