JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

International Labour Organization is hiring a Main Assistant of Project – G6 – HIMO Projects to

Grade:G6

No. DU POST:DC / G6 / G6 / 2025/03
Publication date: June 11, 2025
Closing date: June 24, 2025 at midnight

Job ID:13047
Department:Brief
Unit:Bp-Antananarivo
Place of assignment:Antsirabe
Type of contract:Short -lived

Contract duration:6 months renewable

In order to ensure that direct selection to provide the vacant position is based on the best possible decision-making process, the ILO invites the candidates interested in submitting their online application before the date indicated above.

Can submit their application:

Candidates/your internal, in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of staff status.
Candidates/your external*

*The general services recruitment process (GS) is subject to specific local recruitment criteria.

The ILO attaches great importance to diversity among its staff and welcomes the applications of qualified women.We also encourage those of disabled people.If you cannot fill out our online application form due to a handicap, please send an email [email protected].

The appointments with technical cooperation contracts do not give the right to a career in ILO or an automatic contract renewal or a conversion for a commitment from another nature within the organization.In addition, the extensions of technical cooperation contracts are conditioned in particular to the following elements: the availability of funds, the continuity of the need for the functions exercised and the services and a conducting conduct.

*Conditions of employment for external candidates: in accordance with the practice in force in the bit, the candidate/ex external/e will be normally recruited/e at the first level of this grade.

Introduction

For more than 30 years, the International Labor Organization (ILO) has implemented in Madagascar the high-intensity approach to workforce (HIMO) for the realization of various infrastructure projects, such as roads, hydro-agricultural developments and anti cyclonic buildings.
This approach combines theoretical and practical training in the field of construction and creation of decent employment opportunity for local populations.By rigorously respecting quality and security standards, the program meets the specific needs of communities while incorporating resilient infrastructure in the face of climate change.
The HIMO project is also distinguished by its positive impact in the fight against poverty, unemployment and underemployment, by promoting transition to decent and formal jobs.
Within the framework of the implementation of the ILO technical assistance project on the Defis program (development of inclusive sectors) for the implementation of HIMO work (high intensity of labor) at the level of irrigated perimeters and tracks, and the capacity building of management structures, the ILO launches a call for candidates for the recruitment of a/e -assistant/e -supervisor.

Essential functions and responsibilities

Under the general responsibility of the Director of the Pays de Madagascar office, the post holder will work under the direct supervision of the National Coordinator of Himo Projects (CNP) and will perform the following tasks:

Summary of the main functions and powers:

• Supervision of work (50%)

30% 1. Provide specialized support for the development of project technical activities and the formulation of initiatives, ensuring that the activity proposals include the necessary information.Find information on specific subjects relating to the technical monitoring of construction sites.
2. Perform preliminary analyzes of information, in particular by identifying priority issues and any technical assistance needs, in order if necessary to include this data in the files and reports.

10% 3. Evaluate methods and work processes and offer improvements.Evaluate the impact of changes and recommend the necessary monitoring measures.
4. Work in close connection with other administrative sectors to ensure the efficiency and smooth running of activities at the stages of the design and service of services, and recommend improvements to be made to interdependent processes.
5. Evaluate methods and work processes and offer improvements.Evaluate the impact of changes and recommend the necessary monitoring measures.Work in close connection with other administrative sectors to ensure the efficiency and smooth running of activities at the design and service provision stages, and recommend improvements to be made to interdependent processes.
6. Control the execution of work in accordance with plans, technical specifications and safety rules.

10% 7. Check business accounts and monitor companies’ situations (quantities executed and paid, advance refund, etc.) and check the controls carried out by the project manager.

• Supervision of capacity building activities for management structures (10%)

10% 8. Follow and control the support/training activities of management structures (support work, technician and socio-animators activity, responsible for the development of associations, bank account opening and maintenance system at the level of municipalities benefits of the project)

Optional section (if necessary)

• Supervision of business and design offices training (10%)

10% 9. Being informed of the evolution of policies, procedures, directives and processes relating to the project, and directing and forming staff with a view to strengthening knowledge.Monitor and guide the work of the staff supporting staff and other members of support staff, as needed.Ensure the follow -up of training courses for Studies, Companies and Basic Associations, provided by the CF HIMO (verification of training modules, verification of theoretical and practical training, verification of work in school sites).

• Participation in the development of technical documents and reports (10%)

10% 10. Participate in the development of technical documents, improvements of execution plans, plans and detail schemes), project progress report.Prepare information notes, examine, write periodic reports and statistical data on the progress of project activities, in order to contribute to the preparation of technical reports and advancement reports.

• Improvements of technical documents and project databases (20%)

10% 11. Improve existing standard plans and follow the evolution of work and unit prices.Develop new standard plans.

5% 12. Up to date and update databases.

5% 13. pay for other relevant tasks requested.

Qualifications required

Formation

The holder must have completed his secondary studies and have a diploma in the field of public works, building or hydraulics.

Experience

At least seven years of work, with growing responsibilities and supervision experience.
Professional experience in execution/monitoring of construction projects.

LANGUAGES

Excellent knowledge of French.A good practical knowledge of English.

SKILLS

– Have an excellent organizational capacity, rigor and discretion, have initiative and the senses of responsibility, be able to work in a team, have the capacity to manage a large and varied volume of work with a minimum of supervision
– Master basic IT software and technical software (drawing, calculation of structures)
– Have a good knowledge of the Himo approach
– Have sufficient knowledge of the objectives, values ​​and principles of the ILO.
– Aptitude to lead a team and manage a significant workload under pressure.
– In -depth knowledge and understanding of complex administrative directives and procedures as well as the full range of administrative services in the fields of support such as HR, finance and purchases.
– Good knowledge of the work of the project/program and the work carried out in other units.
– Ability to respond to requests and process visitors with tact and diplomacy.
– Aptitude to carry out research in databases and to extract information as well as to compile reports.
– Ability to discreet confidential issues with discretion.
– Aptitude to work in a multicultural environment and to adopt a sensitive behavior to gender considerations.

Recruitment

Please note that all candidates must fill out an online request form.To do this, please go toThe Bit E-Recruitment siteAt the following address:https://jobs.ilo.org/.The system provides the necessary instructions to facilitate the online request procedure.

Fraud alert

The ILO does not charge any fees at any time of the recruitment process, whether when applying, for the interview, the recruitment procedure itself or the training.Messages emanating from email addresses different from those of the bit – [email protected] – should in no case be considered.In addition, the ILO does not need and does not ask to know the information relating to the applicant’s bank account.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements