Grade: P3
Vacancy no.: DC/BOGOTA/P/2024/01
Publication date: 21 February 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 13 March 2024
Job ID: 11705
Department: RO-Latin America and the Caribbean
Organization Unit: DWT/CO-Lima
Location: Bogota
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: One year
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 ILO Country Office and Decent Work Team for the Andean Countries (CO-DWT Lima), and the ILO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RO-Lima) are both based in Lima, Peru. CO/DWT-Lima covers Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, with ILO staff present in all five countries. The incumbent will be in charge of the implementation of the project โStrengthening the capacity of governmental and civil society actors to improve the socio-economic integration of women refugees and migrants from Venezuela in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peruโ, funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Latin America and the Caribbean countries have adapted their regulatory and institutional framework to respond to the socioeconomic integration needs of refugees and migrants, particularly from Venezuela. More than 7.7 million people have left Venezuela as of August 2023; of these almost 6.5 are in the region. Colombia hosts 2.9 million of migrants and refugees, Ecuador hosts 475.000 and Peru hosts 1,5 million. The socioeconomic integration of women, 51% of the total, is contingent upon the recognition of their characteristics, capabilities and needs, which often differ from those of their male peers. Therefore, understanding socioeconomic integration from the gender dimension facilitate the design of better mechanisms to overcome barriers.
The IRCC projectโs main objectives will contribute to strengthen capacities of governmental and non-governmental actors to improve the socioeconomic integration of migrants and refugees from Venezuela, especially women and those with transgender life experience, at country-level in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and at regional level through the regional coordination mechanisms such as the Quito Process and the CSM . To enhance migrantsยด access to decent employment and sustainable entrepreneurship the project will promote the improvement, expansion and articulation of the services offered by Public Employment Services and will support the creation of a conducive environment in terms of sustainable entrepreneurship (outcome 1). In terms of providing civil society organizations with better capacities, the project will promote the awareness and implementation of the Fair Recruitment principles and guidelines and will strengthen civil society organizations capacities so they can register as formal PES service providers and directly offer employment services (outcome 2). To strengthen the regional coordination mechanisms, the project aims to promote a scheme for mutual skills recognition between countries, implement a triangular cooperation strategy for the exchange of regional experiences in the Americas, and strengthen the regional mechanismsโ workplans, monitoring and evaluation processes on the socioeconomic integration of migrants and refugees (outcome 3).
Within the policy and procedural requirements established by the ILO and the Project, the Project Technical Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the programme implementation and provide technical advisory services towards the development and execution of future programs to be developed in the Project/Programme sector. He/she 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 and the Project/Programme's 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.
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The Project Technical Officer will work under direct supervision of ILO CO-DWT Lima Director and will receive technical guidance, support and orientation by the Regional Specialist in Labour Migration and Mobility at ILO RO-Lima; support will also be provided by other relevant technical specialists at CO-DWT Lima, especially from Labour Law and Labour Administration Senior Specialist based in Bogotรก, and HQ.
The Project Technical Officer will oversee the work of support staff of the Project, national officers and other international or local consultants hired during the project.
Description of Duties
- Under the supervision of the Office Director, oversee the implementation of the project by providing technical inputs, budgeting, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the project and its activities. Ensure conformity with ILO policies and project strategies, ILO programming guidelines and country/action programs, and Office procedures and practices.
- Provide technical advice and support to project staff and national partners in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, in coordination with the ILO Field Offices and HQ.
- Conduct research and integrate technical inputs for regional and country analyses, reports and publications related to the project and prepare discussion notes.
- Develop training materials and conduct seminars and workshops.
- Under the guidance of the responsible supervisor, maintain close liaison with governments, workers' and employers' organizations, and UN/non-governmental organizations, to discuss matters and follow up on a broad range of country programmes and projects. Maintain working contacts and collaboration with multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies and draft proposals for funding.
- Co-ordinate, promote linkages and share best practices and lessons learnt with other relevant ILO projects/programs, ILO units and external stakeholders.
- Promote ILO policies regarding the project/programme, other fundamental rights at work and the relevant International Labour Standards through coordination with a range of relevant national policies and the strategies of various projects, including those being undertaken by other agencies or in complementary fields of activity. Promote the inclusion of gender equality and non-discrimination in all aspects of the project.
- Undertake missions in relation to project implementation (and beyond if requested by the supervisor).
- Support the strengthening of relationships to cooperate and coordinate with governments, ministries, employers' and workers' organizations, UN counterparts, non-governmental organizations, target groups and donors, in the planning and implementation of project /programme activities.
- Contribute to local resource mobilization activities with the multi-lateral and bilateral donor community for the development of future activities linked to the project in coordination with the supervisors, responsible Offices and PARTNERSHIPS.
- Write and disseminate information on project materials in close collaboration with the supervisor and other relevant technical specialists.
- Coordinate the development of information databases covering project activities; prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on the implementation status and coordinate with concerned ILO departments and programs.
- Undertake other duties as required.
Education
Advanced university degree (Masterโs or equivalent) in economics, law, sociology, business administration, development studies, other social sciences or another a relevant field. A first-level university degree (Bachelorโs or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned fields or other relevant field with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the required experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience
At least five years of relevant professional experience, including at the international level, in the management/implementation of international development cooperation projects and programmes, including in the area of labour migration and/or human mobility. Familiarity with ILO policies and procedures, including experience working with the ILOโs tripartite constituents, will be considered an advantage.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of Spanish, and very good working knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
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.
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.
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Recruitment process
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