Skills and Enterprise Officer

Introduction

The BMZ (through KfW)-funded Employment Intensive Investment Program (EIIP) in Jordan started in 2016 with the objective of providing employment to Syrian refugees and host Jordanian communities. Since then the project has expanded its focus from employment creation to the sustainable construction and maintenance of public infrastructure and the skills development of beneficiaries to improve their employability in the Jordanian labour market, while continuing the local economic benefits of large-scale employment following the principles of decent work.

The programme in its sixth phase started from December 2022 and skills & Enterprise activities are in final stage of implementation. In phase VI of EIIP programme under Outcome 2 ‘Improved perspectives for longer term employment and income of Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians’ will implement activities related to skills development (vocational training, work-based learning etc.) and entrepreneurship training. The Skills and Enterprise Officer will be recruited to assist in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme activities under Outcome 2, and any other duties that may be required.

Reporting lines:

The incumbent will report to the Chief Technical Advisor of the project and will work closely with all other members of the team and Senior technical specialists in DWT ROAS Beirut.

Description of Duties

The National Project Officer – Skills and Enterprise will undertake the following tasks:

1. Assist in the implementation of activities under Outcome 2 such as Skill and Enterprise development but not limited to, skills assessment studies, profiling of beneficiaries, identifying consultants and implementing partners, technical guidance on implementation of training to beneficiaries, training of trainers, developing curricula and training Materials, supporting job placement & mentoring services, tracer studies etc.

2. Monitor the progress of Outcome 2 implemented by partners by reviewing, verifying and analysing workplans, progress reports, final reports and other data for clarity, consistency and completeness. Coordinate the reporting and evaluation of work under this outcome such as reporting on results on a periodic basis.

3. Follow-up with relevant line ministries, employers’ organisations, workers’ organisations, executing agencies, and other organizations to expedite implementation and meet targets.

4. Assist in the programming and monitoring of resources of the skills component, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts in relation to planned activities and making recommendations for remedial action. Identify potential problems, propose solutions and actions.

5. Regularly communicate on results under this outcome for external audiences through news articles, press releases, videos, human impact stories etc.

6. Participate in the preparation and conduct of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions, and consultative meetings with different stakeholders including service providers, associations and financial institution. Undertake missions to project sites independently or accompanying others.

Description of Duties (continued)

7. Provide inputs and support the preparation of briefs, background information, technical reports and periodic progress reports and statistical data on status of the overall activities of the project. Draft, edit, or translate into local language official correspondence, statements and speeches and other public information materials.

8. Coordinate with skills and enterprise specialists in the regional office and other projects in ILO Amman to deliver on, coordinate and check for coherence with other ILO activities in these areas.

9. Supervise and guide the work of the skills and enterprise assistant, consultants and implementing partners under this outcome. Follow-up on delayed documents and clarify information to partners to support successful completion of agreed activities.

10. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the CTA.

Required qualifications

Education

University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in a field relevant to the job.

Experience

Three years of progressively working in skills and enterprise training environment required. Proven experience of implementing technical cooperation projects and working effectively with governing bodies and development partners would be an asset.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of Arabic.

Competencies

Candidates interested in the position should consider that the nine core competencies of the ILO, listed below, may be evaluated during the selection process: Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation and Collaboration. Among these nine competences, the following are of particular importance for this position: Customer Orientation, Communications, Collaboration

In addition to ILO core competencies, job-specific competencies include:

• Good knowledge of skills and entrepreneurship development context in Jordan.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution and good drafting skills.
• Good ability to interpret project information and to identify and analyse problems with implementation.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to clarify information.

Competencies (continued)

• Demonstrate collaborative and teamwork experience and ability to work effectively with a multicultural and interdisciplinary team as well as work on his/her own initiative.
• Ability to work independently, quickly, precisely, and take initiative and responsibility.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet the deadline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Words, Power Point, Excel, web-browsers and database applications.
• Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.

optional section (if needed)

Candidates assessed by the Panel and considered to be eligible for appointment but who are not selected for this vacant post may be offered an assignment to another position at the same or lower grade provided that they meet the minimum qualifications required.