Friday 13 December 2013


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Nestle Nigeria Plc - As the Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, we are committed to enhancing People's lives, everywhere, every day. Infact enhancing lives will influence everything we do together.

A presence in more than 130 countries and factories in more than 80 research centres brings many global benefits. We believe in long term career development and appreciate how challenges and motivation will help you reach your potential.

Nestle Nigeria Plc. upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes. Application are hereby invited from suitably Internal qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of

Job Title: Field Sales Manager

Job Reference: FSM 2014
Department: Sales

Job Details:
As the Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, we are committed to enhancing People’s lives, everywhere, everyday. This same commitment is what is expected of our Field Sales Manager who will ensure Availability, Visibility and Accessibility of all Nestlé products in all relevant outlets through effective management Sales force. To succeed in this role you must be an effective team leader, with excellent interpersonal skills , strong drive and passion for business results.


Other Responsibilities
  • Manage Sell Out activities in assigned territory.
  • Establish coverage plan for Distributor in assigned territory.
  • Develop and implement route plan for Sales Force.
  • Manage relationships between retailers, wholesalers, distributors and Nestlé.
  • Manage deployment of POS Materials

Requirement
  • B.Sc degree or HND in any discipline (Minimum of Second Class Lower or HND Upper Credit).
  • Must have 2 -3 years experience in Field Sales Management in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment.
  • Great communications and negotiation skills.
  • Good Computer skills- Ms. Word, Ms. Excel, Ms. Power Point.
  • Candidate must have a valid drivers license and must be willing to work in any part of Nigeria.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


Application Deadline: 15th December 2013

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Federal College of Education Kontagora - The Governing Council of the College has declared the underlisted vacant position. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: College Librarian

Job Location: Niger State

Responsibilities

  • Framing overall library policy, personal contact and liaising with departments
  • Preparation of Library budget.
  • Engaging in matters of common interest.
  • Responsible to the Provost for smooth administration of the College Library and the coordination of the Library services in the academic department of the College.
  • All other matters of academic interest forthe College.

Requirements
  • A good University Degree in the relevant field (Professional Library Qualification) from a recognized University with at least 18 years cognate experience OR a Master Degree (MLS)
  • with at least 15 years cognate experience.
  • Presentation of evidence of relevant publications in Journals and Textbooks plus Conference Papers,
  • Registration with recognized professional body(ies).
  • Must be ICT compliant.

Remuneration
  • Salary Grade: CONPCASS 15

Mode Of Application
Interested candidates should forward fifteen (15) copies of typed application and detailed curriculum vitae duly signed and dated, providing information as stated below:

  • Full Name (Surname underlined)
  • Date and Place of Birth
  • State of Origin
  • Nationality
  • Marital Status
  • Current Postal Address including GSM Number and E-mail address
  • Permanent Home Address
  • Educational Institutions attended with dates
  • Qualifications obtained including membership of Professional Associations and Bodies
  • Work Experience in Chronological Sequence with Dates
  • Present Employment, Status and Salary
  • Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees one of which must be current employer.
Applications are to be forwarded in sealed envelope to:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education,
P.M.B. 39,
Kontagora,
Niger State

  • In addition, candidates are requested to ask their referee(s) to send confidential report on them to the same address above, before the closing date.
Note
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, please. Candidates above sixty (60) years of age need not apply.

Application Deadline: 22nd January 2014


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Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria - We attract talented individuals. Not only can they give you the benefit of their experience, they also reveal a closer, more personal look at the wide range of global opportunities we offer. At the core of the Group's people strategy is our focus on employee engagement. Engagement is a key driver of productivity and performance, which creates the foundation of our performance culture. We encourage and focus on the behaviours that bring out the very best from every employee, assessing their performance not just on results but on how those results were achieved. To further embed these behaviours we have a remuneration programme in place, carefully designed to incentivise our employees to live our values every day.

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Credit Analyst

Job ID: 410088
Job Function: Consumer Banking
Job Location: Nigeria - SCB

Job Description

  • Responsible for assessing credit risk of assigned portfolio of SME BANKING with a view to minimizing loss and maximizing Risk Adjusted Revenues.
  • Product management & development of SME portfolio.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
  • To analyse customers risk using credit skills, ratio analysis, cash flow projections using CreditMate platform, evaluation of parent support policies, credit grading and judgement of management and strategy.
  • To jointly structure facilities with Relationship Managers to meet individual client’s needs with a view to maximizing earnings and minimizing risk and bad debts.
  • To understand customer needs and inherent credit risk and act upon them.
  • To carry out research work and analyse market information so as to counter competitive pressures.
  • To ensure that all credit conforms to Group and Local Credit Policy.
  • Monitoring of credit quality and risk with the Relationship Managers and SCS Team by highlighting early warning signs of credit deterioration.
  • Maintenance of Corporate database e.g. spread.
  • Obtaining and analysis of financial statements and raising appropriate concerns.
  • Recommending minimum pricing ranges/risk margins using scorecard Methodology.
  • Regular review of credit worthiness of clients using credit grading techniques
  • Train attached staff in order to assist in meeting customer requirements and to increase their efficiency, competency and productivity
  • Product management & monitoring of SME portfolio.
  • Ensure you remain alert to the risk of money laundering and assist in the bank’s efforts in combating it by adhering to the key principles in relation to: Identifying your customer, knowing your customer, reporting suspicions, safeguarding records and not disclosing suspicions to customers.

