UN National Project Coordinator – Skills Development Jobs – International Labour Organization (ILO)
Job Title: National Project Coordinator – Skills Development
Organisation: International Labour Organization (ILO)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Grade: NOB
Reports to: ILO Country Office Director for United Republic of Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi
Vacancy no.: DC/DAR/NO/2019/04
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 organisation 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 Coordinator- (Skills Development) will report to the Programme Manager (PM) in Uganda and ensure delivery of technical-related outputs on skills development. S/he will receive additional technical support from relevant Specialists in DWT Pretoria, CO Dar-es-Salaam and HQ as required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyse economic and labour market trends and employment priorities in host communities and refugees settlements in order to help align skills development interventions of the partnership with the broader policy frameworks and employment creation potentials.
- Identify training needs of partners and, in consultation with the PM, organize and deliver training workshops for tripartite partners and target groups as appropriate.
- Provide inputs in the design and support for capacity building of relevant government ministries, ILO social partners and other partners to facilitate knowledge, awareness and smoother implementation of skills development programmes and initiatives.
- Support effective coordination and implementation by draft activities and overseeing implementation of skills development interventions, monitoring and evaluation of activities through field visits and discussions with project implementing partners, development and analysis of progress reports.
- 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.
- Prepare terms of references for consultants and participate in sourcing and evaluation of local service providers/consultants as appropriate.
- Provide technical guidance and support to implementing partners to facilitate smooth implementation of skills development programmes and initiatives.
- Ensure meaningful engagement of the ILO and tripartite partners in relevant thematic working groups on skills development.
- Development information databases covering programme activities and partnerships on education, training and skills initiatives in Uganda with particular focus on host communities and refuges.
- Participate in and as appropriate, lead the organization of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions and other project events including representation of the ILO at meetings related to the project (including UNDAF processes), thematic donor/partner meetings and sector meetings of tripartite partners.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) National Project Coordinator – Skills Development job vacancy must hold a first level university degree in a relevant field in technical and vocational education, development, social science, economics, education, labour or a related discipline/field.
- A minimum of two to three years of professional experience in the area of skills development, project design, management and implementation. Familiarity with ILO policies, technical programmes and procedures, including experience working with the United Nations, Ministries of Labour, Education, Trade or other government Ministries Departments and Agencies, would be an added advantage, as would experience working in crisis and refugee settings
- Languages: Excellent command of one working language of English and good knowledge of another official language of the duty station.
Competencies:
- 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.
- 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 empirically based conclusions on related subjects by understanding both the qualitative and quantitative approaches in social science research.
- Ability to promote a knowledge-sharing and learning culture in the office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write accurate reports and to build networks to obtain cooperation with partners.
- Excellent computer/information application skills, including word processing, excel, power point etc.
- Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or environment, and to adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
- Drive to seek or encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to organisation challenges and opportunities for improvement.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the International Labour Organization in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 6th June 2019
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