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INTERNATIONAL LABOUR OFFICE
ILO Country Office for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan,
and for the Special Representative to the AU and the ECA
Addis Ababa
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
CO-08-2015
The ILO CO-Addis Ababa, is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and qualified candidate for the following position for a period of one year (with possibility of extension).
National Project Coordinator (NOA)
Improving Industrial Relations for Decent Work and Sustainable Development of Textile and Garment Industry in Ethiopia
Background of the Project
The ILO Country Office for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan, and for the Special Representative to the AU and the ECA, based in Addis Ababa, implements its programmes and activities in close partnership with the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, in particular with its technical line, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MOLSA), the employers’ and workers’ organizations. The implementation of its activities and programmes are in support of the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP), agreed by the tripartite partners. DWCP is fully aligned with the Country’s development goals, articulated in its five-year Growth and Transformation Plan and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) of Ethiopia.
The project on “Improving Industrial Relations for Decent Work and Sustainable Development of Textile and Garment Industry in Ethiopia” funded by SIDA and H&M focuses on improving industrial relations and working conditions in the country’s fast growing textile and garment industries through improved industrial relations practices and institutions at enterprise, sectoral and national level, with the full participation of multiple stakeholders, which include ILO’s tripartite constituents and major multinational brands such as H&M.
The project takes multi-pronged approach of assisting the government, social partners, key stakeholders of the industry at various levels in their efforts to improve productivity, to promote social dialogue within and between the parties, and to improve wages and working conditions through nurturing sound labour relations practices and promoting collective bargaining.
The ILO Country Office requires the services of a National Project Coordinator to help in the implementation of the above project.
Description of Duties
The National Project Coordinator (NPC) will be responsible for coordinating the project in Ethiopia. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor of the project, the NPC will undertake the following duties:
Project management:
Ensure effective coordination and planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, in conformity with ILO policies and project implementation plan, and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines and country/action programs, and administrative and financial procedures.
Ensure effective implementation of the project through timely provision of technical inputs, effective backstopping, timely and efficient delivery of outputs, and monitoring and evaluation of the project activities.
Analyse data required for planning and negotiation of project activities, considering different approaches and alternative methods for activity design, management, problem identification and problem resolution.
Manage project funds; prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring resource requirements and expenditure patterns, and making recommendations to management for remedial action as necessary.
Identify training needs and organize training workshops and meetings for the target group and the tripartite partners.
Organize seminars, workshops, training sessions and meetings
Advocacy, networking and partnership:
Collaborate with the project partners, target groups and donors for planning and implementation of programme activities.
Liaise with project partners to increase the project’s visibility and facilitate the scaling-up of the project’s interventions.
Ensure a more effective coordination with a range of relevant national policies and the strategies of various projects, including those being undertaken by other agencies or in complementary fields of activity.
Liaise with relevant departments at executing agencies, government offices, constituents, the Donor, ILO headquarters and regional office, and other organizations to ensure the smooth implementation of activities, meet targets and solve problems.
Reporting and Knowledge management:
Develop and review project information materials.
Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on the status of project planning and implementation, and establish coordination with concerned ILO departments and programs.
Ensure the development of information systems covering technical activities covered by the project.
Any other duties requested by the responsible chief.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education – First Level University Degree in a relevant field. Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences or Development Studies will be considered as an advantage.
Experience – A minimum of two years’ experience in the field related to Social Dialogue, industrial relations.
Languages – Excellent command of English and Amharic.
Competencies – Good knowledge of programming and budgeting, project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices with specific skills in the area of social dialogue and industrial relations. Good knowledge of the role and operations of the ILO and its tripartite partners. Ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration and evaluation of projects. In-depth understanding of the labour and human rights based approaches. Excellent drafting skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution, and ability to negotiate. Good organizational skills. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a team leader. Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy. Ability to supervise staff. Excellent IT skills.
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