International Labour Organisation Ghana Recruits National Programme Officer NOA

The International Labour Organization on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC), a programme of the International Labour Organization, is operational in over 80 countries worldwide and supported by more than 20 donors. Its objective is the effective abolition of child labour, assisting member States in designing and implementing policies and programmes to prevent and eliminate child labour, including a foucs on the elimination of the worst forms of child labour as a matter of urgency. IPEC works to enhance the awareness of member States, workers' and employers' organizations, the international community and a wide range of actors about the problem of child labour. It assists countries in implementing International labour standards on child labour and in taking the necessary comprehensive and integrated measures for sustained and effective action.   JOB SUMMARY Company     International Labo... Industry     IGO Category     Policy/Monito... Location     Accra Job Status     Contract Salary     GH¢ Education     Master'... Experience     2 years Job Expires     28 Mar, 2011 Contact     ... IPEC is implemented through nationa, sub-regional and regional programmes, which include country-based and regional technical cooperation projects. IPEC provides assistance through technical advisory services to ILO Constitutents; direct action for the withdrawal, prevention and protection of child labourers; institutions  and capacity building; policy and legal reform; training; advocay; devlopment of tools and methodologies; research and statistical surveys; and regular sharing of good practice and collection and dissemination of information. It promotes a worldwide movement to advocate for and provide resources to support national action and works through various interagency partnerships and task forces. The Project named "Towards child labour free cocoa growing communities in Cote d' Ivoire and Ghana through an integrated area based approach" (hereafter "the Project") proposes an Integrated Area-Based (IAB) approach in which - recognizing that poverty and decent work deficitsare among the primary root causes of child labour - eliminating child labour in cocoa growing communities is managed as a process embedded in the wider national strategies for the elimination of the worst forms of child labour, the promotion of education and decent work and the reduction of poverty. This integrated approach aims to increase the effectiveness and sustainability of IPEC interventions by creating an environment in which children do not simply shift from one hazardous sector or occupation to another, in which vulnerable families and communities are empowered to address their livelihood and economic situation and thus one of the root causes of child labour, and in which the necessary consensus at both community and national levels is generated to gamer the ownership needed to support long-term change Job Description Position title: National Programme Officer     Grade: NO-A Position Number: 7 Contract Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension Duty Station: Accra, Ghana Geographical Coverage: Ghana and Nigeria Starting date: as soon as possible Under the overall guidance of the Director of the ILO Office in Abuja, the National Programme officer of the Project will work under the overall supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) and the direct supervision of the International Programme Manager of the Project and in collaboration with the other Project staff. He/she will act as the National Programme for the Ghanaian component of the Project at national level . Duties:     Coordinate and report on all technical, administrative, financial and other matters concerning the Project     Monitor the implementation of the Action Programmes and other IPEC activities in the country on the basis of reports and regular site vists; identify difficulties and propose solutions     Evaluate IPEC Action Programmes and other activities     Establish and maintain close links with the relevant national authorities, including governmental organizations, employers' and workers' organizations and non-governmental organizations, active in the area of child labour     Initiate and process Action Programme proposals from governmental departments, employers' and workers' organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGO)     Assist the National Steering Committee (NSC) with preparation of its meetings, the selection of Action Programmes and implementing agencies     Assist IPEC implementing agencies in the procurement and purchase of equipment, in establishing criteria for the selection of Action Programme staff and terms of reference for other activities, such as surveys     Ensure timely fulfillment of all obligations and delivery of inputs and outputs of the Action Programmes     Ensure timely submission of Action Programme technical and financial reports     Ensure adherence to the ILO rules and regulations for financial and administrative matters     Prepare six-monthly progress and other reports on IPEC activities in the country     Prepare work plan for programme implementation in the country in coordination with the International Programme Manager     Provide advice and information to the CTA on activities to be developed in the country     Collect and analyse information on child labour and identify technical coordination needs     Promote ILO policy regarding child labour     Execute other assignments within IPEC Required Skills or Experience     Masters degree in a relevant field     Two to three years of professional experience in the relevant Occupational area     Excellent command of English good knowledge of another official language of the duty station. Working knowledge of French an asset     Good knowledge of the office's financial, administrative and personnel rules, regulations, practices and procedures. Good knowledge of national/local laws and regulations as pertinent to the areas of responsibility. Good knowledge of the office's programming matters and activities. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Excellent drafting skills. Good negotiations skill ls. Ability to clarify information. Good computer applications skills. Proven ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters. Good organizational skills. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team. Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy. Must display a high standard of ethical conduct and exhibit honesty and integrity. Ability to supervise staff How To Apply Expression of Interest: Qualified candidates are requested to send their supporting resume, a one page synopsis, relevant certificates, and an application letter marked as follows: Position number 7: National Programme Officer to the address below; The Chief Technical Advisor International Labour Organisation P. M. B. Ministries Post Office Accra