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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 above-
mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates
to submit their application online by the above date.

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*

*The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.

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.

*Conditions of employment for external candidates In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. The entry level salary for this position is MK 16,336,000 (Malalawian Kwacha) yearly.

Introduction

The ILO is implementing the ‘Addressing decent work deficits and improving
access to rights in Malawi’s tobacco sector’ [MWI/20/01/NOR] country-level
development project in Malawi over a period of four years during 2020 – 2024.
The overall objective of the project is to ensure that the Government,
employers’ organizations and workers’ organizations effectively address decent
work deficits in the tobacco sector and ensure access to rights, in particular
fundamental principles and rights at work as a means to improve livelihoods,
incomes and food security. The project strategy is based on the ILO’s global
Integrated Strategy to address decent work deficits in the tobacco sector, as
adopted by the ILO Governing Body on 31 October 2019 [GB.337/POL/5/decision]
and is further framed by Alliance 8.7 for which Malawi is a Pathfinder
Country.

Based on three building blocks of the ILO’s global Integrated Strategy (1)
enabling policy environment; (2) strengthened social dialogue; and (3)
addressing decent work deficits in tobacco-growing communities including child
labour and including through economic diversification, the project follows a
two-pronged strategy combining institutional development component with a
direct support component. The institutional development component aims at
improving the capacity of the Government and workers’ and employers’
organizations in addressing the employment and labour challenges in tobacco-
growing communities and the agriculture sector at large. The direct support
component includes targeted action to address decent work deficits in tobacco
growing communities on the ground.

The National Project Officer (NPO) is responsible for supporting technical and
programmatic implementation of the project. The position is based in the ILO
Malawi Project Office in Lilongwe, Malawi.

Reporting lines

Under the overall responsibility of the Director of the ILO Country office for
Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique, the National Project Officer will report
directly to the Technical Officer.

Description of Duties

1\. Support effective implementation of the project through efficient and
timely execution of technical tasks in accordance with the policies and
procedures of the ILO, the strategies of the project and the schedule of
activities, ensuring that gender is mainstreamed in project implementation to
achieve the desired results.

2\. Initiate, sustain and guide cooperation with key project partners, in
close collaboration with the Technical Officer- and relevant ILO technical
specialists to ensure the performance and results of the project.

3\. Ensure a flow of regular and complete information on the status of the
activities planned and implemented between the project team, CO-Lusaka, the
Decent Work Technical Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa (DWT-
Pretoria), staff of the Regional Office for Africa (ROAF), and technical
specialists at ILO Headquarters in Geneva, especially the Sectoral Policies
Department (SECTOR) and the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Branch
(FUNDAMENTALS) of the Governance and Tripartism Department (GOVERNANCE).

4\. Review, verify and analyse workplans, 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.

5\. Support organization of conferences, seminars, workshops, training
sessions and meetings in collaboration with the Technical Officer and with the
technical support of experts; and represent the project in meetings as may be
required, including conducting training.

6\. Organize and conduct technical missions in target regions, guide and
advise national and international experts on site and remotely and ensure the
proper and effective use of project resources, in collaboration with the
Technical Officer.

7\. Assist in the monitoring and coordination of activities carried out by
external collaborators, service providers and implementing partners.

8\. Support the dissemination of project information by drafting materials,
publications and press releases and by ensuring effective communication with
project partners. Ensure project visibility and effective representation
during meetings related to the project with United Nations (UN) agencies,
project partners, ILO constituents, the donor(s), and other key stakeholders,
and at events.

9\. Seek opportunities to establish and maintain partnership and working
relations with the ILO’s tripartite constituents and other relevant
stakeholders in Malawi, in particular organizations and representatives of
national government concerned with the issues addressed by the project, and
employers’ and workers’ organizations.

10\. Prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and
monitoring the situation of resources as compared to planned activities and by
making recommendations for remedial action.

11\. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Technical Officer or the CO-
Lusaka Country Director.

Required qualifications

Education

First level university degree in law, economics, social sciences, development
studies or related field and strong knowledge of employment, agriculture
and/or related issues in Malawi.

Experience

At least two years of experience in the management, administration and
implementation of development cooperation projects related to labour,
employment and/or working conditions in the rural, informal and/or
agricultural economy. Experience related to the tobacco sector and/or child
labour and/or modern slavery and/or related human rights issues would be an
asset.

Languages

Excellent command of English and good knowledge of another language of the
duty station.

Competencies

Candidates interested in the position should consider that the nine core
competencies of the ILO, listed below, may be evaluated during the selection
process Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to
learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation
to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation and
Collaboration. Among these nine competences, the following are of particular
importance for this position Customer Orientation, Communications,
Collaboration

Technical competencies

Knowledge of programme and budget, project administration and evaluation
concepts and procedures and of the mandate and structure of labour market
institutions in specific countries
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.

ONLY SHORLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGE.

Assessed candidates who will be considered as appointable but not selected for
this position can also be offered to be assigned on another temporary position
at the same or at a lower grade provided that said candidates possesses the
minimum qualifications for this position.

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To
apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for
online application procedures.

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In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating
to the bank account details of applicants.

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