National Project Coordinator ( Single Window Service) at International Labour Organization
International Labour Organization - Location: Zambia, Lusaka
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Contract
Description
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 K 488, 509 ( Zambian Kwacha) yearly.
Under the UNJPSP, the ILO, together with Government and other UN agencies, began providing technical and financial assistance to a selected number of districts (Kafue, Mongu, Mpulungu, Mambwe, Samfya and Lunga) for the development, implementation and evaluation of measures to improve access to social protection benefits and services at district and community level. This was with a view toward developing a consistent but adaptable national model for single-window service (SWS) delivery based upon the lessons learned. The objective of SWS is to provide a single entry point for existing and potential beneficiaries into the social protection system for enhanced coordination and coherence in service delivery. The SWS approach strengthens Government commitment to ensuring rights-based social protection service delivery through effective case management, and will link to social accountability systems such as grievance and redress mechanisms as well as greater civil society engagement.
The successor UN Joint Program for Social Protection (UNJPSP-II) in Zambia builds on the lessons learned from the first programme, and includes ambitious targets for finalizing and operationalizing the SWS model for social protection delivery. As a critical part of the support provided to this initiative under the UNJPSP-II, the social protection team within the ILO Country Office for Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique will provide technical advice and other assistance to constituents in Zambia, including Government, social partners and civil society organizations to develop, test and disseminate a SWS delivery model in line with international and emerging best practices from activities in Zambia to date.
Reporting lines
Under the overall responsibility of the ILO Country Office for Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique Director, the National Project Coordinator (NPC) will report to and work under the direct supervision of the Technical Advisor (TA) of the Project. The NPC will work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) and other UN Agencies in Zambia supporting the SWS initiative under UNJPSP-II auspices.
1. Lead the project timely implementation, monitoring and evaluation through management functions, including provision of technical and administrative supervision to the project team in line with the ILO policy, rules and regulations and according to the final project document and work plan;
2. Contribute to the effective implementation of the project through the technical, efficient and timely execution of tasks in accordance with the policies, values and procedures of the ILO, the strategies of the project and the schedule of activities.
3. Undertake a range of activities to support project staff and national partners with identifying, analysing, interpreting and making recommendations on project activities, in coordination with CO-Lusaka, co-implementing UN agencies in Zambia, and relevant technical units at ILO-HQ including but not limited to the Social Protection Department (SOCPRO).
4. Review, verify and analyse work plans, 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.
Requirements
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