National Project Coordinator

 International Labour Organization (ILO) 

National Project Coordinator

Grade: NOB  

Vacancy no.: DC/NEWDELHI/NO/2021/01
Publication date: 28 January 2021
Application deadline (midnight India time): 12 February 2021

 

Job ID: 5251 
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific 
Organization Unit: DWT/CO-New Delhi 
Location: New Delhi   
Contract type: Fixed Term 

Contract duration: one year renewable 

 

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 INR 2,275,397 yearly, less deductions for pension and medical.

Introduction

The Indian MSME sector generates around 100 million jobs through over 63 million registered units.  The sector contributes approximately 38% to the nation’s GDP and accounts for 40% and 45% share of the overall exports and manufacturing output respectively. It is the second largest employer after agriculture, though it also accounts for more than 90% of the informal economy in the country. While globalization and technological innovations have in recent year boosted growth of MSMEs, including rise in entrepreneurship culture, it has also increasingly made them vulnerable. Only 4% of MSMEs are job creators and majority of around 70 %  are micro enterprises employing less than 10 employees. Gender inequality is stark in the sector. A little over 10% of MSMEs are women-owned and 20% of employees in MSMEs are women. Significantly, the number of MSMEs reporting non-performance and insolvency have also doubled in the last four years.  The COVID pandemic related market disruptions has further hit hard this sector. 
In this backdrop, the PSEI project will focus on boosting local economic growth and generation of more and better quality jobs by promoting sustainable micro, small and medium enterprises, in alignment to ILO’s Decent Work Agenda, by strengthening their integration in the supply chain in two sectors – food processing, especially, fishery and, textiles and garments, in two states, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. It envisages doing this through enhancing capacity of policy makers, workers and employers’ organizations on global policy intervention models, especially from South Korea, and directly supporting MSMEs to upgrade management practices to improve productivity, and promote entrepreneurship among youths. The project will engage with state-level institutions to support in strengthening design and delivery of MSME business development services by demonstrating application of ILO enterprise tools, SCORE and SIYB. 
The project will be implemented within the 5-year programme framework of ILO, ‘India Decent Work Country Programme – 2018-22’ a commitment agreed and signed jointly by the ILO, Government of India, employers and workers organisations, the constituents of ILO. 

By the end of the 2-year project period, following outcomes are expected : 

Outcome 1 : MSME policy initiatives are effectively designed and implemented, enabling their market responsive to promote sustainable enterprises and integration in global supply chain 
Outcome 2 : India Youths and MSMEs demonstrate responsible management practices and entrepreneurial ability to boost productivity and sustain competitiveness, so as to join global supply chains with more productive and competitive business management
 

Reporting lines: 

The National Project Coordinator (NPC) will report to the Project Manager based in ILO Delhi Office, under the overall guidance and supervision from the Director of the ILO Delhi DWT/CO Office.
 

Description of Duties

1.    Review and analyse the country (both India and Korea), state and sector specific MSME policies, programmes, reports and other relevant information.
2.    Identify state, sectoral and national partners in India (that is, government, employers organisations / industry associations, and workers organisations) and engage closely for their capacity building on effective designing and implementation of MSME policies and programmes. 
3.    Develop and regularly update project quarterly and annual work plans, monitor progress against logframe indicators and assist in preparing donor reports.
4.    Ensure effective financial management of the project including generation of financial reports for donor.
5.    Support in the selection and hiring of external collaborators for project activities in India, including business development service providers for SCORE/SIYB training deliveries, as well as in the review of the deliverables / products as required.
6.    Prepare briefs, provide inputs to project technical reports and updates regarding activities implemented in India, as scheduled and upon request. Provide inputs to the project mid-term and final evaluations.
7.    Support the development of innovative tools and approaches; local sectoral adaptation of SCORE and SIYB materials and training as well as supporting research activities to collect data and analyze good practices in the various technical areas covered by the project.
8.    Plan, organize and conduct seminars, workshops, training and meetings. Undertake missions to project interventions sites/areas in India as needed.
9.    Ensure effective coordination with relevant national policies and promote new opportunities for collaboration with other ILO projects, or other UN agencies, in planning and executing project activities in India.
10.    Assist in resource mobilisation and engagement in private sector for strategic partnerships
11.    Organise and conduct SCORE/ SIYB trainings, as needed to support contracted business development service providers
12.    Track MSME policy development in India, select states and Korea and identify opportunities for

project
13.    Assist in development of press releases and talking / speaking points for ILO officials
14.    Contribute to the development of a strategy for project visibility, notably at national/provincial level.
15.    Perform other tasks assigned by the Project Manager or by ILO Office Director.

Required qualifications

Education

First university degree in export management, economics, international trade, business management, international relations, operations management or other relevant fields.

Experience

At least three years of demonstrated experience in the  management of development cooperation projects in the area of MSME development, in particular, decent work in global supply chains and MSME workplaces and / or entrepreneurship , preferably with the ILO or a UN agency or bilateral agency, with sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of project cycle. Experience in operations management with private sector, in particular, MSMEs will be an advantage. Additionally, proven track record of successful engagement with policy makers on MSME development will be an asset. 

 

 

Languages

Excellent command in English and Hindi. Knowledge of Telugu would be an advantage.

Competencies

·         Knowledge and Competencies (technical and behavioural) 
•    Good knowledge of programming and results-based management (RBM) principles and concepts. 
•    Knowledge of the programming cycle (planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation). 
•    Knowledge of resource mobilization. 
•    Political awareness and understanding of socio-economic factors.
•    Knowledge of methods and techniques for designing and assessing quality and efficiency of process execution. 
•    Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office. 
•    Knowledge of functioning of global supply chains / global sourcing practises and responsible business practises 

In addition to the ILO core competencies [Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation, Collaboration], this position requires:
•    Ability to interpret and work within applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 
•    Research and analytical skills. 
•    Drafting skills. 
•    Ability to maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. 
•    Ability to manage competing priorities. 
•    Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems. 
•    Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

For more information and online application click here