National Project Coordinator (NPC) on Macro-governance and Employment

The ILO Office in Vietnam invites applications from Vietnamese nationals for the position below:

The responsibilities and tasks of the positions will be carried out within the ILO results-based management system and in line with ILO rules and regulations.

National Project Coordinator (NPC) on Macro-governance and Employment

The NPC on Macro-governance and Employment will work under the supervision of the ILO Country Office Director. He/she will be responsible for administrative, programming, and technical support to projects on Enhancing employment policies, economic stabilization and restructuring toward an inclusive, effective, and sustainable growth model for Viet Nam. He/she will work in close collaboration with the project team, programme unit, and other projects of the Country Office as required. He/she will receive technical guidance from Bangkok DWT employment specialists. The assignment is based at the ILO Country Office in Hanoi for one year at NOA level, with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds.

Minimum Requirements include:

• First level university degree in economics, public policies, development studies or a relevant field. An advanced degree on studies on labour economics would be a strong advantage. 
• At least two years of professional experience at the national level in the area of project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Proven experience in working effectively with government bodies in charge of policy making and with development partners would be an asset.
• Good knowledge of the policy making process and good knowledge of labour economics as well as economic developments, poverty reduction, and social policies
• Excellent knowledge of both Vietnamese and English.
• Knowledge of programme and budget, project administration and evaluation concepts and procedures and of the mandate and structure of labour market institutions in Viet Nam
• Good knowledge of the context and challenges for the project areas of expertise;
• Strong management and organizational skills; Excellent 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;
• Demonstrated collaborative and team work experience and ability to work effectively with a multicultural and interdisciplinary team as well as work on his/her own initiative
• Ability to work independently, quickly, precisely, and take initiative and responsibility
• Ability to take initiative, work as a team member, and to deal with people with tact and diplomacy

Application deadline:  26 December 2013

Details of the vacancies are available at the ILO Vietnam website: http://www.ilo.org/hanoi/Aboutus

All application materials must be submitted through this website.