As part of UNOPS sustainability agenda, several initiatives have been carried ou...
As part of UNOPS sustainability agenda, several initiatives have been carried out to better incorporate gender issues and social inclusion and other cross cutting issues into UNOPS project management and monitoring and reporting methodologies. Sustainability aspects, especially gender equality is a key focus area in UNOPS 2018-2021 strategic plan and UNOPS has launched in 2018 a Gender Mainstreaming strategy and Action plan, which positions gender equality as a key component of the projects UNOPS implements on behalf of partners around the world.
The SIDA funded project “Promoting Decent Work through Strengthening Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management and Social Dialogue” aims to contribute to Improvement of the working conditions of Kosovo Labour Force focusing on safety and health standards through several activities focused on strengthening the capacities of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, specifically the Labour Inspectorate in applying health and safety management to International and European standards: Further, the project aims to raise awareness about the importance of application of OSH standards among targeted groups such are current workers and college students of Kosovo Vocational Schools and Vocational Training Centres that will join labour force, Local businesses and other local entities involved in activities that require the application of OSH standards. Also, an intensive media campaign will be implemented in order to raise the awareness of the whole society on the importance of the implementation of OSH standards
The project will coordinate closely with the key stakeholders: Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, Labour Inspectorate, Employment Agency of Kosovo, Ministry of Education Science and Technology, Agency for Vocational education and training and adult education, Civil Society Organisation (CSO) and Local Businesses working in the field of labour rights and social inclusion, Kosovo Economic and Social Council (ESC), National Council for Safety and Health at Work, Trade Unions, and others relevant to the field.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Project Manager and the Head of Office, The Senior Officer for Gender Mainstreaming and Social Inclusion will support UNOPS Pristina office and projects in offering technical assistance, advice and support on social and gender inclusion aspects on a need basis to the office portfolio also.