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

Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• • 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.
• • 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’ o rganizations, 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.
• • 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.

Desired Traits and Characteristics

• • 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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information and Instructions

Special Conditions Associated with the Job • May be required to work beyond the normal working hours; • Can be a high stressed environment; • Prolong use of the computer. Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024 to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Labour and Social Security 14 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4 Email: resume@mlss.gov.jm Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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