TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PERSONNEL UNDER INDIVIDUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT (ISA)
Project “ Capacity building and job creation for youth and women in the textile sector in migration prone areas of Ethiopia ”
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development in the next fifteen years. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.
Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.
PROJECT CONTEXT
The UNIDO project “Capacity-building and job creation for youth and women in the textile sector in migration prone areas of Ethiopia” is funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Ethiopia. The project is implemented over three years and is run in close coordination with the Ethiopian Ministry of Industry (MoI).
As a follow up to the assessment conducted for the Stemming Irregular Migration in Northern & Central Ethiopia (SINCE) project inception phase, the present project has been developed to tackle one of the main roots behind irregular migration and displacement, i.e. youth unemployment and, more broadly, lagging economic opportunities. The project aims to support the Government of the FDR of Ethiopia (GoE) in creating decent and productive job opportunities for young women and men through the strategic development of the Textile and Garment (T&G) sector. Expanding the T&G sector is done by supporting capacity-building initiatives in the textile industry through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) approach.
The project responds to a specific official request from the Ethiopian MoTI to support the sector and is articulated in line with the Valletta Action Plan under the chapter development benefits of migration, which addresses the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement. Intervention focuses on Tigray National Regional States, which is a region where the T&G industry is in rapid expansion, and where significant fluxes of origin and transit of migrants currently takes place. The project general objective is to contribute to the reduction of irregular migration from Northern and Central Ethiopia by creating greater economic and employment opportunities for young women and men through the development of the textile sector. In this framework, the specific objective is to support the Government of the FDR of Ethiopia (GoE) in the creation of decent and productive work for young women and men through the development of technical, managerial and institutional capacities in the Textile and Garment Industry. Instrumental to the achievement of these objectives is the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Skill Development in Mekelle, Tigray. The rationale of the project is to design and develop capacity building and training initiatives through a PPPs approach, and initially starting from the demands of the private sector. This approach is meant to enable the strategic engagement of key industrial actors currently in the process of operating in the region with relevant local, regional, and national public institutions. In turn this is expected to maximise the effectiveness of technical, managerial and institutional capacities of the T&G industry.
Under the close supervision of the UNIDO HQ Project Manager, National Project Coordinator and Project Technical Advisor, the Technical Assistant will be expected to:
MAIN DUTIES
- Support project team, in particular International Technical Advisor, in organizing meetings with the main stakeholders and partners of the project.
- Provide technical support during all type of trainings implemented in MGCCE and in the private sector
- Support the monthly work of the technical committee of Mekelle Garment College (Stakeholder Platform)
- Support the data collection activity needed for the proper implementation of project activities and for the monitoring phase.
- Maintain close communication with MGCCE trainers, factories representative and others stakeholder’s technical representative.
- Support field assessments/visits in factories and training centers according to the project work plan and instructions received by National Coordinator and Technical Advisor.
- Facilitate the follow up and monitoring of project beneficiaries according to the monitoring plan of the project (interview, questionnaires) and in coordination with other project staff.
- Facilitate the organization of the logistics needed for training activities and follow up of the trainings.
- Assist National Project Coordinator, International Technical Advisor and Project Manager in all project activities, when required.
CONCRETE/MEASURABLE OUTPUTS TO BE ACHIEVED
- Minutes of the meetings are prepared and shared with PM.
- Training reports and documentation is prepared and shared.
- Agenda of the Stakeholders Platform meetings and minutes are shared.
- Data are prepared and shared with project staff, including HQ.
- Monitoring framework file is updates on a regular basis, a data analysis is provided.
Location
- Mekelle – with mission in the country if required.
Expected Duration
- Regular
Mission/s to:
in the country if required, to be authorized through Travel Request
Start of Contract (EOD):
14 March 2020
End of Contract (COB):
13 June 2020
Number of Working Days
Regular 3W/M
Job Requirements
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core Values
- WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.
- WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.
- WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.
Core Competencies
- WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.
- WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.
- WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.
- WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.
MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- University degree in Industrial Engineering, Garment Engineering, Textile Engineering, or related studies.
Technical and Functional Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in the field of Garment and Textile Industry is needed.
- Sound Knowledge in Microsoft office. Experience in handling of web-based management systems is a plus.
- International experience in the textile and garment industry and skill training is a distinct advantage.
- Experience working in a team to develop training and educational manuals is a distinct advantage.
- Project Management and networking skills with proven results in Africa is an advantage.
- Sound knowledge of the operational procedures of UNIDO or other UN agencies is an advantage;
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the Textiles and Garments value chain in Ethiopia is an advantage.
Languages:
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic is required. Knowledge in Tigray local Language will be considered as an asset.
How to Apply
Please send CV and Motivation letter to:
Tsegabu Teka, National Project Coordinator, Textile & Garment Sector
Email: [email protected]
And
SUMON ISLAM, International Technical Advisor, Textile & Garment Sector
Email. [email protected]
Application Deadline 17:30 hrs, 08 March 2020
More Information
- Job City Mekelle, Tigray
