Livelihoods – Labour Law and Decent work Specialist

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Job Summary:

 

Concern Worldwide is seeking a candidate for the position of Labour Law and Decent work Specialist to be based in Halba, Akkar, Lebanon.

Under the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM) fund, Lebanon Branch of Concern Worldwide along with ESDU-AUB are implementing a two years project in Akkar and T5 entitled “Value chains for the improved socio-economic well-being of Syrian refugees and Lebanese host communities”. 

The Project intends to provide capacity building on topics related to good agricultural practices for vulnerable populations through each phase of the implementation of two value chains: Origanum Syriacum and livestock value chain using the Farmer Field School approach for Lebanese farmers and Syrian workers. This intervention aims to foster the Traditional Lebanese Zaatar and dairy production in the targeted areas and increase access to income generating activities in a protective environment that supports the economic and psychosocial well-being of targeted beneficiaries.

This intervention aims to foster the Traditional Lebanese Zaatar production in the targeted areas and increase access to income generating activities in a protective environment that supports economic and psychosocial well-being of targeted beneficiaries.

Along with the technical and financial support, protection and decent work activities will be mainstreamed throughout the project in order to reduce the the risks associated with low wages for laborers, lack of labor law awareness, unequal pay, disparities in working conditions for women and men, and the prevalence of child labor.

 

Under the direct guidance of the Project Manager and in close coordination with Protection Program Manager Labour Law and Decent work Specialist will be responsible for conducting extensive research and gathering administrative policies from the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Trade and Commerce, Ministry of Social Affairs and other relevant research institutes to inform the program implementation strategies. The role is expected to help the Livelihoods Program Manager to integrate decent a work framework throughout the project activities and to provide legal assistance to the beneficiaries in accessing work, creating MSMEs, acquiring work permits or any relevant legal assistance

Roles and responsibilities:

 

  • Support the Livelihood Program by collecting various laws, administrative policies from various ministries and translating it in to English where needed.
  • Conduct thorough analysis of Livelihoods program and on-going activities to see opportunities to integrate international decent work framework as cross-cutting approach.
  • Liaise with the Protection Manager, Protection Working groups, Protection regional/National lead and legal actors to understand ongoing protection issues and legal disadvantages faced by the most vulnerable host and refugee communities.
  • Delivery of decent working conditions training to all program participants including farmers, worker and MSME owners including
  • Follow up with Program beneficiaries on the decent work conditions applied in Concern’s BPRM project and share recommendations with the Program Manager;
  • Raising awareness on topics such as freedom of association, the right to collective bargaining, elimination of forced and child labor, elimination of discrimination (age and gender-based), increasing role of women as waged agricultural laborers, decent working time, stability and security at work and safe work environment
  • Help MSMEs and new start-ups to understand labour laws, assist cooperatives with registration and assist in formalizing partnership agreements, MoU, letter of Intents etc.
  • Providing day to day support in conducting various project activities and fill gaps where needed.
  • Assist beneficiaries especially women beneficiaries to access legal information and help them understand various procedures to start a new business, access financial institutions, open bank accounts etc.
  • Have great ability to network with political, social and economic actors to see opportunity of income generation and social integration of displaced population in an amicable way.

 

Representation and Coordination

  1. Represent Concern Lebanon at a local, regional and national level in regards to meetings with Consortium members, donors, stakeholders and other relevant actors as necessary.
  2. Coordinate project activities with other actors and stakeholders in the program area as necessary.

 

Work Ethic:

  1. Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
  2. Support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner and stakeholders and be committed to providing a safe working environment.

 

Person Specifications

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Law with special focus on corporate law; Master’s degree highly desirable. Candidates having degrees in other disciplines but holding strong experience of working in policy research institutes or think tanks can be considered.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of national and international labour laws, Lebanese corporate laws, and international framework of ILO decent work.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in research and 2 years of work experience in a relevant field, preferably with a focus on decent Work issues in the agricultural sector, Vocational Skills Development and Livelihood Support with an understanding of Child Protection and Child Labour. 
  • Excellent communication skills, including training and facilitation;
  • Strong management and communication skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.
  • Very strong research and analytical skills; ability to translate complex ideas and laws in to simple understandable language.
  • Very Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including research, Content development, writing and editing.
  • Significant knowledge and understanding of the current political, economic, cultural and historical context of the Tripoli and North Akkar, including prior experience.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail; ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as cooperatively with team members. Strong empathy skills and genuine care and respect for the needs of others.
  • A belief in empowering marginalized and disenfranchised people
  • Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
  • Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
  • Non-judgmental attitude and respect for Concern’s beneficiaries, other staff and people that Concern deals with.
منتهية الصلاحية

ملاحظة:

دليل مدني، شبكة المجتمع المدني، يوفر للمنظمات منصة لنشر الوظائف, وليس مسؤول عن عملية التوظيف. كل منظمة مسجلة على دليل مدني هي مسؤولة بشكل فردي عن منشوراتها وعن عملية التوظيف.

آخر تاريخ التحديث: 
19 فبراير, 2021
قطاع(ات) التدخل:
زراعة
آخر مهلة للتقديم:
الخميس, 4 مارس 2021
نوع العقد:
دوام‬ ‫كامل‬
مدة الوظيفة:
Fixed term - 7 months
الراتب
This Position will be under grade 5, with a range of between 1,562 USD and 1,975 USD as a maximum. All new employees will start at the first step of the grade and step advancement will be based on internal seniority policy.
نطاق الراتب:
بين 1500 و 2000 (دولار أمريكي)
درجة التعليم:
بكالوريوس
تفاصيل درجة التعليم:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Law with special focus on corporate law; Master’s degree highly desirable. Candidates having degrees in other disciplines but holding strong experience of working in policy research institutes or think tanks can be considered.
متطلبات الخبرة:
بين 3 سنوات و5 سنوات
اللغة العربية:
بدائي
اللغة الانكليزية:
جيد جداً
اللغة الفرنسية:
جيد
البلد/المدينة: 
  • Lebanon
  • عكّار