Qualifications & Skills
a) Knowledge:

  • Minimum qualification 1st degree plus professional qualification CA/ACCA/CIMA/CIS and any other relevant diplomas/degrees.
  • Full CSAP within a year of moving into the role
  • A good understanding and analysis of financial statements, cash flows and their impact on businesses.
  • An in-depth knowledge of advanced lending techniques, Group products, trade finance, investment instruments and of Bank’s policy, rules and procedures.
  • Good knowledge of business conditions, banking and Commercial Law.
b) Experience:
  • At least 2 years lending experience in responsible positions.
  • Expertise in credit structuring, evaluating risk, financial analysis and industry analysis.
  • Strong lending, negotiating and decision making ability.


Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


Note: 
  • When the page opens, at the Location dropdown, select Nigeria - SCB and click Search, then click Credit Analys

Application Deadline: 24th December, 2013

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Federal College of Education Kontagora - The Governing Council of the College has declared the underlisted vacant position. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: Director of Works

Job Location: Niger State

Responsibilities

  • Overall coordination of Works and Maintenance Department.
  • Planning and controlling the technical activities of Works and Maintenance Department.
  • Keeping inventory of all College Vehicles and has responsibility for their Maintenance, Security and up-keep.
  • Advising the Provost on the acquisition and maintenance of all College assets.
  • Supervision of all staff in the Department.
  • Performing other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the provost.

Requirements
  • Candidate must possess a good University Degree in Engineering and must be fully registered with relevant professional body(ies) (i.e. COREN).
  • Must possess eighteen (18) years post-qualification cognate experience in a project/work management or a registered Engineer with Masters Degree plus at least fifteen (15) years post qualification experience.
  • Candidate must possess Computer proficiency certificate

Remuneration
  • Salary Grade: CONTEDISS 15


Mode Of Application
Interested candidates should forward fifteen (15) copies of typed application and detailed curriculum vitae duly signed and dated, providing information as stated below:

  • Full Name (Surname underlined)
  • Date and Place of Birth
  • State of Origin
  • Nationality
  • Marital Status
  • Current Postal Address including GSM Number and E-mail address
  • Permanent Home Address
  • Educational Institutions attended with dates
  • Qualifications obtained including membership of Professional Associations and Bodies
  • Work Experience in Chronological Sequence with Dates
  • Present Employment, Status and Salary
  • Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees one of which must be current employer.
Applications are to be forwarded in sealed envelope to:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education,
P.M.B. 39,
Kontagora,
Niger State

  • In addition, candidates are requested to ask their referee(s) to send confidential report on them to the same address above, before the closing date.
Note
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, please. Candidates above sixty (60) years of age need not apply.

Application Deadline: 22nd January 2014

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KMF Maternity and Laboratory Centre is a fully equipped Maternity and Laboratory Centre donated by the Keshington Adebukota Adebutu Foundation to the University of Lagos Community. The KMF Board is desirous of filling existing vacancies in the Hospital as follows:

Job Job: Consultant

Job Location: Lagos

Requirement

  • Candidate must possess MBBS from a recognized University with NYSC experience: must be a Fellow of National or West African College of Surgeons/Obstetrics and Gynaecology with minimum of five (5) years experience as a Consultant and registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Remuneration
  • The Remuneration Package attached to this position is attractive and negotiable.

Mode of Application
  • Applications which must be submitted in five (5) hard copies should be accompanied with relevant certificates and credentials.
  • Such applications must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • In addition to stating names and addresses of two Referees, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf to:

The Board Chairman,
KAAF Maternity and Laboratory Centre,
C/o of Director, Medical Centre,
University of Lagos, Medical Centre,
University of Lagos,
Akoka.


Application Deadline: 26th December, 2013.

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KAM Industries Nigeria Limited is a foremost indigenous company emerging as a conglomerate. The business interests of the company are becoming diversified into the key sectors of the Nigerian economy. Currently, the company is the foremost producer of nails and other wire products in Nigeria and manufacturer of Galvanised and Colour Coated Roofing Sheets. Other production activities include manufacturing of Packages and Quarrying. With dogged determination and passionate desire for excellence, the company has been manufacturing since 1997 producing products of international quality.

KAM Industries Nigeria Limited is a integrated Cold Roll Steel Mill located in Ilorin, Kwara State has vacancies:

Job Title: Human Resources Managers

Job Location: Ilorin, Kwara State

Requirements

  • Experienced Human Resources Management Practitioners of not less than 10 years in the industry to manage a large technical work force of diverse background.
  • Applicants must possess a minimum of HND or B.Sc degree in the humanities or social sciences from recognised institutions of higher learning. Membership of professional institutes would be an advantage. Hands on experience in Human Resources Management softwares is a must.
  • Applicants must not be more than 40 years of age.


