Individual Consultant: Legal and Technical Support for Advancing the Palestinian Labour Law Reform

  • Entry-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 15 August 2025
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Job Description

Reference: rfx_1819_ROAS

Beneficiary countries or territories: Palestine, State of

Registration level: Basic

Published on: 15-Aug-2025

Deadline on: 25-Aug-2025 22:00 (GMT 2.00)

Description

The International Labour Office (ILO) is looking for an individual to undertake work as an External Collaborator. Below is a summary of the work to be performed: The consultant will provide high-level legal and technical support to the ILO, the MOL, and Palestinian tripartite constituents to advance the reform of Labour Law No. 7 of 2000. Core tasks include reviewing existing draft texts and prior legal assessments; consolidating relevant legislation and policy instruments; and conducting evidence-based analysis of the 14 contested provisions in light of international labour standards, with particular attention to fundamental principles and rights at work and comparative practice. The consultant will facilitate structured consultations and technical discussions with thematic teams and the national Tripartite Committee; propose ILS-aligned options; and draft and/or revise clear, justified legal wording that is practical for the Palestinian context. The role also entails preparing briefing materials and background notes to inform decision-making; supporting validation of proposed texts; and contributing to the finalization of a coherent, balanced, and technically sound revised Labour Law for submission to the authorities. All work will be carried out in close coordination with ILO staff and national counterparts to ensure an inclusive, consensus-driven process and robust alignment with ILS. Please note that if travel is required for this assignment, the necessary travel costs will be covered by the ILO. If you are interested, please express interest and follow the instructions attached to consult the detailed terms of reference and other relevant information in the ILO e-sourcing platform. Please submit your proposal before the specified deadline. Thank you.

About the Organization

Adopted in 1998, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work is an expression of commitment by governments, employers' and workers' organizations to uphold basic human values - values that are vital to our social and economic lives. The Declaration covers four areas: * Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining; * The elimination of forced and compulsory labour; * The abolition of child labour, and; * The elimination of discrimination in the workplace.

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