NOTICE OF VACANCY Internal/External Competition no.

1/2012 Training Department Enterprise, Microfinance and Local Development technical programme (EMLD) Senior Programme Officer, (Microfinance), Grade P.4 Date: 19 March 2012 Deadline for submission: 16 April 2012 INTRODUCTION The International Training Centre of the International Labour Organisation (ITC ILO) is the training arm of the ILO, a United Nations Agency, which promotes social justice on employment matters. The ILOs overall aim is to promote decent work for women and men, and the Enterprise, Microfinance and Local Development Technical Programme at the ITCILO contributes to this objective by providing training, learning and capacity building services on sustainable enterprise development methodologies, local development and microfinance to ILO constituents and partners 1. Capacity building activities cover entrepreneurship education; an enabling (business) environment for sustainable enterprise development; microfinance; value chain upgrading, business development services; womens entrepreneurship development; corporate social responsibility, workplace practices, human resource management; local economic development, the social and solidarity economy, and cooperatives. In the area of microfinance, the ITCILO hosts the Boulder microfinance training programme and has developed the international recognized Making Microfinance Work training packages and trainer certification system. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the general supervision on the Programme Manager, the Senior Programme Officer will be responsible for designing, managing and delivering high quality training activities on microfinance and related topics for Arab States, Asia, Africa and, occasionally, for Europe and the Americas. Responsibilities:

Analyzes the economic, social and political factors affecting countries in the Arab States, Africa, Americas Asia and Europe regions, as well as developments in the specific technical theme of microfinance, and determines training requirements in relation to the relevant ILO objectives. Analyzes training needs to promote and support microfinance and social finance in Arab States, Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe and checks the technical quality of

Enterprise development covers enterprises of all sizes, but with a strong focus on micro, small and mediumsized enterprises.

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proposed training activities, and recommends the approval of training proposals, including preparing training programme outlines and justifying them to sponsors and clients (both ILO and others) in terms of their technical content and relevance to development objectives and funding requirements.

Assesses the relative feasibility and potential impact of proposed training activities on the intended beneficiaries, and provides specialized technical advice accordingly. Takes part in the delivery of training courses, including distance education programmes, as a trainer, tutor, and facilitator. Prepares training materials and delivers training sessions as an expert on microfinance. Organises or contributes technically to courses, seminars, experts meetings, field missions and working groups relevant to various technical themes covered by the ITCILOs Enterprise, Microfinance and Local Development Programme. Acting as activity manager for training activities, the Senior Programme Officer plans, organizes and manages training programmes by designing and delivering courses, conceiving and customizing training materials, preparing cost estimates and allocating funds, guiding and supervising the efforts and contributions of experts and resource persons, and assessing the quality of implementation and overall impact of training programmes. Develops new training methodologies and practices, including trainer certification processes, as well as various methods for monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness, in order to improve the quality, appropriateness and impact of the technical programmes training activities. Establishes and maintains a roster of consultants, experts and resource persons relevant to courses and programmes in the technical programme area, and develops networks and cooperative arrangements with national and international institutions and agencies, United Nations organisations active in the technical programme area, and relevant ILO departments and offices, including providing technical advice on the planning, design and implementation of training programmes.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Education Advanced university degree in economics or business management or other relevant area of the social sciences. Experience At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, of which at least 3 years at the international level, in the area of capacity building and training on microfinance with a focus on developing countries. Experience with a recognized international agency working in the field of microfinance. Languages Proficiency in English and full working knowledge of a second language (either Arabic or French or Portuguese) is required. Working knowledge of a third language (either Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian) would be an added advantage.

