External Collaborator Wage Policy Research and Coordination
International Labour Organization
Posted on 15 Dec
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Experience
5 - 7 Years
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
A fair and well-regulated wage system is essential for promoting social justice, reducing inequality, and ensuring productivity growth. The ILO is therefore conducting an in-depth study on wage structures, institutional arrangements, and wage-setting practices in Iraq, in line with international labour standards and the principles of social dialogue.
To ensure that national data, legal frameworks, and institutional realities are properly reflected, the ILO will engage a National Consultant to collaborate closely with the International Wage Policy Expert. The national consultant will support technical research, facilitate coordination with national counterparts, and contribute to the drafting and validation of analytical and policy outputs.
Detailed tasks
Data and Information Collection
- Compile and organize national data on wages, employment, and labour costs from MoLSA, the Ministry of Planning, and other official sources.
- Review national laws, decrees, and policy documents related to wage determination and collective bargaining.
- Summarize trends in public and private sector wage-setting systems.
Institutional and Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with MoLSA, the Ministry of Planning, and social partners to arrange interviews and data collection meetings.
- Facilitate the organization of technical and tripartite consultations on wage policy.
- Prepare attendance lists, summary notes, and follow-up actions.
Research and Analytical Support
- Provide contextual analysis on wage policy implementation challenges, enforcement mechanisms, and regional variations.
- Draft sections of the national report in Arabic, and support translation and editing of English versions.
- Verify the accuracy of data and institutional information in collaboration with ILO staff.
Validation and Reporting
- Support the organization and facilitation of the national validation workshop on wage policy.
- Contribute to the finalization of the national wage policy report and policy brief.
- Document lessons learned and recommendations for implementation and follow-up.
Desired Candidate Profile
1. Advanced university degree (Economics, Labour Economics, Development Studies, Industrial Relations or related field).
2. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in wage analysis, labour market research, or social dialogue in Iraq.
3. Proven knowledge of Iraq s labour legislation, public wage structures, and institutional frameworks.
4. Experience in drafting analytical and policy reports in Arabic and English.
5. Familiarity with ILO wage conventions and decent work frameworks.
6. Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills in Arabic and English. Knowledge of Kurdish is an asset.
Company Industry
- NGO
- Social Services
- Community Services
- Non-Profit
Department / Functional Area
- HR
- Human Relations
- Industrial Relations
Keywords
- External Collaborator
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International Labour Organization
Within the framework of the Building an Equitable and Inclusive Transformation (BEIT) project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in close collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) and social partners, the ILO is supporting evidence-based reforms to enhance wage policy, wage-setting mechanisms, and decent work in Iraq.