Enterprise Technical Officer

Overview

The role is to coordinate and provide technical oversight for the implementation of the ILO’s enterprise development, including access to finance and entrepreneurship support interventions under the PROSPECTS programme in targeted governorates.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist and provide technical advice in the planning, implementation, design and monitoring of project activities related to enterprise development and access to finance.
• Maintain close liaison with partner UN agencies, international and national NGOs, government institutions, employers’ and workers’ organizations, chambers of commerce, financial institutions, business development service (BDS) providers and implementing partners.
• Identify implementation challenges, recommend practical solutions, and liaise with government counterparts, implementing partners and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice on enterprise development, including entrepreneurship and enterprise formalization.
• Design and support integrated enterprise development interventions.
• Coordinate the adaptation, implementation and institutionalization of ILO enterprise development methodologies.
• Promote innovative, inclusive and sustainable approaches to enterprise development.
• Develop training materials and organize training workshops, technical meetings and consultation sessions.
• Undertake field missions to monitor project implementation, provide technical guidance and assess progress.
• Support the effective management of project budgets and contribute to the monitoring of project expenditures.
• Prepare and review technical progress reports, briefing notes, background papers, factsheets, presentations, official correspondence and other communication materials.
• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, good practices, and technical knowledge.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience

At least five years of relevant professional experience in the fields of enterprise development, including entrepreneurship promotion or financial inclusion. Proven experience in working for technical cooperation projects or institutions related to MSME development, enterprise development, entrepreneurship, business development services (BDS), financial education, and access to finance. Good knowledge of local economic development and livelihoods programming is desirable. Previous experience with the United Nations or international organizations is a strong advantage. Knowledge of ILO enterprise development and social finance approaches and tools, including Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB), Financial Education (FE), and other ILO methodologies, would be an advantage. Demonstrated experience in implementing SIYB and Financial Education programmes, including Training of Trainers (ToT), certification of national trainers, quality assurance, and the institutionalization of these methodologies within national partner institutions, is highly desirable. Experience working in forced displacement or humanitarian contexts is desirable. Familiarity with ILO policies, procedures, and programming approaches, including work with ministries of labour, economic development, or financial institutions, would be an asset.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in: Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or another relevant field. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in a relevant discipline plus two additional years of relevant experience.

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