National Project Coordinator (NO-A) attached to an ILO Project on "Responsible Supply Chains in Asia"
Vacancy No.: TC/2018/01
Title: National Project Coordinator
Grade: NO-A
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Twelve (12) months
Date: 17 January 2018
Application Deadline (midnight Manila time): 16 February 2018
Organization unit: CO-Manila
Duty Station: Manila, Philippines
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 present vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their curriculum vitae online by the above date (midnight Manila time).
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 one-year 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.
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
INTRODUCTION:
The "Responsible Supply Chains in Asia" project conducted by the ILO and the OECD and financed by the European Union (EU) aims to contribute to an enhanced respect for human rights, labour and environmental standards by businesses engaged in supply chains in Asia, in line with international instruments. This initiative is one of the expressions of the EU's long-standing commitment to promote human rights, decent work and sustainable development, a pledge underpinned by the EU Treaties and reinforced in the European Commission's trade policy strategy of 2015 "Trade for All". It falls in particular under the Commission's commitment to identify opportunities for responsible supply chain partnerships and the EU's strategic approach to responsible business conduct, which is based on internationally agreed principles and guidelines. It will also contribute to the EU strategic approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) / responsible business conduct (RBC) as put forward in the Commission 2011 Communication "A renewed EU strategy 2011-14 for Corporate Social Responsibility."
Taking guidance from the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (ILO MNE Declaration, 2017) and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (2011), the project will promote CSR/RBC with regard to the environment, decent work and human rights. The overarching objective is to promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by ensuring that investors and businesses have a better understanding and practical examples of responsible behaviour. It is also to create policy environments conducive to promoting responsible conduct and increased opportunities for dialogue on challenges and opportunities. To achieve these objectives, the proposed activities will raise awareness and build capacity on international standards and approaches in relation to CSR/RBC. Under the Action conducted research and good practices will be disseminated among public authorities, European and Asian businesses, trade unions and other relevant stakeholders, including NGOs. The Action will also foster multi-stakeholder partnerships and coordination with existing policy initiatives and activities in the countries and the region for maximum effectiveness. This regional Action will be implemented in six Asian countries, namely China, Japan, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. To ensure high impact and appropriate focus, the project will focus on 1-2 key target sectors in each of the six countries.
The National Project Coordinator (NPC) will work under the direct supervision of the ILO Country Office Director, and will report to the Programme Manager/Chief Technical Advisor (PM/CTA) based in the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok. S/he will also work in close collaboration with the Specialist on Enterprise Development in the Country Office. The NPC is responsible for project administration and implementation of all project activities. S/he will work closely with project partners to implement the project activities. S/he should be familiar with ILO standards, policies and programmes on sustainable enterprises in order to better understand the requirements of the project and direct in-country project activities.
Description of Duties
1. Review and analyse the country’s specific development plans and priorities, socioeconomic data, reports and other relevant information. Identify potential technical cooperation areas and provide written analysis on the findings to the Country Director.
2. Work in close collaboration with government, workers’ and employers’ organizations to design and revise project annual work plans as well as preparation of the budget proposal, considering different approaches and alternative methods, management, problem identification and problem resolution, especially for the parts of the Project supporting the institutional and capacity development of constituents, government agencies, line ministries, and social partners.
3. Review, verify and analyze work plans, progress and final reports and other data for clarity, consistency and completeness and monitor the progress of Project activities. Follow-up on delayed documents, clarify information, and answer questions about clearance and processing requirements to support successful completion of agreed activities.
4. Follow-up with relevant technical officers with counterparts in organizations and line ministries at national level, partner and executing agencies, government offices, constituents and in other organizations to expedite implementation and meet targets.
5. Assist in the programming and control of resources of the project, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring situation of resources as compared to planned activities and making recommendations for remedial action. Identify problems, propose solutions and actions.
6. Provide programming and administrative support to cooperation activities in the area of enterprise development.
7. Participate in the preparation and conduct of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions, and consultative meetings. Speak on behalf of the Project when attending these gatherings alone. Undertake missions to project sites independently or accompanying others.
8. Brief ILO specialists, project experts, associate experts and visiting officials and provide relevant information on project matters. Draft, edit, or translate into local language official correspondence, statements and speeches and other public information materials.
9. Lead in the preparation of briefs, background information, technical reports and periodic progress reports and statistical data on status of the overall activities of the Project.
10. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Country Director.
Required Qualifications
Education
First level university degree in economics, public policies, development studies or a relevant field. An advanced degree on studies on labour economics would be a strong advantage.
Experience
At least one year of professional experience at the national level in the area of project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Proven experience in working effectively with government bodies in charge of policy making and with development partners would be an asset.
Technical requirements
Good knowledge of labour economics as well as economic developments, poverty reduction, and social policies. Knowledge of the policy making process.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of the working language of the duty station and a good knowledge of English.
