International Labour Organization (ILO) Nigeria Job Vacancies for National Program Officers

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Progamme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC), a programme of the ILO, operates in over 80 countries worldwide, its aim 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.

We are recruiting for the position below:

Job Title And Position: National Program Officer, Grade No-A

Vacancy No: Position Number : 10
Project Title: Eliminating the Worst Forms of Child Labour in West Africa and Strengthening Sub-Regional Cooperating through ECOWAS – II
Location: Ogun, Nigeria
Contract Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Starting Date: As soon as possible

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 IPEG 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 labour;
Assist National Steering Committee in planning their meetings and IPEC implementing agencies in 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 lPEe 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.

Competences

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.

Application Deadline
12th May, 2011

Method of Application
Applications quoting vacancy number should be received by 12th May, 2011 with a recent CV and all supporting documents addressed to:

The Director
International Labour Organizaton
United Nations House
Plot 617/618 Diplomatic Drive
Abuja Nigeria.