Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 10 Oct 2016
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 (NOB)
Project on "Addressing the Root Causes of Migration 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 Government of Ethiopia (GoE) and international organizations including the ILO have expressed their concern about the increasing incidence of irregular migration, which is often associated with violence and inhuman treatment. They have underscored the importance of addressing the root causes of migration in general and irregular migration in particular. In this regard, among other things lack of decent livelihood and employment opportunities is identified as one of the main driving forces for migration in Ethiopia both by the government and stakeholders a like. To this effect, the ILO, together with UNIDO and other key partners in Government and non-state actors, will implement a four-year technical cooperation project funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation under the EU trust fund entitled, “*Addressing the Root Causes of Migration in Ethiopia*”. The project aims contributing to the reduction of irregular migration through creating decent livelihood and employment opportunities for the youth through increasing the knowledge base on the root causes of migration, and its nexus with, the lack of decent livelihood and employment opportunities for potential migrants in the most migration prone areas of the country. This comprehensive analysis will inform the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of subsequent projects that will be funded by the Stemming Irregular Migration in Northern & Central Ethiopia (SINCE) programme.
This project is part of a broader programme titled “Stemming Irregular Migration In Northern & Central Ethiopia – SINCE” with the overall objective to contribute to reducing irregular migration from Northern and Central Ethiopia by improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable population, including potential migrants and returnees with specific focus on youth and women. The specific objective is to create greater economic and employment opportunities: by establishing inclusive economic programmes that create employment opportunities, especially for young people and women with a focus on rural towns and urban areas, particularly Addis Ababa, in the most migration-prone regions (Amhara, Tigray, Oromia, SNNPR) of Ethiopia, including vocational training, creation of micro and small enterprises and start-up of small livelihood activities. It will also provide support for returnees after their return to their places of origin. SINCE is based on the first objective within the EU Trust Fund, namely to create greater economic and employment opportunities, especially for young people and women, with a focus on vocational trainings and the creation of micro and small enterprises.
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 overall supervision of the Director of the ILO Country Office in Addis Ababa, and direct administrative and technical supervision (day-to-day) of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA), 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 Migration and Economic empowerment.
Languages– Excellent command of English and Amharic.
Required competencies
§ Good knowledge of programming and budgeting, project formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices with specific skills in the area of migration and empowerment.
§ Good knowledge of the role and operations of UN system activities for development. 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 and how they apply to returnee’s and migration issues.
§ 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.
DUTY STATION AND REMUNERATION
The position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The ILO offers a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the United Nations common system of salaries, allowances and benefits.
How to apply:
Applications and CV must be submitted to the following address quoting job title and Vacancy Number indicated at the top of this announcement. Photocopies of certificates must be enclosed.
Human Resources Unit
CO-Addis Ababa
International Labour Organization
PO Box 2532
Addis Ababa