Unicef recently announced job vacancies for its Abuja office in Nigeria. UNICEF, the UN agency focusing on children and child rights has openings for Admin Assistant and Finance Officer amongst other positions. JobsNigeriaPlus notes that the recruitment exercise is obviously geared at improving UNICEF effectiveness and impact in Nigeria. It may be a UN agency but to make a difference it needs qualified people who can deliver in critical work and operational areas.
Here is information on some of the announced vacant positions:
Post Title: Administrative Assistant, GS 5
Vacancy Number: VN- NGR-32-2012
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Abuja
Deadline for application: 09 October 2012
JobsNigeriaPlus notes that it appears to be an office/ admin job. The chosen Administrative Assistant will be supervised by the Chief, Water Sanitation and Hygiene in providing support in all administrative duties relating to the Programme Section and also provides the necessary support to the implementation/achievement of Programme activities and goals.
Minimum qualification & competencies:
Completion of secondary education.Ability to operate keyboard equipment.Such as a word-processor.
Five years progressively responsible work in clerical and allied areas, and should have good knowledge of office practices and processes.
Very good knowledge of English.Knowledge of one or other UN working languages.An asset.
Computer literacy with database management skills.
Ability to extract and format data, keep records and process information quickly and accurately.
Good communication skills
Drive for result and ability to work well with people particularly in a multicultural setting
Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
POST Title: Finance Officer, NOB.
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-31-2012
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Abuja
Deadline for application: 09 October 2012
JobsNigeriaPlus notes that this job is for an experienced finance/accounting person who will be supervised by the Finance Specialist in the UNICEF Nigeria office. The candidate will supervise the finance and accounts functions including the area of finance and accounting, control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities and income. Monitors the appropriate disbursement of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with rules, regulations and established budgetary limits.
Minimum qualification & competencies:
First University Degree of its equivalent in Accountancy, Finance or related fields. Advanced University degree in appropriate field or professional accounting qualification (e.g. ICAN), an asset.
Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is desirable.
Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in Finance and Accounts at managerial level in a recognized institutions; experience in electronic data processing and sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles is required. Practical experience in SAP is highly desirable.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language and local working language of the duty station an asset.
Good knowledge of computer application, Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing and other presentation software required.
Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision and harmoniously in an international and multicultural environment.
Passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
Method of Application
If you are interested in any of these positions and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualifications relate to the post (s) and a scanned / PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History form (which can be download from Form Site
e-mail: nrecruit@unicef.org
by close of business Tuesday, 09 October 2012.
Please indicate the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.
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2012-09-25
2012-05-25
UNICEF Jobs Nigeria
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria announces the following generic vacancy announcements:
1. Finance Officer NOB, Abuja VN-NGR-26-2012
2. Training Officer NOB, Abuja VN-NGR-27-2012
3. Education-GEP Consultants (3rd party), Northern States VN-NGR-28-2012.
UNICEF NIGERIA IS BUILDING A TALENT POOL FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS WHICH WILL BE USED FOR DIRECT SOURCING TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS
To access the online application and full job description, please visit UNICEF Nigeria's job site at organization website and submit your application.
Closing date for all applications is 7 June 2012.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria announces the following generic vacancy announcements:
1. Finance Officer NOB, Abuja VN-NGR-26-2012
2. Training Officer NOB, Abuja VN-NGR-27-2012
3. Education-GEP Consultants (3rd party), Northern States VN-NGR-28-2012.
UNICEF NIGERIA IS BUILDING A TALENT POOL FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS WHICH WILL BE USED FOR DIRECT SOURCING TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS
To access the online application and full job description, please visit UNICEF Nigeria's job site at organization website and submit your application.
Closing date for all applications is 7 June 2012.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2009-11-03
Unicef Vacancies Nigeria
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria announces the following vacancies:
1. Administrative Officer, NOB (Abuja) - VN-NGR-047-2009
2. Communication Officer, NOB (Lagos - VN-NGR-048-2009
3. Programme Communications Officer(Material Development), NOA (Abuja) - VN-NGR-049-2009
ALL THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE FIXED TERM CONTRACTS FOR TWO YEARS.
For further details, please visit UNICEF Nigeria's job site at
http://www.unicef.orgnigeria and submit your application.
Closing date for all applications is 17th November, 2009.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
1. Administrative Officer, NOB (Abuja) - VN-NGR-047-2009
2. Communication Officer, NOB (Lagos - VN-NGR-048-2009
3. Programme Communications Officer(Material Development), NOA (Abuja) - VN-NGR-049-2009
ALL THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE FIXED TERM CONTRACTS FOR TWO YEARS.
For further details, please visit UNICEF Nigeria's job site at
http://www.unicef.orgnigeria and submit your application.
Closing date for all applications is 17th November, 2009.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2009-10-08
Unicef Nigeria Vacancies
UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
3 May 2011 - JobsNigeriaPlus reports that the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria announces the following vacancies:
1. Social Policy Specialist, NOC (Kaduna)- VN - NGR-01-2011
2. HIV/AIDS Specialist, NOC (Lagos) - VN- NGR-02-2011
3. Office Assistant, GS- 3 (Bauchi, Enugu, Kaduna & LAgos)- VN - NGR -03-2011
4. Driver, GS-2 (Lagos)- VN- NGR-04-2011
JobsNigeriaPlus notes that THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE FIXED TERM CONTRACTS FOR TWO YEARS..