Competencies
The applicant should have the following ILO core competencies as they relate to the job -
Orientation to change - acts as a role model for positive change and helps others understand the benefits of, and rationale for change.
Collaboration - work effectively with a large team of the international and national professionals, various government agencies, funding and development partners and ILO technical units.
Communication - write and edit reports and publications; lead workshops, conferences and working teams.
Sensitivity to diversity - work effectively with multi-national, multi-ethnic project team members and have a gender sensitive behaviour and attitude.
Client orientation - understand and respond to needs of various government agencies, representatives of employers and of trade unions, other international agencies, NGOs, and other partners.
Orientation to learning and knowledge - teach staff, assess progress and recommend them or training and other professional development activities.
Taking responsibility for performance - manage the staff, funds, time and other resources efficiently in order to achieve results.
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:
- Knowledge of programme and budget, project administration and evaluation concepts and procedures and of the mandate and structure of labour market institutions in the Philippines
- Knowledge of the office’s financial rules and regulations
- Good knowledge of the context and challenges for the project areas of expertise
- Strong analytical skills and ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution and good drafting skills
- Good ability to interpret project information and to identify and analyze problems with implementation
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to clarify information
- Demonstrate collaborative and team work experience and ability to work effectively with a multicultural and interdisciplinary team as well as work on his/her own initiative
- Ability to work independently, quickly, precisely, and take initiative and responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet the deadline
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, web-browsers and database applications
- Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.
Additional Information:
For any questions related to this post, please communicate to recruit_manila@ilo.org
________________________________________
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR WRITTEN TEST.
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
________________________________________
APPENDIX I CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Grade: NO-A
PHP
Monthly Salary Minimum 80,389.25
rising to Maximum 91,107.75
Please note that the above salary levels are determined according to the criteria established by the International Civil Service Commission. The ILO is international public sector employer and salary and other employment conditions are not negotiable.
Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment:
• Children's allowance;
• Pension and Health Insurance schemes;
• 30 working days' annual leave.
Recruitment is normally made at the initial step in the grade.
Salaries and emoluments are exempt from taxation by the Philippine authorities and, on the basis of international agreements.
________________________________________
Please note that all candidates must submit a letter of application along with the ILO Personal History Form, Curriculum Vitae and Employment References via email through recruit_manila@ilo.org.
The ILO exercises the right to consider a candidate for posts other that the one for which s/he has applied and appoint candidates at one level below the grade of the advertised post.
The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.
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 technical tests or interviews.
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Title: National Project Coordinator
Grade: NO-A
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Twelve (12) months
Date: 17 January 2018
Application Deadline (midnight Manila time): 16 February 2018
Organization unit: CO-Manila
Duty Station: Manila, Philippines
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 present vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their curriculum vitae online by the above date (midnight Manila time).
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 one-year 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.
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
INTRODUCTION:
The "Responsible Supply Chains in Asia" project conducted by the ILO and the OECD and financed by the European Union (EU) aims to contribute to an enhanced respect for human rights, labour and environmental standards by businesses engaged in supply chains in Asia, in line with international instruments. This initiative is one of the expressions of the EU's long-standing commitment to promote human rights, decent work and sustainable development, a pledge underpinned by the EU Treaties and reinforced in the European Commission's trade policy strategy of 2015 "Trade for All". It falls in particular under the Commission's commitment to identify opportunities for responsible supply chain partnerships and the EU's strategic approach to responsible business conduct, which is based on internationally agreed principles and guidelines. It will also contribute to the EU strategic approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) / responsible business conduct (RBC) as put forward in the Commission 2011 Communication "A renewed EU strategy 2011-14 for Corporate Social Responsibility."
Taking guidance from the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (ILO MNE Declaration, 2017) and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (2011), the project will promote CSR/RBC with regard to the environment, decent work and human rights. The overarching objective is to promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by ensuring that investors and businesses have a better understanding and practical examples of responsible behaviour. It is also to create policy environments conducive to promoting responsible conduct and increased opportunities for dialogue on challenges and opportunities. To achieve these objectives, the proposed activities will raise awareness and build capacity on international standards and approaches in relation to CSR/RBC. Under the Action conducted research and good practices will be disseminated among public authorities, European and Asian businesses, trade unions and other relevant stakeholders, including NGOs. The Action will also foster multi-stakeholder partnerships and coordination with existing policy initiatives and activities in the countries and the region for maximum effectiveness. This regional Action will be implemented in six Asian countries, namely China, Japan, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. To ensure high impact and appropriate focus, the project will focus on 1-2 key target sectors in each of the six countries.
