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World Vision is seeking a Project Director for a USDOL-funded initiative aimed at combating child labor and forced labor in the mining sector of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The position requires extensive project leadership experience, particularly in labor rights and child protection, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with government and community stakeholders.
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Job Summary
The Project Director will provide strategic leadership for a USDOL-funded initiative to combat child and forced labor in the DRC's critical mineral supply chains.
This role requires close coordination with government ministries, civil society, and private sector actors to strengthen policy frameworks and enforcement mechanisms.
Candidates must demonstrate proven experience managing publicly-funded projects focused on labor rights, child protection, or supply chains in fragile settings.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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World Vision is seeking a Project Director for a USDOL-funded initiative aimed at combating child labor and forced labor in the mining sector of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The position requires extensive project leadership experience, particularly in labor rights and child protection, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with government and community stakeholders.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
USDOL cooperative agreement management
Child labor and forced labor prevention
Mining sector dynamics and governance
Government stakeholder engagement DRC
Results-based monitoring systems design
Nice-to-have
Consortium or multi-partner program experience
Community-based child protection mechanisms
Supply chain due diligence strategies
Fluent French language skills
Public speaking and negotiation skills
Key Requirements
Master's degree in international development or related field
Minimum 7 years of project leadership experience
Experience managing ILAB-funded or public labor rights projects
DRC nationals strongly encouraged; international candidates with regional experience considered
Fluent written and spoken English required; French fluency preferred
Work Rights
DRC nationals strongly encouraged; international candidates with relevant regional experience open