Directeur/directrice De Projet

World Vision

Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Not specified (likely requires onsite presence based on the project location)
Usdol cooperative agreement management
Child labor and forced labor prevention
Mining sector dynamics in drc
World Vision is seeking a Project Director for its TRACE project in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, aimed at combating child labor and forced labor in critical mineral supply chains. The ideal candidate will possess extensive project management experience and a strong background in labor rights enforcement, particularly in the DRC context

Job Summary

  • The Project Director will provide strategic leadership for a USDOL-funded initiative to eliminate 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 have proven experience managing publicly-funded projects focused on labor rights, child protection, or supply chains in fragile settings.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

World Vision is seeking a Project Director for its TRACE project in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, aimed at combating child labor and forced labor in critical mineral supply chains. The ideal candidate will possess extensive project management experience and a strong background in labor rights enforcement, particularly in the DRC context.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • USDOL cooperative agreement management
  • Child labor and forced labor prevention
  • Mining sector dynamics in DRC
  • Government stakeholder engagement
  • Multi-partner consortium coordination

Nice-to-have

  • CLMRS system implementation experience
  • Consortium management background
  • Community-based child protection mechanisms
  • Private sector supply chain due diligence
  • Fluent French language skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in international development or related field
  • 7-10 years of project leadership experience
  • Experience with ILAB-funded or public labor rights projects
  • DRC nationals strongly encouraged; international candidates with regional experience accepted
  • Fluent written and spoken English required

Work Rights

DRC nationals strongly encouraged; international candidates with relevant regional experience accepted

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