National Project Coordinator at International Labour Organization (ILO), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Deadline: 19 June 2022

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of National Project Coordinator in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The duration of this post is 8 months.

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-

• Ensure effective project implementation by providing technical, administrative and programmatic inputs; and planning, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of project activities in a timely manner, in line with ILO policies and project strategies, and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines in particular the DWCP 2021-2025 and relevant Country Programme Outcome, and administrative and financial procedures.
• Provide technical advice and coordinate with national stakeholders, implementing partners, contractors and other stakeholders in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, in coordination with ILO colleagues.
• Develop and update the project work plan and monitor timely and quality project delivery.
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation framework for results-based project management, including detailed M&E plan and tools as well as risk management strategies.
• Provide knowledge and information management support for activities throughout the project cycle, including designing and implementing the inception phase and situation analysis.
• Assemble and edit basic data required for planning, reporting and negotiation of project activities, considering different approaches and alternative methods for project design, management, problem identification and problem resolution.
• Provide knowledge in developing strategy and identifying innovative interventions and approaches for delivering the project objectives in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Review and analyse national development plans and priorities, relevant policies and programmes, legislation, socio-economic and labour market data, reports and other information relevant to the implementation of the project.
• Provide inputs to and draft portions of the terms of reference, research, tools, guidelines and other materials developed by the project.
• Prepare background information, reports, subject matter related technical reports and statistical data on status of project activities and relevant developments in the country.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• University degree in social sciences, economics, labour economics, development studies or related fields with demonstrated expertise or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 year’s of professional work experience in the national and/or international level development sector or related sectors.
• Experience in project management and implementation, and technical expertise on youth employment, labour market policies and skills development are desirable.
• Excellent command of English, ability to draft reports in English.
• Good knowledge of the local language.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit applications through online process.

For more information, visit ILO.