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Programme Assistant (Colombo 07)


Employer: International Labour Organization (ILO)
Industry: Finance and Accounts, Management
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Vacancy Announcement (Re-advertisement. Applicants who previously applied need not apply)

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the United Nations (UN) agency that brings together governments,
employers and workers of its member states in common action to promote decent work throughout the world. The ILO is
devoted to advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom equity, security and human dignity. Its main aims are to promote rights at work encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue in handling work-related issues.

The IL0 Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives is looking for a dynamic individual with minimum six years
experience in planning and monitoring development projects / programnres and an interest and commitment to human rights and social justice. Working experience with other UN agencies would be an advantage

– The applicant should have proven ability to use computer software and other sofiware packages required for producing information materials.
– The applicant should possess excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
– Should have the ability to work in a team and to work under pressure.
– Must demonstrate responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Education — Completion of secondary school education supplemented by technical or university degree in a field related to the work of the organization.

* Post Title : Programme Assistant
* Duty Station : Colombo
* Grade : GS-6 (Regular Budget)

Main duties:

1. Collect information from records and reports, compile socioeconomic or other relevant data, and prepare reports, including draft concept notes, on relevant programmes and project activities.
2. Organize data and information and prepare and maintain records. documents and control systems for the monitoring and evaluation of project and programme implementation.
3. Contribute to the preparation of reports, project documents and submissions to governments by providing information, preparing tables and drafting selected sections, Participate in project activities and needs identification and prioritization, and assist with technical cooperation project design and work plan development.
4. Review and evaluate host institutions‘ reports prepared by training coordinators, Evaluate fellows‘ final reports.
5. Prepare background information for use in programme and budget preparations and discussions.
6. Participate in the briefing of project and other programme related activities.
7. Review plans of operations and other project related documents and take appropriate followup action.
8. Carry out specific administrative operational-“control tasks for project and programme activities.

Applications can emailed with the subject line Vacancy for Programme Assistant“.

* Only shor1-listed candidates will be acknowledged.
* “ILO is an equal opportunity employer“
* “Canvassing will be an immediate disqualification”

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