Human Resources Development Department
International Labour Office
Vacancy No: DC/2018/CO-LUSAKA/01
Title: Technical Officer - Social Protection Knowledge
Management and TRANSFORM
Grade: P.3
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: one year
Date: 22 January 2018
Application Deadline (midnight Geneva time) 7 February 2018
Organization unit: CO-LUSAKA
SOCPRO
Duty Station: Lusaka, Zambia
Closing date: Wednesday, 7 February 2018
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 curriculum vitae online by the above date (midnight
Geneva time).
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
INTRODUCTION
The International Labour organization with funding from the
Irish Government is embarking on the implementation of a programme dubbed
Inclusive Growth, Social protection and Jobs Creation. The overall goal of the
social protection component of the programme is to enable national governments
to use appropriate, well designed and well managed social protection systems in
order to reduce poverty and vulnerability and contribute to inclusive economic
growth.
The Social Protection component of the ILO-IrishAid
programme in Southern Africa will cover three countries under the
responsibility of ILO-Lusaka Office, namely Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique and
will be guided by the following objectives: a) the creation of political and
public debate on social protection, b) building the capacity of governments to
effectively and efficiently deliver social protection transfers, c) supporting
the design of national social protection policy and prioritised implementation
plans, and d) supporting sustainable and progressively domestically funded
social protection financing frameworks.
The project will also support capacity building and
leadership development in the social protection sector in the region, through
the development and application of the TRANSFORM curriculum on building and
managing social protection floors (for more details on the initiative consult:
http://socialprotection.org/institutions/transform). TRANSFORM is an innovative
learning package on the administration of national social protection floors in
Africa. It encompasses learning materials and methods for adult learning, to
help decision makers and practitioners take ownership in building national social
protection systems through continuous learning and reflective practice.
TRANSFORM is an inter-agency initiative of UN agencies supporting the building
of social protection floors in Africa, currently with participation of the ILO,
UNICEF and UNDP.
Through TRANSFORM and other platforms the project will also
support knowledge development and sharing of best practices in the area of
social protection amongst constituents in the three countries and more
generally the region, including by facilitating documentation and sharing of
rights-based approaches through south-south learning opportunities.
The incumbent will support the implementation of the
knowledge management and capacity development activities under the project, in
particular by coordinating the TRANSFORM initiative in region. The incumbent
will be working in a project team (TRANSFORM coordination hub) consisting of
international and national experts from the ILO and other UN agencies
participating in the TRANSFORM initiative in the region.
Reporting lines: Under the overall responsibility of the ILO
Lusaka Country Director for Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique - the Social
Protection Knowledge Management and TRANSFORM technical officer will directly
report to the Chief Technical Advisor on Social Protection in the ILO Lusaka
Country Office. The incumbent will work closely with other UN agencies
participating to the TRANSFORM initiative at regional and country level. S/he
will work in close collaboration with the Social Protection Specialists
attached to the ILO Decent Work Team in Pretoria, social protection experts in
SOCPRO ILO HQ and other social protection expert from agencies participating in
TRANSFORM. The incumbent will supervise junior staff members of the TRANSFORM
coordination hub.
Description of Duties
- Support
peer-to-peer learning, exchange and knowledge development across countries
in the region in the areas of focus of the project. Assist in the
coordination and development of knowledge products and communications
materials on technical subjects in the areas of focus of the project.
Coordinate the organization of regional meetings and events for
interchange of experiences in the topics of focus of the project.
- Under
the guidance of the CTA, coordinate the TRANSFORM initiative in the region
in line with the approved work plan and budget, as well as other critical
initiatives in the areas of knowledge and capacity development envisaged
in the project. Ensure effective implementation of planned activities,
through timely provision of inputs, timely and efficient delivery of
outputs, and planning, control, monitoring and evaluation of the project
activities, in conformity with ILO policies and project strategies, and in
accordance with ILO programming guidelines and country/action programs,
and administrative and financial procedures.
- Provide
overall technical coordination and quality assurance for continuous
improvement, development and adaptation of the TRANSFORM package so to
respond to needs of capacity building in the region. Support the preparation
of additional training and leadership development modules/materials as
part of the TRANSFORM curriculum. Coordinate inputs from external
consultants and partners involved in the development, revision and
enrichment of TRANSFORM modules/materials, and where relevant in the
delivery of national applications at country level.
