Grade: NOA
Vacancy no.: BEY/DC/2024/33
Publication date: 18 October 2024
Application deadline (midnight local time): 31 October 2024
Job ID: 12495
Department: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Organization Unit: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Location: Ramallah
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 12 months (as of 1 November 2024)
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 above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.
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 recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.
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.
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.
*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. The entry level salary for this position is 236510 (ILS) yearly.
Introduction
The ILO has developed an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to mitigate the impact of the war on Palestinian workers and employers, based on the decision of the ILO Governing Body in November 2023, and in accordance with its mandate under the defined priorities of the Decent Work Programme for the Occupied Palestinian Territory (2023โ25).
The present intervention builds on the ILO assessment uncovering the plight of Palestinian businesses that are struggling to cope with the current crisis, in terms of the workers retention, access to finance, business inputs and market access. The ILO aims to prevent them from slipping into economic collapse through immediate support to enable business not only to survive but to thrive and lead economic recovery.
The present position is tasked to analyse and implement the business recovery outcomes of the ERP, especially in consultation with the employersโ apex organization and cooperative unions. Specific tasks include the enterprises assessment in terms of skills and productivity among others, wage subsidy schemes, as well as support for the Federation of Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (FPCCIA) in establishing an Enterprise Support and Advocacy Unit (ESAU), through which the ILO aims to facilitate the provision of technical assistance including the regional linkages.
Reporting Lines
The National Project Coordinator will work under the overall supervision of the ERP Manager at the ILO Jerusalem Office, with technical backstopping from relevant specialists in the fields of Enterprises Development and Employersโ Activities. The position is based in Ramallah.
Description of Duties
1. Liaise with national partners, including government agencies, employersโ organizations, and SMEs, to ensure collaboration and alignment of business recovery efforts.
2. Oversee the implementation of activities related to business recovery and employersโ support, ensuring timely execution in line with the project's objectives and timelines.
3. Track the progress of project activities, prepare detailed progress reports, and provide insights on the impact and outcomes of business recovery initiatives.
4. Provide technical guidance and support to key actors including Business Development Support services (BDS), as well as Employer and Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs) to support SMEs on improving operational efficiency and productivity, and rebuilding after crises and accessing financial resources.
5. Organize and supervise training for Palestinian businesses, BDS providers, and employers, focusing on business management, resilience, business continuity, and recovery strategies in critical sectors.
Description of Duties (continued)
6. Collect and analyze data on the impact of crises on businesses and employersโ activities, including skills gaps and needs assessment, and use this information to inform project strategies.Review, verify and analyze work plans, progress and final reports and other data for clarity, consistency and completeness, and monitor the progress of project activities. Follow-up on delayed documents, clarify information, and answer questions about clearance and processing requirements to support successful completion of agreed activities.
7. Support advocacy efforts aimed at influencing policy changes to improve the business environment and support businesses and employers in the recovery process.
8. Follow-up with relevant technical officers with counterparts in organizations and line ministries at national level, facilitate partnerships between the private sector and government entities including the Ministry of Labour and Palestinian Employment Fund, as well as international partners to enhance the sustainability of business recovery programs.
Description of Duties (continued)
9. Coordinate efforts to provide immediate support to businesses affected by crises, including helping them access emergency funds such as wage subsidies and advisory services including through the establishment of Enterprise Support and Advocacy Unit (ESAU) within the Palestinian Federation of Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (PFCCIA).
10. Participate in the preparation and conduct of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions, and consultative meetings
11. Other related duties as assigned.
Required qualifications