Project Officer

Organizational Context

The ILO is launching a project entitled Improving and Resilience in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Supply Chains in Region XII of the Philippines, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) under the IPEF Trade and Economic Cooperation (IFTAEC) programme. The fisheries and aquaculture sector is a major source of employment and economic activity in the region but continues to face significant challenges, including informality, occupational safety and health risks, limited access to social protection and labour market services, weak representation of workers, gender inequalities and increasing vulnerability to climate-related shocks. At the same time, enterprises face growing expectations from international buyers and markets to demonstrate responsible business conduct, respect for labour rights and effective management of environmental and social risks. These challenges have been exacerbated in the wake of the June 2026 earthquake, which disrupted transport networks, infrastructure and the economic activities, highlighting the need for stronger preparedness, business continuity and recovery mechanisms for workers and employers in the supply chains. Through collaboration with government agencies, employers' and workers' organizations and other key stakeholders in Region XII, the project will promote, the recovery and building back of resilient and rights-based supply chains in line with international labour standards and the objectives of the IPEF Supply Chain Agreement. Reporting lines The Project Officer will report directly to the National Project Coordinator. He/she will also receive support from a Regional Coordinator for Supply Chains based in the ILO Country office for the Philippines and a Regional Programme and Operations Officer based in Bangkok as well as technical advice from ILO regional technical specialists.

Job Purpose

The ILO is launching a project entitled Improving and Resilience in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Supply Chains in Region XII of the Philippines, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) under the IPEF Trade and Economic Cooperation (IFTAEC) programme. The fisheries and aquaculture sector is a major source of employment and economic activity in the region but continues to face significant challenges, including informality, occupational safety and health risks, limited access to social protection and labour market services, weak representation of workers, gender inequalities and increasing vulnerability to climate-related shocks. At the same time, enterprises face growing expectations from international buyers and markets to demonstrate responsible business conduct, respect for labour rights and effective management of environmental and social risks. These challenges have been exacerbated in the wake of the June 2026 earthquake, which disrupted transport networks, infrastructure and the economic activities, highlighting the need for stronger preparedness, business continuity and recovery mechanisms for workers and employers in the supply chains. Through collaboration with government agencies, employers' and workers' organizations and other key stakeholders in Region XII, the project will promote, the recovery and building back of resilient and rights-based supply chains in line with international labour standards and the objectives of the IPEF Supply Chain Agreement. Reporting lines The Project Officer will report directly to the National Project Coordinator. He/she will also receive support from a Regional Coordinator for Supply Chains based in the ILO Country office for the Philippines and a Regional Programme and Operations Officer based in Bangkok as well as technical advice from ILO regional technical specialists. - Ensure effective coordination and implementation of project activities, delivering integrated and comprehensive interventions in a timely and efficient manner. - Coordinate and facilitate the ILO’s engagement with regional partners, including relevant local government officers, workers’ and employers’ organizations as well as sectoral associations and other relevant stakeholders. - Conduct regular missions to Regional XII to facilitate the organization and delivery of coordination meetings, trainings, advocacy campaigns, seminars and workshops, ensuring effective engagement and participation of stakeholders. - Collect and compile data and information from project constituents and implementing partners to support planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of activities. - Assist in reviewing, verifying and analysing project work plans, including those of project implementing partners and related documents to ensure clarity, consistency and completeness. - Monitor the progress of project activities, follow up on required documentation, clarify information, and respond to queries regarding clearance and processing to facilitate timely implementation. - Draft terms of reference for the implementation of direct project activities such as meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, as well as implementation agreements. - Prepare information materials, including briefs, background notes, statements and news articles, to support communication and visibility of project activities. - Prepare narrative progress reports. - Attend and represent the ILO in UN crisis response and other relevant coordination meetings and events related to fisheries and aquaculture supply chains. - Draft, edit and translate official correspondence, statements, speeches, and other public information materials into the local language, as needed. - Perform other duties for the ILO Office as may be assigned by the Regional Coordinator for Supply Chains and/or the Country Director.

Responsibilities

- Ensure effective coordination and implementation of project activities, delivering integrated and comprehensive interventions in a timely and efficient manner. - Coordinate and facilitate the ILO’s engagement with regional partners, including relevant local government officers, workers’ and employers’ organizations as well as sectoral associations and other relevant stakeholders. - Conduct regular missions to Regional XII to facilitate the organization and delivery of coordination meetings, trainings, advocacy campaigns, seminars and workshops, ensuring effective engagement and participation of stakeholders. - Collect and compile data and information from project constituents and implementing partners to support planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of activities. - Assist in reviewing, verifying and analysing project work plans, including those of project implementing partners and related documents to ensure clarity, consistency and completeness. - Monitor the progress of project activities, follow up on required documentation, clarify information, and respond to queries regarding clearance and processing to facilitate timely implementation. - Draft terms of reference for the implementation of direct project activities such as meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, as well as implementation agreements. - Prepare information materials, including briefs, background notes, statements and news articles, to support communication and visibility of project activities. - Prepare narrative progress reports. - Attend and represent the ILO in UN crisis response and other relevant coordination meetings and events related to fisheries and aquaculture supply chains. - Draft, edit and translate official correspondence, statements, speeches, and other public information materials into the local language, as needed. - Perform other duties for the ILO Office as may be assigned by the Regional Coordinator for Supply Chains and/or the Country Director.

Work Experience

At least two years of professional experience at the national level in project management, implementation, liaison and coordination activities. Experience in working effectively with government authorities and social partners. Experience working on recovery activities for the labour sector or labour issues in the fisheries and aquaculture supply chains would be a strong asset. Experience working in Region XII would be an asset. Technical requirements: Good knowledge of labour rights and social development, political awareness and understanding of socio-economic factors.

Skills

• 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 teamwork experience and ability to work effectively with a multicultural and interdisciplinary team, as well as to 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 deadlines. • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, web-browsers and database applications. • Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms and apps (MSTeams, Zoom), and generative AI tools. • Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy. • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and gender-sensitive behaviour and attitudes are also required.

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