Job opportunity in the Philippines – National Project Officer

The ILO’s Global Centre on Digital Wages for Decent Work is looking for a National Project Officer to support the delivery of activities aimed at promoting the transition to responsible digital wage payments in the Philippines.

Required qualifications

Education

First level university degree in economics, finance, business management, development studies, or related field.

Experience

At least two years of professional experience in the fields of enterprise development, financial inclusion, digital financial services or digital payments, women’s economic empowerment.

Languages

Excellent command of English and good knowledge of the official language of the duty station (Filipino).

Competencies

  • Knowledge of programme and budget, project administration and evaluation concepts and procedures and of the mandate and structure of labour market institutions in the Philippines
  • Knowledge of the office’s financial rules and regulations
  • Good knowledge of the context and challenges for the project areas of expertise
  • Strong 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
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to clarify information
  • Demonstrate 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 work under pressure and to meet the deadline
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, web-browsers and database applications
  • Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

Interested in the position? Click here to learn more and apply. The deadline for applications is September 16, 2024 (midnight Manila time).