Grade: P3
Vacancy no.: TEMP/PARTNERSHIPS/P/2024/01
Publication date: 7 May 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 20 May 2024
Job ID: 11952
Department: PARTNERSHIPS
Organization Unit: PARTNERSHIPS
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Temporary mobility assignment
This is a temporary assignment with a duration of 6 months.
The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations.
The following are eligible to apply:
- Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations. The Office will facilitate the temporary re-assignment of a selected internal candidate to this position.
- External candidates.
Staff members with at least five years of continuous service with the Office are encouraged to apply and will be given special consideration at the screening and evaluation stage.
The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
Applications from qualified candidates from non- or under-represented member States, or from those member States which staffing forecasts indicate will become non- or under-represented in the near future, would be particularly welcome. A list of these countries can be found here: http://ilo.plateau.com/icontent/CUSTOM/ilo/HRD_PMDOCS/Non_Under_States_EN.pdf
*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.
Introduction
The incumbent will be based in the UN, Civil Society and IFI Branch in the Multilateral Partnerships and Development Cooperation Department (PARTNERSHIPS). The Branch is responsible for building and maintaining relations with the UN system, multilateral development banks and other IFIs and the civil society within the remit of ILOโs mandate towards decent work and social justice. This involves building partnerships for both policy coherence and mobilizing funding for development cooperation.
The incumbent will work with a team of professionals in the area of resource mobilization, development cooperation and the Action Program on Crises and Post Crisis (AP/CRISIS), and will coordinate specifically on ILO engagement with, and resource mobilization through the UN system and with selected development partners, including humanitarian appeals and crisis response initiatives.
Under the overall supervision of the Director of PARTNERSHIPS, the incumbent reports to the Director of the UN, Civil Society and IFI Branch.
The Director of AP/CRISIS will give technical guidance.
The incumbent will collaborate closely with the HDPN/SIDA global programme specialist at the AP/CRISIS and technical specialists, programme officers and directors in HQ and in the Regions and with the ILO New York Office.
Description of Duties
- Broaden and strengthen the partnerships with other UN entities and manage the UN portfolio projects and the relations with the Multi Partners Trust Fund Office, as well as UN Funds and Programmes. Provide substantive inputs and support to ILO relations with UN agencies within system-wide coherence processes, particularly in the framework on the Humanitarian-Development and Peace Nexus and Global and country level Humanitarian Appeals.
- Map development partners and UN organisations working in crisis and post-crisis situation within the HDPN approach, eligibility criteria and priority areas relevant for the ILO. In close collaboration with AP/CRISIS, develop guidelines and capacity building activities.
- Coordinate the submission of proposals, in particular those focusing on (protracted) crisis settings such as the Peace Building Fund, ensuring quality and relevance to partner requirements (e.g.in terms of formats and timing), including pro-active support to field offices for local engagement.
- Coordinate the negotiation of funding agreements, ensuring compliance with ILO rules, regulations, directives and procedures.
- Maintain oversight of project portfolios, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations of funding agreements.
- Handle formal correspondence in relation to signed agreements and related internal instructions;
- Undertake other duties as required.
Required qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree (Masterโs or equivalent) in economics, social science, law, international studies or other 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 in resource mobilization and negotiating funding agreements, for development cooperation programmes in the UN system.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English, and good working knowledge of French.
Competencies
- Good knowledge of the role and operations of UN system activities for development and its reform process;
- Ability to negotiate persuasively with UN partner representatives;
- Ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution;
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team;
- Ability to clarify information;
- Ability to deal with people with diplomacy.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO People and open the ILO Jobs module from the home page menu. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests) and the interviews will tentatively take place during the week following the application deadline. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.
Depending on the location and availability of candidates and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Microsoft Teams, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests or interviews.
Fraud warning
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