Mode of Application
Interested candidates should send their CV to: Jobs@kamindustries.com


Application Deadline: 25th December, 2013

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Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client, a 24-hour National Bureau of Directory and information Services seeks to fill the following position:

Job Title: Business Development Executives

Job Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Requirements

  • Candidate must have a first degree in any discipline.
  • Candidate must have minimum of 2 years experience in a Business Development role.
  • Candidate must have a very pleasant and attractive personality.
  • Male and Female candidates can apply.

Mode Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: r.alex@michaelstevens-consulting.com using the position applied for and the location as the subject of the email.
  • Kindly note that we will not consider mails without the guideline stated above.

Application Deadline: 15th December, 2013

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Pharmabase Nigeria Limited, an indigenous Pharmaceutical Company that enjoys dominance in the niche therapeutic areas like: Anti-Infective, Cardiovascular, Anti – Psychotics, Gastro-Intestinal and Pain Management segments requires for immediate employment the following candidates:

Job Title: Medical Representatives

Job Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

  • Face of the company for the customers
  • Implementation of product promotion strategy
  • Generate prescriptions in line with the business strategy
  • Sales and marketing of the company’s products
  • Maintain and develop relationship with existing and new customers through appropriate propositions and sales method
  • Optimize quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction

Requirements
  • Graduate of Pharmacy, DVM, Microbiology, Chemistry and related fields.
  • Previous work experience not required
  • Career driven, goal oriented, intelligent and confident presenter
  • Excellent communication and presentation skill

Mode Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CVs to: hrpharmabase@yahoo.com


Application Deadline: 24th December, 2013
Career vacancy for Administrative Manager at Michael Stevens Consulting Lagos Nigeria 2014

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Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client, a 24-hour National Bureau of Directory and information Services seeks to fill the following position:

Job Title: Administrative Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Requirements

  • Candidate must have a first degree in any discipline.
  • Candidate must have minimum of 2 years experience in an Administrative role.
  • Candidate must be very conversant with the entire microsoft office package

Mode Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: r.alex@michaelstevens-consulting.com using the position applied for as the subject of the email.

  • Kindly note that we will not consider mails without the guideline stated above.

Application Deadline: 15th December, 2013

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Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client, a 24-hour National Bureau of Directory and information Services seeks to fill the following position:

Job Title: Business Development Executives

Job Location: Abuja
Requirements

  • Candidate must have a first degree in any discipline.
  • Candidate must have minimum of 2 years experience in a Business Development role.
  • Candidate must have a very pleasant and attractive personality.
  • Male and Female candidates can apply.

Mode Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: r.alex@michaelstevens-consulting.com using the position applied for and the location as the subject of the email.
  • Kindly note that we will not consider mails without the guideline stated above.

Application Deadline: 15th December, 2013

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Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client, a 24-hour National Bureau of Directory and information Services seeks to fill the following position:

Job Title: Business Development Executives

Job Location: Lagos
Requirements

  • Candidate must have a first degree in any discipline.
  • Candidate must have minimum of 2 years experience in a Business Development role.
  • Candidate must have a very pleasant and attractive personality.
  • Male and Female candidates can apply.

Mode Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: r.alex@michaelstevens-consulting.com using the position applied for and the location as the subject of the email.
  • Kindly note that we will not consider mails without the guideline stated above.

Application Deadline: 15th December, 2013

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KMF Maternity and Laboratory Centre is a fully equipped Maternity and Laboratory Centre donated by the Keshington Adebukota Adebutu Foundation to the University of Lagos Community. The KMF Board is desirous of filling existing vacancies in the Hospital as follows:

Job Title: Pharmacist

Job Location: Lagos

Requirement

  • Candidate must possess a first degree in Pharmacy (B. Sc Pharm /B. Pharm) from a recognized University and be registered with the Pharmacists' Council of Nigeria (PCN) with a minimum of two (2) years post NYSC experience.

Remuneration
  • The Remuneration Package attached to this position is attractive and negotiable.

Mode of Application
Applications which must be submitted in five (5) hard copies should be accompanied with relevant certificates and credentials. Such applications must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). In addition to stating names and addresses of two Referees, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf to:

The Board Chairman,
KAAF Maternity and Laboratory Centre,
C/o of Director, Medical Centre,
University of Lagos, Medical Centre,
University of Lagos,
Akoka.


Application Deadling: 26th December, 2013.

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KAM Industries Nigeria Limited is a foremost indigenous company emerging as a conglomerate. The business interests of the company are becoming diversified into the key sectors of the Nigerian economy. Currently, the company is the foremost producer of nails and other wire products in Nigeria and manufacturer of Galvanised and Colour Coated Roofing Sheets. Other production activities include manufacturing of Packages and Quarrying. With dogged determination and passionate desire for excellence, the company has been manufacturing since 1997 producing products of international quality.

KAM Industries Nigeria Limited is a integrated Cold Roll Steel Mill located in Ilorin, Kwara State has vacancies:

Job Title: Chartered Accountants

Job Location: Ilorin, Kwara State

Requirements

  • Experienced Chartered Accountants with a minimum of 10 years experience in the industry ready for new challenges in an integrated Cold Roll Steel Mill.
  • Must be very good in cashflow management, cost and management accounting with hands on experience in ERP softwares.
  • Applicants must be personable and not more than 40 years of age.


