Project Officer - P03

Project Officer - P03

Duties and responsibilities:

This is a team-leader and/or organizer type position expected to take initiative and provide the seasoned execution of a project and/or activities in the fulfillment of the mission of its designated Department/Secretariat, and is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities (NOTE: these responsibilities and expected results are standardized, and are not necessarily performed by all staff members sharing this job title):

• Review, validate and approve information in support of MSMEs, development and strengthening of relations with member states, key institutions and dialogue promotion, including but not limited to: coordinating or overseeing the organization of meetings, conferences, presentations, events and seminars; following-up on the development of joint activities at the local and regional levels, drafting and reviewing reports; and networking activities.

• Evaluate related trends and events affecting the economic situation of MSMEs in OAS member states, recommending actions, drafting talking points and speeches.

• Make proposals for and participate in the formulation and execution of MSME projects, activities, and initiatives for the organization of fact-finding, needs assessment, and advisory missions to OAS member states.

• Take a lead role in monitoring the execution and accounts of MSME projects, including but not limited to the Caribbean Small Business Development Center Project, processing and following-up on administrative and financial actions in liaison with the appropriate staff members, including but not limited to hiring human resources, purchasing equipment and supplies, travel, etc.

• Participate in various initiatives, and activities in the MSME area, including drafting, reviewing, validating, and editing - for consistency and language - correspondence, reports, cooperation agreements, proposals and joint proposals, budgets, financial reports, work plans, and documents and publications.

• Oversee databases containing information on project-related activities, conducting analyses, and producing reports and summaries on a regular or ad hoc basis. 

• Participate in the planning, fundraising, implementation and evaluation of missions, programs, projects, and activities at Headquarters and in the field, including participating in training seminars and other programs.

• Perform other related duties as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Essential: First University Degree (Bachelor’s) in Political Science, Law, International relations, Business Administration, Economics or related fields and 7 years of experience in similar positions including project management at national and/or international level OR Advanced University Degree (Master’s) in one of the fields listed above and 4 years of relevant experience OR Doctorate and 1 year of relevant experience.

Desirable: Experience or knowledge of the OAS mandate and priorities as related to the area of work. and/or the dynamics of the Inter-American agenda and system/

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Ability to effectively work using Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, and Excel), and other software applicable to the area of work.

LANGUAGES:

Essential – Proficient in at least two of the official languages of the OAS, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese (read, write and communicate). Language proficiency examination will be required.

Desirable – Working knowledge of other two OAS official languages.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

Client Orientation, Knowledge Sharing, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills, Managing and Coaching Staff, Strategic Planning, Encouraging Innovation, and Decision Making/Judgment. Ability to clearly communicate in the languages required for the post.

The GS/OAS embraces equality, diversity and inclusion. Thus, the GS/OAS, in accordance with its rules and regulations, is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, achieving a diverse staff, and will take into account a wide geographic representation, as well as gender equity and equality, in the selection of candidates.

In accordance with paragraph f. of Article 44 of the General Standards, the official languages of the Organization are English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.  No candidate for a position in the General Secretariat subject to the competition requirement shall be contracted until he/she has passed language proficiency exams administered by the DHR in at least two of the official languages. Nevertheless, i) Any candidate, including staff member whose native language is one of those four languages shall only be required to demonstrate proficiency on an exam in one of the others; and (ii) Persons applying for G-1 and G-2 positions at Headquarters and G-3 driver/clerk positions in those Offices of the General Secretariat in the Member States where the language requirement unduly restricts the recruitment of otherwise qualified staff shall be exempt from this language proficiency requirement for as long as they occupy those positions. Subsequently, in order to be eligible to compete for a higher-level position, any staff member who has benefited from this exemption must demonstrate proficiency in a second official language of the Organization. (iii) A person selected as the best candidate may receive a fixed-term contract, which will be considered to have lapsed in case the person does not pass the required language examination within the 36 months following the appointment.

Please note that the mandatory retirement age for staff members at the General Secretariat of the OAS is 65 years.

Benefits: 

- Compensation: 
Professional Category: Remuneration = Basic Salary + Post Adjustment 
Net of taxes for non-US citizens  

- US citizens tax reimbursement: US Citizens are reimbursed for most taxes paid on OAS remuneration.   

- Paid Annual Leave: 21 days from 1st year.  Increase to 30 days within 5 years.  

- Sick Leave and Parental Leave. 

- Health Insurance: OAS pays 2/3 of premium. 

- Pension and Savings Plans: In addition to salary, OAS contributes 14% of pensionable remuneration to a Retirement and Pension Plan. Staff contribute 7%. 

- Additional benefits (dependent on contract type): Mobilization allowance, repatriation grant, language allowance home leave travel, dependency allowance, life insurance.