ILO - International Labour Organization · Tarawa, Kiribati, Kiribati
The Senior Project Assistant will support the implementation of the Kiribati National Employment Policy Project, focusing on improving employment governance and addressing challenges such as youth unemployment and informal employment. The role involves providing administrative and operational support, coordinating meetings and events, and assisting in financial management and reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with external partners and ensure compliance with ILO procedures. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
The ILO is leading the 18-month Technical Assistance to Support Implementation of the Kiribati National Employment Policy (KNEP 2025–2029) Project funded by Australia through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The project addresses key challenges, including youth unemployment, informal employment, gaps in labour market data and information systems, the need to strengthen labour inspection systems, and barriers facing women, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. The project strengthens government and social partner coordination and supports improvements in minimum wage review mechanisms, labour inspections, occupational safety and health, and worker protection in the fisheries sector. To better connect jobseekers with opportunities, the project will deliver a national skills needs’ assessment, strengthen employment services, strengthen a job-matching systems, and develop and apprenticeship framework. It will also promote employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, and support transition from informal to formal employment and climate-resilient livelihoods. Support includes policy advice, legal reviews, training, stakeholder consultations, and technical assistance. Expected outcomes include stronger employment governance, better labour market data, an operational job portal, and a more inclusive, resilient labour market in Kiribati.
The Senior Project Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Director of CO-Suva and in close collaboration with the Programme Assistant in Country Office. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Responsibilities include:
Providing administrative and operational support to the project team.
Coordinating meetings and events.
Assisting in financial management and reporting.
Working closely with external partners.
Ensuring compliance with ILO procedures.
Adapting quickly to new software and systems.
Coordinating and overseeing a broad range of operational activities.
Searching, retrieving and compiling information from a variety of sources.
Having strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
Coordinating the work of support staff.
Having analytical skills and attention to detail.
Having a high degree of discretion with sense of responsibility in dealing with confidential matters.
Having interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.
Having ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behavior and attitudes.