Social Protection Technical Officer - P3

Grade: P3

Vacancy no.: DC/DILI/P/2024/11 Publication date: 12 July 2024 Application deadline (midnight Dili time): 1 August 2024

Job ID: 12164 Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific Organization Unit: CO-Jakarta Location: Dili Contract type: Fixed Term

Contract duration: 12 months with possibility of extension subject to funding availability

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. 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.

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Introduction

The “Strengthening social inclusion and nutrition in Timor-Leste” programme, funded by the European Union, contributes to achieve the priorities of the Government of Timor-Leste to foster sustainable development and enhance social inclusion, well-being, and dignity within Timorese society. Implemented jointly by the ILO, UNICEF, and the WFP, this EU initiative aims to reduce poverty by extending contributory social security to the most vulnerable workers, particularly those in the informal economy.

The ILO’s primary focus will be to enhance the Government’s capacity in managing, delivering and monitoring social security schemes tailored for vulnerable workers. Specifically, the project aims to extend contributory social security coverage to informal workers, including groups such as farmers, fishers, domestic workers, and street vendors, who often face challenges accessing such benefits due to their low and fluctuating incomes.

The project will support the National Institute of Social Security in Timor-Leste to adapt the current social security regime to the needs, priorities and capacity of groups of informal workers through improved design and delivery mechanisms, including a better access to information and registration processes for those specific informal workers. To bolster these effects, extensive training and capacity-building programmes will be conducted at both national and municipality levels. These initiatives are designed to strengthen capabilities, enabling more efficient and effective engagement, mobilization, and delivery of services and benefits.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will report to the Director of the ILO Country Office for the Indonesia and Timor-Leste (CO-Jakarta). Close collaboration will be maintained with the Social Protection Department at ILO Headquarter, as well as with the Social Protection Specialist/DWT/Bangkok, from whom technical guidance and advice will be received. Additionally, the incumbent will closely cooperate with other development cooperation projects in Dili and Country Office Jakarta.

Description of Duties

1. Manage and coordinate the effective implementation of the project through timely provision of inputs, timely and efficient delivery of outputs, and planning, control, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities in Timor-Leste, in conformity with ILO policies and project strategies, and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines and country/action programmes, and administrative and financial procedures.

2. Prepare technical inputs for country analyses, reports and publications related to the project.

3. Exchange information required for project implementation and evaluation with relevant units within the ILO, field offices, administrative services, donor agencies, and other UN implementing entities.

4. Provide technical and policy advisory support to ILO constituents, particularly to the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion and the National Institute of Social Security of Timor-Leste.

5. Manage, organize and participate in training, seminars and workshops. Prepare reports, training materials presentations; act as a resource person as required.

6. Manage and monitor the project’s implementation in Timor-Leste and propose corrective measures when necessary. Provide progress reports to project beneficiaries and donors. Maintain communication with donor representatives and undertake visits to donor organisations as required. Coordinate with other UN agencies involved in project implementing.

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7. In close collaboration with CO-Jakarta team and Social Protection specialist in the region, maintain close liaison with governments, workers' and employers' organizations, UN organizations non-governmental organizations on matters related to the project.

8. Coordinate closely with other relevant ILO projects and activities in the region, ILO units and external stakeholders as appropriate to obtain technical inputs and share project approaches and lessons learned.

9. Coordinate UNs support to the Government and social partners in regard to Social Protection across the different lines of intervention.

10. Promote ILO policies, especially social protection policies and fundamental rights at work and the relevant International Labour Standards in the framework of the project. Coordinate effectively with national policies and strategies of other relevant projects and agencies.

11. Participate in missions in line with the project implementation plan.

12. Undertake any other duties as required to support project objectives.

Required qualifications

Education

Advanced university degree in economics, social policy, social sciences, or international development.

Experience

At least five years of professional experience in managing and implementing development cooperation programmes. Knowledge and experience in social protection is desirable. Knowledge and experience in project capacity building is an added advantage. Alternatively, or in addition, experience with knowledge sharing, awareness raising and/or design, management monitoring and evaluation of public programmes in relevant technical areas can be considered.

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

Familiarity with UN policies and procedures as well as experience working with officials of the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion, and the National Institute of Social Protection in Timor-Leste is advantageous.

Languages

Excellent command of English (spoken and written) is required. Proficiency in Portuguese and Tetum (spoken and written) is an advantage.

Competencies

• Ability to provide relevant and effective technical advice in the technical area and related topics;
• Experience with knowledge sharing, awareness raising.
• Demonstrated experience design and/or management and/or monitoring and evaluation of public programmes in relevant technical areas.
• Proficiency in designing, managing, and executing assignments in compliance with instructions and guidelines
• Capability to analyse complex cross-national practices and datasets covering a wide range of issues in the specialized technical field
• Ability to prepare reports and publications of high quality, technically sound with conclusions that lead to actionable plans and programme development, and ability to manage project implementation

optional section (if needed)

• Competence in preparing speeches, press releases, discussion papers, reports; ability to conceptualise and draft technically sound terms of reference (for external collaborators and events), reports and publications with conclusions leading to an action plan and programme development;
• Experience in leading and participating effectively in technical missions and interdisciplinary teams;
• Capacity to provide first-line technical advice in the area of specialisation.
• Capability to coordinate and oversee the work of external collaborators, national officers and general service staff;
• Experience in providing inputs for national, regional and global projects, including conducting research, project formulation and implementation;
• Proficient computer skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes.

Conditions of employment

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. Any offer of employment with the ILO is conditional upon certification by the ILO Medical Adviser that the person concerned is medically fit to perform the specific inherent requirements of the position offered. In order to confirm an offer from the ILO the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination.
• Any extension 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.

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