Fresher UN Jobs – National Project Officer – International Labour Organization (ILO)

Job Title:   National Project Officer – NOA (DC) Fresher UN Jobs

Organisation: International Labour Organization (ILO)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Grade: NOA

Ref: DC/DAR/NO/2023/00

 

About US:

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency dealing with labour problems, particularly international labour standards, social protection, and work opportunities for all. The ILO has 187 member states: 186 of the 193 UN member states plus the Cook Islands are members of the ILO. In 1969, the organization received the Nobel Peace Prize for improving peace among classes, pursuing decent work and justice for workers, and providing technical assistance to other developing nations.

 

Job Summary:  The National Project Officer will work on the 2nd phase of “Accelerating action for the elimination of child labour in Africa” project. The project has the overarching goal to accelerate the elimination of child labour in Africa, through targeted actions in selected supply chains in Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria and Uganda. It will address child labour in a multi-country and multi-sectoral approach, enhancing synergies and developing innovative and evidence-based solutions in contexts where more than one prominent driver of child labour coexists. The outcome of the project will go beyond the targeted countries, thus benefiting the whole region through the promotion of partnerships and knowledge sharing.

 

The post of National Project Officer (NPO) for Uganda with the ACCEL Africa project is based at the ILO Uganda Project Office, in Kampala, under the ILO Country Office for the United Republic of Tanzania, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda (CO-Dar es Salaam).

 

Under the overall responsibility of the Director of the ILO Country Office for the United Republic of Tanzania, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, the National Project Officer will work under the direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator of the ACCEL Africa project.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support effective implementation of the project through efficient and timely execution of technical tasks in accordance with the policies and procedures of the ILO, the strategies of the project and the schedule of activities and ensure that gender is mainstreamed in project implementation.
• Foster, sustain and facilitate cooperation with ILO constituents (i.e. workers’ organizations, employers’ organizations, and the government), UN agencies, and other key stakeholders to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of project activities and its coherence with other development projects/programmes in the country.
• Support project monitoring through an RBM framework and regularly deliver updates on project activities’ progress and results to the regional M&E Officer.
• Review, verify and analyse workplans, progress reports and data provided by implementing partners and ensure quality vis-à-vis the projects M&E framework. Follow-up on delayed documents, clarify information, and answer questions about clearance and processing requirements to support successful completion of agreed activities.
• Provide support to the organization of project evaluations, including ensuring that all project documentation is correctly stored and available and coordinating timely reviews and comments as per agreed deadlines.
• Support organization of training programmes, seminars, workshops, and meetings, and represent the project as delegated, including by delivering training.
• Organize and conduct technical field missions, guide, and advise national and international staff and consultants, and ensure the proper and effective use of project resources.
• Assist in coordination, monitoring, and reporting of project activities carried out by consultants, ensuring that the deliverable meet ILO standard procedures and follow ILO methodologies.
• Support development and dissemination of project communications items by drafting materials, publications and press releases and by ensuring effective communication with project stakeholders.
• Prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring the situation of resources as compared to planned activities and by making recommendations for remedial action.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the United Nations International Labour Organization National Project Officer job must hold a first level university degree in law, economics, social sciences, development studies or a closely related field.
• At least two years of experience in the implementation of child labour interventions, or interventions to address closely related issues is required.
• Experience in the administration of partnership agreements is desirable.
• Experience working with cooperatives, trusts, associations, government authorities and/or trade unions, especially in the context of child labour, working conditions and/or rural livelihoods, is desirable.
• Languages: Excellent command of spoken and written English. Knowledge of another language of spoken in the duty station will be considered an asset.

 

Competencies

• Sound knowledge of programme and budget, project formulation, management, administration and monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and negotiate effectively with government officials, representatives of civil society, representatives of workers’ and employers’ organizations, and academia.
• Capacity and interest to work in international, multicultural teams.
• Excellent time management abilities, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate gender in the implementation of projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills, including proven ability to create high-quality written documents.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and communications tools (internet and email).
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and methods.
• Working knowledge of the ILO and/or UN procedures and systems would be an asset.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory and inclusive behaviour and attitudes.

 

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United Nations International Labour Organization in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 13^th October 2023