Deadline: 02 February, 2023
Location: Jijiga, Ethiopia
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of National Project Officer.
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
- In coordination with the programme manager, analyse economic and labour market trends and employment priorities in host communities and refugee settlements
- Support effective implementation of the programme through the provision of inputs, the delivery of outputs, and the planning, monitoring and evaluation of activities
- Support the effective management of funds/budgets allocated to the programme in accordance with ILO rules and regulations
- Provide support to relevant government ministries, ILO social partners and other key national and international partners
- Support efforts to strengthen relationships to cooperate and coordinate with government ministries, employers’ and workers’ organisations, non-governmental organisations, other development organisations, target groups and donors in the planning and implementation of programme activities
- Provide inputs in the design and support for capacity building of project partners to facilitate knowledge, awareness and smoother implementation of skills development programmes and initiatives
- Initiate and maintain partnerships with organisations working on education and training and building synergies with other skills initiatives in Ethiopia with a particular focus on host communities and refugees
- Provide technical guidance and support in the capacity building of selected implementing partners to facilitate knowledge, awareness and smoother implementation of skills development programmes and initiatives
- Support the coordination of project implementation including discussions with project implementing partners, field visits, development and analysis of progress reports, and participation in reviews and evaluations determining target delivery
- Provide technical inputs in drafting plans, curriculum, tools, manuals, and other training materials for use by the project, especially related to skills development and recognition
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent in Development, Business Management, Social Science, Economics, Labour, Technical and Vocational Education or a related field
- Three years, minimum, of experience in skills development, project design, management and implementation
- Familiarity with ILO policies, technical programmes and procedures
- Experience working with the United Nations, ministries of labour or other government ministries, departments and agencies would be an added advantage
- Excellent knowledge and command of English and Somali
- Proven ability to take ownership of all responsibilities to act with integrity and transparency by maintaining social, ethical and organisational norms, and to meet all commitments within the prescribed time, cost and quality standards
- Good knowledge of the market systems approach and entrepreneurship promotion tools
- Ability to develop clear strategic goals consistent with the programme’s objectives, and to design and synthesise strategies for programme development
- Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
- Ability to work effectively in a team and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to synthesise research and reach empiricallybased conclusions on related subjects by understanding both the qualitative and quantitative approaches in social science research.
To apply and for more information, click here.
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