Job Opportunity: National Project Coordinator – Enterprise Development
Application Deadline: 10th December 2024
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Organization: International Labour Organization (ILO)
The International Labour Organization (ILO) seeks a dynamic National Project Coordinator – Enterprise Development to support its programme in Uganda. This role involves ensuring effective implementation of project activities aligned with the Decent Work Agenda, focusing on inclusive socio-economic growth, labour market strengthening, and empowerment of host communities and forcibly displaced populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze economic and labour market trends to design enterprise development and small business promotion interventions.
- Develop tools and knowledge products to support ILO social partners in local economic development assessments and market systems development.
- Facilitate employer organizations’ and trade unions’ participation in enterprise development initiatives for host communities and refugee settlements.
- Lead capacity-building efforts for local partners, including training providers and business development service (BDS) providers.
- Support grant scheme design for entrepreneurship and business start-ups in refugee host communities.
- Monitor and evaluate project interventions, providing guidance on planning, monitoring, and reporting.
- Prepare technical progress and financial reports for ILO and donors.
- Develop and update the project work plan, ensuring alignment with results-based management (RBM) principles.
- Represent the ILO at meetings with UN agencies, donors, and local stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other projects to create synergies and enhance outcomes.
- Ensure gender-sensitive planning and implementation in all project activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, social sciences, or a related field, with strong knowledge of development issues in Uganda.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in project management, grant administration, and implementation, with technical knowledge in enterprise development and market systems approaches.
- Languages: Fluency in English and knowledge of a national language.
Competencies
- Knowledge of social and economic development, labour trends, and employment policies.
- Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including government, employers, and workers’ organizations.
- Proficiency in project management, monitoring, and reporting tools.
- Strong communication and policy advocacy skills.
- Commitment to promoting gender equality in project activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online through the provided link.
About the ILO
The ILO is a United Nations agency promoting international labour standards, social protection, and opportunities for decent work. With 187 member states, the ILO has been a leader in advancing workers’ rights and fostering inclusive socio-economic growth.
Join the ILO in driving transformative change and promoting decent work in Uganda!
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