Grade: NO B
Publication date: 06 March 2024
Application deadline (midnight local time): 05 April 2024
Vacancy no.: RB/KATHMANDU/NO/2024/01
Job ID: 11680
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
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:
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*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 position is located in the Country Office for Nepal (CO-Kathmandu) based in Kathmandu, Nepal. CO-Kathmandu is responsible for providing support to governments, employers' and workers' organizations in Nepal in their efforts to reduce decent work deficits and to pursue development for dignity through the promotion of rights at work, employment, social protection and social dialogue, thus achieving social justice and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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 with particular focus on employment, entrepreneurship, skills and enterprise development, and social protection. 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).
This position work under the direct supervision of the Director of CO-Kathmandu, and works under the guidance of the Head of the Programme Unit and in close coordination with other Sr. Programme Officers, Sr. Operations Officer and National Project Coordinators and project team in Nepal. The incumbent has a high degree of independence in completing work assignments. Supervision received is focused on the overall delivery of results impacting the Office.
Internal contacts are with staff and managers in project offices, project locations, regional office and headquarters to build and maintain effective working relationships, exchange information and gain agreement on programming related issues. The incumbent also provides guidance on results-based management (RBM) and applicable standards. The incumbent regularly liaises with and receives guidance from the Regional Programming Unit.
External contacts are primarily with government offices, employers’ and workers’ organizations, United Nations (UN) agencies and other international organizations and donors to maintain effective working relationships and discuss project initiatives and areas for cooperation.
First level university degree in a relevant field.
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 command of both English and Nepal languages
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
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