We require suitable qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Vacancy No: Position No. 10
Project Title: Eliminating the Worst Forms of Child Labour in West Africa and Strengthening Sub-Regional Cooperation through ECOWAS -II
Position: National Programme Officer, (Grade NO-A)
Location: Abeokuta. Ogun State: Geographical Coverage: Nigeria:
Contract Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Starting Date: As soon as practicable
Background:
IPEC, a programme of the ILO, operates in over 80 countries worldwide. Its aims at effective abolition of child labour by assisting member states in designing and implementing policies and programmes to prevent and eliminate child labour, including a focus on elimination of the worst forms of child labour
Duties:
- Coordinate and report on all technical, administrative, financial and other matters on IPEC
- Coordinate anti trafficking interventions with the relevant authorities at all levels and with the IPEC team in the Republic of Benin.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Action Programmes and other IPEC activities to identify challenges and recommend solutions.
- Establish and maintain close links with partners: and initiate and process Action Programme proposals with all partners including government, employers, workers and NGOs active in the area of child labor,
- Assist National Steering Committee in planning their meetings and IPEC implementing agencies procurement of equipment and services according to ILO criteria
- Ensure timely fulfillment of obligations, submission of timely reports, preparation of work plan, provision of information and data required among others
- Carry out other assignments within IPEC as may be required.
Education- Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Masters Degree, an advantage)
Experience: – At least five years of professional experience in the relevant occupational area
Languages – Excellent command of English and a working knowledge of French an asset.
Competencies:
- Good knowledge of the situation of child trafficking and labour in Nigeria, office’s financial, administrative and personnel rules, regulations, practices and procedures.
- Good knowledge of national/local laws and regulations, and programming issues.
- Others are excellent drafting, analytical, negotiating, diplomatic and organizational Skills: ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Others are display a high standard of ethical conduct and exhibit honesty and integrity, supervise staff, etc.
Expression of Interest: Applications quoting vacancy number should be received on or before 12th May, 2011 with a recent CV and all supporting documents addressed to:
The Director,
International Labour Organization
United Nations House
Plot 617/618 Diplomatic Drive
Abuja
