Senior Programme Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that aims to promote social justice and fair labor practices. Established in 1919, the ILO has a mission to ensure that labor standards are upheld globally, fostering decent work opportunities for all. The organization operates in over 180 countries and has a diverse workforce of approximately 3,500 employees. The ILO's work is guided by its commitment to promoting rights at work, encouraging decent employment opportunities, enhancing social protection, and strengthening dialogue on work-related issues. The ILO Country Office for Pakistan focuses on collaboration with federal and provincial governments, employers, and workers' organizations to advance international labor standards and promote decent work in the region.

Job Overview:
The Senior Programme Officer position is critical within the ILO Country Office for Pakistan, specifically within the Programme Team. The role involves significant responsibilities in coordinating, planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on the office's program of work. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the ILO director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Country Director for Pakistan and will collaborate closely with both the Programme and Operations Units. The Senior Programme Officer will play a vital role in supporting the implementation of the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP), ensuring that the programs align with national development priorities and the strategic objectives of the ILO. This position emphasizes the importance of social dialogue, tripartism, and labor governance, requiring the officer to engage effectively with various stakeholders, including government institutions and social partners. The role also involves overseeing the Programme Team's work, providing guidance, and ensuring timely and effective program delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Programme Officer will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including:

• Providing substantive professional inputs for the formulation and implementation of the DWCP, ensuring alignment with national development priorities and ILO strategic objectives.
• Coordinating and overseeing the work of the Programme Team, including the Senior Programme Assistant and project managers, while providing guidance and promoting timely and effective program delivery.
• Monitoring program implementation against approved workplans, budgets, indicators, and timelines; verifying programming data; assessing performance; identifying implementation challenges; and recommending corrective actions.
• Facilitating engagement among government institutions, employers' organizations, and workers' organizations to strengthen social dialogue, tripartite cooperation, industrial relations, and collective bargaining.
• Supporting technical cooperation on labor legislation, policy reform, labor administration, and institutional capacity development in collaboration with relevant ILO technical specialists and tripartite constituents.
• Supporting initiatives concerning freedom of association, collective bargaining, the elimination of forced labor and child labor, gender equality, non-discrimination, promoting occupational safety and health, and business and human rights, in line with the ILO's mandate.
• Coordinating and supporting interventions addressing DWCP priorities, including occupational safety and health, employment, skills development, social protection, labor migration, and the rights of workers in informal and vulnerable employment.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with government institutions, social partners, UN agencies, and development partners.
• Contributing to project proposals, concept notes, funding strategies, and donor engagement to mobilize resources for DWCP priorities. 1
• Preparing and reviewing program frameworks, project proposals, reports, memoranda of understanding, and other relevant documents. 1
• Liaising with the Operations Unit to support effective delivery, resource utilization, and compliance with ILO procedures. 1
• Participating in relevant inter-agency meetings and joint programming initiatives to identify opportunities for collaboration and ensure complementarity with national and UN development priorities. 1
• Supporting capacity-building activities for government institutions, employers' and workers' organizations, program staff, and implementing partners. 1
• Documenting program achievements and lessons learned and sharing relevant knowledge and good practices. 1
• Providing inputs to the Office's communication activities and performing other relevant duties as assigned by the Country Director.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a university degree (bachelor's or equivalent) in a field relevant to the job. Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of professional work experience in program and/or project planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, candidates should have a good knowledge of programming and results-based management (RBM) principles and concepts, as well as the programming cycle, including planning, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation. Knowledge of resource mobilization and political awareness regarding socio-economic factors is also essential. Candidates should be proficient in PC software, including word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software such as Microsoft Office. Furthermore, candidates must demonstrate integrity, sensitivity to diversity, client orientation, communication skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a university degree (bachelor's or equivalent) in a field relevant to the job. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of labor issues and the ILO's mandate.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of three years of professional work experience in program and/or project planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation. This experience is crucial for effectively managing the responsibilities associated with the Senior Programme Officer role and ensuring successful program delivery.

Languages:
Candidates must have an excellent command of English and Urdu. Proficiency in these languages is mandatory for effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders in the region.

Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is Fixed Term, with the first contract issued for a twenty-four month period. A successful external candidate will be on probation for the first two years of assignment, and any extension of the contract beyond the probation period is subject to satisfactory conduct and performance. The ILO has a zero-tolerance policy for acts of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and is committed to ensuring that all staff members and beneficiaries do not suffer from such conduct. The recruitment process includes an online application form, and candidates must ensure their availability for evaluation, which may include written tests and interviews. The ILO does not charge any fees during the recruitment process and emphasizes the importance of maintaining integrity and transparency.