Project Manager - P4
Quick answer
The ILO is hiring a Project Manager - P4 in Nairobi, Kenya, to lead the multi-country component of the Digital Futures Programme, focusing on promoting inclusive employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people with disabilities in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal. The position is fixed-term and offers a senior-level role with a required advanced degree and significant experience in inclusive technical cooperation activities.
- Role
- Project Manager - P4
- Organization
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Project Manager - P4 position at the ILO to lead the multi-country component of the Digital Futures Programme, focusing on promoting inclusive employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people with disabilities in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal.
What you'll do
- Ensure effective implementation of the project through provision of inputs, delivery of outputs, and planning, monitoring, and evaluation of activities
- Manage the human resources of the project, including recruitment and performance management
- Provide technical leadership and advice to governments, employers' and workers' organizations, and other partners
- Strengthen relationships to cooperate and coordinate with governments, ministries, employers' and workers' organizations, non-governmental organizations, target groups, and donors
- Undertake local resource mobilization activities with the multi-lateral and bilateral donor community
- Write and disseminate information on project materials in collaboration with other relevant technical specialists
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in social sciences, public health, development studies, or disabilities studies
- At least seven years of relevant experience in inclusive technical cooperation activities
- Experience working on the employment or economic inclusion of vulnerable groups
- Proven management experience, preferably with the ILO or a UN agency
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- Ability to develop clear strategic goals and design strategies for programme development
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What is the key qualification required?
The key qualification required is an advanced university degree in social sciences, public health, development studies, or disabilities studies.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should apply online through the ILO Jobs platform.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and is not remote.
How to apply
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