Apply for Vacancy for Project Coordinator at  International Labor Organization in Kenya. The deadline for this job is 6th May 2021.

Description:

While forcibly displaced persons face specific vulnerabilities, including psychological trauma, lack of opportunity and protection risks, host communities also struggle to pursue their own development efforts in an environment that has been transformed by a large influx of newcomers. Also, as displacement has become increasingly protracted, responses are focusing more on durable solutions backed by more dignified, inclusive and comprehensive programs for refugees and the communities that host them.

Duties:

• In coordination with the Program Manager, assess policy frameworks, digital labor market trends and employment priorities in the refugee hosting counties to inform and design project interventions.
• Also, engage with training institutions, TVET agencies, relevant county departments , the social partners and other stakeholders to identify entry points for the implementation of market driven digital skills training approaches.
• Likewise, review practices and opportunities to enhance e-commerce among young entrepreneurs in refugees camps and host communities and secure synergies with other streams of work of PROSPECTS and other local and development partners.
• Moreover, in coordination with the PM and ROAF support effective collaboration and partnerships with related ILO initiatives on boosting youth employment in the digital economy, with a focus on the ILO/ITU joint program in Africa.
• Similarly, support the effective management of funds/budgets allocated to the program, in accordance with ILO rules and regulations.

Education

A first level university degree in development, social science, economics, education, labor or a related discipline/field.

Experience

• The successful candidate should have three years of professional experience in the area of project design, management and implementation.
• Furthermore, familiarity with ILO policies, technical programs and procedures, including experience working with the United Nations, Ministries of Labor, Education; Trade or other government Ministries Departments and Agencies, would be an added advantage, as would experience working in crisis and refugee settings.
• Also, prior experience with youth employment programs and projects and/or development projects focused on job creation in the digital economy are considered assets.

Languages

Excellent command of English and good knowledge of another official language of the duty station or in the targeted areas of field operations.

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