Project Manager

Manages a multi-country responsible business conduct project in Africa, leading implementation, coordination, partnerships, reporting and knowledge management across ILO teams, constituents, donors and implementing organisations.

Department: RO-Africa

• Lead planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting for the regional project
• Manage project staff, consultants, budgets, work plans and delivery risks
• Coordinate technical work with ILO specialists, country offices and implementing partners
• Build cooperation with governments, employers, workers, civil society and donors
• Promote responsible business conduct, decent work and international labour standards in project activities
• Represent the project in national, regional and international forums
• Lead donor relations, resource mobilisation and visibility activities
• Oversee knowledge products, reports, communications and project databases

• Advanced university degree in economics, social sciences, business administration, law or a relevant field, or a first-level university degree with two additional years of relevant experience
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience, including regional or international experience implementing or technically supporting development cooperation activities related to responsible business conduct or related fields
• Field experience in a leadership role for project implementation in responsible business conduct
• Proven management experience with strong knowledge of all phases of the project cycle
• Confirmed experience building partnerships and networks, mobilising resources, fundraising and managing donor relations
• Solid knowledge of responsible business conduct issues in the region
• Excellent command of English and good knowledge of French

• Fixed-term technical cooperation appointment for one year with possibility of extension
• Recruitment is conditional on signature of the donor agreement and confirmation of funds
• Contract extensions depend on funding, continuing need and satisfactory conduct and performance
• Successful candidates must undergo an ILO medical examination before confirmation of offer
• Applications must be submitted online through ILO Jobs