• Coordinate the TRANSFORM initiative in the region in line with the approved work plan and budget, as well as other critical initiatives in the areas of knowledge and capacity development envisaged in the project
• Ensure effective implementation of planned activities through timely provision of inputs, timely and efficient delivery of outputs, and planning, control, monitoring and evaluation of activities, in conformity with ILO policies and project strategies, and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines and country/action programmes, and administrative and financial procedures
• Support peer-to-peer learning, exchange and knowledge development across countries
• Assist in the coordination and development of knowledge products and communications materials on technical subjects
• Coordinate the organisation of regional meetings and events
• Provide overall technical coordination and quality assurance for continuous improvement, development and adaptation of the TRANSFORM package
• Support the preparation of additional training and leadership development modules/materials as part of the TRANSFORM curriculum
• Coordinate inputs from external consultants and partners involved in the development, revision and enrichment of TRANSFORM modules/materials, and where relevant in the delivery of national applications at country level
• Provide support to the expansion and adaptation of TRANSFORM to other (sub) regions in close collaboration with key focal points
• Supervise the TRANSFORM regional support team and the team of junior technical and administrative staff working in support of the initiative in ILO and other UN participating agencies
• Support the establishment and maintenance of a cohort of regional TRANSFORM trainers of trainers
• Coordinate regional training of trainers processes and accreditation of regional masters’ trainers
• Support communication and interaction among TRANSFORM master trainers’ group

• Advanced degree in Economics, Social Policy, Law, International Studies and/or a related field in social sciences, with demonstrated expertise in handling social protection issues
• Five years, minimum, of relevant professional experience with emphasis on social protection
• Proven experience in knowledge management, institutional strengthening and/or capacity-building
• Experience with social protection systems and the TRANSFORM initiative will be an advantage
• Knowledge of the ILO normative frameworks on social protection will be an advantage
• Excellent command of English
• Working knowledge of French will be an advantage

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