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National Project Coordinator |
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Posted 2019-05-02 01:37:50
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Under the guidance of the ILO
Country Office Director for Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique and direct
supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor, the National Project Coordinator
(NPC) will contribute to the implementation of the project as outlined in the
project document and project work plan. The overall technical guidance for the
project will be under the responsibility of the ILO Fundamentals Branch in the
Governance Department. ILO’s Decent Work Team for Southern and Eastern Africa
located in Pretoria, South Africa and relevant technical departments at ILO HQ
will provide technical support to the project.
Description of Duties
- Lead the project timely
implementation, monitoring and evaluation through management functions,
including provision of technical and administrative supervision to the
project team in line with the ILO policy, rules and regulations and
according to the final project document and work plan.
- Identify problems, propose
solutions and action and follow-up with relevant departments at
headquarters and regional office, executing agencies, government offices,
constituents and other organizations to expedite implementation and meet
targets.
- Organize seminars , workshops and
participate in relevant training and awareness creation exercises among
the policy markers , programme/project managers and other
technical staff of ILO`s implementing partners ;
- Provide necessary technical
support to and build capacities of Government officials, workers and
employers organizations in line with the project`s objectives ;
- Support resource mobilisation
initiatives through the drafting of concepts notes and
working documents, and liaising with potential donors based in the
country based andn other development partners ;
- Work with the project partners to
increase the project `s visibility and facilitate the scaling up of the
project interventions ;
- Promote ILO policies regarding
FPRW and relevant International Labour Standards ;
- Develop and maintain strong links
and ensure regular information flow on project implement status with the
sister project in Tanzania , with the CTA , ILO Fundamentals, ILO Decent
Work Team in Pretoria and other relevant ILO Offices and departments ;
- Prepare budget estimates and
expenditure forecasts by analyzing and monitoring
resource requirements and expenditures patterns, and making
recommendations to project management for remedial action as necessary ;
- Contribute to the drafting of
periodic and ad hoc reports on the status of project planning and
implementation and the ILO technical assistance interventions.
- Review and analyse country
specific development plans and priorities, socio- economic data, reports
and other relevant information related to the project ; and contribute
creative ideas for programme/project development ;
- Perform any other relevant duties
as requested by the Chief Technical Advisor.
Required qualifications
Education
First level university
degree in Economics,
Social Sciences, Development studies or related field and strong knowledge on
development issues particularly in Zambia. An advanced degree would be an
advantage.
Experience
At least three years of
experience in Child labour, labour law and/or human rights, employment, rural
and informal economy , project management , administration and implementation
of grant/cooperative agreement requirements (including meeting deadlines,
achieving targets, and overseeing the preparation and submission of required
reports to the project donor).
Languages
Excellent knowledge of the
working language of the duty station and a good knowledge of English.
Competencies
- Good knowledge about social,
economic development, including labor and employment, trends in the
Zambia
- Ability to maintain good working
relationships with all project stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage teams
including personnel management and remote capacity project management
proved (project planning and management of financial and monitoring
procedures).
- Ability to establish and maintain
systems within project operations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage
technical co-operation projects of international organizations.
- Ability to understand and
effectively work with Government, workers and employers organizations,
non-government organizations and UN agencies.
- Ability to conduct action
oriented research and write analytical technical report in English.
- Ability to write reports on the
organization`s strategy in the field of Child Labour protection and
employment generated by employment – intensive investment or for the
implementation of the project
- Ability to conduct policy
discussion and high-level political processes.
- Good communication skills, both
written and verbal, to successfully advocate for and mobilize action to
promote freedom of association and right to collective bargaining
principles.
- Clear commitment to mainstream
gender into project activities.
- Ability to lead and work in a
team and good interpersonal relations.
- Ability to train and guide
personnel.
- Ability to work under time
pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in diversified
environments.
- Proficient in basic computer
software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader) and ability to
use other software packages required by the Office
- Ability to work independently
with a minimum of supervision.
Assessed candidates who will be
considered as appointable but not selected for this position can
also be offered to be assigned on another temporary position at the same or at
a lower grade provided that said candidates possesses the minimum qualifications
for this position.
Recruitment process
Please note that all
candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit
the ILO Jobs website.
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
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disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any
information relating to the bank account details of applicants.