| Vacancy No: RAPS/1/2015/AF/01 Title: Senior Economist Grade: P.5 Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment | Date: 5 March 2015 Application Deadline (midnight Geneva time) 6 April 2015 (13 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Organization unit: RO- AFRICA Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. Staff members with at least five years of continuous service with the Office are encouraged to apply and will be given special consideration at the screening and evaluation stage. In accordance with the Staff Regulations and letters of appointment, successful candidates for positions in the Professional category would be expected to take up different assignments (field and Headquarters) during their career, the desirable length of an assignment in any specific position being two to five years, following which the incumbent should be willing to move to another assignment and/or duty station. Within the context of the Office's renewed efforts to promote mobility, staff members seeking mobility are encouraged to apply to vacancies. Mobility will be given special consideration at the screening and evaluation stages. The specific language requirements for this position are detailed hereunder. Candidates whose mother tongue is not one of the ILO working languages (English, French and Spanish) shall possess a fully satisfactory working knowledge of at least one of the working languages in order to apply. If appointed, and if so required as per the position requirements, they may be required to acquire a working knowledge of a second working language during their initial years of service in the Office. The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applicants from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to erecruit@ilo.org . 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. Successful completion of the Assessment Centre is required for all external candidates. Conditions of employment are described in Appendix II. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| INTRODUCTION The position will be located in the ILO's Regional Office for Africa (RO-Africa), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. RO-Africa has overall political and management responsibility for the operations of the ILO's network of country offices and Decent Work Technical Support Teams (DWTs) in the African Region, providing strategic guidance and support to the promotion of ILO's principles and policies. RO-Africa is responsible for the ILO's collaboration with regional institutions such as the African Union Commission (AUC) and Regional Economic Commissions (RECs), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The Senior Economist will contribute towards development of the ILO's strategic direction and collaboration on economic and social issues vis-à-vis these main regional partners, and any other relevant institutions, particularly with the aim of strengthening the ILO's engagement in fragile states and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and within the context of the Millennium Development Goals and the Post-2015 Development Agenda. The Regional Senior Economist will report to the Regional Director and receive technical guidance from the Research Department of the Knowledge Resource Centre at ILO Headquarters. N.B.: While the position is currently based in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), it will be moved to Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire) in the context of the forthcoming relocation of the Regional Office, within a timeframe to be further determined. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to Abidjan accordingly. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description of Duties Specific duties: In close collaboration with other regional specialists based in RO-Africa, Decent Work Technical Support Teams and Country Offices in the region, and with relevant departments at ILO Headquarters, and other key counterparts: 1. Design, manage and conduct regional, multi-country and inter-sectoral research activities, including teams of researchers as appropriate, and policy analysis of strategic social and economic issues in LDCs and fragile settings, with the particular aim of developing an ILO "package" of services to LDCs and fragile states in the African region. 2. Coordinate analysis and assessments of economic trends and developments in the countries of the region, particularly those classified as LDCs and fragile states, which have a direct impact on the implementation of strategies, policies or programs promoting employment, social protection, inclusive economic growth, and poverty eradication. 3. Be responsible for coordinating ILO's technical contributions to the African Union Commission (AUC), and to any other relevant regional institutions, particularly in support of frameworks addressing LDCs and fragile states. 4. Contribute substantively to the ILO's knowledge base on social and economic trends and developments, particularly in LDCs and fragile states, by preparing regular reports for use by RO-Africa, DWTs and COs in the region. 5. Establish and build close relations and strategic partnerships with regional organs, such as the African Union Commission, African Development Bank, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and other multilateral agencies involved in fragile settings, socio-economic and labour market policies with a view to raising ILO's visibility and mainstreaming decent work in strategies and policies. 6. Actively lead and participate in programme design, including concept notes for resource mobilization, at regional and sub-regional levels, with a focus on promoting employment opportunities and livelihoods, as well as provision of basic levels of social protection in fragile settings. 7. Represent the ILO, as appropriate, in senior level policy discussions on fragile states and socio-economic recovery with government counterparts, social partners, regional and multilateral partners. 8. Act as advisor to the Regional Director on economic issues, including preparing policy briefs for the Regional Director's participation in relevant high-level fora and represent the Regional Office in conferences as instructed by the Regional Director. Draw on the technical expertise available in the different ILO offices in the region and ensure consistency of information regarding regional policies, practices, data and statistics. 9. Carry out other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Regional Director. These specific duties are aligned with the relevant ILO generic job description, which includes the following generic duties: 1. Lead, organize, plan, supervise and control the work of a technical unit (including managerial functions). 2. Design and promote a wide range of special subject-matter-related programmes. This involves analysis of complex or conflicting data, statistics, information or policy guidelines in a manner requiring the advanced application of principles of a recognized technical specialization. 3. Develop and review an institutional framework, in which social partners can best improve, implement and evaluate efficient and equitable ILO action programmes. 4. Assume full responsibility for policy formulation and providing policy advice to ILO's constituents on institutional strengthening, the application of ILO standards and the promotion of technical cooperation activities. 5. Develop project design, review proposals, formulate, revise and submit project proposals and negotiate funding. 6. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of project activities. 7. Lead technical advisory missions. 8. Conduct seminars, workshops and technical meetings. 9. Prepare recommendations and guidelines for discussion and adoption as ILO recommendations on related technical fields. 10. Write manuals and training guides on related topics. 11. Disseminate information on action programmes through publications and press releases as well as ensuring representation at donor meetings, international, regional and national fora and advocacy campaigns. 12. Monitor and coordinate research carried out by junior technical officers and external collaborators. 13. Provide technical inputs to office documents. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Education Advanced university degree (Master) in economics, with demonstrated knowledge in development economics. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Experience Ten to fifteen years of relevant professional experience in economics, of which at least seven years at the international level. Experience conducting and coordinating research related to economic analysis, employment policies, or economic development in the African region, particularly in LDCs and fragile settings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Languages Excellent command of either English or French and very good knowledge of the other. Additional knowledge of Arabic and/or Portuguese would be an advantage. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Competencies In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires: Technical Competencies: - Demonstrated and recognized technical and/or managerial leadership in carrying out objectives and policies; - Demonstrated technical expertise in devising new methods, concepts, approaches and techniques, leading to development of programmes; - Demonstrated solid knowledge of economic issues in the African region, particularly in relation to LDCs and fragile states; - Demonstrated expertise and skills in publication of economic research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, policy evaluation and assessments; - Ability to: - Prepare quality strategy reports in the related field; - Provide quality and high-level policy advice; - Synthesize research and reach empirically based conclusions on related subjects; - Develop training materials; - Develop project proposals and present them at high-level meetings; - Negotiate with donors and member States on sensitive matters requiring tact and patience. - Proven capacity in facilitating and coordinating mechanisms between stakeholders and UN Agencies; - Demonstrated ability to instigate constructive dialogue with policy makers for evidence-based policy making; - Demonstrated capacity of adopting participatory approaches and of including private sector actors in development policies and dialogues. Behavioural competencies: - Ability to work successfully and harmoniously in a team and in a multicultural environment; - Gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes; - Demonstrated leadership and inter-personal skills; - Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information: Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place between May and August 2015. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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.5
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Please note that the above salary levels are determined according to the criteria established by the International Civil Service Commission. The ILO is international public sector employer and salary and other employment conditions are not negotiable. Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment:
Recruitment is normally made at the initial step in the grade. 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. To apply, please visit ILO's e-Recruitment website at: erecruit.ilo.org. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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