Grade:\u00a0NOB
\nVacancy no.:\u00a0DC\/DAR\/NO\/2025\/08
\nPublication date: 11 December 2025
\nApplication deadline (midnight local time, Dar es salaam, Tanzania):\u00a024 December 2025
\n\u00a0
\nJob ID:\u00a013429
\nDepartment:\u00a0RO-Africa
\nOrganization Unit:\u00a0CO-Dar es Salaam
\nLocation:\u00a0Nairobi
\nContract type:\u00a0Fixed Term
\nContract duration:\u00a012 Months<\/p>\n
\u00a0
\nUnder article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.
\nIn order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.
\n\u00a0
\nThe following are eligible to apply:<\/p>\n
ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
\nExternal candidates*<\/p>\n
*The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.
\n\u00a0
\nThe ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to\u00a0undefined.
\n\u00a0
\nTechnical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. A one-year fixed-term contract will be given. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.
\n\u00a0
\n*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade.\u00a0The entry level salary for this position is 7,836,846 (Kenyan Shilling) yearly.<\/p>\n
Introduction<\/p>\n
Note: Recruitment for this vacancy is subject to the availability of funding.
\n\u00a0
\nThe ILO\u2019s Global Programme on the Approach to Inclusive Market Systems (AIMS) has played a pioneering role in applying the market systems development approach to the context of fragile and forced displacement contexts. First developed in 2014 in close collaboration with the UNHCR, AIMS is now used in over 20 countries to promote refugee-inclusive growth and decent job creation.
\nAIMS focuses on identifying and developing sectors with potential and engages the private sector to drive market-based solutions that create decent employment opportunities for both refugees and host communities. By partnering with private enterprises, industry actors, and business associations, AIMS aligns market incentives with social goals, enabling businesses to invest in sectors that absorb refugee labour and stimulate local economies.
\nTo further foster refugee-inclusive growth and job creation globally, Austrian Development Aid (ADA) seeks to contribute to the Global ILO AIMS programmes. ADA\u2019s contribution would build on the existing AIMS programme and focus on expanding AIMS interventions in two priority countries\u2014Lebanon and Kenya\u2014while systematically feeding lessons from field implementation back into the global programme to influence policy and practitioner exchanges across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.
\nIn Kenya, ADA\u2019s contribution will focus on implementing an AIMS initiative that seeks to foster refugee-inclusive growth and decent work creation in the beauty and artisanal work sectors. This will build on an AIMS analysis that identified the beauty and construction as sectors with particular potential and relevance for urban refugees based in Nairobi, Mombasa and Nakuru.
\nActions under the ADA-funded initiative would focus on promoting refugee-inclusive growth and job creation in Kenya\u2019s beauty and artisanal sectors. By supporting selected high-potential MSMEs and start-ups in the sector to innovate and expand outreach and to develop refugee-inclusive business models respective of decent work standards, the initiative aims to improve incomes and living standards of refugee and host community beauticians and artisanal workers.
\nThe incumbent would be working as part of the ILO\u2019s Global AIMS programme particularly on advancing the ADA-funded AIMS initiative in Kenya to promote refugee-inclusive growth and job creation in Kenya\u2019s beauty and artisanal sectors.
\n\u00a0
\nReporting Lines:
\nThe National Project Coordinator for inclusive market systems development in Kenya will work under the direct supervision of the Director of the ILO Country Office in Dar es salaam, and with the technical guidance of the ILO Senior Specialist for Sustainable Enterprises, Productivity and the Just Transition at the Decent Work Team for Eastern and Southern Africa (DWT Pretoria) as well as other DWT Specialists when required. Additional technical guidance will also be provided by the ILO HQ AIMS team at MSME\/ENTERPRISES.<\/p>\n
Description of Duties<\/p>\n
Lead the project timely implementation, monitoring and evaluation through management functions, including provision of technical and administrative supervision to the project team in line with the ILO policy, rules and regulations and according to the final project document and work plan
\nContribute proposals for programme\/project development and serve as national programme advisor to the Directorate and draft portions of programme and budget proposals, project proposals, programme background, country strategy papers, objectives and project reviews and evaluation. Monitor progress of ILO Global AIMS programmes, projects and activities, by reviewing, verifying and analysing work-plans, progress reports, final reports and other data for clarity, consistency and completeness. Promote the inclusion of gender equality and non-discrimination in all aspects of the project.
