Human Resources Development Unit International Labour Office Jakarta

Vacancy No: Position title: Project title: Grade: Contract type: Duration: Jakarta/2011/025 National Officer in Education IPEC International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour NO-B Fixed Term 12 months with possibility of extension Expected starting date: 1 September 2011 Date: Deadline for application: Organization unit: Duty Station: 5 August 2011 17 August 2011 CO ILO Jakarta Jakarta

For any questions related to this post, please contact: Ms. Arum Ratnawati, National Chief Technical Adviser, ILO IPEC Project , Jakarta arum@ilo.org. Introduction The International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC), a programme of the International Labour Organisation, is at present operational in 70 countries worldwide and is supported by some 20 donors. Its objective is the effective abolition of child labour, assisting member States and social partner constituents in designing and implementing policies and programmes to prevent and eliminate child labour in accordance with international labour standards, including a focus on the elimination of the worst forms of child labour as a matter of urgency. IPEC is implemented through national, sub-regional and regional programmes, which include country-based and regional technical cooperation projects. IPEC provides assistance through technical advisory services to ILO constituents for policy and legal reform; training; advocacy; development of tools and methodologies; research and statistical surveys; direct action for the withdrawal, prevention and protection of child labourers; institution and capacity building; and regular sharing of good practice and collection and dissemination of information. It promotes a worldwide movement to advocate for and provide resources to support national action and works through various interagency partnerships and task forces. IPEC partners in a country include the Ministries of Labour, Ministry of Education, employers' and workers' organisations, as well as others concerned in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Experience shows that it is not enough to simply remove the children from work. They and their families should be provided with viable alternatives; most commonly and depending on the age and circumstances children require access to education or skills training. IPEC has acquired substantial experience of work with the education sector. This has included:

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Work with Ministries of Education and Ministries of Labour to develop policies and programmes that help to tackle child labour and remove barriers to schooling. Supportng action programmes that provide services to children enabling them to return to education. Providing inputs to teacher training activities and curriculum development. Preventing children dropping out of school by providing services and supporting inclusive education strategies and quality education. Non formal education initiatives that provide pathways back into education Providing skills training for adolescents including informal apprenticeships, and building linkages between skills training and future livelihoods opportunities Support to after-school programmes and community learning centres, enhancing the educational and recreational opportunities for children Integrating information on child labour within school curricula and teacher training Support for community learning centres that support provision of non formal education and broader community support Work with teachers organisations, whose members are often well placed to support action against child labour Developing and disseminating awareness raising materials on child labour and education. Reporting lines: Under the overall guidance of the Director of the ILO Jakarta Office, the National Officer in Education shall perform: Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Supervise, Coordinate and guide the implementing agencies on education and

child labour issues related to the programme/projects. 2. Support implementing agencies in identification of childrens education and skills training needs and design of age appropriate interventions 3. Identify and adapt training material to the national context and provide guidance to education personnel, including those in schools, non formal education centres, and training institutions. 4. Support partners to work closely with guidance officers/social workers for the welfare of children returning to school. 5. Provide regular advice to implementing agencies on education related issues. 6. Monitor and expedite programme implementation through field visits, progress reports and interaction with other project staff and report on progress in the field. 7. Manage and oversee the preparation of workshops and seminars including preparing reports, training materials and presentations. Serve as a focal point for child labour/education, attend meetings and present reports and papers.

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8. Coordinate with relevant Government Departments, in particular all relevant departments/units of the Ministry of Education on all matters related to the programme/projects. 9. Serve as public relations officer to promote IPEC activities. Participate in relevant education networks, supporting efforts to integrate attention to child labour in education policies and promote ILO position. 10. Review and analyse national development plans and priorities, socioeconomic data, reports and other relevant information; contribute creative ideas for mainstreaming gender equality concerns; identify potential new areas of action and collaboration with other projects, and provide written analysis on the findings

11. To ensure collection and timely submission of technical and financial

reports, etc. and to prepare quarterly progress reports on project activities.

12.Carry out other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications requirements: Education First level university degree in education, social sciences, economics, development studies and/or related fields or the equivalent in work experience (five years in addition to the required experience defined below).. Experience Six to eight years experience at the national level in managing and implementing social development programmes of which two years experience on education and child labour issues. At least three years experience in basic education projects in the field in areas including student assessment, teacher training, educational materials/curriculum development, education management, and education monitoring and information system. Experience in working successfully with Ministries of Education, network of educators, employers organisation, and trade unions. Experience at the national level. Acquaintance with social/educational environment at the local level with a speciality in child labour as an advantage. Languages Working knowledge of English and excellent knowledge of national official language of the country CompetenciesStrong familiarity with current issues on child labour and education is an important pre-requisite for the position. Good understanding of the special educational needs of children withdrawn from child labour, and/or experience working with the target population Proven ability to plan and implement comprehensive education interventions and prepare technical reports of high quality. Good knowledge of the basic education sector, education policy and planning in [country] Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups (governmental departments, non-governmental groups and research institutions) in various parts of the country.
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Capability to guide and co-ordinate the work of external collaborators and implementing partners. Good inter-personal skills and ability to maintain good working relations within and outside the Office and work in a team. Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines. Knowledge of and ability to use computers including Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision but also as part of a group.

Qualifications requirements: (please refer to the generic job descriptions in HRDs intranet site and to the ILOs core competency and values framework).

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Written Examination and Interview Prospective candidates will be required to sit a written examination and take part in an interview. Application Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. Only qualified candidates will be notified. Please submit application indicating the Vacancy Announcement Number along with CV, 3 references and other supporting documents to:

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR OFFICE Email : hrdjkt@ilo.org

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