Introduction to the course
In recent years, the complexity and diversity of the migration narrative has spiralled at a rapid speed and direction due to the multitude of economic, environmental and political struggles that many countries in the African continent are facing. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this phenomenon. Despite its complexity, the benefits of labour migration can be shared between countries of origin and destination, as well as national and migrant workers, by ensuring access to decent and productive employment.
The employers have an important stake in the type and scale of labour migration that takes place, as it expands the labour pool and brings diversity and much-needed skills, especially in those sectors where employers find it hard to retain or access local talent. Furthermore, employers can benefit from professional and ethical recruitment specialists who ensure access to talent and follow established compliance measures in delivering it.
This course provides a flexible learning journey as it is completely asynchronous, composed of several self-guided modules.At the end of course and after successfully completing the final quiz, participants will be granted a certificate of participation.
Objectives
Participants will learn about:
- Data on global and inter/intra African labour migration and its benefits.
- ILOs and IOE’s mandate on labour migration.
- International and regional labour migration policy frameworks.
- International instruments and international labour standards relevant to responsible and fair recruitment.
- The importance of social dialogue and institutional consultation mechanisms for EBMOs, business and enterprises voluntary initiatives, and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
- The role of employers’ organizations in promoting responsible and fair recruitment, inclusive labour markets, and comprehensive labour migration policies.
- Global and regional best practices of employers’ organizations
Who attends this course?
- 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 from international agencies and other key actors concerned with these issues.
Methodology and certification
The course consists of a number of online modules offered via the ITCILO e-Campus online platform-
This course provides a flexible learning journey as it is completely asynchronous, composed of several self-guided modules.
At the end of course and after successfully completing the final quiz, participants will be granted a certificate of participation.
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