Grade: P4
Vacancy no.: BEY/DC/P/2024/05
Publication date: 18 March 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 04 April 2024
Job ID: 11623
Department: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Organization Unit: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Location: Kuwait
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: Two years (as of 01/06/2024)
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 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 two-years 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.
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Introduction
The incumbent will be in charge of the implementation of the ILO FAIRWAY Programme, Phase II (2024-27), an interregional programme that focuses on improved labour migration governance in the Africa-Arab States corridor through (a) improved intra- and inter-regional dialogue and cooperation for effective labour migration interventions; (b) strengthened decent work outcomes for women migrant workers in accordance with a gender-transformative agenda (including in the specific context of care work); and (c) increased protection and empowerment of migrant workers through provision of services, protection of rights and representation (workersโ voice). The focus of the FAIRWAY Programme will be on low-wage migrant workers, especially workers in domestic/care work and construction.
Within Africa, and building on the Communiquรฉ of the first Africa Labour Migration Conference (ALMC) held in October 2023, the FAIRWAY Programme will focus on fostering cooperation and consensus building on labour migration governance, and the protection of migrant workers, in collaboration with the East African sub-region (East African Community, EAC, with a focus on Kenya and Uganda) and the West African sub-region (Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, with a focus on Nigeria). In the Arab States, the Programme will expand on an existing cooperation with the Gulf Council Cooperation Countries (GCC) Executive Bureau to focus on bringing about reforms in the GCC countries on migrant worker protection, with more limited, strategic interventions across the wider Arab States region.
While the position is advertised as based at the ILO Office in Kuwait, an alternative location in the GCC region may be considered. This will be clarified at the time of selection for the position.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the FAIRWAY Programmeโs implementation and provide technical advisory services towards the development and execution of future programmes to be developed. The incumbent will ensure that the objectives stated in the project document are attained within the stated time frame and budget, and ensure compliance with the ILO financial and operating procedures. The incumbent will promote ILO policies in the project-related technical areas and other components of the ILO Decent Work Agenda.
Reporting Lines
- The Project Manager will work across the Africa and Arab States region and under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director and Decent Work Support Team Director of the Arab States, who will coordinate with his counterparts in the Africa Region. The Project Manager will receive technical guidance, backstopping and support by the Regional Senior Migration Specialists in the regions, s/he will also receive technical guidance, support and collaboration from the Chief of the Migration Branche at HQ.
- The Project Manager will oversee the work of all staff of the Programme and of any other international or local consultant hired during the course of the project.
Description of Duties
Project management:
1. Ensure effective implementation of the Programme through the provision of inputs, the delivery of outputs, and the planning, monitoring and evaluation of activities. Delivery and outcomes must be in conformity with ILO policies and project strategies and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines and country/action programmes, and the administrative and financial procedures in consultation with the responsible Field Office, if applicable.
2. Ensure the effective management of funds/budgets allocated to the Programme.
3. Manage the human resources of the Programme efficiently, including recruitment and performance management.
Description of Duties (continued)
Technical leadership and advice:
4. Provide technical advice and secretariat support to relevant governments, ministries and other key partners, in close collaboration with relevant ILO field offices for the countries under their jurisdiction.
5. Ensure effective coordination, synergy and complementarity with other ILO projects and initiatives in the thematic area of labour migration, including in the Arab States, Africa and globally.
6. Initiate, coordinate and/or provide inputs for studies, reports, training manuals, and other documents related to the Programme activities.
7. Participate in and oversee the preparation and holding of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions, consultations and other events, at the interregional, regional, subregional, national and local level, including by representing the ILO when appropriate and in coordination with the supervisor.
8. Plan and undertake technical missions to the countries covered by the Programme (and beyond if requested by the supervisor), either independently or with other colleagues / counterparts.
Description of Duties (continued)
Advocacy, networking and partnership:
9. Strengthen relationships to cooperate and coordinate with governments, ministries, employers' and workers' organizations, non-governmental organizations, target groups and donors, in the planning and implementation of project /programme activities.
10. Ensure robust monitoring of activities and high-quality analysis and reporting to the Programme donor.
11. Liaise with other UN agencies to promote ILO's mandate and values, increase the project's visibility and facilitate the scaling-up of ILO's interventions.
12. Promote ILO policies in the related technical areas of the project/programme, fundamental principles rights at work and other relevant International Labour Standards, in collaboration with other technical/labour standards specialists. Promote the inclusion of gender equality and non-discrimination in all aspects of the project.
Description of Duties (continued)
Mobilization of resources:
13. Undertake resource mobilization activities with the multilateral and bilateral donor community for co-financing of the programme and the development of future activities, in coordination with the Regional Offices for Africa and Arab States and PARTNERSHIPS at HQ.
Knowledge management:
14. Write and disseminate information on Programme materials in close collaboration with other relevant technical specialists in ROAS, ROAF and MIGRANT.
15. Ensure the development of information databases covering project/programme activities; prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on the implementation status and coordinate with concerned ILO units, departments and programmes.
16. Identify training needs and organize training workshops and meetings for the tripartite partners, civil society organizations, other UN agencies, target groups and staff as appropriate to reinforce the professional capabilities of these respective stakeholders.
17. Undertake other duties as required.
Required qualifications
Education