International Labour Organization
VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT
Information Technology and Building Maintainance Assistant
Introduction: general information about the context in which the official will work
The ILO Country Office in Dar es Salaam covers Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
The
Office implements the mandate of the ILO within the sub-region,
including the delivery of technical cooperation in collaboration with
other ILO technical departments and social partners in the four
countries. The office continues to provide, at national level, technical
guidance and institutional capacity building support to the Government
and social partners to achieve the goal of decent work for all through a
combination of integrated policy, programme and advocacy action. The
ILO currently seeks to recruit a highly qualified, motivated, and
experienced Information Technology and Building Maintenance Assistant
with a demonstrated and proved track record for their office in Dar es
Salaam.
The IT and Building Assistant
will work closely with the ILO team in Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Kigali
and Kampala to assist in various IT related tasks in the offices,
supporting Technical cooperation (TC) projects .
Summary of main duties and responsibilities:
Information technology -
Install, maintain and upgrade, computer hardware equipment, computerized
information systems, local area network services, electronic mail
systems and software packages to ensure smooth operations and effective
use of the computer equipment and network services. responsible for
providing technical, procedural and record-keeping support converting
electronic information into web pages Provide user level technical
support for end users, computers, printers, scanners, faxes and network
equipments. Manages the ILO systems and provide user level technical
support for end users, computers, printers, scanners, faxes and network
equipments. Implements a preventive maintenance programme on all
computer hardware and related equipment.(Printers, scanners, faxes and
networking equipments)
Provide user level level
training on daily applications used, including, but not limited to: MS
Word, MS Excel, Email system, MS Publisher, Adobe Acrobat, a and the
basic computer related skills. On advice by relevant authority, upon
termination of staff will ensure that the individual passwords of all
staff ceasing employment are retrieved and inactivated. Responsible for
handling the service providers, Telephone support, and other related
service providers. Handle the the Internet service provider and ensure
that the internet is always in working condition. Advise management on
all IT related matters including procurement of equipment and related
services. Ensure on daily basis that the schedule for the server data
backup system is working smoothly and other scheduled tasks are running.
Participate in meetings and activities aimed at improving service
levels to the office. Adapt and implement the new computerised
information systems and technologies provided by the regional office
and/or HQ. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Building -Maintenance
Coordinates building maintenance and repairs with Buildings &
Grounds Maintenance that affect normal building operation Provides staff
with updates of electrical, water and other service outages and
scheduled shutdowns Coordinates building security Stays informed of
changes to space assignments in their facilities Assist in the
development and implementation of office emergency plans During
evacuations, assists emergency response teams in assessing building
condition, locating missing personnel, shutting off utilities, and
delivering a status report to assembly point leader Coordinate and
assist with the procurement and contract management of all building
related services provider such as AC, generator,
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Completion of
secondary school education, plus formal training in computers and
computer systems from a recognized commercial or technical school or
equivalent.
Experience: Five years of
experience in the installation and maintenance of computer information
technology systems. ILO/UN experience in similar position would be an
advantage
Languages: Excellent knowledge of English and a Kiswahili language is required
Competencies:
Ability to work accurately
with automated data and to use automated systems. Ability to follow
administrative computer procedures reliably (e.g. backups, data
security and system
operations). Good knowledge of the computer operating systems of the
office. Good knowledge of the computer software packages used throughout
the office (i.e.,
WordPerfect, Microsoft Word,
Lotus, Oracle, Dbase, Harvard Graphics, Novell, etc.). Familiarity with
personal computers. Demonstrated technical competence in network
connections and services. Demonstrated ability to respond to the needs
of computer systems users. Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software
and network problems. Ability to learn new technologies. Ability to work
in a team and to work under pressure Ability to organize own work.
Proven ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
Organizational skills. Must display a high standard of ethical conduct
and exhibit honesty and integrity.
Duration: One year (Renewable)
ILO is a smoke free and equal opportunity organization
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Applications:
Applications with current CVs, from qualified male and female candidates are strongly encouraged and should be sent to darhrd@ilo.org before 2 April 2014
Policy Advocacy Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Comapny:ILO
Duty Station:Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
The International Labour
Organization (ILO) is implementing the “Youth Entrepreneurship Facility –
Unleashing African Entrepreneurship” (YEF) initiative in Kenya,
Tanzania and Uganda. The initiative is funded by Danida and will run
until December 2014. The project seeks to foster a culture of
entrepreneurship among young people, introduce entrepreneurship
education among young people, facilitate access to business development
services and finance by young people, strengthening youth led
organizations as well as provide evidence-based advocacy to better
understand what works in youth entrepreneurship development. The project
is funded by Danida and runs until December 2014.
