Grade: G2
Vacancy no.: DC/PNG/G2/2020/11
Publication date: 8 June 2023
Application deadline (midnight local time): 30 June 2023
Job ID: 10831
Department: RO- Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Suva
Location: Wewak, Papua New Guinea
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
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 above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.
The following are eligible to apply:
*The recruitment process for General Service positions is subject to specific local recruitment criteria.
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.
*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.
The EU funded Support to Rural Entrepreneurship, Investment and Trade project (STREIT) aims to contribute to the sustainable and inclusive economic development in East Sepik and Sandaun Provinces in Papua New Guinea. The ILO inputs to this project will improve access to communities and markets by rehabilitating and maintaining transport infrastructure such as rural roads, wharves and jetties. By applying local resource-based approaches in the infrastructure works, the ILO also seeks to (i) increase participation of local communities in the works, (ii) increase the creation of jobs and income by applying employment-intensive work methods and (iii) secure the involvement of the local construction industry.
The project will be delivered by a team based in Wewak with support from the office in Port Moresby, the ILO Office in Suva, Fiji, and ILO expert teams in Bangkok and Geneva.
There are two driver positions available
The ILO technical assistance forms an integral part of the STREIT project delivered by a host of UN agencies under the overall coordination of FAO. The Drivers will be part of the ILO technical team led by the Infrastructure Specialist.
Under the supervision of the Finance and Admin Officer the incumbent will provide reliable and safe driving services to project staff and other authorised officials and visitors, ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity and sense of responsibility. The Drivers may be required to carry out certain messenger functions and clerical support services. The Drivers will organise and accurately complete multiple tasks by following established work priorities given, while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships.
In accordance with the needs and priorities of the project, the Drivers will carry out the following duties:
Education
Completion of secondary school education. Valid and clean driving licence.
A minimum of two years of relevant work experience with a safe driving record.
Good command of English. Knowledge of the main local language(s) is preferable.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO People. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
“Due to COVID-19 related restrictions and limitations, applications submitted through ILOJOBS and/or email will both be accepted. If you are not able to access or process through ILOJOBS, please send your applications to suvajobs@ilo.org indicating the job title, grade and vacancy number of the position you are applying for.”