For further details, please visit UNICEF Nigeria’s job site at job site and submit your application.
Closing date for all applications is May 16, 2011.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment,is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff.
Well qualified candidates,particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3 May 2011 - JobsNigeriaPlus reports that the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria announces the following vacancies:
1. Social Policy Specialist, NOC (Kaduna)- VN - NGR-01-2011
2. HIV/AIDS Specialist, NOC (Lagos) - VN- NGR-02-2011
3. Office Assistant, GS- 3 (Bauchi, Enugu, Kaduna & LAgos)- VN - NGR -03-2011
4. Driver, GS-2 (Lagos)- VN- NGR-04-2011
JobsNigeriaPlus notes that THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE FIXED TERM CONTRACTS FOR TWO YEARS..
For further details, please visit UNICEF Nigeria’s job site at job site and submit your application.
Closing date for all applications is May 16, 2011.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment,is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff.
Well qualified candidates,particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2009-07-27
UNICEF United Nation International Children's Educational Fund.
Post Title: Development Specialist, NOC
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Location: AbujaVN-NGR-027-2009
Duration: Two Years
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Gender and Development Specialist that will be reponsible for the planing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of rights based and gender and development project(s) within the Nigeria country programme. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties:
1. Contribute towards the preparation of the gender based situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing chapters of the Analysis.
2. Design, prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate gender responsive programmes or specific project(s) in support of other sectors. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives.Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
3. Prepare the gender related sectoral documents for the Country Programme Recommendation (CPR) and plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet, and other programme documents, as required.
4. Participate in inter-sectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues in mainstreaming gender in ther programmes. Assist in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate programme development.
5.Undertake field visits to monitor programme, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners.Propose and/or undertake action on operational producers affecting project management and implementation. Provide technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project(s)
6. Meet with national and international agencies covering the management of programmes/projects in the area of gender. Participate in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follow up on implementation of recommendation and agreements
7. Assist government authorities in planning and organizing training programmes. Identify training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promoting and advocacy.
8. Coordinates with Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certify disbursements of funds, monitor and submit financial status reports to the Sr. Programme Officer or Representative, as required.
9. Participate in the development of the sectoral workplan, ensure the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provide guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.
10. Ensure the accurate and timely input of project information in the computerized programme system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes. Prepare programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
Minimum Qualification and Competencies:
Advance university degree in Social Sciences, Law or Development Studies, with specialization on gender development issues.Minimum of Five years of progresively responsible professional work experience at the national level in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in planning and coordinating programmes targeted towards gender and development initiatives, protection of children and women and monitoring/evaluation of rights-based and gender-related development programes.Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.Conceptual, analytical and negotiating skillsManagerial skills, team work abilities and good judgement.
Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN working language as asset.Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both with and outside the organization.
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application in a sealed envelope marked "confidential" quoting the vacancy number address to:
The Human Resources Manager,UNCERF, UN House,Plot 617/618, central Area District,P.M.B 2851, Garki, Abuja.
Not later than two weeks from the date of this publication. Your application should include a complete UN Personal Histry Form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ); your curriculum vitae showing functional telephone number, functional e-mail address and detailed contact address, and a one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the outline above
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff.
Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted within two weeks from close of advertisement
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Location: AbujaVN-NGR-027-2009
Duration: Two Years
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Gender and Development Specialist that will be reponsible for the planing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of rights based and gender and development project(s) within the Nigeria country programme. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties:
1. Contribute towards the preparation of the gender based situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing chapters of the Analysis.
2. Design, prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate gender responsive programmes or specific project(s) in support of other sectors. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives.Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
3. Prepare the gender related sectoral documents for the Country Programme Recommendation (CPR) and plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet, and other programme documents, as required.
4. Participate in inter-sectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues in mainstreaming gender in ther programmes. Assist in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate programme development.
5.Undertake field visits to monitor programme, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners.Propose and/or undertake action on operational producers affecting project management and implementation. Provide technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project(s)
6. Meet with national and international agencies covering the management of programmes/projects in the area of gender. Participate in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follow up on implementation of recommendation and agreements
7. Assist government authorities in planning and organizing training programmes. Identify training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promoting and advocacy.
8. Coordinates with Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certify disbursements of funds, monitor and submit financial status reports to the Sr. Programme Officer or Representative, as required.
9. Participate in the development of the sectoral workplan, ensure the achievement of specific assigned objectives. Provide guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives.
10. Ensure the accurate and timely input of project information in the computerized programme system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes. Prepare programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
Minimum Qualification and Competencies:
Advance university degree in Social Sciences, Law or Development Studies, with specialization on gender development issues.Minimum of Five years of progresively responsible professional work experience at the national level in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in planning and coordinating programmes targeted towards gender and development initiatives, protection of children and women and monitoring/evaluation of rights-based and gender-related development programes.Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.Conceptual, analytical and negotiating skillsManagerial skills, team work abilities and good judgement.
Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN working language as asset.Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both with and outside the organization.
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application in a sealed envelope marked "confidential" quoting the vacancy number address to:
The Human Resources Manager,UNCERF, UN House,Plot 617/618, central Area District,P.M.B 2851, Garki, Abuja.
Not later than two weeks from the date of this publication. Your application should include a complete UN Personal Histry Form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ); your curriculum vitae showing functional telephone number, functional e-mail address and detailed contact address, and a one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the outline above
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff.
Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted within two weeks from close of advertisement
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