In order to address the
recommendations from the Joint Review of the project, the Country Office
in Dar-es-salaam is looking for a highly motivated and competent Policy
Advocacy Officer who will coordinate the dissemination, advocacy,
change facilitation of impact of results from YEF’s Evidence- Based
Advocacy component, working closely with local research and advocacy
institutions as well other project stakeholders including constituents.
The Policy Advocacy Officer will be stationed in Dar-es-salaam.
Working with the technical
staff of the Facility, and reporting to the ILO Country Office Director
through the Chief Technical Advisor, the Policy Advocacy Officer will
support initiatives aimed at ensuring that the results of impact
evaluations and other relevant evidence are used to influence policies
and programmes that support youth employment and/or entrepreneurship.
S/he will work with the YEF’s Evaluation Specialist based in the ILO
Headquarters in Geneva and a Contractor/Consultancy Firm – which is the
process of being hired – to finalize and implement the Evidence-Based
Advocacy’s Policy Influence Plan (PIP) . The Officer will work closely
with the National Programme Coordinators in the three countries on
planning, managing and implementing as appropriate, the policy advocacy
activities of the overall YEF project.
SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with the Evaluation
Specialist to develop a work plan for the advocacy component of the YEF
based on evaluation evidence and research findings.
Identifying and engaging with local research and advocacy institutions in the project countries.
Collaborating with selected
local research and advocacy institutions and the hired
Contractor/Consultancy Firm in finalizing and implementing the PIP and
complementary advocacy and lobbying activities.
Conducting a context analysis and a stakeholder influence mapping.
Developing communication and advocacy products (e.g. briefs, web products, etc.);
Defining dissemination plans for impact evaluation studies and other relevant evidence;
Providing technical inputs and support to on-going impact evaluation studies and plans.
Participating and providing
technical inputs during advocacy and lobbying forums and events,
including those organized by constituents
Coordinating office wide
technical inputs into policies and programmes and ensuring ILO messages
and values are well reflected.
Developing and integrating
mechanisms for measuring and documenting the impact of evidence
generated by the project into national programmes and policies.
Supporting the hiring
process of consultants working on the EBA component, including
contribution to TOR drafting and selection as well as advising on
quality of observed deliverables.
Organising and participating in meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars as required.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with representatives of government and other key change agents
Contributing to regular work
of the ILO Country Office, Dar es Salaam, including on visibility and
information dissemination and publications.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the YEF Chief Technical Advisor and Country Office Director
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Advanced degree
and/or experience in the area of economics, public policy, international
development, journalism, law, communication or
entrepreneurship/business and administration.
Experience: At least Five
years of professional experience in the field of public policy,
entrepreneurship development and communication.
Languages: Excellent command of English including drafting skills. Knowledge of Swahili would be an asset.
Competencies:
Demonstrated knowledge and/or
experience in lobbying and advocacy, knowledge and awareness of
processes and advocacy institutions;
knowledge of entrepreneurship;
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to clarify information. Good computer applications skills.
Good organizational skills. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.
Ability to influence with people with tact and diplomacy, particularly policy makers.
Ability to draft quality
information and communication materials; ability to work in a
multi-cultural team; results-driven and ability to motivate and build
consensus.
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Applications:
Applications with current CVs, from qualified male and female candidates are strongly encouraged and should be sent to darhrd@ilo.org before 2 April 2014
Technical Specialist (Youth to Youth Fund and Advocacy)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duty Station:Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Duration:
1 March– 31 December 2014
1. Introduction: general information about the context in which the official will work/background on the project:
The International Labour
Organization (ILO) is implementing the “Youth Entrepreneurship Facility –
Unleashing African Entrepreneurship” (YEF) initiative in Kenya,
Tanzania and Uganda. The initiative is funded by Danida and will run
until December 2014. The YEF is based on a systemic approach to youth
enterprise development in East Africa through the promotion of i)
entrepreneurship culture, ii) entrepreneurship education, iii) evidence
based advocacy, iv) youth participation through the Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y)
Fund, and v) access to finance and business development services (BDS).
