International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Chief Technical Advisor, Opportunity Salone (CTA) P4
2.) Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) - Technical Officer (P3)

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1.) Chief Technical Advisor, Opportunity Salone (CTA) P4

Grade: P4

Vacancy no.: ABUJA/DC/P/2021/03

Publication date: 19 August 2021

Application 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 .

The Jobs And Growth Programme Has Two Specific Objectives

As 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.

Objective 1: To improve the investment climate and the business environment.

Objective 2: Improved human capital, better aligned to the labour market.

• 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 Duties

Project Management

• 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.
• Effectively manage funds/budget and human resources of the project including recruitment, performance and talent management aspects.

Technical Leadership And Advice

• 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.
• 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 areas

Advocacy, Networking And Partnership

• 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.
• 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

• 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

• Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on the status of program planning and implementation and establish coordination with concerned ILO departments and programs.
• 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.
• Any other duties requested by the Director of ILO Country Office for Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Required Qualifications

Advanced 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.

Experience

At 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.

Languages

Excellent 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

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO Jobs . The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for a written test and/or an interview.

Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including technical tests or interviews.

Fraud warning

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

How to Apply

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2.) Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) - Technical Officer (P3)

Grade: P3

Vacancy no.: ABUJA/DC/P/2021/02

Publication date: 19 August 2021

Application deadline (midnight Geneva time ): 02 September 2021

Job ID: 6584

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 .

Introduction

The Jobs And Growth Programme Has Two Specific Objectives

As 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.

Objective 1: To improve the investment climate and the business environment.

Objective 2: Improved human capital, better aligned to the labour market.

I. Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall responsibility of the CO-Abuja Director and under the direct supervision of the project Chief, Technical Advisor (CTA). He/she will receive technical guidance and support from the EIIP specialists in DWT in Dakar and at HQ.

The EIIP Technical Officer will have the mandate to ensure the smooth running and implementation of all the activities planned as part of the maintenance of rural roads by favouring the EIIP approach. He/she will be responsible within the framework of the rural roads maintenance component of the Project.

• Provide overall technical backstopping, project implementation support and monitoring for the EIIP component, facilitate and technically support and supervise the maintenance of up to 200 km of rural feeder roads through employment intensive approaches in four districts;
• In conjunction with SLRA, prioritise roads according to socio economic criteria for rehabilitation in areas close to the selected value chains to facilitate market access
• Support the project to set up and operationalise a digitalised database for roads for SLRA, Prioritise roads according to socio economic criteria for road maintenance in areas close to the selected value chains to facilitate market access;
• Encourage SME contractors to bid for the feeder road maintenance, ensure contractors work with trained youth and women (and persons with disabilities) on feeder road maintenance and comply with decent work and OSH practices, identify, select and train 24 local contractors in feeder road maintenance;
• Build the capacity of district councils on sustainable feeder road maintenance planning, supervision and management ;
• Identify and train between 2,000 and 4,000 young women and men in feeder road maintenance and OSH;
• Support MWPA, SLRA, RMFA and NAYCOM to develop sustainable feeder road maintenance funding mechanisms, facilitate the formation of Public Private Community Partnership stakeholder platforms and committees for sustainable road maintenance and support exchange programmes that will provide lessons on sustainable feeder road maintenance ;
• Collaborate with the Government of Sierra Leone to leverage development partner funds for setting up a road maintenance equipment facility, conduct a feasibility study and collaborate on setting up a rotating fund or a sustainable mechanism for managing equipment and monitor the operations of the road maintenance equipment revolving facility or related mechanisms;
• Support MWPA, by integrating EIIP approaches, on revision and approval of feeder roads policy and facilitate information dissemination on feeder road maintenance and funding;
• Ensure permanent contact with the project partners in the field and strengthen partnership relations with other organizations and government services and build and maintain strong relationships with teams from the core donor (EU) and others in the technical field. Identify promising projects and participate in the drafting of proposals for the mobilization of additional human, technical and financial resources to intensify the work of projects in coordination with DEVINVEST;
• Assess country experience on EIIP with a view to identifying best practices in finding solutions to maintenance problems identified, monitor and coordinate research carried out by external collaborators and prepare technical articles, briefs and reports to develop and disseminate knowledge about the technical subject;
• Prepare and submit to CTA, appropriate documentation, work plans, periodic activity progress reports and the final report of the road maintenance component of the project, in accordance with ILO and Donor procedures and perform all other tasks required by the ILO in relation to the implementation of the EIIP project component in the country and in the sub-region.

Required Qualifications

Education

First level university degree in civil or rural engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Experience

Five years’ experience at the national level and three years at the international level in the areas of leading Employment Intensive Investment Programmes (EIIP) and or in infrastructure projects of public or community interest, including rural roads. Proven experience in the maintenance and / or rehabilitation of unpaved roads including the construction of structures. Experience in the formulation, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of relevant projects in this field. Experience in taking social and environmental aspects into account in the implementation of employment intensive projects.

Languages

Excellent command of English. Good level of French will be considered as an advantage.

Competencies

• • General Competencies –
  • ability to participate effectively in technical missions and multi-disciplinary teams;
  • capacity to provide first-line technical advice in the area of rural road maintenance;
  • ability to conceptualise and design research techniques and analyse complex cross-national practices and data sets covering a wide range of issues in the specialised technical field;
  • capability to guide and co-ordinate the work of external collaborators, general service staff or young professionals;
  • ability to prepare reports and publications of a high quality, technically sound with conclusions leading to an action plan and programme development and ability to provide credible implementation assistance to senior specialists in carrying out research, project formulation and implementation.

• • • • Ability to lead, supervise and evaluate technical development cooperation projects in the fields of public works and construction related to social issues and employment;
      • Ability to provide expert advice on best practice and ability to deal with broader topics outside the area of specialization such as data base management, OSH and SME financing;
      • Proven technical skills in the conduct and / or monitoring of road maintenance / rehabilitation projects including drainage and crossing structures;
      • Skills to check the quality and quantity of the services provided;
      • Proven technical skills in the development of training materials, alternative approaches, and project proposals;
      • Ability to contribute to the preparation of projects documents, technical publications, reports, draft resolutions;
      • Ability to prepare technically accurate reports, with conclusions that may lead to an action plan and program development;
      • Ability to plan and facilitate meetings, conferences, and workshops;
      • Ability to make technical contributions to the activities of other team members;
      • Ability to provide credible implementation assistance to experienced specialists in research, project formulation and implementation;
      • Ability to undertake frequent missions, sometimes in difficult sites and conditions in the field;
      • Knowledge of computer tools and common software.

  Behavioural competencies

• • • ability to communicate and collaborate effectively;
    • ability to lead and work as a member of a team in different fields;
    • ability to take initiative and to demonstrate authority, discretion and courtesy;
    • ability to accept accountability for results achieved;
    • ability to work under tight deadlines;
    • Ability to undertake frequent missions, sometimes in difficult sites and conditions in the field;
    • Have a high level of integrity, professionalism, personal discipline and impartiality;
    • 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

Recruitment process

• Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO Jobs . The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

• Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for a written test and/or an interview.

• Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including technical tests or interviews.

Fraud warning

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.