Work Permit National Advisor

                        VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT       VACANCY No:                    2017/9 Project Title:                          Creating decent work opportunities for Syrian refugees and host communities through infrastructure improvement in Lebanon Position Title:                         Work Permit National Advisor Grade of the post:                 NOA Contract Type:                      Fixed-Term appointment Duty Station:                         Beirut - Lebanon Duration of Post:                   12 months (Renewable) Organization unit:                 Regional Office for Arab States Deadline of application:        20 February 2017       1.       Introduction:   In September 2016, it was estimated that 1,017,433 Syrian refugees live in Lebanon, which is about a quarter of Lebanon's estimated 4.3 million native residents. This substantial influx has severely affected the country's socio-economic situation and has resulted in unprecedented restrictions on Syrians entering Lebanon since late 2014. Labour market challenges have been exacerbated by the crisis and the unemployment rate has doubled to 12%. The informality rate of the country has increased by 10%.   The infrastructure that prior to the crisis was substandard, suffered tremendously under the influx of the large number of refugees. Public infrastructure including roads, waste management systems (sewage systems etc.), electricity grids and public buildings such as schools and healthcare facilities are deteriorating at a rapid speed. While most of the infra-structure is currently still functioning, it will cease to be usable if investments and maintenance are not undertaken soon.   Against this backdrop, the ILO ROAS office and UNDP have responded to the strong call for international assistance to expand assistance to host communities and refugees on livelihood support, in particular aiming at job creation and have partnered in the implementation of a project entitled: "Creating decent work opportunities for Syrian refugees and host communities through infrastructure improvement, in Lebanon". The ILO-led project that will be funded by KFW (Federal Reconstruction Credit Institute) aims: 1) to improve access to decent employment of Lebanese Host Community Members and Syrian refugees and 2) to improve infrastructure and public assets for Lebanon.   The project will directly create mid- to long-term job opportunities for Lebanese (in particular skilled labour in the construction sector) as well as temporary work opportunities for Lebanese job-seekers (semi-skilled) and Syrian refugees.   Through several missions and a series of inputs from Geneva-based specialists and local consultancies on employment intensive programmes and crisis response, a similar first EIIP project in Jordan has also recently been signed.   2.   Reporting lines:   The incumbent of the position will carry out full-time tasks under the direct supervision of and will report directly to the Chief Technical Advisor and work in close coordination with the Lebanon programme officer based at ROAS. S/he will work in close collaboration with the Decent Work Adviser and Labour Institution Capacity Development Officer and Ministry of Labour, will receive technical inputs from the Decent Work Team in Lebanon.   3.      Duties and responsibilities:   Review the current processes for work permit issuance and identify relevant good practices and advise the MOL accordingly. Review the national legislation regulating the employment of migrant workers and advise the MOL on  good practices in line with the relevant ILS Facilitate coordination and collaboration between MOL and other UN and international organizations dealing or concerned with the Syrian refugees issues, Assist the MOL in improving their data and statistics, including proper analysis and reporting, on the Syrian refugees employed in Lebanon and those attending the MOL and/or benefitting from its services. Advise the MOL on the Promotion of the application of relevant ILO standards, guidelines, Codes of practice and tools on the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work in relation to the employment of the Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Provide advice and guidance to the MOL on the formulation of policies, strategies and plans relating to the employment of the Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Identify the training needs of the MOL staff involved in the issuance and renewal of work permits for migrant workers, in general, and Syrian workers, in particular, and design and implement training programmes, pertinent to those needs, in collaboration with the concerned ILO specialist and external service providers. Conduct seminars, workshops and technical meetings found necessary to address particular relevant issues through effective collaboration among the concerned partners. Assist the MOL in developing and implementing programmes and campaigns to aimed at raising the awareness of the Syrian refugees, and other beneficiaries,  on relevant issues. Develop terms of reference for external consultants as required. Perform other relevant tasks requested by the Chief Technical Adviser   4.      Required qualifications:   Education:   First level university degree in social/development studies, law and other relevant disciplines or relevant work experience in the labour and employment field.   Language   Excellent command of English and Arabic.   Experience:   At least 2 years' professional experience in relevant field at the national level, preferably with a focus on issuance of work permits and/or other relevant areas such as Child Protection, Child Labour, Education, Vocational Skills Development, Labour Rights, Capacity Development and Livelihood Support.   Competencies:   -          Management of human and financial resources - including transparent communication and conflict resolution -          Orientation to change - ability to live and work in a developing country; -          Collaboration - work effectively with a large team of the international and national professionals, various government agencies, funding and development partners, such as KFW, UNDP, NGOs, and ILO technical units -          Communication - write and edit reports and publications; lead workshops, conferences and working teams -          Sensitivity to diversity - work effectively with multi-national, multi-ethnic project team members and have a gender sensitive behaviour and attitude -          Client orientation - understand and respond to needs of various government agencies, representatives of employers and of trade unions, other international agencies, NGOs, and financial partners -          Orientation to learning and knowledge - teach national staff, assess progress and recommend them or training and other professional development activities -          Taking responsibility for performance - manage the staff, funds, time and other resources efficiently in order to achieve results.   -          Ability to work well in a team, with good interpersonal and leadership skills. -          Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision. -          Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing - and prepare reports and publications of high quality, technically sound and with conclusions leading to an action plan and programme development. -          Good computer skills. -          Strong organizational abilities and ability to work to tight deadlines. -          Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team. -          Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy and to build strong working relationships. -          Capability to guide and co-ordinate the work of external collaborators or general service staff.               CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT   Pensionable Salary: LL 86,658,000.- p.a. Basic Salary:              LL 68,543,000 - p.a.     Allowances and benefits UN Pension Scheme Health Insurance Scheme 30 working days’ annual leave Family  Allowance   How to apply Perspective candidates will be interviewed and may also be required to sit for a written examination. Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae/resume to    RECRUIT-ARABSTATES@ilo.org by indicating the above-mentioned vacancy number.   Applications must include precise information on education, work experience (name of organization, starting and ending dates, work performed, name of supervisor and contact), and other relevant experience and skills.   *  *  *  *  *  *  *