Introduction
About Better Work
We mobilize global brands, governments, factory owners, and workers to improve working conditions, drive competitiveness and create a more equitable, more prosperous world.
The Power of Convening
As a partnership between the UN's International Labour Organization and the World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation, we know how to bring diverse groups together to create positive action that improves working conditions while stimulating productivity and competitiveness.


A Proven Approach
We create lasting, measurable change by empowering factories to improve the working conditions in their facilities. Our assessments are the global gold standard for rigour and integrity. Our training programs and advisory services change attitudes as well as behaviours.


National Action/ Global Influence
Through our comprehensive, university-led research and by sharing best practices from our on-the-ground experience, we can shape the agenda well beyond the countries in which we work, influencing governments, brands, and policymakers to make improving working conditions a top priority


Purpose
Our work and our research have demonstrated – to employers, unions, global brands, and governments – that improving working conditions and defending workers' rights benefits all of us. We have improved the lives of more than 3 million workers and millions of more family members while enhancing their employers' profitability. There is no trade-off between better work and better business. For more information about Better Work, please see www.betterwork.org.


About Better Work Haiti
The Better Work country program in Haiti was launched in June 2009 in the framework of a trade agreement between the United States and Haiti (HOPE II law), making the programme mandatory for all apparel producers exporting their products to the US market under this HOPE II legislation. Total export revenues from the textile and garment industry in Haiti account for approximately 90% of national export earnings and 10% of national GDP. The apparel industry is also among the largest employers within Haiti, creating jobs for approximately 45,000 people. The industry is a powerful magnet for unskilled and semi-skilled workers from the informal sectors. Most workers (about 69% Female) support on average 3-5 family members.


Better Work Haiti strives for a thriving garment industry that supports national growth, empowers women, and lifts tens of thousands of Haitians and their families out of poverty.


In coming years, the Better Work Haiti programme will build on its proven approach in improving working conditions and boosting business competitiveness. Furthermore, it will share its expertise beyond the garment sector for the first time, broadening its impact to other manufacturing sectors. Scalability and sustainability will be top priorities, emphasizing strengthening national actors' capacity, shaping policies, and forging strategic partnerships.


Function

The Technical Programming Officer will assist the above program's overall activities by providing technical support to the program and contributing to the expected outcomes. The incumbent will promote ILO policies in the program-related technical areas.


Supervision

The incumbent will work under the Better Work Haiti Program Manager's direct supervision, who is also the Responsible Chief and oversees program implementation. The Country Office Director in San José is the Higher Level Chief.

Description of Duties

Contribute to monitoring and expediting the Better Work Haiti program implementation by drafting technical progress reports and participating in reviews and evaluations. Identify and document significant project events, decisions, and deviations.
Contribute to the formulation and updating of work plans and performance plans.
Review work plans to ensure they are effectively linked to donor agreements and monitor staff delivery against the work plan.
Identify funding opportunities and contribute to the development of project proposals for submission to donors interested in Better Work Haiti.
Coordinate the development of progress reports to donors, including collecting information, reviewing and analyzing reports, and proofreading.
Support the elaboration of written outputs such as briefing notes, project summaries, ad hoc donor reports/requests, background papers, or other relevant donor communication contributions.
Assist the Better Work Haiti Program Manager in developing a sustainability plan for the program's future direction.
Working with the BW Haiti Communications Officer, help to increase the profile of the program in international media
Represent Better Work Haiti, as appropriate, at meetings with donors, UN Agencies, constituents, and other stakeholders.

Required qualifications
Education

First-level university degree in economics, social science, international studies, or other relevant fields.

Experience


At least three years of professional experience in the management and implementation of relevant development cooperation projects. Relevant areas include social dialogue, private sector development, labour law and policy administration, Corporate Social Responsibility, enterprise development, and/or labour standards compliance.

Languages

Excellent command of English and French. Knowledge of Haitian Creole is an asset.

Competencies


Knowledge of project administration and evaluation concepts and procedures.
Knowledge of the office's financial rules and regulations.
Knowledge of office-wide activities and objectives.
Ability to interpret project information and to identify and analyze problems with implementation.
Good drafting skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to clarify information.
Good computer applications skills.
Organizational skills.
Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.
Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes are also required. Commitment to gender equality and knowledge of gender mainstreaming principles and approaches.

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO Jobs. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for a written test and/or an interview.

Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including technical tests or interviews.


Fraud warning

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

Conditions of employment

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. Any offer of employment with the ILO is conditional upon certification by the ILO Medical Adviser that the person concerned is medically fit to perform the specific inherent requirements of the position offered. In order to confirm an offer from the ILO the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination.
Any extension of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.
For more information on conditions of employment, please visit: https://jobs.ilo.org/content/International/?locale=en_GB

Applicants can only attach one document to their application. This should include a cover letter and must also include a 2 to 3 page statement explaining how you demonstrate the above competencies. You should include a heading for each competency and then explain, for each one, how your skills and experience show that you have this competency. Applicants who do not attach this statement will not be considered for an interview.

Better Work values diversity among its staff.

We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.



For more information, please contact betterwork_hr@ilo.org