- Supervise
the TRANSFORM regional support team (TRANSFORM coordination Hub) and the
team of junior technical and administrative staff working in support of
the initiative in ILO and other UN participating agencies.
- Support
the establishment and maintenance of a cohort of regional TRANSFORM
trainers of trainers. Coordinate regional training of trainers processes
and accreditation of regional masters trainers only. Supports
communication and interaction among TRANSFORM Master trainers group.
Provide support to activities of the regional Trainer of Trainers
community
- Provide
support to country teams and national trainers for the application of the
TRANSFORM curriculum. Engage with country teams in the development of country
strategies to embed TRANSFORM in national capacity development processes.
Provide technical and logistical backstopping for TRANSFORM country and
regional applications. Maintain close liaisons with governments, workers'
and employers' organizations, UN organizations, research institutions and
non-governmental organizations which are involved in TRANSFORM
applications at regional and country levels. Facilitates exchange across
TRANSFORM country teams and national Trainers groups.
- Support
and facilitate communication, dissemination and resource mobilization
efforts for the TRANSFORM initiative at regional and global level.
Regularly updates the TRANFORM advisory group on developments of the
initiative in the region. Represent the TRANSFORM initiative at pertinent
regional and national forums and consultations.
- Coordinate
closely with other ILO units, UN agencies, partners and donors
participating in the initiative, as appropriate on the TRANSFORM and other
knowledge management initiatives envisaged in the project.
- Undertake
such other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the CTA.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Advanced
university degree in the relevant field (such as economics, social policy,
law, international studies and/or other relevant social sciences field),
with demonstrated expertise on social protection issues.
Experience
- At
least five years of relevant professional experience, including three
years at the international level, with thematic emphasis on social
protection.
- Experience
in capacity and knowledge development in the field of social policy would
be an advantage.
- Experience
with social protection systems in Africa would also be an advantage.
Languages
- Excellent
command of English and good working knowledge of French.
- Working
knowledge of Portuguese would be an advantage.
Competencies
- Ability
to provide technical advice and to guide and coordinate the work of
external collaborators, general service staff and young professionals in
the area of specialization.
- Ability
to conceptualise and design research techniques and analyse complex cross-national
practices and data sets covering a wide range of issues in the specialized
technical field.
- Ability
to formulate new concepts and methodologies.
- Ability
to draft reports and prepare guidelines relating to programme development
and implementation.
- Ability
to provide technical support to senior specialists, carrying out research,
project formulation and implementation.
- Ability
to participate effectively in technical missions and to provide technical
inputs for the ILO Decent Work Agenda.
- Excellent
analytical skills and knowledge of analytical tools and qualitative and
quantitative techniques.
- Good
computer skills.
- Ability
to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and
attitudes are also required.
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR
WRITTEN TEST.
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN
INTERVIEW.
APPENDIX I CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Grade: P.3
Salary and post adjustment
US$
Salary
Minimum 58583 rising to Maximum 75656
Post adjustment for Lusaka
Minimum 20387 Maximum 26328
Please note that the above salary levels are determined
according to the criteria established by the International Civil Service
Commission. The ILO is an international public sector employer and salary and
other employment conditions are not negotiable. The post adjustment (cost of
living adjustment) is variable and subject to change without notice in
accordance with the rates set by the ICSC for the UN Common System for salaries
and allowances. Therefore, the figures quoted (based on the rate at the time of
publication of this vacancy) are only indicative.
Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of
appointment:
- Family
allowance
- Children's
education grant (per child per year)
- Pension
and Health Insurance schemes;
- 30
working days' annual leave;
- Settling-in
Grant;
- Entitlement
to transport expenses of personal effects;
- Repatriation
Grant (if applicable);
- Home-leave
travel with eligible dependants every two years;
- Rental
subsidy (if applicable).
Recruitment is normally made at the initial step in the
grade.
Salaries and emoluments are exempt from taxation by the
Swiss authorities and, on the basis of international agreements or national law
relating to presence or residence abroad, are generally exempt from taxation by
other governments. In the absence of exemption, in most cases tax paid will be
reimbursed in accordance with an ILO document which will be supplied upon
request.
While the successful candidate will be initially working
in Lusaka, he/she may be assigned to any duty station designated by the
Director-General of the ILO.
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line
application form.
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procedures.
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