International Labour Organization Vacancy: Enterprise Advisor, Jakarta

ILO is looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Enterprise Advisor based in Jakarta.

For any questions related to this post, please contact:   –   Mr. Simon Peter Field, Chief Technical Adviser (field@ilo.org)

Background

The Better Work programme is a unique partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The programme involves the development of both global tools and country level projects that is being implemented in Cambodia, Vietnam, Lesotho, Jordan, Haiti, Nicaragua, and recently extended to Indonesia with initial funding provided by the Government of Australia under the Australia-ILO Partnership Agreement 2010-2015.

The Better Work Indonesia (BWI) project aims to improve working conditions and respect workers’ basic rights in Indonesian apparel enterprises by promoting compliance with the provisions of the Indonesian labour law and regulations and international core labour standards. The project will also promote productivity and competitiveness of enterprises in Indonesia that are linked to the apparel global supply chains, with an initial focus on the apparel industry in the Greater Jakarta area, with a view toward expanding to other industries and geographic areas. The focus is on scalable and sustainable solutions which build cooperation between government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and international buyers.

Vacancy No:	JAKARTA/2014/009	Date:	04 July 2014
Position title:	Enterprise Advisor (one position)	Deadline for application:	18 July 2014
Project title:	ILO Better Work Indonesia 2nd Phase	Organization unit:	ILO Jakarta
Grade:	NO-A	Duty Station:	Greater Jakarta, West Jaya and Central Java.
Contract type:	Short Term
Duration:	6 months with possible extension subject to funding availability and possibility to be transferred to a permanent position under a national entity  Contracted by the ILO.	Expected starting date:	01  September 2014

BWI will implement the following strategy:

• Replace duplication of social audits with independent enterprise assessments on voluntarily participating enterprises that are recommended by the international buyers;
• Provide enterprises with advisory and training services, as well as capacity development for the national stakeholders; and
• Ensure long-term sustainable solutions supported by the Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and the sustained engagement of international buyers

BWI is now preparing an establishement of national organization under the law of Indonesia, to deliver the core service ; assessment, advisory and training. Therefore, the initial contract are expected with the ILO, with possibility of an extention to the permanent contract under the national organization.

For more information about the programme, see www.betterwork.org.

Function

This position involves providing professional level enterprise assessment and advisory services, including conducting independent enterprise assessments against labour standards and provisioning enterprise level consultancy services to support remediation and enterprise improvement.

Supervision and Guidance

The Enterprise Advisor works under direct coordination of the Senior Enterprise Advisor and reports to the Programme Manager/Chief Technical Advisor (CTA). Guidance and advice on technical or procedural aspects of the work are received as required. Judgement, initiative and creativity are required in translating project tools and approaches at the enterprise level. The work product is controlled by the CTA for technical soundness and appropriateness.

Responsibilities

1. Independently conduct enterprise assessment of labour standards and management systems at the enterprise level;
2. Independently produce high standard reports in English and Bahasa Indonesia on (i) assessments findings, (ii) recommendations for improvement, (iii) enterprise improvement plans and (iv) progress reports on implementation;
3. Review the reports of other advisors as part of the peer review Better Work quality assurance system;
4. Provide high quality enterprise level consultancy services designed to improve enterprise performance including coaching, facilitating management and union improvement committees, providing technical advice and conducting classroom based training;
5. Select and adapt and contextualise Better Work products for use at the individual enterprise level based on needs;
6. Provide technical advice and input into the development of Better Work research, products and strategies;
7. Actively contribute to the project’s monitoring and evaluation strategy, research agenda and knowledge management strategy, and project progress report;
8. Contribute to the financial sustainability strategy of the project including encouraging the participation of enterprises in project activities, a strong outcome focus, and effective time management of consultancy services;
9. Supervise project support staff as required; and
10. Other duties as required by the supervisor.

Education

University degree in human resource management, business management, adult education, international development, law or other relevant fields, or equivalent in experience.

Experience

At least two years of professional experience in a capacity building role. Familiarity with factory environment, and/or exposure to the Indonesian garment industry is an advantage.

Languages

Excellent command of English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Required Competencies

1. Good communications skills, both oral and written; 
2. Good analytical skills; 
3. Good knowledge of the Indonesian labor law and regulations;
4. Good group facilitation, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and capacity to deliver a range of remediation training and capacity building initiatives including classroom-based training activities for improvement purposes. Experience in industrial relations and building of social dialogue between management and worker representatives at the workplace an advantage; 
5. Understanding of enterprise level human resource, production and quality systems;
6. Good understanding of corporate social responsibility and labour compliance issues in global supply chains;
7. Ability to monitor the effectiveness of training and capacity building initiatives undertaken by partner organizations/consultants; 
8. Good understanding of principles of gender equality and principles of equal opportunity and how these can be promoted as part the responsibilities of the post; 
9. Self-motivated and ability to work independently in an outcomes-based work culture as well as contributing to the work of a team; and 
10. Capacity to sensitively liaise and network with a range of stakeholders including staff, donors, international buyers, government officials, management, unions and NGOs. 
11. Shares knowledge – Shares important or relevant knowledge and information formally (e.g. workshops, seminars) or informally (e.g. conversations with colleagues); promotes knowledge transfer.

Nationality  – Indonesian.

Remuneration – National Officer Level A of the UN common remuneration system and/or commensurate with the qualifications and competency of the selected candidate, when the candidates contracted by the national organization, the remuneration will adopt UN and national regulation.

Written Examination and Interview – Prospective candidates will be required to sit in a written examination and take part in an interview.

Application Instructions

Statement of Competencies – All applicants must fill in and submit the Statement of Competencies (template is attached). The statement should explain to the selection committee how your skills and experience show you have the relevant competencies. Applicants who do not attach this statement will not be considered for the interview.

Application – Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. Only qualified candidates will be notified. Please submit application indicating the Vacancy Announcement Number along with your CV, 3 references and the Statement of Competencies to:  

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR OFFICE

Email : hrdjkt@ilo.org

 

Only qualified candidates will be notified.

 

 

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