ILO Project Manager Jobs 2021 – Zambia NGO Jobs. ILO Zambia programme looking for “Project Manager”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 31 December 2021.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice through setting international labour standards. Founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations, it is the first and oldest specialised agency of the UN. The ILO has 187 member states: 186 out of 193 UN member states plus the Cook Islands. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with around 40 field offices around the world, and employs some 2,700 staff from over 150 nations, of whom 900 work in technical cooperation programmes and projects.
ILO Project Manager Jobs 2021
The ILO has published a job vacancy announcement on 15 December 2021 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Project Manager to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | International Labour Organization (ILO) |
| Position | Project Manager |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | At least seven years |
| Application Deadline | 31 December 2021 |
ILO Job Vacancy 2021
Description of Duties:
- Ensure effective implementation of the projects in the CO-Lusaka Social Protection/Social Security (SP/SS) portfolio in Zambia and Malawi, and closely collaborate with the Social Protection Project Manager (SP PM) based in Mozambique, through timely provision of inputs, efficient delivery of outputs, and planning, control, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, in conformity with ILO policies, and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines and procedures. The managerial processes related to the Irishaid project, including regular coordination meetings of the partnership, the final report and the final evaluation, and the preparation of the new PRODOC, will be prepared closely with the coordinator of the Irish Aid partnership.
- Responsible for the effective management of funds/budget and related reporting processes assigned to the projects in the CO-Lusaka SP/SS portfolio. Ensuring high delivery of the funds allocated in CO Lusaka social protection.
- Responsible for the regular update of Project and country information in the Results Monitoring Tool of ILO Flagship Programme, for applying the Social Security Inquiry in both countries to update statistics on the social protection situation of both countries, for the update of country pages on Zambia and Malawi, the preparation of evidence based communication products (e.g. short Info stories, videos) on the project’s approach and its results, the dissemination of information on the project both internally through the GTT and externally among national partners, the UN and development partners.
- Manage efficiently the human resources of the CO-Lusaka SP Team including recruitment, performance and talent management aspects. Plan, organize, supervise and monitor the work of officials working under the Irish Aid project, the UNJP on Social Protection in Zambia and forthcoming UN Joint Programmes in the areas of Social Protection covered by CO-Lusaka, in close collaboration with the SP PM based in Mozambique.
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree in economics, management, social sciences or a related field.
Experience:
- At least seven years’ experience in the management of development cooperation activities, of which at least three years at the international level. This includes field experience in a leadership role for the implementation of projects, preferably in the fields of social security and social protection. Proven management experience, preferably with the ILO or a UN agency, with sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of project cycle, i.e. design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Proven experience in partnership building and networking and in effective fundraising, resource mobilization and donor relations.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Grade: P4
- Selection Process: Interview
- Languages: Excellent command of English. Good working knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply ILO Project Manager Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
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The Closing Date: 31 December 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.ilo.org |
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