The project will be implemented by an ILO Project Management Team (ILO-PMT), led by one Chief Technical Advisor/Project Manager. Technical support and advisory services will be provided from relevant ILO specialists in DWT/CO-New Delhi and headquarters. The main partner is the Government of Bangladesh, and the lead Ministry is the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment (MoEWOE). The project works closely with the ILO tripartite constituents (government, employers’ and workers’ organizations) and takes an open, participatory approach to developing and testing policies and strategies.
Responsibilities:
Ensure timely and effective planning and implementation of the project activities through timely and efficient delivery of outputs, monitoring and evaluation of the project activities in conformity with ILO policies and project strategies, and in accordance with ILO programming guidelines, and administrative and financial procedures.
Support the Project partners in their activities to advance Labour Migration governance and reintegration. Ensure the partners have adequately addressed the issues; provide hands-on operational structures for partner implementation activities.
Work with implementing agencies in designing terms of reference for activities, such as capacity building workshops, direct assistance interventions, research, etc. and identify project consultants, and manage contracts/subcontracts to ensure the quality of their services in a timely manner.
Support the preparation and revision of issue-papers concerning Labour Migration (position papers, situation reports and ‘talking point’ documents) and the substantive work of the project. Maintain programme related data, information and records of the activities and assist preparing the project reports.
Prepare project reports, briefs, background information, and budget estimates and expenditure forecasts and report on delivery and disbursements. Assist in the programming and control of resources from all sources of funds, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring situation of resources as compared to planned activities and making recommendations to CTA for remedial action.
Organize conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions and meetings.
Draft, edit, statements and speeches and other public information material and support the procurement of the project.
Attend important events concerning Labour Migration, legal and policy frameworks and any substantive area covered by the project. Support the publication and disseminate information concerning Project progress and deliverables.
Enhance the partnership with a diverse set of stakeholders including relevant ministries of the Government of Bangladesh, INGOs, National and Local NGOs, TUs, academia and the private sectors.
Provide programming and administrative support to CTA/Project manager of the project in areas of responsibility, ensure adherence to the ILO rules and regulations for financial and administrative matters, and ensure timely fulfilment of all obligations and delivery of expected results of the project activities in Bangladesh.
Undertake missions to project sites independently or accompanying other officials, donor, government and social partners and supervise the work of support staff.
Act as a ‘Monitoring and Risk Focal’ of the Reintegration Project.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the CTA/Project Manager.
Education:
University degree in project management, economics, social sciences, social policy, gender equality, or other related field.
Work Experience:
At least two years of relevant experience in programme implementation with focus on labour migration, skills development, reintegration, labour market information system, communication at national level.
Practical experience/skills in reporting Result Based Management; Experience in training and capacity building in labour migration at various project levels.
