National Project Coordinator - NOB (DC), Kampala

Description of Duties

Work in close collaboration with the Technical Specialist to develop Country level and project work plans, informed by key stakeholder consultations and with guidance from DWT Pretoria and CO Dar backstopping Specialists
Assist in the programming and control of project resources; prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring the situation of resources as compared to planned activities and making recommendations for remedial action.
Actively participate in planning and roll out of capacity building training on PFM, employment strategy, employment intensive PFM, local and national employment governance, and LMIS. Participate in conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions related to project activities.
Establish and maintain strong working relations with the ILO's tripartite constituents and other relevant stakeholders including representatives of national government concerned with employment promotion, LMIS, employer and worker organizations. Facilitate and support regular meetings with tripartite partners and report on project progress.

Education

A first level university degree in economics, public policy / finance, labour economics, development economics or other social sciences is required.

Experience

Three years' working experience in areas such as public finance management, economic policy development and implementation, labour economics, macroeconomics, sectoral development and industrial policy including trade policies and/or in development and at least a year's experience in implementation of development cooperation projects. Experience in and Familiarity with the mandate and the tripartite structure of the ILO would be an advantage. Experience in drafting research reports and making presentations effectively in is desirable.