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Deadline: 23 May 2023
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Enterprise Development and Job Creation Specialist in Cairo, Egypt.
The mission of the ILO is to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Enterprise Development and Job Creation Specialist will perform the following functions:
- Provide advice to countries in the sub-region on enterprise development and job creation through sustainable enterprises, within the framework of the Decent Work Country Programmes and in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Provide technical services to countries in the sub-region on the design, management, and evaluation of development cooperation projects on entrepreneurship and enterprise development, in line with the ILO Decent Work Agenda.
- Advise government and social partners on appropriate national policies and programmes to stimulate and actively support enterprise development and the development of an entrepreneurship culture, including among youth and women, and of an enterprise-friendly environment, particularly for micro/small enterprises.
- Develop and implement coherent strategies, policies and practice.
- Network extensively within ILO to seek technical support and establish synergies; and externally with national institutions and the private sector, donor and other international agencies to promote coordination and partnerships, synergies and mobilize resources.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics, business, social sciences or other relevant field
- First-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in one of the afore-mentioned fields with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the required experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- At least 7 years of experience, including at the international level, in areas related to local economic development and the promotion of a diverse range of sustainable enterprises – including micro, small and medium enterprises, social and solidarity economy entities and multinational enterprises.
- Relevant work experience in North Africa and in East Africa would be considered a strong advantage.
- Excellent command of English and a working knowledge of French.
- Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications through online process.
For more information, visit ILO.
