An action-oriented, highly participative approach will be used, with particular attention devoted to sharing international experiences with a view to their adaptation and practical application. Particular attention will be paid to the presentation of “good practices” through case studies reflecting experiences already gained locally and internationally.
An innovative learning experience combining online – asynchronous and synchronous components, webinars and discussions, case studies, forum debates, and face-to-face lectures and discussions, case studies, open space debates, role-play exercises and group work using up-to-date learning methods and technologies.
(i) Online phase (ITCILO eCampus): Participants will have access to a dedicated electronic platform, the eCampus, the ITCILO e-learning portal, accessible through a computer or any portable device. Learning will be interactive and facilitated by a person who will provide guidance and clarification on topics and activities. (ii) Face-to-face phase (residential in Mexico City): which combines lectures and discussions, interactive sessions, as well as case studies, role-play exercises and group work. (iii) Follow up and wrap up (ITCILO eCampus): a final webinar followed by a final assignment.
Practitioners from different parts of the world and different background will join the learning journey to share with participants their concrete experience and actions on how establishing fair recruitment practices.
In today's globalized economy, workers are increasingly looking for job opportunities beyond their home country in search of decent work and better livelihoods. In addition, millions of workers migrate internally in search of employment. Public and private employment agencies, when appropriately regulated, play an important role in the efficient and equitable functioning of labour markets by matching available jobs with suitably qualified workers. Despite the existence of international labour standards relating to recruitment, national laws and their enforcement often fall short of protecting the rights of workers. While some cross-border recruitment is facilitated by public employment services (within the framework of bilateral agreements that incorporate arrangements for temporary worker programmes), and social and informal networks, private employment agencies and other labour recruiters play an increasing role in matching labour demand and supply across borders. Nevertheless, concerns remain about the persistence of unscrupulous employment agencies, informal labour intermediaries and other operators acting outside the legal and regulatory framework that prey especially on low-skilled workers and those desperately searching for work. Reported abuses include deception about the nature and conditions of work; retention of passports; illegal wage deductions; debt bondage linked to the repayment of recruitment fees; and threats if workers want to leave their employers, coupled with fears of subsequent expulsion from a country. A combination of these abuses can eventually result in human trafficking and forced labour often linked to other serious infringements of fundamental rights in the workplace. In this rapidly changing context during the COVID crisis, the ILO's General Principles and Operational Guidelines for Fair Recruitment and Definition of Recruitment Fees and Related Costs (GP&OG) is provides invaluable guidance on how to ensure that the recruitment process of workers, especially migrant workers, is organized in a way that respects the rights of those involved, the needs of communities of origin and destination, and takes into account the legitimate needs of employers and recruiters. This course, based on the ILO Fair Recruitment Initiative Strategy, is a direct answer to the acknowledged need to reinforce the capacities of the ILO constituents and other key actors, in particular, within the context of exacerbated challenges created by COVID 19 pandemic.
The course is designed for: - Officials, policy-makers and practitioners of public institutions and ministries dealing with migration, trafficking and/or forced labour; - representatives of workers' and employers' organizations; - representatives of public and private employment agencies; - staff of NGOs and civil society organizations; - experts and civil servants from international agencies; - representatives of the recruitment industry as well as businesses; - other key actors engaged in these issues.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
This five (5) weeks course consists of an online phase, a residential phase and a follow-up and wrap-up phase to be completed from 30 October to 01 December 2023, for an estimated total of 60 learning hours. The course is broken down into three phases:
Online phase – weeks 1, 2 and 4 (ITCILO eCampus): Participants will have access to a dedicated electronic platform, the eCampus, ITCILO e-learning portal, accessible through a computer or any portable device. Learning will be interactive and facilitated by a person who will provide guidance and clarification on topics and activities.
During the online phase participants will have access to asynchronous and synchronous resources, self-guided modules and live webinars with ILO, ITCILO and external experts
Face-to-face phase – week 3 (residential in Mexico City) which combines lectures and discussions, interactive sessions, as well as case studies, role-play exercises and group work.
Follow up and wrap up – week 5 (ITCILO eCampus): a final webinar followed by a final assignment.
Participants who successfully complete all assessments and the final assignment will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
This course qualifies for the ITCILO Diploma for Labour Migration Experts and Practitioners. Take the Academy on Labour Migration, three courses out of all eligible courses within a five year period, and complete a capstone project to become part of a global cadre of practitioners and experts with a recognised set of skills in labour migration policy.
Interested candidates should register on-line through this link:
https://oarf2.itcilo.org/STN/A9716204/en
Applicants should complete the online nomination form no later than 30 September 2023, supported by a nomination letter from the sponsoring institution indicating how the participant will be financed.