ILO Vacancy: Monitoring And Communications [MdanC] Expert

Below is New vacancy notice (Technical Cooperation): Monitoring and Communications (MdanC) Expert, BOSS Project in Timor Leste, P.3- ILO CO-Jakarta.

On-line application and detail job description please go to link: https://erecruit.ilo.org/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?jobinfo_uid_c=26871danvaclng=en

Vacancy No: JAKARTA/2012/29

Title: Monitoring and Communications (MdanC) Expert

Grade: P.3

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duration of contract:N One year (with possibility of renewal)

Date: 28 November 2012


Application Deadline: 12 December 2012

(13 day(s) until closing deadline)

Currently accepting applications

Organization unit:N CO-JAKARTA

Duty Station: Dili, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
For any questions related to this post, please contact Mr Roberto Pes, pes--at--ilo.org

This is a Technical Cooperation position therefore the recruitment process falls outside Annex 1 of the ILO Staff Regulations. 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:
Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 15 and 16 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.External candidates.The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.

The Director-General reserves the right to appoint candidates at one level below the grade of the advertised post.

Conditions of employment are described in Appendix II.

The Office is a non-smoking environment.

INTRODUCTION

Timor-Leste private sector challenges. The Timorese Government attaches great importance to developing a vibrant private sector. In particular, the Secretariat of State for the Promotion and Support of the Private Sector (SEAPRI) acknowledges that Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) as the engine for growth and poverty reduction, and is committed to tackle the constraints and the challenges hampering their consolidation and growth. During the four years of implementation, the BOSS project will support the Institute for Business Support (IADE) of SEAPRI in boosting local economic development, enhancing Government service delivery and creating quality employment in rural areas by expanding market access for Microsoft Es, strengthening local contractors and improving the provision of business development services.

BOSS Project: Developing the rural economy. The Business Opportunities and Support Services (BOSS) Project will support IADE in carrying out activities towards tree specific objectives:
1. Expanded markets for Microsoft Es through Local Economic Development (LED) and Value Chain Development.. With the intention to ensure better market access for local products and services the BOSS Project will carry out Value Chain Research in three economic sectors: Horticulture, Beef Cattle and Tourism. The Project will then support the implementation of selected Value Chain Development initiatives to unlock potential business opportunities in the above-mentioned sectors.
2. Nation-wide access to enhanced and innovative market / need oriented business development services. IADE and its expanded network of Business Development Centres (BDCs) will be assisted to develop as well as deliver quality business management training and high-end business counselling. Given the BOSS Project particular focus on improving the capacity of local civil works contractors to effectively respond to Government tenders, IADE will alsobe enabled to offer specific training packages tailored to their unique needs.
3. Gender Equality is mainstreamed and promoted into all policies, programmes and activities of the IADE at national and at district levels. The Project will support the IADE Department of Planning and Gender Equality in carrying out analysis, planning, and monitoring of integrated gender equality initiatives implemented by IADE. At the same time, the project will also assist IADE to support low income women and men entrepreneurs to improve their knowledge and skills and expand their business. The Project will also introduce
training materials on enterprise development and gender equality to interested partners organizations and local micro credit institutions in order to build entrepreneurial skills of their target groups and to enhance micro-enterprises.

The main responsibility of the Monitoring and Communications (MdanC) Expert will be for the
management and implementation of the BOSS project MdanE Framework and Communication strategy. In particular, he/she will be responsible to monitor and assess the progress and performance - against agreed indicators and/or work plans - related to the Project #39;s immediate objectives, scheduled inputs, planned activities, targeted outputs and established procedures, processes and standards (including quality standards). Furthermore he/she will ensure that the knowledge produced by the BOSS project will be managed and shared in an efficient way.

Reporting lines:
The MdanC Expert will report directly to the Chief Technical Advisor of the BOSS Project and will work in close collaboration with the Institute for Business Support (IADE) of the State Secretariat for the Private Sector Promotion and Support (SEAPRI).

Description of Duties
Regularly update the BOSS Project #39;s Performance Plan and MdanE Plan reflecting the changes in the Project #39;s value chain development work;Analyse performance data and prepare key reports;Develop and refine MdanE tools, mainstreaming gender and environmental concerns in all MdanE protocols;Develop monitoring system according to the DCED standards particularly for the value chain component of the project and ensure that the system is operationalised and being applied;Train relevant IADE staff in the use of the monitoring system;Provide technical oversight of key MdanE processes, including the development and refinement of tools/approaches to monitor effects/impacts of the BOSS Project on the performance of IADE and overall development goal, to monitor identified risks;Ensure that monitoring and evaluation results are taken into account for the continued implementation of the BOSS Project;Provide inputs to internal and external MdanE missions/consultancies, as and when required;Plan, write, prepare and/or review press releases and articles to be used in the BOSS Project publications, giving particular emphasis to specific interventions promoting green businesses and women-headed enterprises;Research, interview, write, edit, proofread and distribute content for electronic and print communication;Produce regular 'stories of change' reflecting the impact of the BOSS Project on its direct and indirect beneficiaries;Develop and implement a Project's communication and knowledge management strategy;Liaise with key personnel within IADE, local stakeholders and partner agencies to ensure that the objectives and outcomes of the BOSS Project are effectively communicated and shared amongst key stakeholders and that they interface effectively within the GoTL context in order to increase resource allocations to the economic sectors supported by the project; Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the BOSS CTA that are within his/her area of expertise and that are relevant to the assignment.

Required Qualifications

Education
Advanced university degree with demonstrated expertise in development studies, business management, international development, social science or a related discipline.

Experience
Five years #39; experience of which three years at international level, working in sector level performance management, preferably in enterprise development and/or value chain development-related international development programs, and experience and understanding of monitoring and evaluation and communications in a development context. WorkingN experience in Timor-Leste is considered an asset.

Languages
Excellent command of English. The ability to speak one of the local languages (Tetun, Portugese and/or Bahasa Indonesia) is considered an asset for positions in Timor-Leste. Incumbents for international positions have to be willing to learn one of the local languages.

Competencies
Ability to develop and implement monitoring system according to the DCED standards is considered an advantage;

Knowledge of methods for the monitoring and evaluation of technical and socio-economic aspects of development programmes and projects with specialization in the application of qualitative and quantitative methods;
Knowledge of processes and tools for design, monitoring and evaluation based on the Logical Framework Approach;

Knowledge of participatory methods of monitoring and evaluation and professional experience with organizations in these areas;N
Appreciation of organizational change processes in complex and low capacity environments;
Knowledge of gender equality mainstreaming concepts and strategies and a demonstrated commitment to gender equality;

Professional and personal endurance and commitment to complete complexassignments efficiently and effectively in a high demanding working environment;
Proven ability work as a team player in large and diverse teams and to maintain a good balance between initiating activities and consulting, coordinating and liaising with stakeholders and other concerned parties;
Demonstrated ability to train, coach and mentor counterpart staff - within an individual, team and organisational context;
Demonstrated strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to prioritize assignments;
Ability to interact and influence management decisions at various levels Good computing skills, at least in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint;
Experience in the use of Management Information Systems (MIS) is an advantage Familiarity with the ILO and its work with tri-partite partners will be an advantage.
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