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Technical competencies Learning facilitation skills: strong pedagogical skills as a trainer, tutor, and facilitator of learning. Expert knowledge of microfinance: internationally recognised expert with advanced knowledge of the methodologies for developing microfinance and microfinance institutions. Capacity to author training materials and publications: working from a conceptual framework and the results of applied research, has the skills to convert theories into practical methodologies and use these to author training materials that are wellwritten and easy-to-understand. Project design and management skills: knowledge of international procedures, including the logical framework methodology, for the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of technical cooperation projects funded by international donor agencies. Core competencies Adaptability: ability to adapt to major changes in work tasks or in the work environment. Client service: ability to effectively meet client (internal and external) needs. Collaboration: ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate work goals. Communication: ability to communicate by clearly conveying information to individuals or groups. Initiative: ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives, including beyond what is required. Integrity: ability to maintain social, ethical and organisational norms and adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles. Knowledge management: ability to develop and update professional knowledge base continuously; to assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner. Sensitivity to diversity: ability to accommodate the differences found in other cultures and between genders to interact effectively with people of different cultures. Level competencies Decision-making: analysis and judgement/problem solving. Facilitating change: encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to address problems; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. Gaining commitment: using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying ones own behaviours to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved. Planning and organizing: establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Monitoring the results of delegations, assignments or projects.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND INTERVIEW Applicants may be required to sit a written examination and to be interviewed.

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APPLICATIONS Please note: The ITCILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. In accordance with paragraph 10, Annex H of the Staff Regulations, applications may be submitted by established ITCILO officials or officials recruited under fixed-term contracts and who have completed their period of probation at the closing date. An official who has not completed his/her probationary period and an official whose fixed-term contract is linked to a specific training project of a fixed-term duration of one year or more, may participate in this competition as an external candidate. Applications for transfer submitted by ITCILO Officials in the same grade will be given prior consideration. If an external candidate is selected, he/she will be offered a fixed-term contract of one year, which may be renewed. Conditions of employment are described in Annex I. Depending on his/her qualifications and relevant experience, the candidate may be initially recruited at a grade lower than that of the position. How to apply Application in writing should be sent either by e-mail to vacancies@itcilo.org or by normal mail to the Human Resources Services of ITCILO, Viale Maestri del Lavoro 10, 10127 Torino, Italy. Please do not send your application via multiple routes. Internal candidates: please use form ILO/TC 909 , available from the HRS intranet web page Forms. External candidates: please use form ILO 255 (Personal History Form), available from the ITCILO web site: http://www.itcilo.org/en/about-the-centre/job-opportunities The deadline for receiving candidatures is 16 April 2012 inclusive. No candidatures will be accepted after that date. Due to the expected volume of applications, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Applicants will be contacted only if their candidature is under serious consideration.

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APPENDIX I CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Grade P. 4) Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ITCILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. Appointments are of fixed-term duration. The first contract will be issued for a twelvemonth period A successful external candidate will be on probation for the first year of assignment. Any extension of contract beyond the probation period is subject to satisfactory conduct and performance. Recruitment is normally made at the initial step in the grade P. 4 Salary and post adjustment (with dependants): Salary rising by annual increments to Post adjustment for Turin (subject to change) US $ (per year)

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

72,467.00 94,540.00 41,740.99 54,455.04

Salary and post adjustment (without dependants): Salary rising by annual increments to Post adjustment for Turin (subject to change) Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum 67,483.00 87,447.00 38,870.00 50,369.47

Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment - Children's allowance. - Children's education grant. - Pension and Health Insurance schemes. - 30 working days annual leave. - Assignment grant. - Entitlement to removal expenses (or an allowance in lieu of this entitlement). - Repatriation grant. - Home-leave travel with eligible dependants every two years. - Rental subsidy. - Privileges and immunities granted by the Italian Government. Salaries and emoluments are exempt from taxation by the Italian authorities and so, on the basis of the international agreements or national law relating to presence or residence abroad, are generally exempt from taxation by other governments. In the absence of exemption, in most cases tax paid will be reimbursed. While the successful candidate will be initially working in Turin he/she may be assigned to any duty station designated by the Director of the ILO Turin Centre.

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