• Review and analyse country specific development plans and priorities, socioeconomic data, reports and other relevant information particularly in the area of Trafficking in persons, child labour, forced labour and modern slavery under the overall umbrella of FPRW
• Design and implement project activities keeping close eye on the interlinkages of relevant SDGs, on poverty, social protection, gender, decent work, inequalities among others.
• Monitor progress of project and activities by reviewing, verifying and analysing work-plans, progress reports, final reports and other data for clarity, consistency and completeness.
• Follow-up with relevant departments, executing agencies, government offices, constituents and other organizations to expedite implementation and meet targets.
• Provide programming and administrative support to the project in areas of responsibility.
• Prepare briefs, periodical reports and statistical data on status of project activities.
• Assist in the programming and control of resources from all sources of funds, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring situation of resources as compared to planned activities and making recommendations to management for remedial action

Education – University degree in Industrial Relations, Labour Studies, Economics, Management, Social Sciences and other relevant subjects.

Experience – Three years of professional experience preferably in the area of migration, forced and child labour, industrial relations, international relations, economics and of liaising and negotiating with senior officials in government, workers’ and employers’ organizations and non-government organizations and other related thematic areas. Experience at national level in the area of project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and proven experience in working effectively with government bodies in charge of policy making and with development partners would be an asset will be given preference.

Languages – Excellent command of written and spoken English. Fluent in local language that should enable effective communication with national and regional constituents.

Knowledge and Competencies (technical/behavioural)

Good knowledge of programming and results-based management (RBM) principles and concepts.
Good knowledge of the programming cycle (planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation).
Good knowledge of resource mobilization.
Political awareness and understanding of socio-economic factors.
Knowledge of the substantive nature of Organization’s work programmes and activities.
Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office.

In addition to the ILO core competencies [Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation, Collaboration], this position requires:

Research and analytical skills.
Drafting skills.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for designing and assessing quality and efficiency of process execution.
Ability to interpret and work within applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems.
Ability to oversee the work of and provide guidance to staff.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.