UNFPA ICT Associate and Programme Assistant Jobs Kaduna Nigeria

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund has announced job opening for ICT Associate and Programme Assistant in Kdauna, Nigeria. UNFPA is an international development agency that prides itself as promoting "the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity".

Here are details of the UNFPA ICT Associate and Programme Assistant Jobs in Kaduna, Nigeria:

ICT ASSOCIATE
Post Level:     ICS -06
Type of Contract:    Fixed Term
Post Number:    00060516
Duty Station:    Kaduna
Duration:     One year, with possible renewal subject to performance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the guidance and supervision of the Head DO, the IT Associate provides functional leadership in the Management of ICT Tools and Infrastructure for the Sub-Office. S/he ensures efficient and effective ICT Services. S/he delivers quality services in ICT Network Administration and ICT Support Services as well as deploy proactive cutting edge skills to ensure that ICT services meet the evolving needs of the Sub-Office.

S/he takes a client-oriented results-focused approach to interpreting the organizations MIS rules, procedures and guidelines in service of the country programme, providing ICT support and guidance to the Sub-Office and UNFPA supported projects.

QUALIFICATION and EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate should:
Be a Nigerian national (Male or female)
Have a Bachelor Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science
Have five to Seven years cognate experience
Have proficiency in IT Networking Management
Have working knowledge in computing skills in all software packages, is essential.
Professional qualifications will be an added advantage and work history in the UN system is desirable.


PROGRAMME ASSISTANT
Post Level:    ICS -05
Type of Contract:    Fixed Term
Post Number:     00060517
Duty Station:    Kaduna
Duration:    One year, with possible renewarl subject to performance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the General supervision of the Head, Sub-office, Kaduna the Programme Assistant, supports the design, planning and management of the sub-office by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support,  monitoring project implementation and following  up on recommendations. S/he is instrumental in facilitating programme/project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.

QUALIFICATION and EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate should:
Be a Nigerian national (male or female)
Have Bachelor Degree or Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Administration, Public Administration or in a related field.
Have five years experience in the public and private sector.
Be Fluent in oral and written English.
Have working knowledge in computing skills in all software packages, is essential.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobiles phone numbers, letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae (CV), attached as one file in MS WORD Format only. Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and forwarded to be following e-mail address latest by 05 July, 2011 and clearly marked.

ICT Associate - ICS 06 - vacancyrhu.ng@unfpa.ng

Programme Assistant -ICS 05 - vacancyrhu.ng@unfpa.org

For further details  on application process, please visit UNFPA job site and submit your application.

Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further interest. In addition, kindly note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail will be accepted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

UNFPA reserve the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date.

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KINDLY NOTE THAT ONLY APPLICATIONS SENT BY E-MAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED.