National Project Coordinator at ILO, Nairobi, Kenya

Deadline: 13 June 2023

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of National Project Coordinator in Nairobi, Kenya. The duration of this post is 1 year.

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

The National Project Coordinator will perform the following functions:

• Lead the timely implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Kenya component of the Project through management functions, including provision of technical and administrative supervision to the Project team in line with the ILO policy, rules and regulations and according to the final project document and work plan.
• Collaborate effectively with Human Resources, participate in the recruitment process as required and provide effective performance management for national project staff under their supervision.
• Under the supervision of the CTA,  develop and present for approval  of sub-contracts by the Director of the Office, monitor the performance of sub-contractors and ensure timely implementation of sub-contracts.
• Identify problems, propose solutions and action and follow-up with relevant departments at headquarters and regional office, executing agencies, government offices, constituents and other organizations to expedite implementation and meet targets.
• Provide or ensure access to legal and policy advice to the government and the social partners on issues related to the effective implementation of the fundamental principles and rights at work, with a particular emphasis on child labour.
• Organize training programmes and awareness raising activities to improve understanding on fundamental principles and rights at work and child labour in particular.
• Ensure the delivery of quality technical inputs, including qualitative and quantitative research in line with ILO core conventions on fundamental rights at work.

Eligibility Criteria

• University Degree in economics, social sciences, or related field and strong knowledge on development issues particularly in Kenya.
• At least 3 year’s experience in project management, supervision, administration and implementation of grant/cooperative agreement requirements (including meeting deadlines, achieving targets, and overseeing the preparation and submission of required reports to the project donor).
• Work experience in the field of labor law and/or human rights or a relevant field at national level.
• Excellent command of English.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit applications through online process.

For more information, visit ILO.