The Y2Y Fund is a competitive grant scheme for youth-led organizations
to propose innovative project ideas on how to create entrepreneurship
and business opportunities for their peers. Its main purpose is to
identify, test and promote innovative entrepreneurship solutions to
youth employment challenges. The applying organizations with the most
innovative project ideas receive a grant and complementary capacity
building to help them implement their projects and test the viability of
their ideas.
The ILO is looking for a
highly motivated and competent technical specialist to support the
implementation of the Y2Y Fund in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania and to
support advocacy activities of the Youth Entrepreneurship Facility.
2. Reporting lines: supervision to be received by the incumbent (level and type) and supervision to be given by the incumbent.
The staff will be directly
supervised by the Chief Technical Advisor of the YEF. The Technical
Reporting Chief will be the Senior Youth Employment Specialist of the
ILO Youth Employment Unit in Geneva.
3. Main duties and responsibilities (with percentage of time for each):
The specialist will be
responsible for supporting the coordination of the Y2Y Fund in East
Africa and supporting advocacy activities of the YEF. Main duties and
responsibilities comprise:
Duties:
To support and monitor
national partner organizations in the implementation of the Y2Y Fund:
The specialist will provide technical assistance to and carry out
monitoring of local implementing agencies. He/she will rely on and
promote the use of the Y2Y Fund Online Toolkit among implementing
partners and relevant stakeholders as well as provide inputs for further
development of the toolkit based.
To ensure effective
implementation of the Y2Y Fund’s Scaling-up and Replication schemes: The
specialist will coordinate the regional implementation of these
initiatives in collaboration with the local partners and consultants.
He/she will support dissemination and uptake of successful and scalable
projects through YEF’s Business Development Services partners and
providers.
To support the sustainability
of the Fund and evaluation measures to understand its impact: The
specialist will develop a sustainability strategy and plan for the Fund
and its programmes’ continuation beyond the end of the project. He/she
will coordinate a review of the Y2Y Fund to establish impact on YEF’s
outcome level objectives and indicators and will maintain an M&E
database of Y2Y Fund sponsored projects with input from consultants and
implementing partners.
To fundraise for the Y2Y Fund:
The specialist will carry out resource mobilization efforts including
funding applications and interaction with current and potential donors.
To support knowledge
management, marketing and information sharing on the Y2Y Fund: The
specialist will document information about the Fund’s successes and
lessons learned and lead the creation & dissemination of
promotional/public relations materials about the Fund. He/she will also
coordinate and support the organization of regional knowledge sharing
and learning events by the national implementing partners and reporting
on the component’s activities.
To support the CTA with
advocacy and dissemination of YEF’s products and outcomes: The
specialist will support the CTA of the YEF with advocacy activities
related to the Facility and its products; his/her involvement will imply
coordination with the National Programme Coordinators and the YEF
Evaluation Specialist, as well as to monitor the work of the Policy
Advocacy Officer based in Dar es Salaam.
Take over any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications requirements:
Education – Advanced university degree in economics, social science, international studies or other relevant field.
Experience – Three years’
experience at the national level and two years at the international
level. Demonstrated technical expertise in managing grant schemes or
challenge funds in developing countries and experience in cooperating
with youth organizations would be an advantage.
Languages – Excellent command of English.
Competencies
Sound knowledge of the roles
of and interrelationships among, international organizations and
national governments in the technical cooperation process and/or sound
knowledge of socio-economic conditions in several countries Excellent
knowledge of technical cooperation principles, concepts and techniques
Knowledge of economic and social conditions of various countries
Demonstrated skills and ability to perform complex analyses on a wide
range of factors, requirements, policies and priorities for the
assessment and implementation of projects Excellent trouble-shooting and
problem solving skills Ability to advise national governments and donor
agencies on technical cooperation processes and requirements and
project formulation and feasibility Ability to successfully mobilize
resources Ability to represent the office Ability to plan and organize
work and to provide guidance and training to staff members Good
knowledge of the role and operations of UN system activities for
development.
Good knowledge of project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices.
Ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration and evaluation of projects.
Ability to negotiate persuasively with donor representatives.
Ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution.
Proven ability to draft well project documents and evaluation reports.
Excellent analytical skills ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team and ability to deal with people with diplomacy.
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Applications:
Applications with current CVs, from qualified male and female candidates are strongly encouraged and should be sent to darhrd@ilo.org before 2 April 2014
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