Mode of Application
Interested candidates should send their CV to: Jobs@kamindustries.com


Application Deadline:25th December, 2013

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Nestle Nigeria Plc - As the Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, we are committed to enhancing People's lives, everywhere, every day. Infact enhancing lives will influence everything we do together.

A presence in more than 130 countries and factories in more than 80 research centres brings many global benefits. We believe in long term career development and appreciate how challenges and motivation will help you reach your potential.

Nestle Nigeria Plc. upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes. Application are hereby invited from suitably Internal qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of

Job Title: Sales Analyst

Job Reference: analyst 2014
Department: Sales

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure accuracy of customer’s data for entire customer life cycle.
  • Ensure accuracy of Sales Force expenses and compliance with company policy.
  • Ensure accuracy of posting of Sales Force expenses to appropriate cost centers
  • Ensure prompt reimbursement of Sales Force expenses
  • Assist Sales Force on prompt reconciliation of Customer account.
  • Ensure prompt generation of open accrual credit memo requests for monthly and quarterly Total Trade Spent. (TTT)
  • Ensure prompt settlement of planned incentive to customers on monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Ensure zero final settlement of all planned incentives at period end.
  • Handle customer complaints with the view of ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Disseminate monthly Sales Force expenses budget versus actual to Field Sales Force.
  • Disseminate monthly customers statements of account received from Account Receivable.
  • Disseminate monthly Sales Bulletin.

Requirements
  • B.Sc or HND with a minimum of second class or upper credit in Sciences or Social Sciences discipline.
  • Must have excellent Analytical skills (figures and financial analysis)
  • Must be proficient in the use of Office Suite ( especially Ms Excel)
  • Must have good Presentation Skills.
  • Must be service oriented.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


Application Deadline: 15th December 2013

Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client, a Medical Technology Solutions Company seeks to urgently fill the role: Lead Office Administrator.

Job Title: Lead Office Administrator  (Office Manager)

Job Location: Lagos

Responsibilities:

  • General Administration of the organisation.
  • In charge of Travel & Logistics.
  • Supervise Administrative Assistant and entire department.
  • Manage all HR related issues.

Requirements
Candidate must possess the following:

  • Must have a Degree or its equivalent in a relevant field.
  • Must have minimum of 5 years working experience in a Senior Administrative role.
  • Must be very good at planning and delivery of work within specified deadlines and ensure discreet handling of all business.
  • Must possess strong written and oral communication skills and the confidence to deal with senior staff and external contacts.
  • Must be able to demonstrate Attention to Detail.
  • Must possess Advanced Computer and Administrative Skills.
  • Must have an exposure to budget and project management.

Mode of Application
Qualified candidates should forward their CV to: yetunde.oduntan@michaelstevens-consulting.com using the position applied for as the subject of the email on or before Sunday, December 15th, 2013.


Application Deadline: Sunday December 15th, 2013
 
Federal Ministry of Younth Decelopment - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P)

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Local Economic Development Analyst

State of Origin: Bayelsa State
Agency: UNDP/UNCDF
Unit of assignment: Local Governance and Microfinance
Detailed sector of assignment:     Local Economic Development Promotion
Country and Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt
Duration of assignment: One-year fixed-term appointment, renewable at least once subject to satisfactory performance, recommendation by respective office and donor agreement

General Information

  • Unit of assignment: Local Governance and Microfinance
  • Detailed sector of assignment: Local Economic Development Promotion
  • Country and Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt
  • Duration of assignment: One-year fixed-term appointment, renewable at least once subject to satisfactory performance, recommendation by respective office and donor agreement

Content and methodology of supervision:
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities:

  • Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
  • Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
  • Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment
  • Easy access to the supervisor
  • Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
  • Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
  • Completion of the yearly UNDP Results and Competency Assessment (RCA)
  • If more than one supervisor; clear agreement of the roles and responsibilities between the relevant parties. 
In addition, the following specific supervision arrangements will apply:

The JPO will also engage on a process of implementation of a structured programme for the promotion of Local Economic Development, which will enable supervision along the various stages of programme rollout including the following:

  • The introduction of the LED functions at the local level and its institutionalization;
  • The introduction and implementation of methodologies for the assessment of local economies;
  • The structuring of LED Forums that facilitate communication between the public and private sectors;
  • The articulation of LED strategies and of their annual implementation programmes;
  • Identification of innovative and responsive sources of finance for LED interventions;
  • The Implementation of annual programmes and the coordination of inputs by a multitude of actors;
  • Monitoring and Evaluation of impact of annual programmes on the state of local economic development;
  • The JPO will be assigned specific tasks within each of the above phases of LED process implementation and will be supervised in each.

