National Programme Coordinator, Ship to Shore Rights SEA

Given the recent developments, and recognizing that the fishing and seafood processing sectors in major producing countries in South East Asia will grow as well as that labour migration will continue and likely grow, there is the need for a project that addresses the need for migration governance that responds to the sectoral characteristics of fishing and seafood processing sectors, particularly concerning migrant fishers. The project will build on the achievements of the EU funded Ship to Shore Rights project, Thailand, implemented by the ILO. There is a potential to consolidate and further advance the positive achievements by deepening engagement with Myanmar, Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Viet Nam, Philippines and Indonesia on sectoral issues and labour migration management in SEA.

This  project will promote gender-responsive labour migration laws, policies, practices and services that address the characteristics of working in fishing and seafood processing sectors. It will support the organization and representation of migrant workers. It will address the legal, policy and institutional gaps and barriers faced by migrant workers in these sectors, including in the protection of fundamental principles and rights at work, as well as enhance their access to safe, orderly, and regular migration by addressing exploitation, forced labour and trafficking. To prevent labour exploitation, child labour, and human trafficking for forced labour, communities will be mobilized, and service providers will be supported to provide coordinated services.

The project will be implemented by the ILO, working in collaboration with the IOM and UNDP, drawing on the comparative advantage and expertise of the respective agencies

The project will work in close cooperation with governments and social partners to achieve its overall objective: Promote regular and safe labour migration among South East Asian countries, in particular in the fishing and seafood processing industry. The action shall be carried out in South East Asia, in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Indonesia, Philippines, and Viet Nam. Regional activities will cover these countries as well as Malaysia and structures in the sub-region as deemed necessary.

Generic:
The National Programme Coordinator (NPC) will work under the technical supervision of the Programme Chief Technical Adviser, and the administrative supervision of the Director of the ILO Country Office for Thailand. The NPC will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the programme and realization of the programme’s outputs at the national level by prompting and coordinating the work of the implementing partners.

Specifically, the NPC will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Summary of Key Duties:

1. Develop strategy and identify innovative interventions and approaches for delivering the programme objectives within the country and across major migration corridors. Consult with national-level partners to identify appropriate strategies and activities. Identify interventions that deliver on the programme’s commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

2. Review and analyse country specific development plans and priorities, socioeconomic data, reports and other relevant information. Assemble and edit basic data required for planning, reporting and negotiation of programme activities, considering different approaches and alternative methods for programme design, management, problem identification and problem resolution.

3. Organize, participate as a resource person, and represent the programme in national level consultative meetings, seminars and training workshops. Serve as a focal point for selected technical subjects and prepare speeches, make presentations and address meetings at the national and regional level on behalf of the programme.

4. Provide inputs to and draft portions of terms of reference, policy briefs, research, tools, guidelines and other materials developed by the programme. Prepare background information, periodical reports, subject matter related technical reports and statistical data on status of programme activities and relevant developments in the country.

5. Monitor progress of programme activities with implementing partners by reviewing, verifying and analysing work-plans, progress reports, final reports and other data for clarity, consistency and completeness. Identify problems, propose solutions and action and follow-up with implementing partners to expedite implementation and meet targets. Follow-up on delays, clarify information and data provided, and act as the primary focal point for partners’ enquiries about clearance and processing requirements. Assist in the development and maintenance of information systems for use in monitoring and reporting on activities and performance.

6. Ensure adherence to the ILO rules and regulations for financial and administrative matters and ensure timely fulfilment of all obligations and delivery of expected results of the programme activities in the country.

7. Assist in the programming and control of resources from all sources of funds, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analyzing and monitoring resources as compared to planned activities, anticipate delays and make recommendations to programme management for remedial action.

8. Brief ILO specialists, programme staff and consultants, and visiting officials, academics, UN and NGO partners and provide relevant information on programme-related matters. Provide interpretation to other ILO staff and consultants where appropriate.

9. Undertake missions to programme sites independently or accompanying other officials, to provide guidance and coaching to partners on implementing the programme and reporting requirements, and to identify challenges and propose solutions to resolve them. Specific coaching on M&E and gender is expected.

10.  Establish and maintain close and positive links with the relevant national and local stakeholders, such as national and local authorities, employers’ and workers’ organizations, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, private sector actors and the media that are active in the area of migration, human rights, women’s empowerment and trafficking.

11. Ensure visibility of the programme and its donor by using the relevant identifiers on all materials and publications, and at workshops and events. Maintain relations with the donor at the national level, in line with guidance provided by programme management. .

12. Identify and document good practices, lessons learned and relevant experiences that may be shared with other countries covered by the programme, or at the regional or global level. These experiences may also be used in the development of sub-regional / regional activities and tools.

13. Maintain regular communication with the National Coordinator / Programme Officers in the ILO Country Office. Follow-up on activities and requests for information with other NPCs and regional programme staff, as well as relevant specialists in the Decent Work Technical Team and in headquarters.

14. Supervise the work of the programme’s Administrative Assistant and national consultants.

15. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the technical or administrative supervisors that are related to the goals of the programme.

A university degree in either Law, Social Sciences, relevant field or equivalent in experience.

At least three years of professional experience at the national level working in the area of labour migration. Sector specific work on fishing will be an advantage.

Excellent command of English and Thai.

• Knowledge of, and ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for, programme administration, planning, budgeting and evaluation techniques and practices.
• Ability to interpret programme information and to identify and analyze problems with implementation.
• Ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution, ability to negotiate.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Commitment to women’s empowerment, gender equality and human rights.
• Clear understanding of principles of gender equality, and ability to communicate these principles with partners.
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations. 
• Good computer applications skills, including a command of the Microsoft suite of programs.
• 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 supervise staff.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes are also required.

Conditions of employment

Starting salary: Baht1,588,105. - per annum
Allowances & benefits: Affiliation to the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
Affiliation to the ILO-ITU Staff Health Insurance Fund Dependants’ allowance
30 working days of annual leave