Deadline: 11 February, 2021

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is seeking to fill the role of National Project Coordinator.

The mission of the ILO is to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities in Mozambique in close collaboration with the ILO country office, Lusaka, ILO DWT Pretoria, ILO focal point in Mozambique, relevant ILO specialists in headquarters, the EU delegation in Accra
• Prepare an annual plan for the project, monitor the implementation of the project and adopt changes in course of action if required
• Include the preparation of regular update reports on the progress of the project (reviewing and analysing progress concerning the objectives of the project), as well as the final progress report
• Identify potential difficulties early on and find solutions, ensuring timely fulfilment of all obligations and timely delivery of the project outputs
• Organise conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions and meetings and support the organisation of any project monitoring activities as appropriate
• Draft agendas and minutes for events in consultation with the country office, Lusaka, and DWT Pretoria
• Participate as a resource person in events by preparing speeches and intervening in discussions, with technical backstopping from the DWT-Pretoria, with a view to strengthening the capacities of the ILO constituents and other partners in the area of international labour standards
• Draft terms of reference for consultants or service providers, as required for the implementation of the project, and monitor the work of service providers to ensure timely output
• Support training activities and identify or adapt training materials to the national context for capacity building and knowledge sharing, and participate in the production of publications

Requirements

• University degree in Law, International Relations, Social Sciences, Labour Relations or related field and strong knowledge on development issue particularly in Mozambique
• Advanced degree will be a plus
• Three years, minimum, of experience in the government, labour-focused NGO or workers and employers’ organisations in a relevant area like labour law, human rights or labour administration
• Professional experience in international project management
• Experience working with international organisations or donors
• Knowledge about maritime sector is an asset
• Experience working on similar projects in Mozambique will be a plus
• Good command of English and good working knowledge of written and spoken Portuguese

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