RECRUITMENT: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Job Recruitment(8 Positions)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) helps developing countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights, capacity development and the empowerment of women.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

1.Job Title: Programme Analyst HIV/AIDS, Human Rights and Gender
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Additional Category: HIV, Health and Development
Type of Contract: FTA Local
Post Level: NO-B
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of one year

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Gender and Human Rights or related field;

Experience:

• 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services in the governance, human rights, public health, HIV and AIDS, and/or gender management;
• Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of governance-related projects;
• Experience in the field of governance, human rights, HIV/AIDS and gender mainstreaming;
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills and should also be culturally and politically sensitive in the work with counterparts and be able to work at all levels;
• Research, analytical and negotiation skills are required;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages such as (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and web based management systems is essential;

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English.

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

2.Job Title: Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)/HAO Officer
Location: Borno, NIGERIA
Additional Category: Management
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level: SB-4
Duration of Initial Contract : Initial duration of one year with a possibility of an extension

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Master’s Degree in Development, Community Engagement, Protection, International Relations or other related fields

Experience:

• Up to 2 years of relevant professional experience, preferably gained from working in the UN/ parallel international organizations development/humanitarian/government partners (e.g. NEMA/SEMA/NOA);
• Familiarity with standard practices of international organizations / NGOs and procedures, particularly in relation to humanitarian response and coordination, and knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance, especially the humanitarian reform agenda;
• Ability to research, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information;
• Ability to express clearly and concisely, ideas and concepts in written and oral form;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based management systems;

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in both oral and written English;
• Knowledge of local language is an advantage;

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

3.Job Title: Registry Clerk
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Type of Contract: FTA Local
Post Level: GS-3
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of one year with a possibility of an extension

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Secondary Education;

Experience:

• 3 years of relevant work experience;
• Ability to work with computer and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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4.Job Title: Driver
Location: Borno, NIGERIA
Additional Category: Management
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level: GS-2
Duration of Initial Contract : Initial duration of one year with a possibility of an extension

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license.

Experience:

• 2 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English, knowledge of Local language of the duty station.

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

5.Job Title: Information Management Data Associate, UNOCHA
Location: Abuja
Type of Contract: FTA Local
Post Level: GS-6

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Secondary education with relevant certifications in Arts, Statistics, Disaster Management, Emergency Management, Geographic Information Systems, Information Management, Information Systems, Professional Studies, Social Sciences or a related field

Experience:

• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in the fields of activity concerned (collection and data processing, database management, data analysis, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge in the use of computers and software (MS Word, Excel, etc.), current use of spreadsheets and database, and experience in the use of applications or electronic management system.
• Knowledge in the field of database management and geographic information systems (such as Arc GIS) is an asset.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in oral and written English is essential;
• Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
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6.Job Title: Humanitarian Affairs Officer (HAO)
Location: Yola, NIGERIA
Type of Contract: FTA Local
Post Level: NO-A
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of one year

Required Skills and Experience
Education: 

• Master's Degree or equivalent in political science, sociology, law, international relations or other related fields.

Experience: 

• Up to 2 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in complex emergency and inter-agency contexts, dealing with relief and transitional issues;
• Familiarity with UN policies, rules and procedures, particularly in relation to humanitarian response and coordination, and knowledge of institutional mandates, policies and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian assistance, especially the humanitarian reform agenda;
• Ability to research, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information;
• Ability to express clearly and concisely, ideas and concepts in written and oral form;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based management systems;

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in both oral and written English;
• Knowledge of local language is an advantage;

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

7.Job Title: ICT Officer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Type of Contract: FTA Local
Post Level: NO-A
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of one year ( with a possibility of an extension)

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Master's Degree in Information Systems, Information Management Computer Science or related discipline. Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCNE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). If certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within 6 months.

Experience:

• 2 years of relevant working experience, including development and implementation of ICT strategies, management and supervision of ICT services and teams, hardware and software platforms, telecommunications facilities, knowledge of Windows-based packages/applications, experience in web design and development of web-based office applications.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency Proficiency in both oral and written English.
• Knowledge of French is an advantage  to deal with regional bureau in Dakar (Senegal).

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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8.Job Title: Programme Analyst (UNOCHA)
Location: Abuja
Type of Contract: FTA Local
Post Level: NO-A
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of one year (with a possibility of an extension)

Required Skills and Experience
Education: 

• Master's degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Law or related field would be desirable, but it is not a requirement;

Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressively responsibility in coordination, project management, communication and programme experience is required;
• Must be conversant with UN operational system;
• Excellent Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Report Writing skills.;
• Knowledge of Information Management (IM);
• Ability to build networks and partnerships and capacity to work in a team;
• Demonstrates critical ability and sound judgment in the pursuit of requests to full completion;
• Balances meeting deadlines, while maintaining high professional standards and accuracy;
• Demonstrates the highest level of discretion and helpfulness in a manner OCHA CO Nigeria promotes a positive working environment;
• Demonstrates understanding of the UN organizational structure and external partners for purposes of efficiently handling incoming queries and requests, and for collecting information and performing liaison functions;

Language Requirements:

• High fluency in English (verbal and written) in both is essential; working knowledge of at least one other official UN language is an asset.

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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