Grade: NOA
Vacancy no.: DC/ISLAMABAD/NO/2024/02 Publication date: 15-Mar-24
Application deadline (midnight local time): 27-Mar-24
Job ID: 11756 Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Islamabad
Location: Islamabad
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 12 months (subject to availability of funds)
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 National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.
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.
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 nine months 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.
This position is located in the ILO’s Country Office for Pakistan (CO-Islamabad). CO-Islamabad provides technical, policy advisory and capacity building services to ILO constituents in Pakistan, mainly through the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Decent Work Country Programmes within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework in order to promote the ILO Decent Work Agenda.
As a team member, the incumbent provides professional services for the efficient, effective and client-oriented delivery and administration of a range of communication and information products and services. The incumbent participates in the development and implementation of communication plans and activities that are aligned with the ILO communication strategies at national and/or regional and global levels and support the Office’s promotion and advocacy efforts. Work is governed by established communication and information management related rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
The position works under the direct supervision of the Country Director. Day-to-day activities and actions require minimum supervision. Detailed instructions and guidance are provided for special assignments or the handling of unusual or complex matters.
Internal contacts are with staff and managers in the Country Office and project locations as well as the Regional Office and Headquarters to maintain effective working relationships, exchange information and obtain assistance on communication and information management-related matters. The incumbent regularly liaises with and receives guidance from the regional communication unit and the information management services at headquarters.
External contacts are primarily with the media, general public, academic institutions, service providers, counterparts in government, employers’ and workers’ organizations, United Nations (UN) agencies and other international/or public and private sector organizations to exchange information on the work of the ILO and obtain assistance on communication related matters.
University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in a field relevant to the job.
Minimum of two years of professional work experience in communication or information management.
Excellent command of an official language (English, French, Spanish) of the Organization.
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.
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.
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.
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