Job Overview
ILO Is Hiring a Project Manager (P4) – Oversee a Major International Responsible Business Initiative
Are you ready to lead a transformative project at the heart of corporate accountability and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean? The International Labour Organization (ILO) is recruiting a P4-level Project Manager to direct the second phase of its landmark Responsible Business Conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean (RBCLAC) project.
This high-impact role, funded by the European Union and implemented in collaboration with the OECD and OHCHR, offers a unique opportunity to drive global standards on human rights and responsible business conduct across nine countries. Based in Lima, the Project Manager will oversee strategy, stakeholder coordination, and implementation while ensuring alignment with key international frameworks.
🗓 Application Deadline: 14 August 2025
📍 Duty Station: Lima, Peru
💼 Grade: P-4 (Fixed-Term, renewable)
🌎 Eligible Applicants: Open to international candidates
💰 Salary: UN P4 scale + benefits (tax-free for most nationals)
🔗 Apply on Official ILO Careers Site
🌐 Background & Job Description
The RBCLAC project is a joint EU-ILO-OECD-OHCHR initiative to strengthen responsible business conduct by aligning corporate behavior with international human rights, labor, and sustainability standards. Now entering its second phase, the project will continue to support policy development, business engagement, and social dialogue in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, and Peru.
The ILO Project Manager will act as the central coordinator for activities across these countries—particularly in Peru and Ecuador—while reporting to the ILO Deputy Regional Director. This post combines project management, technical expertise, partnership development, and regional diplomacy, offering a rare platform to influence high-level development outcomes.
📋 Key Responsibilities
✅ Project Management
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Lead all operational aspects of the RBCLAC project, including workplan execution, staff oversight, and regional coordination.
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Manage multi-country budgets in compliance with ILO financial rules.
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Draft periodic progress reports and contribute to the EU Joint Steering Committee meetings.
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Supervise country teams and contribute to recruitment and performance management.
🧠 Technical Leadership
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Advise governments and social partners on RBC frameworks, including the ILO MNE Declaration, OECD Guidelines, and UN Guiding Principles.
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Align regional efforts with other ILO-led programs such as Ver Crecer.
🌐 Advocacy & Networking
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Cultivate strategic relationships with governments, trade unions, employer organizations, civil society, and the UN system.
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Promote gender equality and non-discrimination within all project components.
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Lead advocacy campaigns, public engagement, and policy dialogue.
💵 Resource Mobilization
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Collaborate with ILO’s Partnerships and Field Support Department to secure funding for future initiatives.
📚 Knowledge Management
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Coordinate creation and dissemination of knowledge products, including reports, training materials, and regional databases.
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Organize regional workshops and forums to share lessons learned and good practices.
ILO Is Hiring a Project Manager (P4)
🎓 Qualifications
📘 Education
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Advanced university degree in economics, law, political science, international development, or business.
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A bachelor’s degree with two additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
💼 Experience
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At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in international project management, corporate accountability, or multilateral partnerships.
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Experience managing EU-funded programs and multi-country teams is highly desirable.
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Expertise in corporate social responsibility (CSR), business and human rights, or ILO labor standards.
🌍 Languages
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Fluency in English or Spanish and a working knowledge of the other is required.
💬 Key Competencies
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Results-based management and strategic planning
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Diplomacy, negotiation, and consensus-building
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Budget and staff management in international development contexts
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Strong writing and communication skills in both English and Spanish
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Understanding of UN and EU operational procedures