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Vacancy No: RAPS/1/2010/AF/06

Position title: Senior Programme and Resource Mobilization Officer

Grade: P.4

Contract type: Fixed-term appointment

    Date: 1 February 2010

Deadline for application: 3 March 2010
(18 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently accepting applications

Organization unit:   ADDIS ABABA
Regional Office for AFRICA

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The following are eligible to apply:

- ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 15 and 16 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.

- External candidates.
Within the context of the ILO's efforts to promote staff mobility, applicants should expect to take up different assignments (field and Headquarters) during their career. The desirable length of the assignment in this specific position is three to five years, following which period the incumbent should be willing to move to another assignment and/or duty station.

The ILO
values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.

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 is in Appendix I.

Conditions of employment are described in Appendix II.

INTRODUCTION
The Senior Programme and Resource Mobilization Officer coordinate the ILO Regional Office for Africa's strategy and plans for resource mobilization. The position is based in the Regional Office for Africa. Under the supervision of the Regional Director, the Senior Programme and Resource Mobilization Officer will closely collaborate with Deputy Regional Director for Operations (MAO) and the Deputy Regional Director for Programme (PPC). In liaison with the Partnership and Development Cooperation Department (PARDEV - ILO Geneva), the Senior Programme and Resource Mobilization Officer provides the field offices in Africa with training and guidance in the formulation and design of resources mobilization strategies and provides them with support services for the design of technical cooperation activities/project proposals, including ensuring consistency of TC projects with the regional priorities (DWAA), sub regional priorities and Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCPs).
Description of Duties
Specific duties:

1. Identify and follow-up on new opportunities to expand the ILO's technical cooperation programme in Africa, notably through the promotion and negotiation of technical co-operation activities with donors, including local resource mobilization, One UN funds and public-private partnerships. Assist in the appraisal of technical cooperation programmes/projects with regard to quality, design, relevance in response to regional, sub regional and DWCP priorities, taking into consideration ILO policies and approaches, with specific emphasis on good practices and lessons learned.

2. Identify key emerging issues and trends in development cooperation and follow developments within the UN system (UN Reform) and the donor community regarding development cooperation policies and priorities (OECD/DAC). Prepare concept papers on the consequences, opportunities and challenges of these developments for the ILO in the region.

3. Develop and nurture relations with donors, from project financing to complex partnership programmes arrangements. This includes the definition of the major focus areas for each partnership programme, based on the donor's policies and priorities and the ILO's own programme of work. In consultation and in collaboration with the Regional Office management and technical specialists in the Region, the officer will develop partnership programmes beyond the financing for technical cooperation activities to further include policy dialogue, joint research, evaluation and advocacy of policies and programmes.

4. Prepare briefings and information notes for management on issues that are considered important for programming and resource mobilization.

5. Assist and participate in the programming and preparation of meetings, training activities and workshops on matters related to technical cooperation.

6. Prepare and continuously update a Strategic document on resource mobilization for the region (with inputs from the field offices)

7. Liaise with PARDEV/PROGRAM/ITC to develop and implement resources mobilization capacity building programme for the region.

8. Coordinate technical support to the field offices in the region for the preparation and implementation of their resources mobilization plans.

9. Collect, analyse and disseminate information on traditional and non traditional funding sources and mechanisms in the region.

10. Organize and service field missions to identify needs and to provide training and advisory services. Identify project possibilities in relation to expressed needs and the known capabilities and resources available and assess the relative feasibility and impact of proposed projects.

11.In consultation with relevant technical units, provide field offices in Africa with technical support services for the design of technical cooperation activities or project proposals. In consultation with relevant technical units and field offices in Africa, formulate, analyse and appraise project proposals for multi-bilateral financing. Recommend the selection of project proposals for submission to donors. Present such proposals to donors. Follow up on donor negotiations, and prepare project agreements with donors upon approval.

12. Design and conduct educational programmes in the relevant substantive field within the framework of the work plans established for the offices and in cooperation with specialists in the Decent Work Technical Support Teams. Act as a resources person at various technical and tripartite meetings.

13. Establish and clear agendas for meetings and conferences. Assist officials requested to write reports and revise or edit them as necessary. Prepare reports and ensure follow-up of actions and decisions stipulated.

14. Contribute to the development of policy guidelines regarding relations with other intergovernmental organizations. Conduct situation analysis, monitor correspondence, prepare contributions, participate in meetings and provide advice and assistance to other departments and units.

15. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required and appropriate, including administrative matters and focal point responsibilities.

These specific duties are aligned with the relevant ILO generic job description, which includes the following generic duties.

1. Draft contributions to policy documents on programming and management, including strategic planning documents, Programme and Budget proposals, programme implementation reports, and programme and thematic evaluations. Draft programme directives and guidelines for programme managers, and provide interpretation of such material. Provide expert advice on programme objectives, priorities, operating budgets, available resources and resources mobilization.

2. Initiate, plan, coordinate and conduct analyses of complex programme proposals and activities. Review past and current operating budgets and analyze trends in patterns of resource allocation. Identify priorities for action and integrate them with action plans.

3. Prepare comparative analyses of operating programmes by studying costs in relation to objectives achieved or services delivered. Advise managers on implications and needs within the framework of strategic objectives.

4. Support programmes in applying results based programming and management tools. Advise sector and programme managers on performance indicators, measurement and targets, and on related management questions. Negotiate improvements.

