Grade: G5

Vacancy no.: ABUJA/DC/GS/2023/03 Publication date: 08 February 2019 Application deadline ( midnight local time): 25 February 2019

Job ID: 11244 Department: RO-Africa Organization Unit: CO-Abuja Location: Abuja Contract type: Fixed Term

Contract duration:

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 General Service positions is subject to specific local recruitment 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.

Introduction

The position will be located in the ILO Country Office in Abuja. The main objectives of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Africa are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.

The project is centrally managed by the ILO Regional Office in Africa. The ROAF has overall political and management responsibilities for the promotion of ILO principles, policies and decent work priorities in the region as well as provides strategic guidance and support to all country offices and Decent Work Technical Support Teams (DWTs) in Africa. Furthermore, the ROAF is responsible for promoting collaboration on decent work issues with continental institutions like the African Union, African Development Bank and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The main objectives of the ILO in Africa are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.

Africa’s population is rising the fastest. The pressure to provide decent work opportunities for new labour market entrants will be particularly acute in Africa. The ILO in the region has given priority to promoting employment in the rural and informal economies, and underscored the need for action to tackle youth unemployment. Building the capacity of its constituents to contribute more effectively to the achievement of equitable and inclusive growth is a major urgency.

The Finance & Administrative Assistant will work on the “Accelerating action for the elimination of child labour in Africa” project. This four year project has the overarching goal to accelerate the elimination of child labour in Africa, through targeted actions in selected supply chains in Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria and Uganda. It will address child labour in a multi-country and multi-sectoral approach, enhancing synergies and developing innovative and evidence-based solutions in contexts where more than one prominent driver of child labour coexist. The outcome of the project will go beyond the targeted countries, thus benefiting the whole region through the promotion of partnerships and knowledge sharing.

Reporting lines: Under the direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator and the overall responsibility of the Director of the ILO Country Office in Abuja, the Finance & Administrative Assistant will undertake the following tasks within the Project: Description of Duties

1. The Finance/ Administrative Assistant shall provide administrative and financial support to Accelerating action for the elimination of child labour in Africa Project’s management and staff 3. Assist in the preparation of budget estimates and expenditure, forecasts. 4. Assist in processing payment requests and maintaining project financial transactions in accordance with the ILO financial rules and regulations; 5. Collect quotations, draft contracts and agreements with partners and suppliers 6. Assist in providing information to project’s Implementing Partners on ILO administrative and financial procedures. Inform potential difficulties that may arise from the administrative and finance management 7. Perform administrative tasks, including logistical support to the project personnel, travel arrangements (including TA request), visas, hotel reservation, etc., and provide logistics arrangements for meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops 8. Provide support for incoming and outgoing missions, and provide briefing materials and support to project staff undertaking project activities. 9. Assist in drafting terms of reference for project external collaboration contracts and service contracts under the guidance of National Project Coordinator and Programme Manager. 10. Review project documentation for clarity and consistency as required. 11. Organize data and information, prepare and maintain records and documents. 12. Perform other tasks as requested by the National Project Coordinator and the Director of the Country Office.

Required qualifications

Education

Completion of secondary school education plus formal training in accounting and/or finance and administrative field from a recognized commercial school or equivalent

Experience

Five years of professional experience in the relevant occupational area.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. A working knowledge of relevant local language is an advantage.

Competencies

The person must have good knowledge of administrative procedures and accounting principles, ability to search and retrieve information from central databases and compile reports, operate computer program and software packages for various administrative actions, good drafting skills, ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with officials at all levels and ability to work accurately with administrative data. Good knowledge of the office administrative and personnel rules, regulations, practices and procedures. Good knowledge of national/local laws and regulations as pertinent to the areas of responsibility. Good knowledge of the office’s programming matters and activities. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Excellent drafting skills. Good negotiation skills. Ability to clarify information. Good computer applications skills. Proven ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters. Good organizational skills. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team. Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy. Must display a high standard of ethical conduct and exhibit honesty and integrity.

The ILO aims to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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.

Fraud warning

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