International Labour Standards and Labour Law Specialist - P4 Grade: P4 Job ID: 12592 Department: RO-Europe and Central Asia Organization Unit: DWT/CO-Moscow Location: Moscow Contract type: Short Term This is a temporary assignment. The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations. The following are eligible to apply: ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations. External candidates. The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. Introduction The position is located in the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (DWT/CO-Moscow). DWT/CO-Moscow provides high-quality, timely and integrated technical support in the design and implementation of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) and other ILO country support activities within the framework of outcome-based work plans. It coordinates the ILO activities in Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The specialist will consider all legal and practical aspects of international labour standards, with a view to strengthening and improving the application and dissemination of such standards at all levels. The specialist will ensure that normative aspects of the ILO are fully integrated in Decent Work Country Programmes in the countries covered by DWT/CO-Moscow. The specialist will also be responsible for responding to requests from the countries covered by the DWT/CO for support in the development of labour law policy and the drafting of new or revised labour legislation. The specialist will collaborate with other United Nations organizations and relevant actors of the civil society for the promotion of international labour standards. Given the specific needs of the sub-region, the specialist will also act as a focal point for one cross-cutting issue or priority theme. The specialist will work in close collaboration with other technical specialists in the DWT and in the region, including with the colleagues responsible for the employers' and workers' organizations on the legal and practical aspects of international labour standards. The incumbent's activities will encompass legal and policy advice, programme development, technical support/backstopping, capacity building (including with the International Training Centre of the ILO in Turin) and promotion of international labour standards and tripartism. The specialist will report to the Director of DWT/CO-Moscow. S/he will receive technical guidance and advice from the International Labour Standards Department (NORMES). Technical advice and support will also be provided by the Governance and Tripartism Department (GOVERNANCE) at ILO headquarters. Key Duties and Responsibilities Ensure that governments timely discharge their reporting obligations under article 22 of the ILO Constitution, and take suitable action on comments made by ILO supervisory bodies. Provide capacity building to the government and social partners, as well as to the judiciary and parliamentarians on international labour standards and the supervisory system. Formulate policy and give advice on legal issues to ILO constituents regarding institutional strengthening, application of ILO standards, their application to the informal economy and the promotion and delivery of development cooperation activities. Conduct research on regulatory frameworks and analytical work in the field of international labour standards and labour law; analyse draft labour legislation submitted by governments to the ILO for comments; provide substantive support and advice to labour law reform processes. Develop and examine legal frameworks, institutions and practices that may be useful for the social partners to improve, implement and evaluate social dialogue. Advise ILO constituents on the application of, or effect given to, Conventions and Recommendations as an effective means of attaining the Organization's decent work and social justice objectives. Promote the establishment and effective operation of procedures for tripartite consultations. Mainstream gender equality concerns into all activities related to international labour standards and labour legislation. Formulate, revise, evaluate and present project proposals, and negotiate financing. Cooperate with the other specialists of the DWT/CO to ensure that international labour standards are fully taken into account in the design, implementation and evaluation of Decent Work Country Programmes. Develop and disseminate information on action programmes through publications, manuals, guidebooks, press releases, etc. Contribute to the dissemination of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work through the organization of workshops and seminars. Perform other relevant duties as assigned. Required qualifications Education Advanced level university degree (Master's or equivalent) in law. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned fields or other relevant field with an additional two years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Experience At least seven years of experience in labour law, including at the international level. Languages Excellent command of English. Knowledge of Russian would be a major asset. Knowledge and technical/behavioural competencies Knowledge of ILO procedures for the adoption of standards and the supervision of their application; Knowledge and understanding of the ILO's fundamental and governance standards. The ability to design research studies and conduct comparative analyses involving the application of principles of law. Capability to participate effectively in technical missions and within a team; Ability to work in close cooperation with social partners and government representatives. Ability to prepare technically accurate reports and publications. Good written and spoken communication and presentation skills; The ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes. Conditions of employment Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. 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