Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Job Description
IOM’s Migration, Business and Human Rights (MBHR) programme in Malaysia identifies businesses as a critical partner in the fight against modern slavery and forced labour, with the private sector offering unique skills, knowledge and market leverage. Under the MBHR umbrella, IOM Malaysia is currently implementing several partnership projects with the private sector to address the vulnerabilities of migrant workers in international supply chain.
These will include development and delivery of training and capacity-building for private sector companies on ways to reduce the risk of migrant trafficking, exploitation and forced labour in companies daily operations and supply chains through interventions such as training and awareness-raising on fair and ethical recruitment, human rights due diligence, living and working conditions and contract terms, human and labour rights, soft skills, grievance and remediation, etc.
Responsibilities
Provide assistance in planning, preparing, coordinating and implementing project activities in close collaboration with other project staff and relevant authorities.
Coordinate the preparation and delivery of trainings, conducting field visits, including conducting trainings or workshops for companies and government.
Monitor the implementation of the project and prepare reports on the progress of the project’s implementation which shall include reporting on the budget flow. Identify issues and deviations and propose and initiate remedial actions.
Draft status reports; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures.
Conduct research, analyse and summarise information, draft reports, prepares briefings and presentations on labour migration related issues.
Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
Liaise and maintain close working relationship with relevant national and international stakeholder’s, partners and counterparts, including government officials, private sector and civil society organisations
Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
Assist in designing programmatic initiatives and writing project proposals in the field of migration management with particular focus on labour migration.
Lead, guide and train other staff in the unit.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Completion of a university degree in Law, Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, with at least four years of relevant professional experience.
Or
High school degree with at least six years of relevant professional experience.
EXPERIENCE
Previous experience working on issues related to migration, labour issues including labour migration, international labour recruitment, corporate social sustainability, social compliance programs, human rights, or socio-economic development.
SKILLS
Knowledge of MS Office applications
Proven ability to conduct research
Able to work harmoniously in a multicultural setting
Pro‐active, result oriented, organized, and possess good communication skills
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-6
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: Yes
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