5. Monitor programme implementation to ensure conformity with the organization's programme and budgetary objectives. Propose changes in programme orientation and work methods. Advise programme managers and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions to enhance performance. Initiate, plan, coordinate and conduct analyses of specific performance problems.

6. Responsible for organization-wide tasks such as recommending the allocation of special category resources, recommending supplementary resources and deficit financing, and/or drafting programme activities reports or programme implementation reports.

7. Carry out in-depth studies on management issues, with emphasis on cost efficiency and on information and communications technology applications. Analyze programme and budget proposals and other resource requests from management and service programmes. Recommend changes in orientation and resource levels.

8. Analyse the distribution and use of resources for the regular budget for technical cooperation, extra budgetary programme support income and other special resources. Recommend resource levels and guidance.

9. Coordinate the organization of meetings, workshops, seminars and training events on resource mobilization. Provide relevant training. Represent the organization at meetings, conferences and reviews, as well as on missions.

10. Lead programme and thematic evaluations. Provide advice on evaluation terms of reference.

11. Coordinate the preparation of comments on, or contributions to, the programming documents of regional and ILO offices.
Required Qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree in economics, social science, international studies or other relevant field.
Experience
At least seven years of professional experience in the design, management, implementation and/or evaluation of technical cooperation programmes, of which at least three years at the international level.
Languages
Excellent command of one working language of the Organization. Proficiency in one or more additional working languages (English, French, Spanish).
Competencies
Good knowledge of the role and operations of UN system activities for development. Demonstrated skills and ability to perform complex analyses on a wide range of factors, requirements, policies and priorities for the assessment and implementation of programmes and activities. Ability to draft and revise policy documents. Thorough knowledge of the organization's financial rules, practices and procedures. Thorough knowledge of the programmes, operations and activities of the organization. Excellent knowledge of the theories, principles, methods, practices and techniques of programme formulation, implementation, management and evaluation. Ability to provide expert advice. Ability to persuasively negotiate sensitive issues. Ability to prepare high quality and technically sound reports. Ability to analyse, justify selection and appraisal of technical cooperation proposals. Ability to summarize complex issues into user-friendly guidance notes and concept papers. Ability to represent the Office in negotiations with multi-bilateral donors. Ability to solve complex problems and to build sound relationships with counterparts in donor countries. Ability to plan and organise work and to provide guidance and training to staff. Capacity to work harmoniously with other units in the office; good communication, team work and ability to deal calmly with conflicting situations. The ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes are also required.

Additional Information:
Interviews for this post will take place between last week of March and the first week of May 2010. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR WRITTEN TEST.
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
APPENDIX I
Albania     Angola     Antigua and Barbuda     Armenia     Austria
Azerbaijan     Bahamas     Barbados     Belize     Botswana
Brunei Darussalam     Cambodia     Cape Verde     Central African Republic     China
Congo     Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste     Equatorial Guinea     Estonia     Gabon
Gambia     Georgia     Grenada     Guinea     Guyana
Honduras     Iceland     Iraq     Japan     Kazakhstan
Kiribati     Kuwait     Kyrgyzstan     Latvia     Liberia
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya     Lithuania     Malawi     Maldives     Malta
Marshall Islands     Montenegro, Republic of     Mozambique     Namibia     Oman
Papua New Guinea     Paraguay     Qatar     Republic of Korea     Republic of Moldova
Saint Kitts and Nevis     Saint Lucia     Saint Vincent and the Grenadines     Samoa     San Marino
Saudi Arabia     Seychelles     Slovenia     Solomon Islands     Somalia
Swaziland     Syrian Arab Republic     Tajikistan     Turkmenistan     Tuvalu
United Arab Emirates     United States of America     Uzbekistan     Vanuatu     Viet Nam
Yemen
APPENDIX II CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules.
- The first contract will be issued for a twelve-month period (for Geneva-based positions) and a twenty-four month period (for non Geneva-based positions)
- A successful external candidate will be on probation for the first two years of assignment.
- Any extension of contract beyond the probation period is subject to satisfactory conduct and performance.

Grade: P.4
Salary and post adjustment (with dependants)     US$
Salary     Minimum     71393
rising to     Maximum     93138
Post adjustment for Addis Ababa     Minimum     32341
    Maximum    42191
Salary and post adjustment (without dependants)     US$
Salary     Minimum     66482
Maximum     Maximum     86151
Post adjustment for Addis Ababa     Minimum     30116
    Maximum    39026

Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment:

    * Children's allowance (except for the first child if the dependent rate of salary is paid in respect of that child);
    * Children's education grant (per child per year);
    * Pension and Health Insurance schemes;
    * 30 working days' annual leave;
    * Assignment Grant;
    * Entitlement to transport expenses of personal effects;
    * Repatriation Grant;
    * Home-leave travel with eligible dependants every two years;
    * Rental subsidy (if applicable).
Recruitment is normally made at the initial step in the grade.
The Director-General reserves the right to appoint candidates at one level below the grade of the advertised post.
Salaries and emoluments are exempt from taxation by the Swiss authorities and, on the basis of international agreements or national law relating to presence or residence abroad, are generally exempt from taxation by other governments. In the absence of exemption, in most cases tax paid will be reimbursed in accordance with an ILO document which will be supplied upon request.

While the successful candidate will be initially working in Addis Ababa he/she may be assigned to any duty station designated by the Director-General of the ILO.
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form.

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