RFP: Improving Labour Governance: Upholding Fundamental Principles, International Standards, and Human Rights at Work

KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: Improving Labour Governance: Upholding Fundamental Principles, International Standards, and Human Rights at Work (the Philippines) Consultant
Sector: Trade and Development
Position Type : Part-time
Duration/Level of Effort : Short-Term
Position Location : Remote
 
 
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The Canadian Trade and Investment Facility for Development is an eight-year, CAD 11.6  million demand-driven program aligned with Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) to support sustainable trade and investment-related policy reforms and economic development initiatives that promote women's empowerment and inclusive growth and have a high potential to reduce poverty in ODA-eligible developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. CTIF provides technical assistance based on the needs identified by potential beneficiaries and according to an assessment process jointly administered by the CTIF team and Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Technical assistance is provided by independent suppliers that specialize in the specific services being requested by the beneficiary. Cowater International (www.cowater.com) and the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (www.ipac.ca) jointly implement CTIF on behalf of the Government of Canada
 
 
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The goal of this Technical Assistance is to strengthen labour governance in the Philippines by enhancing DOLE's capacity to enforce labour laws and social legislation, particularly in sectors with low compliance and vulnerable work arrangements. Through specialized training, updated OSH modules, and industry-specific inspection tools, the project will establish a sustainable pool of trained inspectors to promote gender equality, enhance compliance with labour standards, and ensure improved working conditions that support inclusive growth and trade competitiveness
 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of Training Programs and Modules
• Capacity Building Training and Institutionalization
• Development of Inspection Tools and Guidelines
• Sustainability and Knowledge Transfer

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Experience:
Team Leader with at least 10 years of experience in labour inspection systems, labour governance, international relations, economics, or industrial relations, particularly within the ASEAN context. Must have a proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams on comparable donor-funded projects.

• Team members should have demonstrated experience in developing labour inspection training programs, policy tools, and manuals, with strong knowledge of international labour standards, especially ILO conventions, and gender-responsive labour practices.
• Proven ability to produce clear, engaging knowledge products in English, including reports, presentations, and infographics.

 
Essential Skills:
Proven ability to produce clear, engaging knowledge products in English, including reports, presentations, and infographics.

• Experience in delivering remote training using interactive digital tools and modern communication technologies.
• Corporate experience implementing technical assistance in one or more ASEAN countries, including collaboration with government labour institutions and international development partners.
• Expertise in integrating gender and social inclusion (GESI) strategies into the required deliverables
• Experience in designing inclusive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems is desirable.
• Familiarity with environmental sustainability in project design and implementation will be considered an asset

 
Language Proficiency:
Proven ability to produce clear, engaging knowledge products in English, including reports, presentations, and infographics. 
 
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply by September 26, 2025 - 5:00 PM EST, by email to: info@c-tif.ca
 
For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.
 
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
 
 
ABOUT US
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2017.
 
We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow.