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Project Manager P4

Cairo

  • Organization: ILO - International Labour Organization
  • Location: Cairo
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Grade: P4  

Vacancy no.: CAIRO/DC/P/2019/15
Publication date: 22 August, 2019
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 7 September, 2019

Job ID: 1705 
Department: RO-Africa 
Organization Unit: DWT/CO-Cairo 
Location: Cairo   
Contract type: Fixed Term 

Contract duration: One year (with possibility of extension depending on funding availability and performance) 


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.
Introduction

The ILO and the Swedish International Development Agency are implementing a one-year inception phase of the project entitled “Advancing the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa”. This is expected to be followed by another, longer implementation phase.

Decent work deficits that had accumulated for decades flared up in 2011 in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. The shockwave was also felt in Morocco and to a lesser extent in Algeria (as well as across the Middle East). Six years on, decent work challenges have not subdued. Youth unemployment in North Africa was already the highest among world regions in 2011; today it stands 5 points above 2011 levels. While the worst of the labour market crisis is behind in countries like Tunisia and Egypt, structural deficits for decent work are still a pressing challenge in the region.

In this context, the project will aim at the following results:

  1. Government and other key stakeholders and experts from around the region design and agree on a policy-evidence framework to monitor and steer progress for job-rich growth, social protection and social and labour rights;
  2. Country dashboards and/or the evidence framework in 2/3 pioneer countries are accessed by decision-makers and influencers; Policy diagnostics are implemented in pioneer countries, to identify policy dysfunctions and gaps and provide clear directions for reform;
  3. A regional knowledge network is set up, documenting, collecting and making available knowledge and technical tools from the region, and facilitating technical peer exchange, focusing on flagship interventions (including youth employment, women empowerment, labour migrations).

The Project Manager will work under the supervision of the Director of the ILO Office in Cairo. He/She will be backstopped technically by the Employment Specialist in DWT/Cairo, in collaboration with other Specialists in the DWT, and the STATISTICS department in Geneva. He/she will also coordinate with relevant departments at Geneva Headquarters.


The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the timely implementation of the project in accordance with the agreement signed with the donor. He/she will be responsible for the design, supervision and monitoring of all activities required for the achievement of the project results, in accordance with a workplan to be established at inception.

Description of Duties

The incumbent will be specifically required to:

  • Design a results- and input-based project implementation plan and ensure its approval with ILO Cairo and key stakeholders; in doing so, ensure alignment with the ILO global Programme for the project to best contribute to the ILO global results framework;
  • Lead the design, implementation and monitoring of all project activities required for the timely and effective achievement of outputs; design and/or supervise the preparation of technical assistance materials required;
  • Establish and maintain close working relations with key stakeholders at the national and regional levels; raise their awareness and negotiate activities;
  • Coordinate with relevant technical specialists within DWT/Cairo and at HQs (STATISTICS, ACTRAV, ACTEMP, GOVERNANCE). Establish and maintain close working relations with other projects, donors and stakeholders programmes and organizations, not directly involved in the project implementation but relevant to the achievement of its objectives;
  • Supervise project staff assigned to the project; take responsibility for the clearing of administrative procedures in strict observation of rules and procedures;
  • Closely monitor, from both a results and an activity perspective, the timely and qualitative achievement of project outputs and outcomes; prepare timely progress reports as required by the donor and the ILO, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the information; this will include close monitoring of all activities under its supervision, including through regular field missions; organize annual progress review meetings with the key stakeholders of the project to review accomplishments, challenges and review/define ways ahead;
  • Address gaps, delays and other issues related to implementation, including recommending changes if required to the project strategy and plan;
  • Ensure, in collaboration with the DWT/Cairo Communications Assistant, the efficient communication of the project and of the results it achieves;
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned to contribute to the project’s results beyond the confines of the project.
Required qualifications
Education

– Advanced university degree in economics, social sciences, international relations or similar related field.

Experience

– At least seven years of professional experience in relevant fields of work, including evidence-based policy work, qualitative and quantitative research and policy advisory in the socio-economic domain;

  • Demonstrated experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis of a broad range of socioeconomic data and information;
  • Prior experience with the delivery of technical cooperation projects within a UN organization will be an asset;
  • Prior work experience in North Africa and the Middle East would be an advantage;
Languages

– Excellent command of English is required. Good command of French and/or Arabic will be an advantage.

Competencies
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills;
  • Excellent team playing and team leading skills;
  • Demonstrated competency for highstandard academic writing;
  • Exposure to the production of statistical evidence;
  • Exposure to the production of qualitative evidence;
  • Demonstrated ability for implementing complex projects;
  • Exposure to administration and financial rules and procedures in large organisations;
  • Positive attitude and openness to accept different viewpoints and guidance from higher levels;
  • Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships;
  • Proven ability to mainstream gender equality concerns in employment policies and programmes, as well as cultural, religious, ethnic and age sensitivity and adaptability.
  • Excellent computer/information application skills, including word processing, data analysis and spreadsheets using common versions of software.
  • Strong results orientation;
  • Effective problemsolving skills;
  • Demonstrated capacity-building and facilitation skills;
  • Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment and non-discirminatory behaviour;
  • Ability to effectively manage teams and create an enabling work environment;
  • Flexible and responsive with a client-oriented approach.

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.

For more information on conditions of employment, please visit: https://jobs.ilo.org/content/International/?locale=en_GB

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO Jobs. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for a written test and/or an interview.

Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including technical tests or interviews.

Fraud warning

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

Disclaimer:

  • The contract and its continuity is subject to the availability of funds
  • Only those candidates that are short-listed for assessment will be contacted
  • Candidates who pass the interview and have good capabilities as may be recommended by the panel, may get selected for similar positions
  • The Office reserves to itself the right to appoint candidates at a level below the level of the advertised post depending on their experience
  • Assessed candidates who will be considered as appointable for this position can also be offered to be assigned on a TEMPORARY position at the same or at a lower grade provided that said candidates possesses the minimum qualifications for this position.
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