At International Council of Swedish Industry (NIR) we are looking for two Regional Programme Coordinators, one based in Nairobi and one in Johannesburg, to join the team that implements the Swedish Workplace Programme (SWP). The Regional Programme Coordinators will play a critical role in driving the operations of the SWP in Kenya and South Africa and the adoption of practices that will enhance overall wellbeing at workplaces.
You will be responsible for the day to day planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting of the programme activities. This will include reflective learning practice, conducting first level training/workshops, organising events and monitoring of activities.
As the ideal candidate you are energized by the opportunity to build and develop new ideas on how to engage the private sector in contributing to decent work and sustainable business.
As our new colleague, we believe that you are enthusiastic about working in team setting, managing multiple tasks with a high level of diligence and comfortable working towards deadlines and results. You will be working in an international setting with the SWP secretariat based in Stockholm and other colleagues in Asia and Latin America. You will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills, be practical and proactive.
Main Responsibilities
As our regional coordinator you will;
Represent SWP in the country and region
Communicate the programme to different stakeholders such as business, unions, government agencies and NGO’s
Manage, oversee and facilitate the implementation of workplace programmes which includes, supervising, guide and monitor external technical facilitators
Establish local networks and share of the SWP model
Budget and follow up of activities
Conduct first level trainings/Workshops and monitor trainings of employees, management and union representatives at workplaces participating in the SWP
Support the SWP team in finding and procuring expertise in the above thematic areas in the countries of operation.
Qualifications
Required:
Minimum 5 years of programme/project management experience
Post graduate degree in business management, economics, human resources, social science or equivalent
Experience in relevant professional or academic experience in programme evaluation and development economics
Excellent communication and networking skills
Experience from facilitation of workshops and development of partnerships
Ability to translate strategic goals and priorities into realistic and flexible plans
Self-motivated, proactive and structured with proven ability to develop and drive your own initiatives
High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
Excellent verbal and written English language skills
Legally allowed to live and work in Kenya or South Africa, depending on which of the two positions you are applying to
Desirable:
Experience in designing, organising and running trainings with employees in areas such as workplace environment, conflict management, occupational health and safety, workplace dialogue, diversity & inclusion and skills development
Previous experience working in international business, labour market issues, business and human rights, sustainability and international development
Previous experience and knowledge of working with the labour market parties
Ability to adapt message to culturally diverse audiences
Language skills in addition to English suitable for local context and workplace cultures
Deadline to apply is Sunday, 5 April 2020.
In this recruitment NIR is cooperating with Business Sweden, the Swedish Trade & Invest Council, in Nairobi and Johannesburg.
