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ALG seeks to improve policy and regulatory systems on labor migration, taking into account gender dimensions and the relevant international human rights and labor standards.
In light of this introduction provided, the overall objective of this assignment is to identify gaps between legislations, regulations (including labor and social security codes) and practices affecting migrant workers’ access to labor rights and benefits, and their labor rights as contained in International Labor Standards.
The specific objectives are to:
- Obtain the latest information on labor migration governance law and practice particularly through labor market institutions; the role played by bilateral and multilateral treaties, and considering the ratification and implementation of conventions
- Assess migrant workers’ equality of treatment and opportunities with national workers considering also the gender equality and women’s empowerment aspect;
- Evaluate the potential gaps between the AU Free Movement of Persons Protocol, RECs policy frameworks and legal instruments, International Labor Standards and national legislations, regulations and practices;
- Assess gaps between national legislations/regulations and practices in Member states;
- Identify bottlenecks in implementation of migrant workers’ equality of treatment and opportunities.
- Propose way forward for the harmonization and coordination of legal instruments and policy frameworks (at RECs level) on the protection of the rights of migrant workers
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in international law
- At least 7 years demonstrated experience conducting similar studies
- good knowledge of labor mobility, labor migration governance and international labor standards
- Proven experience in carrying out analytical work and legal reviews related to labor migration.
- Good knowledge of the African context
- Experience working with labor ministries and social partners
- Ability (and equipment) to perform efficiently remotely.
Excellent command of English and working knowledge of French.
How to apply:
Submit your updated CV to: [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]
