Programme Officer - International Labour Standards and Labour Law

<p></p> <p> </p> <p>Grade: NOA </p> <p>Vacancy no.: DC/Dhaka/NO/2024/04<br/> Publication date: 15 January 2024</p> <p>Application deadline (midnight local time): 05 February 2024</p> <p> </p> <p>Job ID: 11250 <br/> Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific <br/> Organization Unit: CO-Dhaka <br/> Location: Dhaka   <br/> Contract type: Fixed Term </p> <p>Contract duration: One year (with the possibility to renew) </p> <p> </p> <p>Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.</p> <p><br/> <br/> In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.</p> <p> </p> <p>The following are eligible to apply:</p> <ul> <li>ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.</li> <li>External candidates* </li> </ul> <p>*The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.</p> <p> </p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:ilojobs@ilo.org">ilojobs@ilo.org</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.</p> <p> </p> <p>*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. </p> <h2><u>Introduction:</u></h2> <p> </p> <p>Since 2013, the ILO has closely collaborated with and supported the Government of Bangladesh in enacting major legal and administrative reforms to uphold labour rights and improve workplace safety. Notable reforms include amendments to the Bangladesh Labour Act (BLA) in 2013 and 2018 the adoption of the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Labour Act (ELA) in 2019, the formulation of the Bangladesh Labour Rules in 2015 and its amendment in 2022, as well as the formulation of the Bangladesh EPZ Labour Rules in 2022. While progress has been made, there is a need for effective institutional mechanisms to support the implementation of the new legislative framework.</p> <p> </p> <p>To maintain momentum and support Bangladesh's smooth graduation from LDC status, the CO Dhaka Office is working together with the Government of Bangladesh's and social partners under its Bangladesh Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for continued support to labour reform as per the ILO GB Road map of actions and Bangladesh National Action Plan (NAP) on the Labour Sector of Bangladesh (2021-2026). </p> <p> </p> <p>This work is organised under Labour Administration and Working Conditions (LAWC) cluster that is a composite of several individual development cooperation projects and is operated through seven technical work units: International Labour Standards, Labour Administration Reform, Labour Inspection, Occupational Safety and Health, and Industrial Safety, Social Dialogue as well as the Better Work Bangladesh unit. These units are coordinated under the overall leadership of a cluster program manager, with administrative, finance, general, and technical services provided by a Cluster Support unit. </p> <p> </p> <p>The breadth and depth of work required for this cluster of programmes will require a talented team that is able to grasp the complexities of the cluster approach, work cooperatively and deliver quality technical work as a team.</p> <h2><u>Objective:</u></h2> <p> </p> <p>The main purpose of this position is to support the efficient implementation of projects related to international labour standards and labour laws within the LAWC cluster.  The incumbent will also work towards enhancing collaboration, facilitating effective communication, and promoting constructive engagement among tripartite constituents, on international labour standards and labour laws, in line with the legislative reforms and development frameworks of the Government of Bangladesh supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Furthermore, the role includes supporting efforts to strengthen collaboration, facilitate efficient communication, and encourage productive engagement among tripartite stakeholders regarding international labour standard