VACANCY No: 2014/7 re-advertised Position title: Grade of the post: Contract type: Duty Station: Duration of Post: Organization unit: Deadline of application: Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW) Branch NO-B Short-term appointment Amman - Jordan 8 months Regional Office for the Arab States 28 January 2015 1. Introduction The ILO Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW) Branch of carries out technical cooperation, research and advocacy functions to assist ILO member States to respect, promote and realize the fundamental principles and rights at work, which are: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour; the effective abolition of child labour; and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. The technical cooperation portfolio on freedom of association and collective bargaining (FACB) rights delivers ILO’s integrated assistance to bring national legislation, policies and practices in line with these fundamental rights. It also promotes and facilitates sound industrial relations at the national, sectoral and workplace level. As the result of previous work conducted by the FPRW Branch in Jordan and mindful of the necessity to continue to support tripartite constituents in Jordan, the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development (HRSD) of Canada granted further funding to implement the Project “Promoting Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in Jordan”. The position of National Project Coordinator will ensure the effective and timely implementation of the project. The project will implement a two-pronged strategy to improve compliance with freedom of association and collective bargaining rights in Jordan. It will first support the tripartite constituents in bringing national legislation in conformity with the ILO’s principles and Conventions on freedom of association and collective bargaining rights (ILO Convention No. 87 and No. 98). Secondly, it will promote sound industrial relations and the effective exercise of collective bargaining rights at the sectoral level. 2. Main duties and responsibilities Under the supervision of the Director of the ILO Regional Office for Arab States and in close collaboration with the FPRW Branch and other relevant technical departments in ILO HQ, the national project coordinator will coordinate the work of international experts and consultants hired under the project. The Project will be technically backstopped by the FPRW Branch in ILO HQ. FPRW will oversee the projects’ implementation and monitoring in accordance with the project document and report to the donor. Regular technical support will be provided by (i) the Specialists in the DWT - Beirut; and (ii) relevant HQ technical units and technical cooperation programmes, in particular FPRW Branch, Better Work, INWORK, ACT/EMP, ACTRAV, and NORMES. The incumbent will:  Contribute to the development of strong relations and dialogue with the Government, the employers’ organisations, the trade unions, and a range of local and international stakeholders;  Provide policy advice to the Government and the social partners on the development of social dialogue, collective bargaining and the prevention and resolution of labour disputes;  Carry out technically sound and sustainable capacity building strategies an organize result oriented meetings for target groups on issues including labour law reform, social dialogue, workplace cooperation and collective bargaining. 1     Monitor and coordinate research and activities carried out by international and national experts; Regularly update the project’s workplan and the monitoring & evaluation plan according to the indicators and targets identified in the project document and draft periodic reports on the status of the project’s planning and implementation; Ensure coordination and synergies between project’s activities, other ILO related interventions and programmes and collaboration with external partners; Represent the project in national and international forums, and support the visibility of project’s objectives and results. 3. Qualifications requirements Education First level university degree in economics, labour law, international development, social science or equivalent experience Experience At least two to three years of professional experience in relevant fields such as labour rights, workplace compliance and cooperation; Experience on technical cooperation projects will be an advantaged. Languages Excellent command of Arabic and English. Competencies  Excellent ability to interpret project information and to identify and analyse problems with implementation;  Good knowledge of programme and budget, project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices;  Excellent ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;  Excellent research, planning, organizational and monitoring skills;  Ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem solution and ability to negotiate;  Excellent ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pensionable Salary: JOD 30,584 p.a Annual Base Salary: JOD24,455 p.a Allowances and benefits UN Pension Scheme Health Insurance Scheme 30 working days’ annual leave Children Allowance How to apply Perspective candidates will be interviewed and may also be required to sit for a written examination. Candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae/resume to the following email address: [email protected] by indicating the above-mentioned Vacancy number. Applications must include precise information on education, work experience (name of organization, starting and ending dates, work performed, name of supervisor and contact), and other relevant experience and skills. * * * * * * * 2