Grade: P5
Vacancy no.: CALL/P/2024/08
Publication date: 21 March 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 4 April 2024
Job ID: 11758
Department: RO-Europe and Central Asia
Organization Unit: DWT/CO-Moscow
Location: Tashkent
Contract type: Fixed Term
The ILO is issuing a call for expression of interest for the above position. This is an assignment of a purely temporary nature, not expected to lead to a career in the ILO. Duration is 12 months.
The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations
The following are eligible to apply:
- Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations. The Office will facilitate the temporary re-assignment of a selected internal candidate to this position.
- External candidates. A selected external candidate will be issued with a 4.2 (e) contract.
Staff members with at least five years of continuous service with the Office are encouraged to apply and will be given special consideration at the screening and evaluation stage.
The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
Applications from qualified candidates from non- or under-represented member States, or from those member States which staffing forecasts indicate will become non- or under-represented in the near future, would be particularly welcome. A list of these countries can be found here: ILO Jobs: Non- and under-represented Member States
The temporary position is assigned to the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (DWT/CO-Moscow). DWT/CO-Moscow coordinates the ILO activities in Uzbekistan, as well as in other countries of the sub-region of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
The Senior Operations Specialist will perform overall coordination and monitoring of all ILO activities in the country related to development cooperation projects and programmes and will be responsible for donor relations and relations with other foreign agencies/funds and initiatives. The incumbent of the position will ensure regular communication with the ILO National Coordinator for Uzbekistan, management and technical group of the DWT/CO-Moscow as applicable.
The incumbent of the position reports to the Director of DWT/CO-Moscow.
1. Provide strategic advice in identifying the requirements necessary to develop, implement and evaluate the wide range of activities of the ILO in Uzbekistan. Formulate and develop conceptual and strategic approaches for development cooperation activities.
2. In coordination with the ILO National Coordinator, strengthen and develop relations and regular communications between the ILO and the government, employers’ and workers’ organizations in Uzbekistan and support implementation of the Decent Work Country Programme and other relevant cooperation frameworks agreed between the ILO and its partners. Keep abreast of the status of these partners and of their needs in the light of ILO’s various fields of competence.
3. Plan and coordinate activities with funding agencies and other international organizations or initiatives. Coordinate and guide the preparation of operational plans for the implementation of country-related programmes and projects.
4. Mobilise resources in support of the ILO objectives and development cooperation activities. Negotiate conditions and terms, justify financing inputs, and follow up until agreement is reached. Initiate resource mobilisation approaches for the acceptance, funding and implementation of projects and programmes.
5. Oversee the administrative operations for financial and personnel management of the organization’s country related programmes, and projects.
6. Provide advice to senior officials on matters of concern to the relevant constituent organization and represent the ILO in internal and external meetings as regards policy questions.
7. Coordinate with the United Nations Resident Coordinator and represent DWT/CO Director at United Nations Country Team meetings.
8. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Advanced university degree (Master‘s or equivalent) in economics, industrial relations, political science, social science, international studies, public administration or other relevant 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 experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
At least ten years of relevant experience including at the international level in the management of development cooperation activities in a senior level position, or in dealing with the issues pertaining to relations, actions and programmes of employers’ and workers’ organisations.
Excellent command of English and a working knowledge of Uzbek or Russian will be an asset.
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:
Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations. Seasoned knowledge of ILO policies, administrative procedures and practices. Excellent skills in programme development, execution, monitoring and evaluation. Proven skills and ability in advising and guiding staff on policies, procedures and practices. Demonstrated skills and ability in coordinating activities and formulating guidelines and policies. Excellent writing skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Negotiation skills. Computer skills. Excellent supervisory, organizational and management skills. Demonstrated ability to develop, seek funding, implement and evaluate activities of the work unit/ programme or project. Tact and persuasiveness in dealing with people. Seasoned knowledge of the broad range of technical subject areas dealt with by the work unit/ programme. Demonstrated ability to effectively monitor and evaluate work programme and resources. 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 Jobs. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place during the 2 to 4 weeks following the application deadline. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.
Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests or interviews.
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