Duties, Responsibilities and Output expectations
The JPO will enage in the following categories of work: 


LED Research & Development:
The JPO will carryout research in support of the process of development and fine-tuning of the UNCDF LED Programme approach. S/he will research global experience in LED promotion focussing on comparable contexts and documenting challenges and successes. S/he will review methodologies used by other agencies that could be used to enhance the UNCDF approach. S/he will identify global sources of knowledge on LED as well as providers of specialized technical services that could supplement UNCDF's in-house expertise. S/he shall also investigate institutional arrangements that are used at the local and central level for guiding LED promotion. 25%

LED programme Development:
The JPO shall engage with the UNCDF Senior Advisor on the development of the UNCDF LED Programme modality and its adaptation to the context of Arab States where the programme is being introduced. This work will be mainly focused on Egypt and Jordan during the coming year and will gradually be expanded to cover Libya, Iraq, Tunis and other Arab States. 25%

Support to LED Programme Implementation:
Particularly in Egypt, the JPO will participate with the National LED Team, which is currently piloting the UNCDF LED Programme. This will entail the provision of support to the Team as they implement the LED promotion activities at the pilot governorates and as they provide support to the Governorate LED Teams where the programme is being piloted. 25%

Administrative support to programme design and implementation:
To ensure that the JPO is receives a well rounded scope of experience, s/he will also be expected to work closely with the Administrative Support Unit of the Regional Service Centre (RCC) to follow-up on transactions performed by the RCC in support of UNCDF's regional operations. The JPO shall also engage with the Operations Support Unit and with the Local Development Finance Practice (LDFP) at UNCDF HQ in New York to facilitate their provision of support to regional operations. 15%

Programme impact documentation:
The JPO will also participate on the process of documentation of programme activities and the tracking of programme impact starting with the Egypt pilot. This effort will contribute to building the informational foundation for introducing the UNCDF M&E System. 10%



Qualifications and Experience
Required Education and Work Experience:

  • Master's Degree or equivalent Advanced Degree in a related field of expertise
  • A minimum of two years of paid working experience in a relevant field
  • Working knowledge of English
  • Other working knowledge language requirements, if applicable
  • Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
  • Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
  • An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
  • Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
  • Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organization’s mission statement

Other desirable education and work experience:
The following areas of exposure are desirable and would be considered positively when evaluating applicants to this JPO position:

  • A developed understanding of economics and economic development concepts and past exposure to economic activities in the area of agricultural production, manufacturing, tourism or other sectors;
  • Exposure to or understanding of economic sectors, subsectors, clusters and value chains and familiarity with productive enterprises;
  • Exposure to and understanding of finance and particular, financing needs of micro, small and medium enterprises;

Core competences:
  • Ethics & Values
  • Working in Teams
  • Communicating Information & Ideas
  • Self-management & Emotional intelligence
  • Decision making

Functional competences:
  • Basic research skills
  • Economic assessment
  • Sector, subsector, cluster and value chain mapping and analysis skill
  • Exposure to Feasability and Market study skills
  • Good communication skills both oral and written

Training and Learning
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning opportunities:

  • Participation in a two-week long Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment
  • Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide
  • Other training and learning opportunities, as presented in the UNDP JPO Orientation Programme. 

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:

  • All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm

Federal Ministry of Younth Decelopment - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) 

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Junior Programme Officer, Sustainable Land Natural Resource Management

State of Origin: Cross River State
Agency: UNDP
Positions Level: P1
Unit of Assignment: Directorate, Division of Management & Administration
Country and Duty Station: Kenya
Duration of assignment: One year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

General Information
Positions Level: P1
Unit of Assignment: Directorate, Division of Management & Administration
Country and Duty Station: Kenya
Duration of assignment: One year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

Content and methodology of supervision:
Direct coaching and mentoring, consultative meetings, production and review of time-bound periodic outputs and reports. Semi-annual and annual appraisals. 


Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations:
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader (Energy, Environment & Climate Change Unit) and the overall supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Programmes at UNDP Kenya; moreover in close collaboration with colleagues in the Country Office, government officers, officers of the UN Agencies in Kenya and other relevant partners the Programme Officer will undertake the following responsibilities.

  • Within the context of UNDP Kenya’s new Country Program Document (CPD) support formulation design and implementation of projects focusing on building the capacity to protect the environment and sustainable utilization of natural resources towards eradication of poverty. This includes the extractive industry in Kenya and Sustainable Land Management.
  • Contribute to development of national and regional projects for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funding to address global environmental issues within the mandates of national policies and obligations of various international conventions particularly the CCD and CBD.
  • Contribute towards national policy formulation concerning issues relating to the regulatory framework for the natural resources sector in Kenya. Develop and support initiatives that address natural resource management and climate change adaptation nexus.
  • Be the UNDP-Kenya focal point for Forest Donors Coordination Group.
  • Using participatory approaches in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects ensure the involvement of all stakeholders with particular emphasis on impoverished grass-root communities.
  • Support management and financial delivery of projects through preparation of requests through procurement and payments and budget revisions under Atlas, and following up Annual Project Reports, Financial Reports, Technical Reports, Project Delivery Reports and Combined Delivery Reports.
  • Explore funding and partnership possibilities within the UN System as well as with the Public/Private sector under the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), other donors and institutions encouraging co-funded combined programming to avoiding duplication and strengthening impact activities of the programme.
  • Mobilize financial resources from development partners and from global environment funds and other funds.
  • Participate in Unit meetings and periodically take minutes of the same.
  • Undertake regular field missions to evaluate progress of ongoing projects including consultations with project personnel, target beneficiaries, implementing authorities and collaborating agencies and donors.
  • Participate in consultative meetings within the UN system under UNDAF with special focus on Natural Resource Management and also with other partners and clients in the sector.
  • Develop and manage briefings for colleagues, experts and visiting missions, maintain contact and liaise with stakeholders and national authorities.
  • Promote identification, documentation and exchange of good practices of sustainable natural resource management within the relevant UNDP Knowledge Networks and between local communities in Kenya.
  • Enrich the programme through outreach and establishment and maintenance within the environment and natural resources sector.
  • Undertake other tasks that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:
Required Skills and Experience

Education (only Master's degree or equivalent):
  • Post graduate degree in environmental science or natural resources or related fields.

Work Experience :
  • 1 to 2 years pertinent work experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of community based development programmes/projects.
  • Additionally the incumbent should have proven capacity in project management and resource mobilization.
  • Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
  • Language skill: Fluency in English language and ability to speak any UNDP official language is an added advantage.
  • Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
  • An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
  • Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
  • Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organisation’s mission statement.

Key Competencies of the assignment:
  • Core Values and Corporate Commitment: Commitment to UN core values and making contributions to corporate initiatives on UNDP
  • Teamwork: Team player leading and contributing to actively to team based activities
  • Displays open and cooperative behaviour
  • Relationship Building: Builds strong relationships with clients and partners
  • Focuses on impact and results and anticipates evolving needs
  • Managed conflicts and stress
  • Task Management: Produces quality timely outputs
  • Analyses problems and logically leading to fact-based and practical recommendations

Learning Expectations:
Upon completion of the assignment the officer will have experience in and knowledge of:

  • Formulation design and implementation of GEF and community based programmes and projects emphasizing environmental protection and the utilization of natural resources towards eradication of poverty.
  • The linkages between poverty and environment and the integration of environment in planning processes for sustainable development and eradication of poverty.
  • Tools and methodologies for research and writing mission, evaluation, monitoring and assessment reports.
  • Monitoring progress of projects using set baselines and indicators and field visits.
  • Preparation and revision of project budgets using UNDP Programming Manual and Atlas and follow-up of programmers delivery through the use of established tools, practices and procedures.
  • Organizing and executing workshops, effective chairing of meetings and recording proceeding of such meetings.
  • Enhanced negotiating and diplomatic skills with government, bilateral partners and local communities for proactive formulation and implementation of development initiatives.
  • Have a thorough knowledge of Kenya’s environment policies and sustainable development challenges.
  • Have substantive knowledge of environment and other challenges facing developing countries and initiatives and strategies that are being put in place by national and international.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:

  • All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm
Federal Ministry of Youth Development - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P)

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Technical Officer, Travel, Health, Information And Communication Team

State of Origin: Abia State
Agency: WHO

General Information
Sector of assignment: Health Security and Environment/Global Capacities, Alert and Response
Country and Duty Station: WHO Headquarters, 20 Avenue Appia, CH-1211, Geneva, Switzerland
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

Objective of the WHO Programme/Department
The objectives of the Department of Global Capacities, Alert and Response are to ensure that Member States and WHO have in place the core capacities required under IHR for detection, assessment, information and response to events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern.

This includes providing advice for communication and support to the interpretation and application of the Regulations, monitoring their implementation, supporting the development of policies, guidelines, training and tools for national core capacity building and ensuring the maintenance by WHO of a global system for detection, assessment, information and response.

The MPI Unit supports countries to increase the understanding of the IHR framework and its application, and supports the strengthening of specific capacities related to surveillance, early warning and legislation. MPI also monitors progress towards IHR implementation and evaluates outcomes, conducts appropriate studies to inform policy and actions, advises on travel health and trade, and fosters global partnerships to strengthen the network of IHR stakeholders.

Assignment Summary
Under the supervision of the Travel Health, Information and Communication Team Leader, the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) will work as part of a team of professionals who leads the information and communication work of the department as well as advise health professionals on travel health issues, within the scope of the International Health Regulations.
The JPO will provide technical expertise on international travel and health and on travel and trade restrictions monitoring. The JPO will participate in regular technical meetings of the Unit and in program planning exercises.

Duties, Responsibilities and Output expectations
Under the supervision of the Travel Health, Information and Communication Team Leader, the JPO will provide technical support, implement technical activities and prepare reports and documents, advising and supporting WHO Regional Offices and Member States whenever needed.
His/her tasks will include:

  • support for the development of international travel and health (ITH) and travel and trade restriction (T&T) monitoring documents; development of ITH book and website; development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) on T&T monitoring , T&T monitoring during public health events
  • organization of technical meetings and conferences including writing of technical reports;
  • support the department's information and communication; maintenance of the website, production of advocacy and information documents, development of new formats of documents.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:

  • Master's Degree in public health (MPH) or related subject
Desirable:
  • Medical doctor with specialization in public health and / or tropical medicine
  • Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
  • Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
  • An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
  • Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
  • Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organization’s mission statement
Work experience:
Minimum:

  • Two years' experience in public health or related fields
Desirable:
  • Experience in public health or related fields in an international context
Skills required for the assignment:
Minimum:

  • Excellent knowledge of English or French with a working knowledge of the other
Desirable:
  • Good skills in inter-personal communication in different cultural environments
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Ability to undertake international travel

WHO competencies required for the assignment:
  • Producing results
  • Fostering integration and teamwork
  • Communicating in a credible and effective way
  • Knowing and managing yourself

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


Note: 
  • All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm
Federal Ministry of Younth Decelopment - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P)

