Project Officer

About Better Work

Better Work is global partnership program between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). It aims to improve labour standards and competitiveness in global supply chains. The Programme mobilizes global brands, governments, factory owners and workers to improve working conditions, drive competitiveness and create a more equitable, more prosperous world.  Better Work involves the development of both global tools and country level programs. The focus is on scalable and sustainable solutions which build cooperation between government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and international buyers. 

In Vietnam, Better Work works closely with the national tripartite partners including the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA), Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to support over 500 apparel and footwear factories with a view to adapt to other sectors. The program has three components: 

• Enterprise assessments on the principles of the ILO Declaration concerning core International Labour Standards and Vietnamese labour law;
• Enterprise advisory and training services designed to support practical improvements; and
• Stakeholder engagement and sustainability.

A Proven Approach

• We create lasting, measurable change by empowering factories to improve the working conditions in their facilities. Our assessments set the global standard for rigour and integrity. Our training programs and advisory services promote changes in the attitudes as well as behaviours for continuous improvements

National Action/ Global Influence

• Through our comprehensive, university-led research, and by sharing best practices from our on-the-ground experience, we are able to contribute to the agenda well beyond the countries in which we work, supporting governments, brands and policy makers to make improving working conditions a top priority.
• In Vietnam, the Program has entered its new strategic phase (2023-2027) with significant focus on the Program’s scalability and sustained impact with greater national ownership. The partnership therefore is placed at the centre of the program’s strategic operation in the current phase.

Function

• The incumbent will involve engaging and working closely with the key stakeholders including the national tripartite constituents (MoLISA, VGCL and VCCI) and other partners to ensure smooth implementation of the joint action plans which would contribute to the sustainability roadmap of the Program in the current phase. The incumbent will also coordinate, as relevant, with the Programme Unit of the ILO Country Office and related projects.

Reporting lines

• The position will work under the direct supervision of Better Work Vietnam’s Operations Manager.

 Description of Duties

• Support the implementation of stakeholder engagement workplans as per assignment from supervisor
• Support the stakeholder engagement activities with specific partners as per assignment from supervisor, including possible engagement with provincial level partners
• Collaborate closely with Core Service Team to develop and implement activities to engage national and provincial stakeholders in factory supporting activities of BWV for sustainable compliance and improvements
• Draft Term of Reference, budget estimation, Implementing Agreement, Purchase Orders, and Service Contracts etc. to support the implementation of the stakeholder engagement work, as per guidance from management team and collaboration with Finance and Admin team
• Support the drafting of technical progress reports for stakeholder engagement activities, donor funding, and meeting minutes as assigned and guided by supervisor.
• Promote the inclusion of gender equality and non-discrimination in all aspects of the project.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required qualifications

Education

• University degree in development studies, business or other social studies or related field

Experience

• At least two years of professional experience, preferably stakeholder engagement experience. Experience with industry background and development area would be advantage.

Languages

• Excellent command of English and Vietnamese.

Source: https://jobs.ilo.org/job/Hanoi-Project-Officer-(Partnership)-NOA-BW-Vietnam/1065289501/