National Eiip Advisor

VACANCY No:                    2017/11 (Advertisement extended) Project Title:                          Creating decent work opportunities for Syrian refugees and host communities through infrastructure improvement in Lebanon Position Title:                         National EIIP Advisor Grade of the post:                 NOA Contract Type:                      Fixed-Term appointment Duty Station:                         Beirut - Lebanon Duration of Post:                   12 months (Renewable) Organization unit:                 Regional Office for Arab States Deadline of application:        27 March 2017       1.       Introduction:   In September 2016, it was estimated that 1,017,433 Syrian refugees live in Lebanon, which is about a quarter of Lebanon's estimated 4.3 million native residents. This substantial influx has severely affected the country's socio-economic situation and has resulted in unprecedented restrictions on Syrians entering Lebanon since late 2014. Labour market challenges have been exacerbated by the crisis and the unemployment rate has doubled to 12%. The informality rate of the country has increased by 10%.   The infrastructure that prior to the crisis was substandard, suffered tremendously under the influx of the large number of refugees. Public infrastructure including roads, waste management systems (sewage systems etc.), electricity grids and public buildings such as schools and healthcare facilities are deteriorating at a rapid speed. While most of the infra-structure is currently still functioning, it will cease to be usable if investments and maintenance are not undertaken soon.   Against this backdrop, the ILO ROAS office and UNDP have responded to the strong call for international assistance to expand assistance to host communities and refugees on livelihood support, in particular aiming at job creation and have partnered in the implementation of a project entitled: "Creating decent work opportunities for Syrian refugees and host communities through infrastructure improvement, in Lebanon". The ILO-led project that will be funded by KFW (Federal Reconstruction Credit Institute) aims: 1) to improve access to decent employment of Lebanese Host Community Members and Syrian refugees and 2) to improve infrastructure and public assets for Lebanon.   The project will directly create mid- to long-term job opportunities for Lebanese (in particular skilled labour in the construction sector) as well as temporary work opportunities for Lebanese job-seekers (semi-skilled) and Syrian refugees.   Through several missions and a series of inputs from Geneva-based specialists and local consultancies on employment intensive programmes and crisis response, a similar first EIIP project in Jordan has also recently been signed.   2.   Reporting lines:   The incumbent of the position will carry out full-time tasks under the direct supervision of and will report directly to the Chief Technical Advisor and work in close coordination with the Lebanon programme officer at ROAS. S/hewill work in close collaboration with the MOSA Senior Adviser, will receive technical inputs from the Decent Work Team in ROAS, DEVINVEST and EIIP experts in Geneva and other relevant ILO Units.   3.      Duties and responsibilities:   Provide advisory services to the Ministry of Social Affairs in support of national policies and strategies to promote employment through investment in infrastructure. Organize advocacy work, and support and defend the importance and the advantages of investments and employment-intensive technologies in different instances. Advocate and support the orientation of investments towards creating more decent and productive employment and improving the access of the population to goods and services, especially the most disadvantaged sections of society, focussing on Syrian workers employed by short and mid-term employment intensive projects. Assist where appropriate in the development of skills and capacity development on employment intensive construction and maintenance works and related civil engineering projects. Engage and support the Ministry of Social Affairs and social partners in developing green employment creation initiatives, in support of the priorities of protecting the environment. Promote the exchange of information, experience and good practices at the national, regional and municipal levels and provide support to strengthen the capacities of different actors by promoting approaches based on the development of local resources: materials, production of goods and services and local workforce. Support the Ministry of Social Affairs in collaborating with the Ministry of Labour in identifying and developing pilot and demonstration programmes designed to develop local resources, make optimal use of local labour, materials and production to carry out public works and community projects and produce goods. Where possible, the advisor will assist tripartite constituents of the ILO with institutional development and capacity building, with a view to supporting employment-intensive programmes and projects. Support the Ministry of Social Affairs in assessing the employment impact of their current programmes and based on this collaborate to develop strategies to increase labour intensity and job creation. Support the Ministry of Social Affairs in adopting a SOP for rapid employment and in its' adoption by the Livelihood Sector Steering Committee, as well as assisting in the committees' formal adoption of the EIIP methodology and in Social Development Centres issuing employment intensive contracts as appropriate. Perform other relevant tasks requested by the General Director of Ministry of Social Affairs and Chief Technical Adviser       4.      Required qualifications:   Education:   Advanced university degree in civil or agricultural engineering and demonstrated expertise in the fields of economics and development.   Language   Excellent command of English and Arabic.   Experience:   -       At least five years' experience at the national level. -       Proven experience in employment-intensive investment programmes and public or community infrastructure projects. -       Experience in the negotiation, formulation, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of employment-intensive investment projects. -       Experience in policy issues relating to the adoption of the employment-intensive approach and proven mastery of the technical, economic, social and environmental aspects of employment-intensive projects.   Competencies:   The applicant should have the following ILO core competencies as they relate to the job:   -          Management of human and financial resources - including transparent communication and conflict resolution -          Orientation to change - ability to live and work in a developing country; -          Collaboration - work effectively with a large team of the international and national professionals, various government agencies, funding and development partners, such as KFW, UNDP, NGOs, and ILO technical units -          Communication - write and edit reports and publications; lead workshops, conferences and working teams -          Sensitivity to diversity - work effectively with multi-national, multi-ethnic project team members and have a gender sensitive behaviour and attitude -          Client orientation - understand and respond to needs of various government agencies, representatives of employers and of trade unions, other international agencies, NGOs, and financial partners -          Orientation to learning and knowledge - teach national staff, assess progress and recommend them or training and other professional development activities -          Taking responsibility for performance - manage the staff, funds, time and other resources efficiently in order to achieve results.   In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires: -       Ability to synthesize research and reach empirically based conclusions on related subjects. -       Ability to provide sound advice on best practices and to address broader issues beyond the field of specialization. -       Demonstrated technical expertise in formulating new concepts and methodologies, training materials, alternative courses of action and project proposals. -       Ability to prepare and review policy documents, technical publications, reports, draft resolutions, recommendations and standards. -       Ability to work in a team and maintain good working relationships inside and outside the Office. -       Knowledge of the latest IT tools and software. -       Ability to work in a multicultural environment with a gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitude. -       Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy and to build strong working relationships. 
     CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT   Pensionable Salary: LL 86,658,000.- p.a. Basic Salary:              LL 68,543,000 - p.a.     Allowances and benefits UN Pension Scheme Health Insurance Scheme 30 working days’ annual leave Family Allowance   How to apply Perspective candidates will be interviewed and may also be required to sit for a written examination. Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae/resume to:   RECRUIT-ARABSTATES@ilo.org by indicating the above-mentioned vacancy number.   Applications must include precise information on education, work experience (name of organization, starting and ending dates, work performed, name of supervisor and contact), and other relevant experience and skills.   *  *  *  *  *  *  *