Grade: NOA
Vacancy no.: DC/TASHKENT/NO/2024/02
Publication date: 04 September 2024
Application deadline (midnight Moscow time): 25 September 2024
Job ID: 12303
Department: RO-Europe and Central Asia
Organization Unit: DWT/CO-Moscow
Location: Tashkent
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration:One year
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:
*The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.
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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. Subject to availability of funds, 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 34,090 United States dollars yearly.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations. It was established in 1919 to promote social justice and brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 Member States to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.
The Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions, launched in September 2021 by the UN Secretary-General, signals the UN system’s collective response to multiple challenges that threaten to rewind development progress. The initiative aims to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and support the creation of decent jobs, primarily in the green, digital and care economies, and to extend social protection to people who are excluded. The Government of Uzbekistan has committed, at the highest levels, to implementing the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions (GA). Through policy analysis and stakeholder dialogue, national stakeholders have identified four key areas for the GA country roadmap: formalisation, inclusion, transitions to a green and digital economy. As per the ILO mandate to promote jobs and social protection, the ILO has been nominated as the lead UN agency to support the GA in Uzbekistan.
The Global Accelerator Uzbekistan project is a two-year initiative financed by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Fund (SDG Fund), which is a UN development cooperation mechanism specifically established to implement the 2030 Agenda. The project focuses on one the priorities of the GA in Uzbekistan, formalisation. The project aims to reduce informal employment, by formalising enterprises and jobs, expanding social insurance to informal and migrant workers, and piloting integrated approaches between employment, social protection and social services.
The ILO National Project Officer – Employment will implement the employment part of the ILO components within the UN’s joint project and promote employment, following the policy and procedural requirements established by the ILO. The incumbent coordinates actions with the ILO’s tripartite constituents, relevant UN agencies and other actors. He or she will be integrated in the ILO’s GA project team which is led by the National Project Coordinator who will manage the overall project implementation and supported by a Finance and Administrative Assistant. The project team is guided by technical specialists at DWT and HQs and higher-level managers. The incumbent will work closely with other UN colleagues involved in the joint project as well.
This position is located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and reports to the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (DWT/CO-Moscow).
Reporting lines
The National Project Officer – Employment will report to and be technically supervised by the Senior Employment Specialist of the Decent Work Team for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (DWT/CO-Moscow). The DWT/CO Director will be the Responsible Chief. The incumbent will work under the general coordination and guidance of the National Project Coordinator (NPC) and collaborate with the Social Protection Specialist. The incumbent will be also guided by the National Coordinator for Uzbekistan and other relevant DWT/CO- and HQ-based specialists. The incumbent will also receive technical advice and support from various units and departments of the ILO HQ, especially the Employment Policy, Job Creation and Livelihoods (EMPLOYMENT), and Social Protection (SOCPRO) departments, as well as the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (RO-EUROPE).
First level university degree in economics, public policies, development studies, sociology, or a relevant field. An advanced degree in a relevant field would be an advantage.
Two years of professional experience at the national level in the area of project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Proven experience in working effectively with government bodies in charge of policy making and with development partners would be an asset.
Technical requirements:Good knowledge of Uzbekistan’s socio-economic and policy contexts.
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Uzbek. Working level of Russian is an advantage.
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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