Deputy Programme Officer

Workers Resource Centre

Workers Resource Centre

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Summary

• Vacancy: 1
• Location: Dhaka
• Minimum Salary: Negotiable
• Experience: At least 2 years
• Published: 17 Oct 2024

Requirements

Education

• University Degree or equivalent in social sciences, international development, law or related field.

Experience

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
  Development Agency

Additional Requirements

• At least two years of professional experience at the national level in labour rights, workers’ organizations engagement, project management, communications, or a related field.

• Excellent command of English (written and oral) as well as Bangla are required for the position.

• Demonstrated skills and experience to work with a variety of stakeholders and partners including trade unions and communications firms.

• Ability to develop communications material contents to implement campaigns on social issues, especially on labour rights.

• Ability to work with worker organizations and social partners on labour standards and workers welfare issues.

• Demonstrable experience of inputting raw data into computer systems or databases, including verifying and validating the accuracy of entered data.

• Proven orientation and technical skills to obtain, manage and share data, information and knowledge from different sources, for the defined purpose/targeted audience.

• Ability to arrange logistics, manage participants and handle budget to implement workshops and events.

• Ability to document meeting minutes and write comprehensive reports.

• Good knowledge of programme implementation, budget and administration.

• Good knowledge of the role and methodologies of communications firms to produce campaign materials.

• Knowledge of general financial rules and regulations.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities & Context

Introduction:

Workers Resource Centre, a joint platform the National Coordination Committee for Workers’ Education (NCCWE) and the IndustriALL Bangladesh Council (IBC), launched in 2018 serves as a one-stop-shop for workers necessary information, education, and assistance on labour-related grievances, supporting and promoting social dialogue and non-litigious dispute prevention and resolution. It also aims to build the capacity of trade unions to operate more efficiently and to provide better services to members and to workers alike.

The WRC is providing support to the workers and trade unions through dispute resolution and the Trade Union International Labour Standards Committee (TU ILS Committee). It is seeking a programme coordinator to support the two areas of work.

WRC is expanding its services to workers and trade unions through the introduction of a dedicated Dispute Resolution Wing, that will provide legal support, including case handling, analysis, opinion, representation through a team of paralegals and labour lawyers. The entire process will be managed through a digital case management system, that will consist of e-documentation of all applications and pending cases. The Programme Coordinator will be responsible to manage the digital case management system, including on-time data input, delivery and coordination with labour lawyers and paralegals.

The TU ILS Committee was established on May 30, 2022, following a joint consultation by the NCCWE and the IBC. This committee was formed to address the need for united efforts by trade unions concerning Bangladesh Labour Act (BLA), 2006 reform, responding to reports from the ILO’s Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR), and advocating for the ratification of relevant ILO Conventions.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is providing technical and financial assistance to the WRC and TU ILS Committee.

Reporting lines:

The Deputy Programme Officer will report to the Programme Officer of the Workers Resource Centre responsible for Dispute Resolution Wing, and will be guided by the Programme Manager of WRC. The Deputy Programme Officer will contribute to the implementation of the activities of WRC, in the area of dispute resolution and TU ILS Committee under the overall guidance and supervision of Programme Officer, Dispute Resolution Wing, and the TU ILS Committee Convener. The Deputy Programme Officer will also work closely with NCCWE, IBC, officials in the Labour Administration and Working Conditions (LAWC) cluster of the ILO Country Office and other industry stakeholders.

Description of Duties:

• Coordinate with the Labour lawyers and paralegals of the Dispute Resolution Wing of Workers Resource Centre and ensure timely inputs/entry of data in the Case Management System.

• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to roll out activities according to the workplan and budget and carry out regular monitoring exercises toensure that targets are achieved.

• Provide technical support to the TU ILS committee in preparing observations on the ratified Conventions and CEACR comments and proceed with advocacy campaigns on promotion of International Labour Standards (ILS).

• Be informed about donor reporting requirements and provide feedback to TU ILS accordingly.

• Provide inputs to the programme monitoring and progress reports and other kinds of programme reports as and when required; prepare briefs, background information, technical reports and event summaries.

• Provide inputs to budget preparation, cost estimates, expenditure management and project implementation.

• Brief ILO specialists, project experts and visiting officials and provide relevant information on programme matters.

• Proactively take lead or assist in organizing conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions and meetings.

• Supervise the work of support staff and junior staff as and when required.

• Act as overall focal point for TU ILS committee to enable both internal and external communications on progress and to support stakeholder engagement priorities.

• Deliver on other priorities relevant to the role and as instructed by the direct supervisor.

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Dhaka

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