Education

First-level university degree in public policy, international development, social science, anthropology, education, economics, or related field is preferred.

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in implementing GBVH-related projects, in Liberia, including providing technical assistance to national constituents for policy implementation, strengthening the legal frameworks and enforcement mechanisms for combating GBVH, developing and implementing Community Action Plans, and/or providing education, livelihood, and social protection services.
• Experience contributing to the implementation of project activities and contributing to project management and administration such as meeting deadlines, achieving targets, budgeting, and preparing required technical and financial reports

Languages

Excellent command of English (written and spoken) required and working knowledge of a local language of the duty station

Competencies

Sound knowledge of programme and budget, project formulation and management, administration and monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and negotiate effectively with government officials, representatives of civil society, representatives of workers’ and employers’ organizations, and academia.
• Excellent time management abilities, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate gender in the implementation of projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills, including proven ability to create high-quality written documents.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution and good drafting skills
• Good ability to interpret project information and to identify and analyze problems with implementation
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and communications tools (internet and email).
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviours and attitudes
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of the ILO and/or UN procedures and systems would be an asset.
Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.