Social Protection Technical Officer – P3

Grade: P3

Vacancy no.: BEY/DC/P/2024/19
Publication date: 16 December 2024
Application deadline (midnight local time): 06 January 2025

Job ID: 12621
Department: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Organization Unit: RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut
Location: Doha or Kuwait (Kuwait) or Muscat (Oman) or Riyadh (KSA)
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 [email protected].

Introduction

The STREAM Programme will operate across the South Asia-Gulf migration corridor bringing together both countries of origin and destination, relevant labour migration stakeholders, and migrant workers to advance the agenda of extending social protection for migrant workers and their families. Under an overarching gender-transformative change approach, STREAM is structured around four axes of work in the 4-year program duration:

1. Policy and regulatory reforms for migrant inclusive and gender sensitive social protection systems across the South-Asian-Gulf corridor
2. Effective and inclusive access to existing and new social protection provisions for women and men migrant workers.
3. Dialogue and coordination between GCC and South Asian countries on the social protection for migrant workers with fair representation of women.
4. A new evidence base for advocacy capacities pertaining to gender -sensitive social protection for migrant workers across the South-Asian-Gulf corridor.

By the end of the program, migrant workers and their families in selected South Asian-Gulf migration corridors would have increased effective access to social protection because of accelerating policy reforms for inclusive social protection systems, enhanced effective access to entitlements, and strengthened dialogue and coordination between origin and destination countries.

The position will be based either in the ILO country office in Doha (Qatar) or Kuwait (Kuwait City) or Muscat (Oman) or Riyadh (KSA). This will be clarified at the time of selection for the position. This will be clarified at the time of selection for the position.

Within the policy and procedural requirements established by the ILO and the STREAM Programme, the Technical Expert will support the CTA and other team members in the day-to-day programme implementation and provide technical advisory services towards the development and execution of future programs to be developed in the Programme. They 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 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.

Reporting lines:

The incumbent will administratively report to the Director or Coordinator for the country in which the position will be based. Substantively, the incumbent will report to the CTA of the STREAM Program who will oversee all programmatic aspects and lead the performance appraisal process and work under the strategic supervision of the Director of the Decent Work team in the Arab States. The incumbent will receive technical guidance, support, and follow up by the Regional Social Protection and Labour Migration Specialists in DWT Arab States, other relevant social protection and labour migration specialists and other technical specialists in HQ and will collaborate with relevant Decent Work Technical Support Teams (DWTs).

Description of Duties

1. Assist the CTA and support other STREAM staff to carry out agreed activities and tasks and to achieve related results for the effective implementation of the programme through the provision of inputs, the delivery of outputs, and the planning, monitoring and evaluation of activities. Deliveries and outcomes must be in conformity with ILO policies and project strategies and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines and country/action programs, and the administrative and financial procedures in consultation with the responsible field office, if applicable.

2. Provide support on STREAM strategic vision, workplan and activities across both ends of the Gulf-South Asia corridor on key outcomes and components of the programme, based on an allocation of responsibilities agreed with the STREAM CTA. Take responsibility for the effective management of funds/budgets on specific programme outcomes, outputs and components assigned by the STREAM CTA.

3. 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. Under the guidance of the CTA and in coordination with other STREAM staff, maintain close liaison and working contacts with governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations, and UN/non-governmental organizations, to discuss matters and follow up on the Programme implementation. Liaise with other UN counterparts to promote ILO’s values, increase the project’s visibility, and facilitate the scaling-up of the ILO’s interventions.

4. Conduct research and integrate technical inputs for regional and country analyses, reports and publications related to the Programme. Coordinate and/or provide inputs for studies, reports, training manuals, and other documents related to the Programme activities. Co-ordinate, identify and promote linkages and share best practices and lessons learnt with other relevant ILO projects/programs, ILO units and external stakeholders in the thematic area of social protection and labour migration.

5. Participate in and contribute to the preparation and development of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions, consultations, and other events, at the regional, subregional, national, and local level, including by representing the ILO when appropriate and in coordination with the supervisor. Identify training needs and organize training workshops and meetings for the tripartite partners, civil society, other agencies, target groups and staff as appropriate to reinforce the professional capabilities.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Contribute to robust monitoring of activities and high-quality analysis and reporting to the Programme donor.

9. Undertake local resource mobilization activities with the multi-lateral and bilateral donor community for the development of future activities linked to the project/programme in coordination with ROAS, engaged Country Offices, as well as PARTNERSHIPS.

10. Undertake other duties as required.

Required qualifications

Education

Advanced university degree in development studies, gender studies, migration studies, social protection, social sciences, or a related field.

A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s 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 social protection, including at the international level. This includes field experience in the implementation of projects preferably in the fields of social protection. Experience in partnership building and networking and resource mobilization and donor relations. Familiarity with ILO policies and procedures and experience working with officials of ministries of labour and other social partners would be an advantage. Technical expertise in migration and gender would be distinct advantage, as would be experience in the context of the Arab region and the GCC.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English. Proficiency in Arabic would be a distinct advantage.

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.

Candidates assessed by the Panel and considered to be eligible for appointment but who are not selected for this vacant post may be offered an assignment to another position at the same or lower grade provided that they meet the minimum qualifications 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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