OIT recruits 01 Chief Technical Advisor, Opportunity Salone
L’Organisation internationale du Travail (OIT)
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Chief Technical Advisor, Opportunity Salone (CTA) P4
Grade: P4 Vacancy no. : ABUJA/DC/P/2021/03Publication date : 19 August 2021Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 02 September 2021
Job ID : 6587 Department : RO-Africa Organization Unit : CO-Abuja Location : Freetown Contract type : Fixed Term Contract duration :
Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.
In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the present vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their candidature online by the above date.
Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.
The following are eligible to apply:
ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.External candidates. The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
IntroductionAs part of the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), the European Union will inject €60 million into Sierra Leone’s economy, through a new Jobs and Growth Programme to contribute to Sierra Leone’s COVID 19 Recovery Programme. The Programme will boost sustainable and inclusive economic development and job creation, especially in the agricultural and education sectors. The Jobs and Growth Programme has two specific objectives:Objective 1: To improve the investment climate and the business environment.Objective 2: Improved human capital, better aligned to the labour market.
1. Reporting lines: The CTA will work under overall responsibility and direct supervision of the Director of the ILO Country Office Abuja and will receive technical guidance and support from Enterprise and Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) specialists at the HQ and in the region.
Description of DutiesProject management:1. Lead and oversee the overall execution of the project, including staff contracting, planning, implementation and monitoring in conformity with ILO policies and project strategies, and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines and country/action programs, and administrative and financial procedures, in consultation with the responsible units. 2. Effectively manage funds/budget and human resources of the project including recruitment, performance and talent management aspects.Technical leadership and advice:3. Provide technical support in value chain analysis and development, in market development approaches and in business support capacity building to the project team and to the stakeholders of the project including relevant government agencies and other key institutions, ideally through gender and conflict sensitive approaches.4. Provide expertise on business development services (BDS) and enterprise development to constituents (government counterparts, employers and workers organizations), value chain actors and implementing partners. Liaise with the ILO technical teams providing support in these areasAdvocacy, networking and partnership :5. Foster and maintain contacts and relations with governments, ministries, the employers’ and workers’ organizations, value chain and sectoral stakeholders, non-governmental organizations, target groups and donors, and promote opportunities for collaboration towards planning and implementation of programme activities. 6. Liaise with the other UN agencies counterparts to promote ILO’s values, increase the project’s visibility and facilitate the scaling-up of the project’s interventions. Ensure effective coordination with a range of relevant national policies and the strategies of various projects in the ILO including those being undertaken by other agencies. Ensure coordination with other EU funded components and other ILO projects in Sierra Leone, including with UNCDF’s initiatives on access to finance.Mobilization of resources :8. Build and maintain strong relationships with the core donor (EU) and prepare proposals for the mobilisation of additional human, technical and financial resources for up scaling the projects’ work in coordination with responsible units. Explore the possibilities and write proposals for other donors.Knowledge management :9. Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on the status of program planning and implementation and establish coordination with concerned ILO departments and programs. 10. Identify training needs and organize training workshops and meetings for key actors and value chain stakeholders, value chain facilitators and policy partners of the project. Represent the Office at project meetings, seminars and evaluations and build and enhance strategic partnerships and networks.11. Any other duties requested by the Director of ILO Country Office for Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Required qualificationsEducationAdvanced university degree in Economics or a related field in Social Sciences with demonstrated expertise in the field of project management, market systems and private sector development, preferably with a focus on value chain development, market development and “making markets work for the poor” (M4P) approaches. ExperienceAt least seven years’ experience of which five at the international level in the field of value chain and private sector development. Demonstrated experience in applying adaptive project cycle management and SME development approaches and practical knowledge about Monitoring and Evaluation. Sector specific experience in agriculture, as well as experience in gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches would be an advantage.
LanguagesExcellent command of spoken and written English. Good level of French will be considered as an advantage.
Competencies⦁ Proven ability to take ownership of all responsibilities, to act with integrity and transparency by maintaining social, ethical and organisational norms, and to meet all commitments within the prescribed time, cost and quality standards;⦁ Ability to develop clear strategic goals consistent with the project/programme’s objectives, and to design and synthesise strategies for programme development;⦁ Excellent leadership skills, ability to work effectively in a team and excellent interpersonal skills; ⦁ Ability to formulate new concepts and methodologies, and to synthesise research and reach empirically based conclusions on related subjects by understanding both the qualitative and quantitative approaches in social science research;⦁ Ability to develop training materials, alternative courses of action, project proposals, policy, procedural matters and present them at high-level meetings; ⦁ Ability to promote knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office, and to focus and guide others to meet objectives at individual and group level;⦁ Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write accurate reports and to build networks to obtain cooperation with partners;⦁ Should be open to and able to make changes to accommodate culture and gender differences in order to interact effectively with individuals; ⦁ Ability to plan and support the development of individual’s skills and abilities for a more effective fulfilment of current or future job/role responsibilities;⦁ Develop self-awareness and show empathy by demonstrating the qualities, traits, or attributes that contribute to the ability to effectively relate to and identify with others. ⦁ Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or environment, and to adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures;⦁ Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to adopt non-discriminatory and gender sensitive behaviour. Conditions of employment
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. Any offer of employment with the ILO is conditional upon certification by the ILO Medical Adviser that the person concerned is medically fit to perform the specific inherent requirements of the position offered. In order to confirm an offer from the ILO the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination.Any extension of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.For more information on conditions of employment, please visit :https://jobs.ilo.org/content/International/?locale=en_GB
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