Functional responsibilities

Under the close supervision of the DEVINVEST Senior Procurement Officer, the incumbent will design training and non-training services reinforcing the linkages between development finance and sustainable procurement in fragile contexts and emerging economies.

Specifically, the incumbent:

• Selects, organizes and summarizes background information to describe the over-all situation or developments relevant to a specific technical area, and prepares comments on the improvement of training materials, the development of new courses, and on potential promotional activities related to specific courses in the technical area;
• Assesses local conditions for the organization and implementation of training activities, courses and workshops in a country, region or global, and informs resource persons, experts and course participants about course objectives, and the logistical arrangements and internal procedures related to the implementation and evaluation of specific training courses;
• Develops course curricula, training material (including on-line), promotional materials, schedules, and methods for the implementation of training courses;
• Acts as activity manager or co-manager, organizes, delivers, monitors, prepares reports, evaluates and facilitates the implementation of training activities (blended, distance and face-to-face), identifies problems, and proposes action to expedite and maximize delivery and to ensure technical quality;
• Assists financial resource mobilization to support and implement training and capacity building activities in the field of DEVINVEST;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications required

Education

Master’s degree in Sustainable Procurement and/or Finance or a related field.

Experience

Relevant professional experience of at least two years at the international level in sustainable procurement.

Work experience in one of the following areas: Financing Public Private Partnerships or Climate Financing.

Work experience in International Finance Institutions is desirable.

Experience working with digital solutions is desirable.

 

 

Languages

Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of a second language (Spanish, Portuguese, or French).

Core competencies

·     Adaptability: ability to adapt to major changes in work tasks or in the work environment.

·     Client service: ability to meet client (in-house and external) needs effectively.

·     Collaboration: ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to achieve work goals.

·     Communication: ability to convey information clearly to individuals and groups.

·     Initiative: ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives, even beyond what is required.

·     Integrity: ability to maintain social, ethical and organizational norms and adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles.

·     Knowledge management: ability to develop and update professional knowledge continuously, and to assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.

·     Sensitivity to diversity: ability to accommodate cultural and gender differences to interact effectively with people of different cultures.

Level competencies

·     Decision-making: analysis, judgement and problem solving.

·     Managing work: ability to manage one’s time and resources effectively to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Technical Competencies

·     Good knowledge of trade and investment programmes and/or development finance programmes. 

·     Full competence in using standard computer applications, particularly word processors and databases.

Personal Skills

·     Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

·     Ability to plan and organize work.

·     Ability to work with team spirit, within the Programme and with other Centre units.

Additional Info

APPLICATIONS

All candidates must complete an online application form. To apply, please visit the ITCILO jobs webpage: https://www.itcilo.org/about/jobs

The System provides instructions for online application procedures.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 July 2026.

No applications will be accepted after that date/time.

 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

This vacancy is being filled by competition in accordance with Article 1.2 and Annex H of the Staff Regulations of the Centre.

The recruitment process, which may include a written test, interviews, and a competency-based assessment centre, will take place during the 5 months following the deadline for applications.

Short listed candidates will be notified via email and are requested to ensure their availability when provided with the recruitment process schedule. 

Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the Centre may use email and/or video or teleconference communication technologies for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests, or interviews.

External candidates under serious consideration for appointment will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules.

A successful candidate will be offered a Variable Budget, fixed-term contract of two years, which may be renewed, subject to a period of probation as established by the Staff Regulations. Recruitment is normally made at the initial step in the grade.

Any extension of contract beyond the probationary period is subject to satisfactory conduct and performance.

 

Salary and Post Adjustment, grade P.2 in US$, per year (subject to revision by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC)):

• Salary: minimum US$ 56,046 to maximum US$ 74,640
• Post adjustment multiplier for Turin, Italy (subject to change):
  Minimum US$ 16,701
  Maximum US$ 22,242

In case the official qualifies for a spouse benefit allowance, the above salary increases by 6% of the applicable grade and step.

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
• Settling in grant
• Entitlement to removal expenses
• Repatriation grant (after 5 years of service)
• 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.