Technical Officer, Enterprises, Just Transition, and Skills - P3

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 candidature online by the above date.

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. 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

General information about the context in which the official will work :

The Sustainable Enterprises, Productivity and Just Transition Department (ENTERPRISES) has the overall objective to promote sustainable enterprises to achieve the ILO goal of social justice through decent work. Recognizing that sustainable enterprises of all sizes and forms are the principal source of economic growth, wealth, and decent work creation, the Department promotes and develops sustainable enterprises and provides policy, advisory and capacity development services to the ILO’s tripartite constituents on promoting sustainable enterprises.

The ENTERPRISES Department and the Skills and Employability Branch are working together to advance joint initiatives, including research on skills for productivity and competitiveness in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), development cooperation projects that integrate both Skills and Enterprises components, and the exploration of further opportunities for joint resource mobilization with a specific focus on countries covered by the ILO Decent Work technical Team in Dakar.

As climate change poses pressing challenges to sustainable enterprises, urgent, coordinated and innovative processes across all sectors are needed. Sustainable enterprises are uniquely positioned to lead this transformation and their success hinges on the availability of a skilled workforce equipped with the knowledge and competencies to implement sustainable practices. The ENTERPRISES Department and the Skills and Employability Branch collaborate with an integrated approach to unlock new opportunities and overcome climate-related challenges.

In close collaboration with the Enterprises Department and Skills Branch, the incumbent will support the Enterprises, Skills and Just Transition Specialists in providing technical assistance to ILO constituents and contributing to resource mobilization efforts aimed at expanding the ILO’s development cooperation portfolio. The incumbent will work across the nexus of MSMEs development, Skills and Just Transition, and should bring a combination of solid technical knowledge and a proven track record of experience across all three areas of work, including their interlinkages. This role requires a qualified individual capable of bridging these areas to deliver an integrated and forward-looking approach.

The position is located in the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team for West Africa and Country Office for Senegal, Cabo Verde, Gambia, Guinea and Guinea Bissau (DWT / CO-Dakar) based in Dakar, Senegal. The DWTs provide high quality, timely and integrated technical support to the country offices in the design, implementation and monitoring of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCP). This support considers the profound transformations in the world of work and is driven by human-centred approach as set forth in the ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work.

The position, while located in the DWT, is to contribute to strategic global deliverables on skills development, SME development and Just Transition based on the support being provided to the constituents in the countries covered by the DWT. Therefore, the work plan for the incumbent will be developed jointly between the Senior Sustainable Enterprises Development and Job Creation Specialist and the ENTERPRISES Department and the SKILLS branch.

Reporting lines

Under the overall guidance of the DWT / CO Director, the Technical Officer works in the DWT / CO Dakar under the direct supervision of the Senior Sustainable Enterprises Development and Job Creation Specialist, while working closely with the Skills and Just Transition Specialists covering the sub-region.

The Technical Officer also works in close collaboration with other specialists within the DWT / CO-Dakar Team and receive technical guidance and direction including on the workplan from the ENTERPRISES Department, and the Skills and Employability Branch. The MSME Branch Chief will be the technical matrix manager for the position.

Main duties and responsibilities

Qualifications requirements

Education

Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in International Development, Economics, Social Sciences or similar 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 required experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience

At least five years of experience in skills and lifelong learning, enterprise (MSMEs) development, just transition and youth employment.

Familiarity with ILO policies and procedures including experience working with officials of ministries of labour and / or education would be an advantage.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of both English and French as working languages of the Office (English, French or Spanish). Understanding of a local language would be an advantage.

Competencies

In addition to ILO Core Competencies, the candidate should have the following abilities :

Conditions of employment

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Recruitment process