00:31
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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
00:31
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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
00:31
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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 Analyst
Application Deadline: 24th December, 2013
00:30
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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
00:28
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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.
00:28
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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
00:28
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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
00:28
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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
00:26
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Career vacancy for Administrative Manager at Michael Stevens Consulting Lagos Nigeria 2014
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
00:26
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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
00:25
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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
00:23
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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.
00:23
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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
00:20
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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
00:18
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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
00:13
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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
00:13
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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
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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
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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
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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
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