ILO – INTERNATIONAL LABOUR OFFICE

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-12

1. General Information

Title: Junior Professional Officer in Decent Work in Supply Chains

Department: Deputy Director General

Organisational Unit: Action Programme; Decent Work Outcomes in Supply Chains (AP/Supply Chains)

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Duration of assignment: 2 years with possibility of extension for another year. The extension of appointment is subject to yearly review concerning priorities, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance

Please note that for participants of the JPO-Programme two years work experience are mandatory! Relevant work experience can be counted. In order to assess the eligibility of the candidates, we review the relevant experience acquired after obtaining the first university degree (usually bachelor’s degree).

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2. Supervision

Direct Supervision by: Senior Research and Policy Coordinator, Action Programme on Decent work outcomes in supply chains (AP/Supply Chains)

Content and methodology of supervision:

A time-bound work plan annual will be agreed between the JPO and the supervisor specifying the outcomes to be achieved, the measures of progress and quarterly milestones. Meetings between the JPO and the supervisor will be scheduled at least every two weeks to evaluate and support implementation of the workplan. In addition, weekly team meetings will provide an opportunity to coordinate, and problem solve together with all AP/Supply Chain team members.

The supervisor will provide detailed guidance and support to ensure the JPO is fully aware of the requirements of the role and has the necessary knowledge and resources.

The JPO will accompany and assist the supervisor in seminars, workshops and in external and internal meetings. There may be a requirement to travel on missions.

Performance management will be reviewed in accordance with ILO’s Performance Management Framework, as applicable to Junior Professional Officers.

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3. Introduction

The Deputy Director General’s Office brings together ILO’s Research, Publications, Statistics departments, the International Training Centre in Turin and the newly established Action Programmes.  The Action Programmes are focussed on (i) the transition from the informal to the formal economy; (ii) just transitions toward environmentally sustainable economies and societies; (iii) decent work in supply chains, investment and trade; and (iv) decent work in crisis and post-crisis situations. These themes cut across the policy outcomes and present significant challenges and opportunities for the promotion of social justice through decent work.

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4. Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the supervisor, the JPO will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Support ILO policy and field units to identify and access the data, knowledge and statistics they require to implement elements of the strategy on decent work in supply chains.
• Assist in responding to requests from ILO constituents and other organisations for information about ILO’s policies, publications and resources on decent work in supply chains.
• Update and maintain an inventory of ILO development cooperation and research projects, relevant to decent work in supply chains.
• Update and maintain a repository of ILO knowledge products on decent work in supply chains and promote this widely within the organisation.
• Track the progress of ILO units and departments in implementing the ILO strategy on decent work in supply chains.
• Conduct research to identify evidence to support the development of policy advice and for communication and advocacy purposes related to decent work in supply chains.
• Draft text for policy briefs, reports, and funding proposals relevant to ILO’s work on decent work in supply chains.
• Participate in teams that involve other ILO departments to support the development and review of projects to achieve decent work outcomes in supply chains.
• Support the organization and planning of in-person, hybrid and virtual events, workshops and seminars on decent work in supply chains.
• Perform others task that may be assigned by the supervisor.

During the period of assignment, the JPO will contribute to the following outputs of the ILO strategy on decent work in supply chains:

• Knowledge, evidence and good practices on decent work in supply chains are widely shared and disseminated to constituents through ILO platforms including the HELPDESK.
• A coordinated research agenda and new evidence and analysis on decent work in supply chains is developed and implemented.
• Support is provided to ILO constituents to respect, promote and realise fundamental principles and rights at work in supply chains.
• Comprehensive guidance ensures Office-wide coordination and consistent design and implementation of development cooperation interventions.
• Materials are developed to promote international labour standards as the basis for human rights due diligence processes.

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5. Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Minimum: Master’s degree in economics, international development, social sciences, law or other related field.

Work experience:

Minimum: At least two years of experience in a relevant area, at the national or international level.

Desirable: Experience of working on relevant issues of responsible business conduct, human rights due diligence or supply chain related issues with a business, government, employers’ or workers’ organisations, civil society, or academia.

Skills required for the assignment:

Minimum:

Strong analytical and research skills. 

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Strong organizational and planning skills.

Desirable:

Good knowledge of labour rights issues, responsible business conduct and corporate due diligence in supply chains. Exposure to working with organisations working on these issues would be an asset.

Good understanding of gender and inclusion issues as related to supply chains.

Languages:

Minimum: Excellent command of one working language of the ILO (English, French, Spanish).

Desirable:  Good knowledge of a second working language of the ILO would be an asset.

ILO competencies:

The candidate is expected to demonstrate and be guided by ILO competencies, specifically:

1. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

2. Capacity to work on own initiative as well as cooperate as a team member.

3. The ability to work in a multicultural environment, and sensitivity to diversity and inclusive workplace behaviour and attitudes are also required.

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6. Training Components and Learning Elements

Training components:

The supervisor will support the JPO to identify learning and development opportunities at the beginning of the assignment and resources shall be committed to support the achievement of these including for example coaching, mentoring and training as necessary.  Learning and development targets shall be reviewed annually.

While it will depend on the experience of the JPO, training opportunities may include for example training on the ILO fundamental principles and rights at work, due diligence processes in supply chains, technical skills such as data visualization, and participation in other the relevant training courses and academies of the International Training Centre in Turin, Italy.

Learning elements:

• Become familiar with ILO’s institutional mandate and the role of the Office and the ILO’s tripartite constituents in advancing decent work, particularly in supply chains.
• Learn about the different perspectives of ILOs member States and social partners on different supply chains and labour related issues.
• Exposure to ILO’s institutional and informal coordination mechanisms, in particular cross department work, development cooperation, resource mobilization and interaction with colleague in the field.
• There will be opportunities for exposure to and close engagement with the different policy areas of the ILO that relate to decent work in supply chains.
• Develop experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team including experience of working remotely with colleagues in different countries around the world. Mission travel to ILO field offices may provide additional on-the-ground learning opportunities.
• Develop stronger teamworking skills including the interpersonal, communication, influencing and softs skills required to be effective in ILOs multi-cultural and interdisciplinary work environment.
• The JPO will gain in-depth knowledge of the strategies and issues related to the realisation of decent work in supply chains and will work alongside and learn from recognised experts in the field.

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7. Background Information

The JPO will be working within the Action Programmes on Supply Chains (AP/SC) which provides effective coordination of ILOs many policies and activities to supports a coherent portfolio of policies and programmes to support constituents to achieve decent work outcomes in supply chains. The AP/SC coordinates the implementation of the ILO strategy on decent work in supply chains and supports the work of the Global Coalition on Social Justice in the area of fairer, rules based trade for social justice. This is described in outcome 8.4 of the ILO Director General’s Programme and Budget proposals of 2024/5.

The ILO values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, particularly those with disabilities and from non – or under – represented member States. If needed, reasonable accommodation will be provided in the recruitment phase as well as during the JPO assignment to ensure equality of opportunities.

The ILO has a smoke-free environment.

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