UNDP Jobs in Nigeria 2014 for a Programme Analyst

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Latest UNDP Jobs in Nigeria for a Programme Analyst (Monitoring and Evaluation)
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POSITION: PROGRAMME ANALYST (MONITORING AND EVALUATION)
Location :             Abuja, NIGERIA
Type of Contract :            FTA Local
Post Level :         NO-B
Languages Required : English 
Duration of Initial Contract :        Initial duration of one year

Background
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director for programmes, the Programme Analyst for Monitoring and Evaluation is responsible for Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation of UNDP Nigeria Country Programme in accordance with the UNDP policies to ensure the accountability of the CO for its performance and contribution to development results, in line with Results Based Management principles and tools; to ensure that objective evaluations are designed and managed to assess effectiveness, efficiency; impact and sustainability of results; to ensure that Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluations are carried out in a credible and systematic manner.

The incumbent will closely cooperate with the staff of other units, UN agencies within the UNDAF framework, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials.

REQUIREMENTS
Education:   
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science or Related fields;
Prince 2 training and certification.

Experience:  
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language requirement:   
Fluency (both written and spoken) in English;
Knowledge of at least one national language would be desirable.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience at the national and international level in international development issues;
Experience in monitoring and evaluation with a background in the analysis of socio-economic issues and related policy matters;

METHOD OF APPLICATION
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