Back National Project Coordinator

Grade: NO A

Vacancy no.: DC/KATHMANDU/NO//2025/02
Publication date: 15 January 2025
Application deadline (midnight local time): 07 February 2025

Job ID: 12645

Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Contract type: Fixed Term

Contract duration: 1 Year with possibility of extension

Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.

In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.

The following are eligible to apply:

• ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
• External candidates*

  *The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.

  The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.

  Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.

  *Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade.

  Introduction

  The ILO is implementing the UN and World Bank Joint Programme (JP) Accelerating decent jobs and social protection for the most vulnerable in Nepal. The JP Accelerating Decent Jobs and Social Protection for the most vulnerable in Nepal will support Nepal, as a Pathfinder Country of the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions, to develop a catalytic approach to unlock the structural transformation towards a more productive, inclusive, and green economy, that provides equitable access to decent employment opportunities and social protection for all.
  The JP will address critical challenges faced by vulnerable populations, particularly women, youth (new labour market entrants and the unemployed), and informal workers, to be more productive, access productive employment opportunities and adequate social protection. These arise from uncoordinated, fragmented, and under-implemented policies and programmes. The JP will support national stakeholders in the development of an evidence-based and nationally owned roadmap for the implementation of the Global Accelerator and other relevant policies to foster better coordinated policy and regulatory frameworks, to increase synergies and integration to accelerate their implementation and effectiveness. The JP will also work with the National Planning Commission and other stakeholders and provide technical and facilitation support for evidence-generation, particularly on macroeconomic frameworks for job creation, promotion of productivity and job creation by MSMEs, assess the impacts of climate change on employment in Nepal, and support the coherence, integration and sustainability of social protection policies and schemes.
  The JP will also support the Implementation of selected approaches to enterprise development in job-rich sectors, including around on-the-job training, MSME development, contributory social security, and other strategic programmes.

  📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

  The National Project Coordinator-NPC will support the implementation of the project. The NPC will be based in Country Office in Nepal, Kathmandu, working in close collaboration with other members of the JP team, as well as the ILO team in the Country Office.-CO. The NPC will be responsible for developing, providing direct technical support, and monitoring the delivery of the activities envisaged in the respective work plans. The incumbent will promote ILO policies in the project related technical areas.

  Reporting lines

  The NPC will directly report and work under the overall supervision of the Director of CO-Kathmandu to ensure delivery of technical-related outputs and overall project implementation while working closely with the Head of Programme and Sr. Programme officers, Sr. Operations Officer and CO-Kathmandu team. S/he will also receive additional technical support from relevant specialists from the Decent Work Team (DWT) Delhi, and relevant HQ branches and departments, and ILO-ROAP as required.

  Description of Duties

  1. Coordinate and ensure projects' timely implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting, including technical and administrative guidance to the project team in line with the ILO policy, rules, and regulations and according to the final project document and work plan.
  2. Work in close collaboration with (partners) to design and revise project annual work plans as well as preparation of the budget proposal, considering different approaches and alternative methods, management, problem identification and problem resolution, especially for the parts of the Project supporting the institutional and capacity development of constituents, government agencies, line ministries, and social partners.
  3. Review, verify and analyze work plans, progress and final reports and other data for clarity, consistency and completeness and monitor the progress of Project activities. Follow-up on delayed documents, clarify information, and answer questions about clearance and processing requirements to support successful completion of agreed activities.
  4. Follow-up with relevant technical officers with counterparts in organizations and line ministries at national level, partner and executing agencies, government offices, constituents and in other organizations to expedite implementation and meet targets.
  5. Assist in the programming and control of resources of the project, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring situation of resources as compared to planned activities and making recommendations for remedial action. Identify problems, propose solutions and actions.
  6. Provide programming and administrative support to cooperation activities in the area of Social Protection for Just Transition. Work with the National Planning Commission, Nepal and and other stakeholders and provide technical and facilitation support for evidence-generation, particularly on macroeconomic frameworks for job creation, promotion of productivity and job creation by MSMEs, assess the impacts of climate change on employment in Nepal, and support the coherence, integration and sustainability of social protection policies and schemes.
  7. Participate in the preparation and conduct of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions, and consultative meetings. Speak on behalf of the Project when attending these gatherings alone. Undertake missions to project sites independently or accompanying others.
  8. Brief ILO specialists, project experts, associate experts and visiting officials and provide relevant information on project matters. Draft, edit, or translate into local language official correspondence, statements and speeches and other public information materials.
  9. Lead in the preparation of briefs, background information, technical reports and periodic progress reports and statistical data on status of the overall activities of the Project.
  10. Assist in the programming and control of resources of the programme, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring the resource situation as compared to planned activities and making recommendations for remedial action.
  11. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Country Director.

      Required qualifications

      Education

      First level university degree in economics, public policies, development studies or a relevant field and strong knowledge on development issues particular to Nepal.

      Experience

      At least one year of professional experience at the national level in the areas of project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation with thematic emphasis on economics, labour economics, private sector development and social protection econometrics. Proven experience in working effectively with government bodies in charge of policy making and with development partners would be an asset.

      Technical requirements: Key focus areas include experience with economics, development economics, labour economics, private sector development, social protection, MSME development, just transitions, socio-economic research, informal economy, econometrics, applied statistics, as well as capacity building.

      Languages

      Excellent knowledge of both English and Nepali languages.

      Competencies

      Candidates interested in the position should consider that the nine core competencies of the ILO, listed below, may be evaluated during the selection process: Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation and Collaboration. Among these nine competences, the following are of particular importance for this position: Customer Orientation, Communications, Collaboration

      Technical competencies

      • Knowledge of programme and budget, project administration and evaluation concepts and procedures and of the mandate and structure of labour market institutions in Nepal
      • Knowledge of the office’s financial rules and regulations
      • Good knowledge of the context and challenges for the project areas of expertise
      • Strong analytical skills and ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution and good drafting skills
      • Good ability to interpret project information and to identify and analyze problems with implementation
      • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to clarify information
      • Demonstrate collaborative and team work experience and ability to work effectively with a multicultural and interdisciplinary team as well as work on his/her own initiative
      • Ability to work independently, quickly, precisely, and take initiative and responsibility
      • Ability to work under pressure and to meet the deadline
      • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non discriminatory behaviours and attitude.
      • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, web-browsers and database applications
      • Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.

        Recruitment process

        Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

        Fraud warning

        The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.