Training and Research Officer

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Job Description

The ILO will be operationally and technically responsible for the referred project which will be implemented and managed by the ILO in close cooperation SPs and civil society organizations (CSOs) in Türkiye.

The Training and Research Officer will be mainly responsible for timely and proper delivery of the activities under Output 1.1 (The knowledge of SPs and CSOs on fundamental labour rights in the future of work was enhanced). One of the most critical duties of the officer will be the designing and delivery of the modular training programme. Moreover, the officer will be supporting the delivery of the grant support scheme (Output 2.2.- SPs and CSOs were supported to take effective action for improving the fundamental labour rights and contributing to the human centred future of work (GRANTS)) mainly by overseeing and guiding some of the grantees in collaboration with the assigned mentors.

The Training and Research Officer will report to the Senior Project Coordinator under the overall supervision of the Director of the ILO Office for Türkiye.

Duties and responsibilities:

Be responsible for the technical and administrative implementation of research and training activities of the project.
Review and analyse the country’s specific development plans and priorities, reports, and other relevant information with particular reference to fundamental labour rights. Identify potential technical cooperation areas and provide written analysis on the findings to the Country Director.
Design, promote and deliver the modular training programme and arrange and supervise the consultants to develop the training content in the direction of the framework drawn in the project Description of Action.
Be responsible for timely and proper delivery of the activities under Output 1.1. (The knowledge of SPs and CSOs on fundamental labour rights in the future of work was enhanced)
Search for potential researchers to conduct the needs assessment and the research studies planned and supervise the selected researchers to ensure production of quality reports that can provide inputs and guidance for the other activities.
Be responsible for the establishment of the e-library, uploading of the relevant sources and integration with the ILO Academy, online training platform work closely with Social Dialogue Officer to conduct a needs assessment that identifies the needs and gaps of target groups in advocating labour rights. Provide input to the assessment, particularly regarding the capacity building needs of target groups.
Prepare briefs, background information, periodical reports on project activities and fundamental labour rights. Follow-up on delayed documents, clarify information, and answer questions about clearance and processing requirements to support successful completion of agreed activities.
Monitor progress of the relevant project activities by providing technical inputs/feedbacks, preparing, reviewing, verifying and analysing work-plans, progress reports, final report and other data for clarity, consistency and completeness.
Work in close collaboration and coordination with social partners, civil society organizations, local authorities and project stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of the activities.
Coordinate training and research consultants for efficient and timely delivery of referred activities as well as organization of the ILO-ITC trainings.
Lead the organization of events related to activities such as launch events and verification meetings.
Support delivery of the grant support scheme under Output 2.2., mainly by overseeing and guiding some of the grantees in collaboration with the assigned mentors.
Ensure terms of references (ToRs) for consultants, service-providers, and implementing partners are consistent with requirements and timelines for project implementation.
Provide guidance to project team members, project stakeholders and/or relevant institutions on the necessary actions to be taken for the timely delivery of the expected project outputs.
Provide policy guidance on research and training, including curriculum development/implementation in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Liaise with relevant technical departments at ILO HQ and ensure their involvement and technical support to the project activities.
Brief ILO specialists, project experts, associate experts and visiting officials and provide relevant information on programme matters.
Draft and edit official correspondence, statements and speeches and other public information material on fundamental labour rights.
Undertake regular missions to project sites and conduct regular meetings with stakeholders and beneficiaries, as deemed necessary.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Project Coordinator and the Director of ILO Office for Türkiye.

Required qualifications

Education:

First level university degree in political sciences, international relations, economics, sociology, social sciences, business administration or any related fields.

Experience:

Minimum two to three years of professional experience in the fields of fundamental labour rights, capacity building, training design and delivery event management and social research
Prior knowledge and experience in research and research methodology would be an asset
Experience in development and management of digital trainings and learning management system will be an asset.
Minimum of two to three years of experience in project/programme management – designing, implementation and monitoring of projects/programmes in the field of social policies.
Knowledge of ILO and EU procedures on project implementation would be an asset.

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