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Introduction
The post is attached to the Extractive Industries, Energy and Manufacturing (E2M) Unit of the Sector Policies Department (SECTOR), which is responsible for supporting ILO constituents in addressing employment and work-related issues and opportunities in specific economic and social sectors at the global, regional and national levels. The sectoral approach to decent work applies to the entire Decent Work Agenda. The Department’s work aims at building consensus on sector-specific policies and practices through social dialogue, including through the organization of tripartite sectoral meetings at global, regional and national levels; promoting the ratification and effective implementation of international labour standards, with particular attention to sector-specific labour standards; developing and disseminating knowledge and information on economic and employment trends in specific industries or sectors; undertaking policy-oriented research on decent work issues in the sectors concerned; the implementation of development cooperation projects, as well as the provision of policy advice and the implementation of training programmes for tripartite constituents; and the promotion of policy coherence on key sectoral issues through strategic partnerships with other UN agencies, multilateral organisations and other stakeholders.
Key Functions and Responsibilities
1. As a Lead Specialist in the area of Decent Work in Light Industry Sectors, the incumbent will be responsible for the substantive segments of the work programme. Define priorities for advancing decent work in the light industry sectors, develop strategies, as well as provide and coordinate high-quality technical support at global, regional, subregional and country levels, to advance the Decent Work Agenda and social justice, taking into account the integration of cross-cutting policy axes, in particular international labour standards, social dialogue, gender equality and non-discrimination, and a just transition to environmentally sustainable economies and societies. Lead the work lines/teams involved in this work and ensure effective management of staff and consultants, in accordance with ILO standards and the results-based management framework, as well as through timely and effective use of the Performance Management Framework and other feedback mechanisms, as appropriate.
2.Review and facilitate activities to strengthen and effectively implement inclusive institutional, legal and policy frameworks. Provide expert strategic and technical advice on decent work to ILO constituents and other stakeholders in the light industry sectors, with a view to promoting the formulation of inclusive and gender-responsive policies and programmes, as well as their effective implementation and monitoring, to achieve equitable results. Promote the implementation of relevant international labour standards.
3.Assist ILO constituents in identifying their needs and provide appropriate technical support, including through comparative policy analysis. Facilitate the effective participation and advocacy role of employers’ and workers’ organizations in policy formulation and in the implementation and evaluation of decent work programmes and projects.
