Apply for the Vacancy for Project Coordinator at ILO in Jordan. The deadline for the application is 18th November 2020.

Organization: International Labor Organization (ILO)

Description of Duties

• Coordinate the project timely implementation, monitoring and evaluation in cooperation with Program Manager and Program Officer, including provision of technical and administrative supervision to the project team and consultants in line with the ILO policy, rules and regulations and according to the final project document and workplan.
• Also, review and analyze Jordan’s development plans and priorities in relation to migration, mental health and wellbeing and other relevant information: identify potential technical cooperation project areas and provide written analysis on the findings.
• Furthermore, identify problems, propose solutions and action and follow-up with relevant departments at headquarters and regional office, executing agencies, government offices, constituents and other organizations to identify synergies, expedite implementation and meet targets.
• Moreover, maintain close cooperation and coordination with Government, employers’ and workers’ organizations as well as relevant stakeholder including other UN organizations and NGOs in the planning and implementation of activities under the project;
• Likewise, establish and develop knowledge management system covering technical activities under the project including other economic and social issues of relevance to the project.
• Furthermore, represent the project in various fora, under the Guidance of the Program Manager.

Qualifications for Vacancy for Project Coordinator

Education

University degree in psychology, social sciences, or related field. Knowledge of development issues particularly in Jordan.

Experience

At least three years of experience in project management, supervision, administration and implementation of grant/cooperative agreement requirements (including meeting deadlines, achieving targets, managing project staff or consultants, and overseeing the preparation and submission of required reports to the project donor). Experience in leading a project related to mental wellbeing is an asset.

Languages

Excellent command of English and Arabic. Command of language(s) spoken by migrant workers (e.g. Bangla, Indian and Sri Lankan) is an asset.

Competencies

• Good knowledge of social, economic development, including labor and employment, trends as well as challenges related to mental wellbeing and psychosocial support in Jordan.
• Also, non-judgmental and supportive attitude toward workers who suffer or at risk of mental health issues.
• Likewise, maintains working relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain systems within project operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical cooperation projects of international organizations or/and US-funded projects.
• Also, the ability to understand and effectively work with Government, workers and employers organizations, non-government organizations and UN agencies.
• Additionally, the ability to conduct action-oriented research and write analytical technical report in English and Arabic including technical progress report to the donor.

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