The Project will introduce a position of a National Project Officer as part of the project team to ensure successful implementation and delivery of the project outcomes. The position will be based in Kyiv, Ukraine, in the newly established ILO Country Office for Ukraine. The position reports to the Project Manager (PM). The position will receive guidance and technical advice from the PM and relevant specialists in the DWT/CO-Budapest and relevant technical Departments in Geneva.
Responsibilities:
Provide support to the PM on the day-to-day implementation and administration of the project activities in conformity with project objectives and coordination with the DWT/CO-Budapest, the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (Geneva), the relevant HQ Departments, project partners, international and national experts, and ILO constituents.
Work in close collaboration with (partners) to design and revise project annual work plans, as well as preparation of budget proposals, 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. Promote the inclusion of gender equality and non-discrimination in all aspects of the project.
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.
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.
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 and propose solutions and actions.
Education:
First level university degree in economics, public policies, development studies or a relevant field.
Work Experience:
Two years of professional experience at the national level in the area of project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Prior engagement with ILO or other UN agencies is desirable.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of Ukrainian and English, both oral and written.
