Vacancy no.: DC/MNL/NO/2026/01
Publication date: 06 February 2026
Application deadline (midnight local time): 20 February 2026
Job ID: 13496
Department: RO-Asia and the Pacific
Organization Unit: CO-Manila
Location: Manila
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: One year(with possible extension depending on availability of resources and satisfactory performance
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. The entry level salary for this position is 1,912,039 (in Philippine Pesos) annual net pensionable remuneration based on the UN Salary Scale for the National Officer Category, effective November 2025.
The ILO seeks to recruit a National Project Coordinator at the NO-B level for an upcoming Canada project on Promoting Responsive Institutions and Mechanisms to Eliminate Forced Labour in the Philippines (PRIME PH).
This selection and recruitment is part of an ongoing application process for a competitive tender for the grant. Therefore, the ILO will only be able to offer employment to the successful candidate should the ILO’s application be selected for the award. The chosen candidate should be available to start work within 45 days of the signature of the project award.
Project outcomes include:
Prevention, Advocacy and Research - Strengthened forced labour prevention and response mechanisms informed by evidence for better targeting, stronger knowledge sharing and scale-up of innovative practices. Strengthening Governance Framework - Improved implementation of national framework and institutional mechanisms in line with international labour standards on forced labour. Protection, Rehabilitation and Enforcement - Increased capacity of government institutions and social partners to implement measures to identify forced labour cases, protect victims of forced labour and investigate forced labour cases with a view to prosecution. Enabling cross-cutting results: “Partnerships” - Strengthened inter-agency and sectoral collaboration to tackle the root causes of forced labour in supply chains of selected sectors.
The project falls under the technical responsibility of the ILO Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Branch (FUNDAMENTALS) Branch.
Reporting lines
The National Project Coordinator will be based in Manila, Philippines.
The National Project Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Director of the ILO Country Office for the Philippines (CO-Manila) and will closely coordinate with and receive guidance from the Senior Programme Officer of CO-Manila.
The incumbent will coordinate activities under the technical guidance and advice from the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Branch (FUNDAMENTALS) in ILO Headquarters and the ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team for East and Southeast Asia (DWT-Bangkok).
The National Project Coordinator will facilitate close coordination with the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) in Bangkok/DWT Bangkok to maximize complementation of the Philippine project activities and at the same time avoid duplication with the regional project on Trade, Labour, and FPRW in Southeast Asia.
The National Project Coordinator (NPC) will lead and manage the project and ensure its timely implementation, including provision of technical and administrative supervision to the project team in line with the ILO policy, rules, and regulations and in according to the final project document. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, management of project resources, coordination with tripartite partners (government, employers’, and workers’ organizations both at the national and local levels) and other stakeholders, liaising with EDSC and other development partners, monitoring project progress against objectives, and ensuring high-level communications to increase project’s visibility. The NPC will also provide high quality technical inputs and advice on key outputs and activities of the project in close coordination with the relevant ILO specialists and, when appropriate, external consultants. The National Project Coordinator will ensure that the project contributes to and leverages ongoing ILO country interventions under the framework of the DWCP of the Philippines/ Philippine Labor and Employment Plan and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
University degree in economics, management, social science, or related fields with demonstrated expertise or equivalent experience. Training in results-based planning, design, data collection, monitoring and evaluation methodologies and project cycle management is an advantage.
At least three years of relevant professional experience at the national level preferably in project management and topics related to international labour standards, economic, social and environmental transitions, sustainable enterprises, and work experience collaborating with the Governments, Workers’ and Employers’ organization, civil society, UN Agencies and other stakeholders will be advantage. Proven ability to promote gender equality through project work.
Excellent command of English and an official national language of the duty station.
• Ability to participate effectively in technical missions and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Capacity to negotiate share gains with external partners.
• Capacity to engage in high-level policy dialogue with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of programme and budget, project administration and evaluation concepts and procedures.
• Ability to draft reports and prepare guidelines relating to programme development and implementation and monitoring and evaluation and ability to provide technical support to Project Manager carrying out research, project formulation and implementation.
• Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of analytical tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and relevant software packages.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, personal discipline, and impartiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.
• Ability to work under political and time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO People. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
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