Grade: NOB
Publication date: 5 May 2023
Application deadline (midnight local time): 4 June 2023
Vacancy no.: RB/COLOMBO/NO/2023/02
Job ID: 10808
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Colombo
Location: Colombo
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:
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. The entry level salary for this position is Rupees 5,652,473 yearly.
The Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives is responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the ILO Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, including building partnerships with Line Ministries and key stake holders. The Country Office works closely with the ILO’s tripartite constituents, the Government of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Labour and Trade Union Relations, and other line Ministries, workers’ organizations, employers’ organizations, UN agencies and other development partners.
All ILO activities in Sri Lanka and the Maldives are implemented in close collaboration with the tripartite constituents within the framework of the agreed Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) jointly formulated by the ILO and its constituents in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the UNSDF, and national policy frameworks.
The ILO’s means of action for implementation of the DWCP are technical advisory services/assistance, research and knowledge to influence policy and inspire action, implementation of demonstration pilots, technical support and knowledge sharing in relation to implementation of major labour related initiatives by the government, strengthening the capacities of the constituents through fostering partnerships, and training.
The Country Office draws additional technical support from its network of internal and external experts in country and from a pool of specialists in the ILOs Decent Work Technical Support Teams (DWT) in New Delhi and in Bangkok, the Regional Office in Bangkok, technical departments in Headquarters in Geneva and the International Training Centre in Turin.
As a team member, the incumbent provides comprehensive and professional services in the design, delivery and administration of a wide range of programming activities. These services cover development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of programmes and projects in a multiplicity of technical areas. Work involves providing professional programming services for the formulation and implementation of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs) to strengthen national capacity and activities in ILO mandated areas. Services are delivered in an efficient, effective and client-oriented manner and include the use of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Work is governed by established rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines. The incumbent applies and plays a key role in promoting the principles of results-based management (RBM).
Under the direct supervision of the Director of the ILO Country Office, the Senior Programme Officer will collaborate with the constituents in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Decent Work Country Programme for Sri Lanka. She/he will be responsible for the planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of outcomes/outputs under the Decent Work Country Programme. The Senior Programme Officer will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
Generic duties
1. Provide substantial professional programming inputs for the formulation and implementation of the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) framework, ensuring alignment with regional and global strategic priorities. Monitor the status of the Office’s work programme and measure and report on performance, including through the strategic use of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Monitor and verify accuracy of programming data.
2. Monitor and assess country development plans and priorities and make proposals to support the design and setting of objectives within the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) framework 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.
3. In cooperation with technical specialists, draft substantive inputs for programme framework documents, project proposals, reports and other documents for monitoring and reporting purposes. Initiate, plan and undertake missions to monitor, assess and report on programme implementation and propose corrective action. Assist with the planning and organization of capacity building activities.
4. Oversee the work of and provide guidance to staff in concerned programming areas. Supervise staff as applicable. Conduct training in relevant programming areas and provide briefings and induction to new staff.
5. Participate in negotiations with key stakeholders to discuss project definition, scope and funding requirements. Prepare and/or review drafts of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in cooperation with implementing partners and technical specialists, ensuring consistency with requirements and timelines for project implementation.
6. Seek opportunities to build and enhance partnerships with a range of stakeholders. Participate in resource mobilization activities. Organize and participate in meetings to facilitate collaboration between the different actors. Participate in interagency fora and meetings with a view to identifying areas for joint activities.
7. Keep abreast of changes to applicable standards and best practices. Share knowledge and provide guidance to staff.
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.
University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in a field relevant to the job.
Minimum of three years of professional work experience in programme and/or project planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation activities. Experience in working with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, in particular strategic management/programming modules.
Excellent knowledge of English. Working Knowledge of one or more local languages will be an advantage.
Good knowledge of programming and results-based management (RBM) principles and concepts.
Good knowledge of the programming cycle (planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation).
Good knowledge of resource mobilization.
Political awareness and understanding of socio-economic factors.
Knowledge of the substantive nature of Organization’s work programmes and activities.
Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office.
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:
Research and analytical skills.
Drafting skills.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for designing and assessing quality and efficiency of process execution.
Ability to interpret and work within applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
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 oversee the work of and provide guidance to staff.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
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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