| Vacancy No: RAPS/3/2015/AS/07 Title: Labour Economist Grade: P.4 Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment | Date: 8 September 2015 Application Deadline (midnight Geneva time) 11 October 2015 (2 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Organization unit: CO HANOI Duty Station: Hanoi, Viet Nam | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General introduction The following are eligible to apply: - ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations. - External candidates. Staff members with at least five years of continuous service with the Office are encouraged to apply and will be given special consideration at the screening and evaluation stage. In accordance with the Staff Regulations and letters of appointment, successful candidates for positions in the Professional category would be expected to take up different assignments (field and Headquarters) during their career, the desirable length of an assignment in any specific position being two to five years, following which the incumbent should be willing to move to another assignment and/or duty station. Within the context of the Office's renewed efforts to promote mobility, staff members seeking mobility are encouraged to apply to vacancies. Mobility will be given special consideration at the screening and evaluation stages. The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applicants from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to erecruit@ilo.org. Applications from qualified candidates 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. A list of these countries is in Appendix I. Successful completion of the Assessment Centre is required for all external candidates. Conditions of employment are described in Appendix II. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| INTRODUCTION The position is located at the ILO Country Office for Viet Nam, based in Hanoi. Towards achieving the goal of decent work for all in Viet Nam, the work of the country office is guided by the Decent work Country Programme which focuses on three strategic areas: Labour Market Governance; Employment and Sustainable Enterprise Development; and Social Protection. In the implementation of its activities and programmes, the country office works in close partnership with the Government of Viet Nam, in particular its technical line ministry, MOLISA and its social partners, the employers' and workers' organizations. The DWCP Vietnam Programme is an integral component of the One UN Plan. The main purpose of this job is to (i) assist constituents in Viet Nam in the development of policies, methodologies and tools to promote the creation of quality job and inclusive labour markets; (ii) provide policy guidance and technical support to ILO's technical cooperation programs in Viet Nam; and (iii) strengthen cooperation and collaboration with other UN agencies within the framework of "Delivering as One" as well as with other partners concerned with employment and labour issues. The Labour Economist will report to the Director of the Country Office in Hanoi and will receive technical guidance on employment matters from the Employment Policy Department at headquarters. He/she is expected to collaborate with relevant technical specialists in the ILO Decent Work Team for East and South-East Asia and the Pacific, based in Bangkok. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description of Duties Specific duties 1. Design, conduct or supervise research, analysis and the preparation of case studies on the labour market impact of economic, trade and employment policies. This includes the assessment of how the country's deepening integration into regional and global markets affects businesses, jobs, wages and working conditions. Cooperate with other international organizations in joint-policy oriented research projects. 2. Assess national needs and provide technical advisory services to constituents and other partners, including the National Statistical Office, to strengthen labour market information and labour statistics for evidence-based policy making and impact evaluation. 3. Develop guidelines, tools and methodologies to contribute towards capacity building initiatives for constituents regarding, labour market information, labour market analysis, and labour market policies. 4. Provide policy guidance for the implementation of the National Employment Law and the development of new laws and regulations concerning employment and related issues, including providing advice to key stakeholders on the application of international labour standards and promotion of ILO mainstreamed strategies, including gender, while formulating employment related laws, strategies, policies, and programmes. 5. In close collaboration with UN agencies, formulate strategies and programmes for employment creation and the promotion of inclusive labour market to ensure that ILO policy objectives are integrated within the One UN Plan and the Deliveries as One. 6. Assist the Director in developing the new DWCP and the new One UN plan, with a view to streamlining operational systems, lowering transaction costs and increasing efficiency in implementation. 7. Undertake any other tasks that may be entrusted to him or her by the Director in line with the mandate and objectives of the Organization and the countries covered. These specific duties are aligned with the relevant ILO generic job description, which includes the following generic duties: 1. Design and promote a wide range of special subject-matter-related programmes. This involves: re-analysis of complex or conflicting data, statistics and information or policy guidelines, in a manner requiring the advanced application of principles of a recognised technical specialisation. 2. Develop and review an institutional framework, in which social partners can best improve, implement and evaluate efficient and equitable ILO action programmes. 3. Provide policy advice to ILO's constituents on institutional strengthening, the application of ILO standards and the promotion of technical cooperation activities. 4. Formulate and submit project proposals and seek funding. 5. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the project activities. 6. Undertake technical advisory missions independently or in collaboration with Decent Work Technical Support Teams. 7. Conduct seminars, workshops and technical meetings and training courses. 8. Prepare draft recommendations and guidelines for discussion and adoption as ILO Recommendations or Conventions on related technical fields. 9. Write manuals and/or training guides on related topics. 10. Disseminate information on programmes through publications and, press releases, as well as ensuring representation at donors' meetings, international, regional and national fora and advocacy campaigns. 11. Monitor and coordinate research carried out by junior technical officers and external collaborators. 12. Provide technical inputs to office documents (sectoral meetings, technical committees, regional meetings and conference reports). 13. Participate in tripartite reviews on technical cooperation activities and international meetings and conferences. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Required Qualifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education Advanced university degree in economics, labour economics or social sciences. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Experience Eight years' experience in policy development and analysis at the national level or five years at the international level in social and economic aspects of development programme in developing countries with demonstrated expertise in the relevant technical field. Expertise in labour market analysis, policies and programmes would be an advantage. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Languages Excellent command of English. Knowledge of another working language of the Office (French, Spanish) or a language of South-East Asia would be an advantage. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Competencies In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires: Technical competencies The ability to conduct and synthesize research and reach empirically based conclusions to formulate policy on related subjects; provide seasoned advice on best practices, to address broader issues outside the field of specialization; formulate new concepts and methodologies; develop training materials; alternative courses of action, project proposals, policy, procedural matters and represent them at high level meetings; design and synthesize strategies for programme development in the member State; produce reports, technical publications, training manuals and evaluate and monitor technical cooperation activities and projects. Familiarity with labour statistics, excellent analytical skills and ability to undertake high quality research in the related technical field. Demonstrated ability to implement, manage and coordinate technical cooperation projects of international organizations, including negotiations with governments, social partners and mobilizing the support of international donor agencies. Good computer applications skills. Ability to train and guide personnel. Knowledge of the region. Behavioural competencies High standard of integrity, professionalism, personal discipline and impartiality. Good communication, presentation and negotiating skills, and appreciation of the tripartite structure and procedures of the ILO. Ability to work in a multicultural environment with gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitude. Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision. Strong diplomatic skills. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information: Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place between November 2015 and March 2016. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.4
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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:
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 Hanoi, 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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