\nIdentify problems, propose solutions and action and follow-up with relevant departments at headquarters and DWT\/CO-Pretoria Specialists, executing agencies, government offices, constituents and other organizations to expedite implementation and meet target.
\nConduct research, including market systems analyses and field assessments, to support analyses of Kenya\u2019s beauty and construction sector sectors, and design innovate strategies to promote refugee-inclusive growth and job creation in the sector.
\nProvide or ensure access to legal and policy advice to the government and the social partners on issues related to the effective implementation of the market systems development interventions.
\nContribute to the organization of training programmes and awareness raising activities for private sector partners, constituents, relevant public institutions and other project partners as needed, to improve their understanding on market systems development.
\nProvide inputs to action plans for the implementation of market systems development interventions to develop the beauty and construction sectors in close collaboration with key private sector actors, undertake travel to different regions of Kenya to coordinate project activities with relevant project partners.
\nSupport the development, implementation, and assessment of overall project activities, including pilot interventions to develop
\nDevelop and maintain strong links with ILO specialists within the ILO Decent Work Team in Pretoria, and other colleagues in the field and HQ, on specific technical areas requiring comprehensive and collaborative interventions
\nPeriodically report, monitor and facilitate the evaluation of all project\u2019s components according to the project\u2019s document and work plan. Prepare required technical progress reports and ad hoc reports on the status of project planning and implementation for submission to the ILO and the donor.
\nResponsible for the effective administrative management of the project, including guidance and supervision of the personnel assigned to the project
\nEnsure high-level communications to increase project\u2019s visibility at the national and international levels. This includes the responsibility to liaise with the UN country team, and other key stakeholders, to ensure effective coordination with relevant national strategies and related technical projects. Under direct guidance of the Director and the DWT\/CO-Pretoria specialists, maintain relations with mass media and concerned media groups in order to increase the impact of the project in society as a whole
\nPerform any other duties as assigned by the ILO Country Director<\/p>\n
Required qualifications<\/p>\n
Education<\/p>\n
First level university degree in business administration, economics, private sector development, environmental or development studies or any other relevant field
\nTraining on and\/or experience with market systems development will be considered an advantage<\/p>\n
Experience<\/p>\n
At least three years of relevant professional experience at the national level involving private sector development and\/or value chain and market systems development.
\nKnowledge of tools and approaches to market systems development and\/or value chain development will be an asset.<\/p>\n
Languages<\/p>\n
Excellent command of written and spoken English<\/p>\n
Competencies<\/p>\n
In addition to ILO core personal or behavioural competencies (Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning & knowledge sharing, Communication, Client orientation, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality
\nGood knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship and business start-up development and\/or value chain and market systems development
\nGood understanding of the local economic and political context of Lebanon
\nGood analytical skills and ability to conceptualise and plan project activities
\nAbility to conduct action-oriented research and write analytical technical report in English.
\nAbility to organize trainings and workshops and coordinate project activities and implementation with project partners
\nAbility to guide and coordinate the work of external collaborators and general service staff in the area of enterprise development
\nAbility to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behavior and attitudes are required
\nAbility to maintain good working relationships with all project stakeholders.
\nAbility to lead and work in a team and good interpersonal relations.
\nProficient in basic computer software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader) and ability to use other software packages required by the Office
\nAbility to work independently with a minimum of supervision.<\/p>\n
\u00a0
\nRecruitment process
\n\u00a0
\nPlease note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the\u00a0ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
\n\u00a0
\nFraud warning
\n\u00a0
\nThe ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account \u2013 @ilo.org \u2013 should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.
\n\u00a0
\nAssessed candidates who will be considered as appointable but not selected for this position can also be offered to be assigned on another temporary position at the same or at a lower grade provided that said candidates possesses the minimum qualifications for this position
\n\u00a0
\nThe ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities.<\/p>\n
Sharing is Caring! Click on the Icons Below and Share<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"https:\/\/jobs.ilo.org\/job\/National-Project-Coordinator-NOB-%28DC%29\/13429-en_GB?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=MABUMBE","_company_name":"ILO","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-2918","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-tanzania","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2918"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2918"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}