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Programme Analyst Performance Monitoring

State of Origin: Delta State
Agency: UNDP-UNCDF
Main Sector of assignment: Local governance and microfinance
Detailed Sector of assignment: Local Development Finance and Inclusive Finance
Country and Duty Station: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance


General Information
  • Main Sector of assignment: Local governance and microfinance
  • Detailed Sector of assignment: Local Development Finance and Inclusive Finance
  • Country and Duty Station: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
  • Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

Content and methodology of supervision:
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities:

  • Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
  • Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
  • Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment
  • Easy access to the supervisor
  • Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
  • Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
  • Completion of the yearly UNDP Results and Competency Assessment (RCA)
  • If more than one supervisor; clear agreement of the roles and responsibilities between the relevant parties. 
In addition, the following specific supervision arrangements will apply:

Duties, Responsibilities and Output expectations
The Performance Monitoring Officer will be responsible for supporting the programmes covered by the UNCDF Regional Office for Southern and East Africa (i.e. Comoros, DRCongo, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, Comoros, Burundi, and Lesotho) and new programmes as they develop.

The support will have two objectives. Firstly, ensure that the management of the projects implemented by UNCDF is systematically informed by relevant and valid data throughout the programme cycle. This involves providing support to teams at country level and programme managers and technical advisors at regional level, and assist in the development of systems and processes for supporting evidence-based decision-making. Such systems and should be as efficient as possible, and take into account existing systems and processes at corporate level as well as at the level of partners to the projects. The post holder will support the planning and reporting at the level of the regional project portfolio and ensure that sufficient project data supports decision-making and strategic direction of the project portfolio. Secondly, the post holder will collect and organize valid and relevant project data for corporate use. This includes planning and reporting by each of the two practice areas in the Southern and East Africa Region, in accordance with corporate policies and frameworks.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the Regional Portfolio Specialist at the UNCDF Regional Officeand liaise closely with the Management Specialist in UNCDF HQ (New York). The post holder will also liaise with the Evaluation Unit as required. The post holder will be responsible for:

  • Assisting in establishing a coherent project performancemonitoring system that provides reliable data for both project Results and Resources Framework (RRF) and corporate Strategic Results Framework (SRF) indicators;
  • Reviewing the RRF design for new projects and providing analysis of the 'evaluability' of the RRF in terms of delivering clear, verifiable results
  • Assisting in establishing and supporting a project performance monitoring system that ensures linkages between country, regional and HQ data collection and review;
  • Strengthening the project performance monitoring capacity of UNCDF staff at project and Country Office level of the entire regional portfolio of Local Development and Inclusive Finance programmes;
  • Improving the quality and substance of UNCDF's reporting on project performance and the achievement of development results;
  • Training systematically all UNCDF project/programme teams - POs, CTAs and project-level performance monitoring experts - in the region on corporate or regional policies, approaches, and systems for monitoring of project performance, as appropriate;
  • Technical backstopping for project performance monitoring systems established at country level;
  • Contribute to the preparation and the conduct of external project evaluations by acting as the focal point in the region for the Evaluation Unit on evaluation matters (these duties will inter alia involve assist with formulation of Terms of Reference, participation in the selection of consultants, ensuring appropriate backstopping arrangement for evaluation missions in-country, ensuring the completion of Management Responses and tracking and reporting on the implementation of evaluation recommendations) ;
  • Assist the Regional Office with new project formulations in regard to the area of project performance monitoring;
  • Assist the Regional Office in gathering and analyzing data from CO for quarterly and annual reports;
  • Assist the Regional Office in organizing regular reviews on project performance;
  • Other tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications and Experience
Required Education and Work Experience:

  • Master's Degree or equivalent Advanced Degree in a related field of expertise
  • A minimum of two years of paid working experience in a relevant field
  • Working knowledge of English
  • Other working knowledge language requirements, if applicable: French
  • Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
  • Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
  • An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
  • Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
  • Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organization’s mission statement

Other desirable education and work experience:
  • Proven experience in Result Based Management of projects/programmes, planning and implementation of project monitoring systems;
  • Using IT tools for project management, in particular Enterprise Resource Systems, is a distinct advantage;
  • Data management and analysis;
  • Experience in conducting and managing external project and programme evaluations is an advantage;

Core competences:
  • Ethics & Values
  • Working in Teams
  • Communicating Information & Ideas
  • Self-management & Emotional intelligence
  • Decision making

Functional competences:
  • Results-based management
  • Application of IT tools to project management
  • Data Management and Analysis

Training and Learning
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning opportunities: 

  • Participation in a two-week long Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment
  • Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide
  • Other training and learning opportunities, as presented in the UNDP JPO Orientation Programme
  • In addition, the JPO will benefit from the following specific training and learning modalities/opportunities in the receiving office:
  • On-the-job training with colleagues at the Regional Office, through dedicated work sessions and field missions in the Region.


Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:

  • All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm


Federal Ministry of Younth Decelopment - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P)

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation Officer

State of Origin: Edo State
Agency: UNOPS
Sector of Assignment: Project Management
Country and Duty Station: Kenya, Nairobi
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

General Information
Sector of Assignment: Project Management
Country and Duty Station: Kenya, Nairobi
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

Content and methodology of supervision:
Regular day to day interaction, weekly review meetings with direct supervisor, and feedback sessions against established work plans and schedules. 


Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations:
Under the direct supervision of the Director/Deputy Director , the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be based in the UNOPS offices in Nairobi and will be responsible for coordinating all planning, monitoring (PM&E) and evaluation activities in the Operations Centre/Hub. This will include quality control on the design of theory of change, identification of a performance measurement framework which includes indicators, baseline, target and data sources of verification; design and implementation of the OC’s PM&E plan including the preparation of planning and monitoring instruments and identification of processes and responsibilities. He/she will implement a gender sensitive P M&E plan. The PM&E Officer will also be expected to lead the Personnel Learning and Development / Capacity enhancement plans for all personnel across the many countries in east Africa and Liberia under the management of the Kenya operational Hub.

  • After a training period, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will perform the following tasks:
  • Ensure a results-based management approach is reflected in the administration of all projects and reporting:
  • The PM&E Officer will be responsible for overseeing sound planning, data collection, analysis and reporting on the implementation and progress of projects. He/she will provide feedback and advice to the Project Managers and Director/Deputy Director on the effectiveness of project implementation and steps needed to achieve anticipated management efficiencies & project outputs and outcomes. He/she will also provide
  • technical backstopping to project staff on results orientation, PM&E requirements as well as capacity development of all personnel.
  • In addition, the PM&E Officer will liaise closely with the External Relations/ Project Development Unit to ensure success stories and lessons learnt are regularly reported on in local and international media as well as corporate knowledge networks. 

Summary of duties
  • Take charge of the implementation of P, M&E, and ensure that relevant information is collected on time for reporting purposes and assist in the compilation of project progress reports;
  • Provide regular expert support to the UNOPS Project Officers and all project personnel involved in planning, monitoring and evaluation on how to ensure result orientation in project planning, budgeting and implementation;
  • Identify lessons learnt and success stories and support the communication of these to the appropriate stakeholders;
  • Participate in the design and implementation of field missions and the final evaluation of the projects and internal business processes;

Specific Requirements
  • Review current reporting formats and provide suggestions for improving the efficiency and quality of the P,M&E systems in the Kenya Operations Centre/Hub;
  • Develop an P,M&E guide that can be used by all project personnel involved in planning, monitoring and evaluation;
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of a clear mechanism for mid-term and end-term evaluation of the impact of projects, including taking a lead role in finalizing the project baseline and progress status;
  • Liaise and agree with stakeholders and donors of projects on the respective reporting, monitoring and data collection needs and obligations;
  • Organize, as needed, gender sensitive capacity building measures to build awareness and consensus among stakeholders on the P,M&E plan, including training of Personnel on the P,M&E plan in general and monitoring formats in particular;
  • Ensure that gender forms a critical part of the P,M&E plan as well as data collection and analysis, communication and reporting;
  • Define and undertake additional studies to complement or complete the baseline and progress reporting;
  • Apply clear and user-friendly data collection and reporting formats in collaboration with donors and counterparts at the different levels, and provide training to KEOC personnel and Officers on their use;
  • Compile data, information and reports from different states, analyze data to compute the status of selected indicators and provide feedback to the Deputy Director on the progress of implementation and of any need to modify schedules, strategies and objectives;
  • Participate in Project Board meetings if required, explain the methods used in deriving the results reported in the project progress reports, and for impact evaluation of the technical advisory services provided by UNOPS;
  • Take responsibility for other M&E related tasks as assigned by the Director or Deputy Director.

Qualifications and Experience:
Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master's degree in a relevant field (development economics, social sciences or related fields).
  • Certification in Project Management; Prince 2 or PMP an asset but not a requirement

Work Experience
  • A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience is required, preferably in monitoring and evaluation or related field.
  • Experience in project management within the development or private sector is highly desirable
  • Language skill: Fluency in English language and ability to speak any UNDP official language is an added advantage.
  • Fluency in English. Ability to write clearly and concisely
  • Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds
  • Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
  • Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
  • An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
  • Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
  • Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organisation’s mission statement

Key Competencies of the assignment:
  • Good information system/computer skills; experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft) would be an asset but is not a requirement (training will be provided).
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work in difficult post conflict environments
  • An understanding of gender and environmental issues;
  • The incumbent must be a dynamic, multi-functional person, who supports UNOPS with professionalism, dedication and client orientation

Learning Expectations:
During the orientation phase, the incumbent will attend an induction week in Copenhagen and be briefed on UNOPS mission and vision, its major fields of activities and role in the UN system reform. Upon arrival of the JPO at the duty station, additional training will be provided on UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations, Standard Operations Procedures, as well as UNOPS financial system, Atlas, and procurement rules. The JPO will also benefit of UNOPS Management Practices networks. Training on project and budget management, procurement of goods, works and services will be provided. The JPO will also attend the Prince 2 certification training on Project Management. The JPO will also have the possibility to participate in a 2 weeks comprehensive project management course at UNOPS Headquarters in the course of his/her assignment. S/he will also have access to diverse knowledge sharing mechanisms such as targeted webinars, articles and meetings with the project management community across UNOPS. 


Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: 

  • All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm