Director, International Labour Agencies and Information (GMG/SEG 3)

Job Purpose

To plan, organize and administer duties which devolve on the Government of Jamaica as a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO.), Organization of American States (OAS), Caribbean Community (CARICOM), United Nations (UN) and other related International Agencies. 

Key Responsibilities

Organization: 

• Represents the Ministry at local and international meetings, conferences and other fora on matters relating to the ILO and other related International Agencies, as required; 
• Ensures effective collaboration with other Ministries, Public and Private Sector Agencies, tripartite bodies to extract desired information for ILO and other related International Agencies, where necessary. 
• Assists in the organization of seminars/workshops and other fora conducted by the Unit/Ministry on matters relating to ILO and other related International Agencies. 

Administration of the International Agencies and Information Desk: 

• Assists in identifying and planning annual and ad hoc international co-operations between the Ministry of Labour and Social Security through the international Agencies; 
• Prepares reports on Jamaica’s application of ILO conventions and recommendations (ratified or unratified)-also resolutions; 
• Prepares other reports relating to other international Agencies; 
• Prepares Cabinet Submissions/Ministry papers and other documents relating to ILO instruments being proposed for possible ratification or adoption; 
• Prepares responses to queries and questionnaires from the ILO and other international Agencies on labour-related matters; 
• Corresponds/researches/liaises with internal Departments to obtain related information for international Agencies 
• Corresponds/researches/liaises with representative organizations (Ministries and other Government Agencies, Jamaica Employers Federation [JEF], Trade Unions) and other related organizations on matters relating to 1-3 as above; 
• Prepares travel Budget, hotel and travel bookings, procurement of transit and short-term visas, accreditations and courtesies; 
• Assists in preparing travel Budget, hotel and travel bookings, procurement of transit and short-term visas,aAccreditations and courtesies, for delegates attending International labour Conferences (ILC) and other seminars, workshops and other events overseas; 
• Prepares Briefs for Jamaica’s Delegates and Advisors attending meetings, conferences and seminars, held under the auspices of the ILO/related International and Regional organizations; 
• Maintains stock of reading materials from the ILO and other labour-related organizations;
• Disseminates publications from the ILO and other labour-related organizations to representative organizations, libraries and educational institutions, the public in general and tertiary students in particular; 
• Consults and holds discussions with administrative personnel in Government Ministries/Departments, legal personnel, representatives of Employers’ and Workers’ organizations, on matters relating to the ILO and other international labour Agencies, where the circumstances dictate; 
• Collects, compiles and writes information on global trends in the labour market for labour market update-LMIS newsletter; 
• Maintains constant links with ILO and other international Agencies’ Websites for updates on conventions, co-operation and trends; 
• Maintains dialogue with representatives of ILO and other International Agencies’ Websites for updates on conventions, co-operation and trends; 
• Keeps abreast of information on ongoing Programmes under the ILO and other International Agencies, which relate to the Ministry; 
• Assists in monitoring research and other activities of Programmes under the ILO and other International Agencies, which relate to the Ministry. 

Other: 

• Assists with the editing of reports and other documents; 
• Assists in organizing events; 
• Participates in internal and external cross functional teams to achieve the Ministry’s objectives; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Permanent Secretary. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; 
• Excellent report writing skills; 
• Good planning and organizing skills; 
• Excellent time management skills; 
• Proficient in the use of relevant statistical computer applications; 
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• BSc. Degree in International Relations or a related field in Social Sciences;
• B.A. or Law Degree; 
• Two (2) years’ work experience.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.