Grade: NOA

Publication date: 04 January 2024
Application deadline (midnight local time): 24 January 2024

Vacancy no.: RB/JAKARTA/NO/2024/01

Job ID: 11533
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Jakarta
Location: Jakarta
Contract type: Fixed Term

The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.

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.

    *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.

    Organizational Setting

    The International Labour Organization is the specialized United Nations Agency working in the field of social and employment matters. The Jakarta office of the ILO is carrying out a diverse programme of activities and projects for Indonesia and Timor Leste related to issues such as employment, labour rights and standards, social protection, and skills development. The main counterparts are the ILO constituents, the Ministry of Manpower, the labour unions and the employers’ organization. In addition, the ILO works with a range of other partners in government and civil society.

    The ILO programme in Indonesia is managed by a group of programme officers and programme assistants who are in charge of managing and monitoring the activities, administer the budgets, manage expenditures and arrange and follow-up on contracts with consultants and partners.

    This position is located in the Country Office (CO) Jakarta.

    Main Purpose

    As a team member, the incumbent provides professional services for the efficient, effective and client-oriented delivery and administration of a range of programming activities. These services cover programming and administrative support in the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of programmes and projects in selected technical areas Work is governed by established rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines and includes the use of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The incumbent applies and promotes the principles of results-based management (RBM).

    The Programme Officer reports to the Director of the ILO Jakarta Office and works closely with the Employment specialist and other Programme Officers in CO Jakarta. Day-to-day work requires minimum supervision. Detailed instructions and guidance are provided for special assignments or the handling of unusual or complex matters.

    Working Relationships

    Internal contacts are with staff and managers in field offices, project locations and headquarters to maintain effective working relationships, exchange information and obtain assistance on programming matters. The incumbent regularly liaises with and receives guidance from the Regional Programming Unit.

    External contacts are primarily with counterparts in government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, United Nations (UN) agencies and other international organizations and donors to exchange information and obtain assistance on programming matters.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    1. Provide professional services for an identified set of programming services. Provide inputs for developing country operations plans for overall compliance with regional and global strategic priorities as well as with programming instructions. Conduct basic research and analysis and draft components of reports and presentations for situation analyses at the national level.

    2. Provide timely, accurate and pertinent information on programme and budget matters for operational decision-making purposes through the strategic use of the results-based management. Use baselines, milestones and indicators to measure, analyse and report on performance. Monitor and verify accuracy of programming data.

    3. Participate in the assessment of country development plans and priorities. Contribute to the design and setting of programme objectives within the framework of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) and stated priorities and outcomes. Stay abreast of the political and socio-economic situation and propose actions in response to new and emerging operational challenges.

    4. Participate in missions to monitor and report on programme implementation. Identify issues and propose corrective actions.

    5. Work in cooperation with external partners and technical specialists in the preparation of draft Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). Ensure MoUs are consistent with requirements and timelines for project implementation. Request and follow up on the timely submission of progress reports and raise areas of concern with concerned parties.

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    6. Participate in interagency fora and meetings with a view to identifying areas of common interest.

    7. Keep abreast of changes to applicable standards and best practices. Share knowledge and provide guidance to staff. Oversee and guide the work of staff performing programme-related work. Supervise staff as applicable.

    8. Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of work methods and processes and make recommendations for improvements. Liaise closely with staff and managers to ensure effective and smooth service design and delivery, recommending improvements on interrelated processes.

    9. Provide inputs to support the Office’s communication activities.

    10. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

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    Minimum Requirements

    Education

    First level university degree in development studies, law, labour economics, management or social sciences.

    Experience

    Minimum of two years of professional work experience in programme and/or project planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation activities.

    Languages

    Excellent command of English and Indonesian

    Knowledge and Competencies (technical/behavioural)

    • Good knowledge of programming and results-based management (RBM) principles and concepts.
    • Knowledge of the programming cycle (planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation).
    • Knowledge of resource mobilization.
    • Political awareness and understanding of socio-economic factors.
    • Knowledge of methods and techniques for designing and assessing quality and efficiency of process execution.
    • Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office.
    • Good technical knowledge on skills development, youth employment, entrepreneurships, future of work, just transition and disability inclusion, is preferred.
    • Good drafting skills in English.

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      In addition to the ILO core competencies [Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation, Collaboration], this position requires:

      • Ability to interpret and work within applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
      • Research and analytical skills.
      • Drafting skills.
      • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
      • Ability to manage competing priorities.
      • Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems.
      • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

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        Substitution of experience for university degree

        Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a University degree in accordance with the table below.

        Education required

        Equivalency for applicants who do not possess a university degree or post-secondary diploma

        Equivalency for applicants who do not possess a university degree but who possess a post-secondary diploma

        University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in a field relevant to the job

        Completion of secondary school

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        Six years of relevant work experience (in addition to the number of years of experience required in the job description)

        Completion of secondary school

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        Diploma/certificate from post-secondary education

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        Four years of relevant work experience (in addition to the number of years of experience required in the job description)

        Recruitment process

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

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