The National Project Coordinator (NPC) will work under the direct supervision of the ILO Country Office Director, and will report to the Programme Manager/Chief Technical Advisor (PM/CTA) based in the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok. S/he will also work in close collaboration with the Specialist on Enterprise Development in the Country Office. The NPC is responsible for project administration and implementation of all project activities. S/he will work closely with project partners to implement the project activities. S/he should be familiar with ILO standards, policies and programmes on sustainable enterprises in order to better understand the requirements of the project and direct in-country project activities.
Description of Duties
1. Review and analyse the country’s specific development plans and priorities, socioeconomic data, reports and other relevant information. Identify potential technical cooperation areas and provide written analysis on the findings to the Country Director.
2. Work in close collaboration with government, workers’ and employers’ organizations to design and revise project annual work plans as well as preparation of the budget proposal, considering different approaches and alternative methods, management, problem identification and problem resolution, especially for the parts of the Project supporting the institutional and capacity development of constituents, government agencies, line ministries, and social partners.
3. Review, verify and analyze work plans, progress and final reports and other data for clarity, consistency and completeness and monitor the progress of Project activities. Follow-up on delayed documents, clarify information, and answer questions about clearance and processing requirements to support successful completion of agreed activities.
4. Follow-up with relevant technical officers with counterparts in organizations and line ministries at national level, partner and executing agencies, government offices, constituents and in other organizations to expedite implementation and meet targets.
5. Assist in the programming and control of resources of the project, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring situation of resources as compared to planned activities and making recommendations for remedial action. Identify problems, propose solutions and actions.
6. Provide programming and administrative support to cooperation activities in the area of enterprise development.
7. Participate in the preparation and conduct of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions, and consultative meetings. Speak on behalf of the Project when attending these gatherings alone. Undertake missions to project sites independently or accompanying others.
8. Brief ILO specialists, project experts, associate experts and visiting officials and provide relevant information on project matters. Draft, edit, or translate into local language official correspondence, statements and speeches and other public information materials.
9. Lead in the preparation of briefs, background information, technical reports and periodic progress reports and statistical data on status of the overall activities of the Project.
10. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Country Director.
Required Qualifications
Education
First level university degree in economics, public policies, development studies or a relevant field. An advanced degree on studies on labour economics would be a strong advantage.
Experience
At least one year of professional experience at the national level in the area of project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Proven experience in working effectively with government bodies in charge of policy making and with development partners would be an asset.
Technical requirements
Good knowledge of labour economics as well as economic developments, poverty reduction, and social policies. Knowledge of the policy making process.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of the working language of the duty station and a good knowledge of English.
Competencies
The applicant should have the following ILO core competencies as they relate to the job -
Orientation to change - acts as a role model for positive change and helps others understand the benefits of, and rationale for change.
Collaboration - work effectively with a large team of the international and national professionals, various government agencies, funding and development partners and ILO technical units.
Communication - write and edit reports and publications; lead workshops, conferences and working teams.
Sensitivity to diversity - work effectively with multi-national, multi-ethnic project team members and have a gender sensitive behaviour and attitude.
Client orientation - understand and respond to needs of various government agencies, representatives of employers and of trade unions, other international agencies, NGOs, and other partners.
Orientation to learning and knowledge - teach staff, assess progress and recommend them or training and other professional development activities.
Taking responsibility for performance - manage the staff, funds, time and other resources efficiently in order to achieve results.
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:
- Knowledge of programme and budget, project administration and evaluation concepts and procedures and of the mandate and structure of labour market institutions in the Philippines
- Knowledge of the office’s financial rules and regulations
- Good knowledge of the context and challenges for the project areas of expertise
- Strong analytical skills and ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution and good drafting skills
- Good ability to interpret project information and to identify and analyze problems with implementation
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to clarify information
- Demonstrate collaborative and team work experience and ability to work effectively with a multicultural and interdisciplinary team as well as work on his/her own initiative
- Ability to work independently, quickly, precisely, and take initiative and responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet the deadline
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, web-browsers and database applications
- Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.
Additional Information:
For any questions related to this post, please communicate to recruit_manila@ilo.org
________________________________________
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR WRITTEN TEST.
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
________________________________________
APPENDIX I CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Grade: NO-A
PHP
Monthly Salary Minimum 80,389.25
rising to Maximum 91,107.75
Please note that the above salary levels are determined according to the criteria established by the International Civil Service Commission. The ILO is international public sector employer and salary and other employment conditions are not negotiable.
Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment:
• Children's allowance;
• Pension and Health Insurance schemes;
• 30 working days' annual leave.
Recruitment is normally made at the initial step in the grade.
Salaries and emoluments are exempt from taxation by the Philippine authorities and, on the basis of international agreements.
________________________________________
Please note that all candidates must submit a letter of application along with the ILO Personal History Form, Curriculum Vitae and Employment References via email through recruit_manila@ilo.org.
The ILO exercises the right to consider a candidate for posts other that the one for which s/he has applied and appoint candidates at one level below the grade of the advertised post.
The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.
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 technical tests or interviews.
________________________________________