Vacancies at The International Labour Organization (ILO)

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO) RECRUITMENT 2026

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting qualified candidates for two positions under the Consolidating Action for Social Protection in Nigeria (CASPIN) project.

The project aims to strengthen social protection systems in Adamawa and Borno States by improving institutional capacity, coordination, accountability, and the delivery of inclusive social protection programmes.

Applications close on 22 October 2026.

POSITION 1: NATIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR

Grade: NOB
Job ID: 13846
Location: ILO Country Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Contract Type: One-year fixed-term contract
Vacancy Number: DC/ABUJA/NO/2026/03
Publication Date: 15 October 2026
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

The National Project Coordinator will lead and coordinate the implementation of the CASPIN project, ensuring that planned activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with ILO policies and project requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate project implementation and monitor progress against approved work plans, budgets, and grant agreements.
2. Lead the delivery of project activities and ensure the achievement of planned results.
3. Build and maintain effective partnerships with government institutions, employers’ and workers’ organizations, civil society, development partners, and other stakeholders.
4. Monitor the performance of implementing partners, consultants, and trainers and review their work plans and reports.
5. Coordinate project monitoring, evaluation, reporting, financial oversight, and risk management.
6. Organize stakeholder consultations, workshops, seminars, conferences, and training activities.
7. Coordinate research activities and studies conducted by external collaborators.
8. Prepare progress reports, policy briefs, fact sheets, and other knowledge products.
9. Implement the project communications strategy and promote visibility of project achievements.
10. Ensure gender equality and inclusion are integrated into project planning and implementation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
A first-level university degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Health, International Development, or a related field, with strong knowledge of development issues relating to social protection in Nigeria.

Experience:
At least three years of relevant professional experience in social protection, humanitarian and displacement issues.

Experience working with ILO tripartite constituents, government officials, and institutions relevant to social protection is required. Familiarity with ILO or UN policies and development cooperation procedures is desirable. Experience managing or implementing ILO or UN projects is an advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of results-based management, project planning, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation.
• Ability to integrate gender analysis into project implementation.
• Strong project management, financial monitoring, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage teams and supervise staff and consultants.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and timely project progress reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and standard office communication tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Excellent spoken and written English. Good knowledge of another official language of the duty station is also required.

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POSITION 2: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Grade: G5
Job ID: 13847
Location: ILO Country Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Contract Type: One-year fixed-term contract
Vacancy Number: DC/ABUJA/GS/2026/05
Publication Date: 15 October 2026
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Finance and Administrative Assistant will provide financial, administrative, procurement, and logistical support for the CASPIN project, ensuring compliance with ILO financial rules, administrative procedures, and operational requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support project planning and monitor documentation, deliverables, and compliance with applicable procedures.
2. Collect quotations and prepare purchase orders using the ILO IRIS enterprise resource planning system.
3. Support procurement, service contracts, external collaboration contracts, and agreements with project partners.
4. Process financial transactions and verify supporting documents for compliance with financial rules and procedures.
5. Provide financial and administrative support for payments, travel claims, staff entitlements, and contractual obligations.
6. Arrange travel, accommodation, visas, meetings, workshops, conferences, and other project activities.
7. Maintain financial records, spreadsheets, databases, and filing systems.
8. Prepare financial reports, budget summaries, expenditure forecasts, and donor reporting documentation.
9. Assist with budget preparation, budget revisions, expenditure monitoring, and resource planning.
10. Prepare briefing materials, statistical summaries, and other administrative reports.
11. Respond to routine financial and administrative inquiries and keep colleagues informed of relevant procedural changes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Completion of secondary school education, together with formal training in Accounting, Finance, or an Administrative field.

Experience:
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in financial and administrative work, with some training in an administrative field.

Experience with donor-funded projects, the UN system or international NGOs, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is a strong advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of financial and administrative rules, guidelines, and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting standards, including IPSAS or other recognized accounting standards.
• Ability to maintain financial records and prepare accounting reports.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• High ethical standards and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Reader.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Tact, diplomacy, and gender-sensitive, non-discriminatory behaviour.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Excellent command of English. Good working knowledge of French is an advantage.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

1. Application deadline: 22 October 2026, at midnight local time.
2. Both positions are linked to technical cooperation projects and are offered on one-year fixed-term contracts.
3. Contract extensions depend on funding availability, continued operational needs, and satisfactory performance and conduct.
4. The ILO welcomes applications from qualified female candidates and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.
5. Applicants who require disability-related assistance with the online application process may contact ilojobs@ilo.org.
6. Technical cooperation appointments do not guarantee renewal or conversion to another ILO appointment.
7. External candidates appointed to these grades will normally start at the first step of the relevant grade.

Interested and qualified candidates should review the official vacancy announcements carefully and submit their applications through the respective ILO recruitment links before the deadline.

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