Senior Specialist, Employers' Activities - Dakar

Organizational Context

The position is located in the Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP) but is also an integral member of the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team (DWT) that provides ILO technical support and guidance to a particular geographical area. ACT/EMP consists of a Bureau at ILO headquarters and a network of Senior Specialists in Employers Activities in each of the DWTs in the different regions. Its principal work is to manage the relationship between the ILO and Employer, Business and Membership Organizations (EBMOs), and the wider business community so that there is mutual understanding, shared values, and a desire to work together. This is done in close cooperation with the Secretariat of the Employers' Group of the ILO. Additionally, through its programme of development cooperation, the Bureau seeks to strengthen EBMOs so that they become stronger, independent and representative, and can increase their value to their members and potential members. The main role of the position is to manage technical activities focusing on high-level technical and policy advisory services and advocacy of new strategies, policies, approaches, and programs within the area of specialization. The incumbent is expected to achieve objectives that are set by the ILO Governing Body concerning the strategic management of the programme. The incumbent will work with a high level of autonomy and take authoritative technical decisions independently whilst being accountable for the efficient management of funds. The Senior Specialist, Employers Activities will act as an interface between the ILO, EBMOs, and the employer community in the region and develop and maintain productive working relations with them. More particularly, the incumbent will help EBMOs meet the needs of enterprises more effectively. Finally, the Senior Specialist, Employers Activities will ensure that the views, concerns, and priorities of employers are understood within the ILO and are reflected in the design and implementation of ILO policies and programmes and also communicate ILO policies and programmes to the wider employer and business community. The Senior Specialist has dual reporting responsibilities. The position reports to the Director of ACT/EMP and works under the guidance of and with the support from the assigned regional ACT/EMP Desk Officer for day-to-day activities. The position reports to the Director of the DWT/CO-Dakar for administrative matters.

Job Purpose

The position is located in the Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP) but is also an integral member of the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team (DWT) that provides ILO technical support and guidance to a particular geographical area. ACT/EMP consists of a Bureau at ILO headquarters and a network of Senior Specialists in Employers Activities in each of the DWTs in the different regions. Its principal work is to manage the relationship between the ILO and Employer, Business and Membership Organizations (EBMOs), and the wider business community so that there is mutual understanding, shared values, and a desire to work together. This is done in close cooperation with the Secretariat of the Employers' Group of the ILO. Additionally, through its programme of development cooperation, the Bureau seeks to strengthen EBMOs so that they become stronger, independent and representative, and can increase their value to their members and potential members. The main role of the position is to manage technical activities focusing on high-level technical and policy advisory services and advocacy of new strategies, policies, approaches, and programs within the area of specialization. The incumbent is expected to achieve objectives that are set by the ILO Governing Body concerning the strategic management of the programme. The incumbent will work with a high level of autonomy and take authoritative technical decisions independently whilst being accountable for the efficient management of funds. The Senior Specialist, Employers Activities will act as an interface between the ILO, EBMOs, and the employer community in the region and develop and maintain productive working relations with them. More particularly, the incumbent will help EBMOs meet the needs of enterprises more effectively. Finally, the Senior Specialist, Employers Activities will ensure that the views, concerns, and priorities of employers are understood within the ILO and are reflected in the design and implementation of ILO policies and programmes and also communicate ILO policies and programmes to the wider employer and business community. The Senior Specialist has dual reporting responsibilities. The position reports to the Director of ACT/EMP and works under the guidance of and with the support from the assigned regional ACT/EMP Desk Officer for day-to-day activities. The position reports to the Director of the DWT/CO-Dakar for administrative matters.

Responsibilities

Information not available.

Work Experience

At least ten years of experience, including at the international level, working in employers’ organizations or other business representative organizations, and/or comparable experience in development cooperation management functions at a senior level with practical experience of institutional capacity building of Employer and Business Membership Organizations.

Skills

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