International Labour Organization Recruitment 2026
International Labour Organization (ILO) Recruitment 2026
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking qualified candidates for two positions under the Consolidating Action for Social Protection in Nigeria (CASPIN) project. The project is designed to strengthen social protection systems in Adamawa and Borno States by improving institutional capacity, coordination, accountability, and the delivery of inclusive social protection programmes.
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026 (Midnight local time)
Position 1: National Project Coordinator
Grade: NOB
Job ID: 13846
Location: ILO Country Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Contract Type: One-year fixed-term contract (Technical cooperation; extensions depend on funding, operational needs, and performance)
Vacancy Number: DC/ABUJA/NO/2026/03
Publication Date: 15 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
Coordinate project implementation and monitor progress against approved work plans, budgets, and grant agreements.
Lead the delivery of project activities and ensure the achievement of planned results.
Build and maintain effective partnerships with government institutions, employers’ and workers’ organizations, civil society, development partners, and other stakeholders.
Monitor the performance of implementing partners, consultants, and trainers, and review their work plans and reports.
Coordinate project monitoring, evaluation, reporting, financial oversight, and risk management.
Organize stakeholder consultations, workshops, seminars, conferences, and training activities.
Coordinate research activities and studies conducted by external collaborators.
Prepare progress reports, policy briefs, fact sheets, and other knowledge products.
Implement the project communications strategy and promote the visibility of project achievements.
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 relevant institutions is required. Familiarity with UN/ILO development cooperation procedures and project management is an advantage.
Language Requirements: Excellent spoken and written English, along with a good knowledge of another official language of the duty station.
Position 2: Finance and Administrative Assistant
Grade: G5
Job ID: 13847
Location: ILO Country Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Contract Type: One-year fixed-term contract (Technical cooperation; extensions depend on funding, operational needs, and performance)
Vacancy Number: DC/ABUJA/GS/2026/05
Publication Date: 15 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
Support project planning and monitor documentation, deliverables, and compliance with applicable procedures.
Collect quotations and prepare purchase orders using the ILO IRIS enterprise resource planning system.
Support procurement, service contracts, external collaboration contracts, and agreements with project partners.
Process financial transactions and verify supporting documents for compliance with financial rules and procedures.
Provide financial and administrative support for payments, travel claims, staff entitlements, and contractual obligations.
Arrange travel, accommodation, visas, meetings, workshops, conferences, and other project activities.
Maintain financial records, spreadsheets, databases, and filing systems.
Prepare financial reports, budget summaries, expenditure forecasts, and donor reporting documentation.
Assist with budget preparation, budget revisions, expenditure monitoring, and resource planning.
Prepare briefing materials, statistical summaries, and other administrative reports.
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. Experience with donor-funded projects, the UN system, international NGOs, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is a strong advantage.
Language Requirements: Excellent command of English. Good working knowledge of French is an advantage.
Important Information for Applicants
Deadline: Applications must be submitted before midnight local time on 22 October 2026.
Diversity & Inclusion: The ILO welcomes applications from qualified female candidates and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Applicants requiring disability-related assistance with the application process can contact ilojobs@ilo.org.
Appointment Terms: External candidates appointed to these grades will normally start at the first step of the relevant grade. Technical cooperation appointments do not guarantee renewal or conversion to another ILO appointment.
