National Project Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that aims to promote social justice and fair labor practices. Established in 1919, the ILO has a mission to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection, and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues. The organization operates in over 180 countries and has a diverse workforce committed to improving labor standards and working conditions globally. The ILO values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from qualified female candidates and individuals with disabilities.

Job Overview:
The National Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in the implementation and administration of the project titled 'Decent Work and Social Justice' under the Brazil-ILO South-South Cooperation Programme. This position requires a professional who can provide efficient and effective programming and administrative support for the preparation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the project meets its objectives, particularly in strengthening social dialogue and workers' rights through South-South cooperation. The role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders, including government bodies, development partners, and other relevant institutions, to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of project outputs. The coordinator will also be expected to apply results-based management principles and maintain separate records of activities, expenditures, and results for each funding allocation. This position is vital for translating evidence and dialogue into sustainable policies and institutional measures that promote decent work and social justice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze Brazil’s and partner countries’ development plans and priorities, socioeconomic data, and other relevant information concerning the implementation of the National Pacts for Decent Work in supply chains. Identify potential areas for technical cooperation.
• Collaborate closely with the project’s main counterparts, including the Ministry of Labour (MTE), the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), and institutions in partner countries, to design and review the project’s annual workplans and prepare budget proposals.
• Monitor the progress of project activities by reviewing, verifying, and analyzing workplans, progress reports, and other data to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Follow up with relevant technical officers and counterparts in organizations and institutions at the national level and in partner countries, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Assist in the programming and control of project resources, preparing budget estimates and expenditure forecasts while analyzing and monitoring resources.
• Provide programming and administrative support for Trilateral South-South Cooperation activities, including regional exchanges and potential country projects.
• Participate in organizing conferences, seminars, workshops, and meetings, representing the project when necessary.
• Work with external counterparts to prepare draft memoranda of understanding and implementation agreements, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Brief ILO specialists and project experts, providing relevant information on project matters and drafting official correspondence and public information materials. 1
• Prepare briefing notes, technical reports, and periodic progress reports, generating necessary information for management and compliance reporting. 1
• Participate in inter-agency forums and meetings to identify areas of common interest and support the Office’s communication activities. 1
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a first-level university degree in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field. A postgraduate degree in social policies, gender, development, or labor-related issues is desirable. Additionally, candidates should have at least two years of professional experience at the national level in project management, implementation, monitoring, or evaluation. Proven experience working with government bodies responsible for policymaking and development partners is essential. Experience in South-South cooperation projects and knowledge of National Pacts for Decent Work in supply chains would be advantageous. Candidates should also have knowledge of program and budget concepts, project administration, and monitoring and evaluation processes.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a first-level university degree in relevant fields such as Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics, or Public Administration. A postgraduate degree in social policies, gender, development, or labor-related issues is considered an asset and is desirable for candidates seeking to enhance their qualifications for this role.

Experience:
The position requires at least two years of professional experience at the national level in project management, implementation, monitoring, or evaluation. Candidates should have proven experience working with government bodies responsible for policymaking and development partners. Experience in managing and implementing South-South cooperation projects and familiarity with National Pacts for Decent Work in supply chains will be beneficial for applicants. Knowledge of program and budget concepts, project administration, and monitoring and evaluation processes is also advantageous.

Languages:
Excellent knowledge of Portuguese is mandatory, along with a good knowledge of English. A working knowledge of Spanish would be considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively in a multilingual environment and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term contract for one year, with a likely start date of December 1, 202

• The entry-level salary for this position is BRL 16,500.00 (sixteen thousand and five hundred reais) monthly. The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria. The ILO emphasizes that technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the organization and do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment. Candidates must complete an online application form to apply for this position, and the ILO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.