National Project Officer (Economist SME Boost)

Volunteering Finance & Economy

Overview

Contribute to the economic recovery activities for MSMEs in Ukraine

You have:

• At least 3 years of experience in project management and economic recovery programs.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare analytical papers.
• Proficiency in communication with stakeholders.
• Knowledge about MSMEs and socio-economic development in Ukraine is highly desirable.
• Ability to conceptualize and implement context-relevant interventions.

Contract

This is a UNV National Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Expert contracts.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Ukraine and direct supervision of the National Officer (Migration and Sustainable Development), the successful candidate will contribute to implementation of IOM Ukraine economic recovery activities targeting Micro-, Small-, and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs). The successful candidate will contribute directly to planning and implementation of project “SME Boost: Economic Integration of Internally Displaced People and business recovery” (SME Boost) funded by KfW Development Bank on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and strengthen enterprise development efforts of IOM Ukraine.

1. Contribute to the development, regular review and update of the SME Boost strategy and workplan, support effective implementation of the planned project activities by providing advice and technical assistance on economic recovery and socio-economic development as well as sustainability of the project activities.
2. Coordinate development of the terms of reference for all project-related economic assessments and data collection, guide the assessment team, review and edit the reports and other written outputs resulting from the assessments.
3. Participate in the development of economic recovery interventions corresponding to identified gaps and opportunities including but not limited to mentorship and training programmes, business development and adaptation, job creation schemes, up-skilling and re-skilling interventions.
4. Undertake analytical work and prepare analytical papers for the project needs conducting literature review, consultations with the stakeholders and beneficiaries as necessary.
5. Contribute to design of project interventions, support development of criteria for identification of the project beneficiaries, contribute to the selection process by reviewing and assessing the business plans of project’s (potential) beneficiaries.
6. Liaise with the relevant government, non-governmental and business counterparts, provide technical knowledge and advice on economic recovery for policy development as requested.
7. Contribute to the development of proposal and resource mobilisations with a specific focus on enterprise development, diaspora engagement, skilled migration and other relevant topic.
8. Take part and present as requested during the project-related events (workshops, presentations, discussions, trainings, etc.).
9. Participate in the meetings with the development partners, partner MSMEs and NGOs, relevant national and local government agencies, prepare economic briefings for such meetings.
10. Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the project, propose set of economic indicators to monitor project performance and advise on corrective measures as needed
11. Undertake field visits as necessary.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. • Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. • Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies: • Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. • Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. • Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. • Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work. • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

working with Micro-, Small-, and Medium-Enterprises, national and local state authorities, development partners and civil society. • Familiarity with the Ukrainian business environment and context, understanding of the labour migration trends in Ukraine are highly desirable; • Knowledge and practical experience in socio-economic development, community development, business development areas are an advantage; • Strong analytical and technical writing skills; • Ability to conceptualize context-relevant interventions, communicate clearly and transfer skills and knowledge to the team.

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves. Taking into account the current circumstances in the country, telecommuting arrangements can be applied by the Host Entity.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Expert

The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) 2006 USD (equivalent in UAH)  is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. This includes Well-Being Differentials for the period while the ICSc applies hardship classification to duty stations in Ukraine as “E”.

Medical and life insurance: • Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date. • Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum. Leave entitlements: • Annual leave:  UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment. • Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period • Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. • Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period.

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