Enterprise Adviser (EA)

Enterprise Adviser (EA) Grade: NOAVacancy no.: DC/Dhaka/BW/NO/2026/04Publication date: 21/09/2026Application deadline: 05/10/2026 (mid night Bangladesh standard time)Job ID: 13817Department:RO-Asia and the PacificOrganization Unit: CO-DhakaLocation:Dhaka, BangladeshContract type: Special - Short -Term (SST)Contract duration:Three (03) monthsUnder article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.The following are eligible to apply:ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.External candidates**The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email toilojobs@ilo.org.Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization.A three months Special short-term contract will be given.*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. The entry level salary for thisposition is at UN Salary Scale - Grade NOA, Step-01 (BDT). IntroductionBackgroundAbout ILOThe International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that labour peace is essential to prosperity. Today, the ILO helps advance the creation of decent work and the economic and working conditions that give working people and business people a stake in lasting peace, prosperity and progress. Its tripartite structure provides a unique platform for promoting decent work for all women and men. Its main aims are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.About Better WorkBetter Work is a unique partnership programme between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Launched in 2007, it aims to improve labour standards and competitiveness in global supply chains. Better Work involves the development of both global tools and country-level projects. The focus is on developing scalable and sustainable solutions which build cooperation between government, employer and worker organizations, and international buyers.The Power of ConveningAs a partnership between the UN’s International Labour Organization and the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation, we know how to bring diverse groups together to create positive action that improves working conditions while stimulating productivity and competitiveness.A Proven ApproachWe create lasting, measurable change by empowering factories to improve the working conditions in their facilities. Our assessments are the global gold standard for rigour and integrity. Our training programs and advisory services change attitudes as well as behaviours.National Action/ Global InfluenceThrough our comprehensive, university-led research, and by sharing best practices from our on-the-ground experience, we are able to shape the agenda well beyond the countries in which we work, influencing governments, brands and policy makers to make improving working conditions a top priorityReporting linesFunctionTo provide professional-level enterprise advisory services including the conduct of independent enterprise assessments against labour standards and the provision of enterprise-level consultancy services to support remediation and enterprise improvement. Enterprise assessments and progress reports will be accessed by enterprises, international buyers and government ministries and will contribute to public reporting. The work of enterprise advisers has a direct impact on enterprise performance and access to markets. The position will be based in Dhaka.SupervisionUnder the overall guidance of the Director, ILO Country Office for Bangladesh, and the general supervision of the Better Work Bangladesh Programme Manager, the Enterprise Adviser will work under the direct supervision of a National Team Leader. Judgement, initiative, and creativity are required in translating project tools and approaches at the enterprise level. The work product is controlled by the supervisor for technical soundness and appropriateness.PurposeOur work and our research have demonstrated – to employers, unions, global brands and governments – that improving working conditions and defending the rights of workers benefits all of us. We’ve improved the lives of nearly 30 million workers, and millions more family members, while enhancing the profitability of their employers. There is no trade-off between better work and better business.Established in 2014, Better Work Bangladesh has been an essential facilitator of growth and expansion of the Ready-Made Garment industry - one of the economy’s largest export-oriented drivers. In Bangladesh, Better Work is focused on promoting decent work, empowering women and inclusive economic growth. In its first phase (2014 – 2017), the programme worked with the Government of Bangladesh to better align the country’s labour laws with international labour standards and best practices. This was a period marked by labour law amendments and improvements in union registration criteria adhering to the ILO’s fundamental constitutions on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining. In Phase II (2018 – 2022), the programme expanded its operations from Dhaka to the port city of Chittagong. To respond to evolving industry needs, the programme adopted an agile service model and initiated several special initiatives, such as the Gender Equality and Returns (GEAR) programme, maternity health and protection initiatives and the Factory Ambassador Programme (FAP).The ready-made garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh has experienced rapid growth over the past 20 years; it is now the country’s largest export earner and employs over 4 million workers - of which 60% are women - in approximately 4,000 active factories. It is currently the 2nd largest exporter of RMG in the world.It is generally considered though those problems related to a lack of skilled workers, infrastructure, social compliance, and labour-management relations hamper growth. There exist significant issues in many factories around occupational safety and health (OHS), working conditions, wage payments, freedom of association, and the lack of effective human resource management. In addition, weaknesses in national labour administration, industrial relations and social dialogue systems exacerbate and prolong non-compliance with national laws and regulations.To address these challenges, BWB aims at building the necessary capacity so that stakeholders can identify, prevent, and address relevant problems. In practical terms this means that BWB operates on two levels: (1) Factory-level: build in-factory capacity to improve working conditions and establish management systems and (2) institutional level: assist in building constituent capacity to achieve structural, sustainable change in labour administration, industrial relations and social dialogue systems.For more information about Better Work please seewww.betterwork.org.Description of DutiesResponsibilities•    Inde