🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – 5 Positions

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. It provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations.

Headquartered in New York City, the status of UNDP is that of an executive board within the United Nations General Assembly. The UNDP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states. The organization operates in 177 countries, where it works with local governments to meet development challenges and develop local capacity.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Community Mobilization and Reintegration Specialist
2.) Facility Analyst
3.) Procurement Associate
4.) Communications Analyst
5.) Programme Associate

Job Title: Community Mobilization and Reintegration Specialist

Job Identification: 12185
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Agency: UNDP
Grade: NOC
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Practice Area: Crisis and Fragility Policy and Engagement
Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension

Position Purpose

• We seek to recruit a Community Mobilization and Reintegration Specialist to support an extensive community-driven, community-owned process of social cohesion, reconciliation, reintegration, and healing that supports effective transformation and prevents local conflict, recidivism and prevents pathways into insurgency in the future.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist, the Community Mobilization and Reintegration Specialist will develop and implement the overall reconciliation and reintegration strategies and related plans:

• Develop comprehensive reconciliation and reintegration strategies in line with the Borno State Policy on Community-Based Reconciliation and Reintegration objectives;
• Develop implementation plans for implementation of the peacebuilding, reconciliation, community mobilization and reintegration strategies;
• Develop mechanisms for facilitation of sustainable reintegration and create synergies with other programs (UNDP and cross-sectoral);
• Closely monitor and periodically review the peacebuilding, reconciliation and reintegration process implementation and propose strategic adjustments as and when required;
• Closely supervise Reconciliation and Reintegration staff and implementing partners engaged in community engagement across the BAY States.

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The Community Mobilization and Reintegration Specialist will provide technical lead in the development of innovate reconciliation and reintegration initiatives for implementation:

• Conduct consultations with relevant stakeholders to identify need gaps on reintegration strategies and support national institutions to develop and implement strategies, systems and action plans for the establishment of effective community-based reintegration mechanisms;
• Support the development and practice of promoting a focus on reintegrating vulnerable groups, communities and victims in communities;
• Develop and implement capacity-building strategies to meet the capacity and training needs of the state institutions involved in reintegration;
• Support community-based organizations and groups, state government, traditional and religious authorities and vulnerable groups to participate, engage in and benefit from community-based reintegration processes and mechanisms;
• In line with the reconciliation and reintegration strategy and plans, together with communities come up with innovative reintegration initiatives that fit well within the local context;
• Regularly review the ongoing initiatives and document lessons learnt;
• Undertake studies of all target areas to take proactive actions vis-a-vis peacebuilding and reintegration initiatives.

Providing Support to planning, monitoring and evaluation of reintegration activities and processes:

• Provide substantial inputs to programme planning, implementation and monitoring, including drafting of relevant documents such as memos, briefs, talking points, meeting debriefs, minutes;
• Develop detailed Annual Work Plans for reintegration initiatives in the BAY States together with the Specialists deployed at state level, and provide inputs to develop the consolidated Program Annual Work Plans;
• Ensure programme work plans in the state are implemented and supervise UNDP supported work undertaken in the state as required;
• Submit quarterly analytical reports and provide inputs into other reporting requirements to the donor and M&E activities in the reintegration area to the Head of Stabilization on work done and further prospects as decided by the program;
• Support the programme management to develop necessary documentation (concept notes, briefs, and fundraising notes) to operationalize and steer programmatic initiatives and activities.

The Community Mobilization and Reintegration Specialist will provide Facilitation of the strategic partnerships that promotes UNDP mandate and corporate policy and provides senior high level policy advice to government and other partners:

• Develop strong working relationships with national and state stakeholders, Government partners, Traditional and Religious leaders , reintegration institutions, CSOs and international partners;
• Support the Programme specialist and the Reconciliation and Social Cohesion staff with the management of coordination mechanisms at all levels;
• Liaise with partners and facilitate communication on Program-related activities including organizing joint thematic learning and networking events on reintegration topics;
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with civil society and community groups to facilitate project implementation, as well as identify issues, risks, priorities, and opportunities that support effective programme implementation;
• Liaise with and establish strong working relationships with other UN agencies and international organizations to promote a coordinated approach to the development and implementation of reintegration activities;
• Organize consistent round-table discussions, briefing sessions and knowledge sharing between Government, UN, and Communities on Reintegration.

The Community Based Reintegration Specialist ensures knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Collect monitoring data on a regular basis and issue updates on activities in the reintegration area including changes in legislation, policy and national or regional strategies or action plans;
• Monitor the key interventions of the Programme on reintegration for vulnerable groups such as victims of past abuses, IDPs, children, the elderly, and survivors of SGBV;
• Communicate results based on best practices on community-based reintegration.

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities

• The Community-based Reintegration Specialist supervises project staff determined under the component’s programme portfolio.
• People Management is required competency for this assignment.
• The incumbent should aspire to create an enabling workplace, manage performance, and ensure accountability, building capability of the team, motivating, and directing the team to work towards a common vision and goal that is shared by the Country office and Regional Stabilization Facility.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Advanced University Degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) preferably in Peacebuilding, Post Conflict Development, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Security, International Development or related discipline;
• A Bachelor's Degree in relevant field with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years (with a master’s degree) or 7 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in development or post-conflict recovery, community mobilization and reintegration, or stabilization activities is required;
• Knowledge and practical experience of reconciliation, community mobilization, reintegration, in conflict-affected areas of Nigeria notably the BAY States is required;
• Knowledge and practical experience in planning and implementing community mobilization and reintegration programmes is required;
• Proven report writing skills and capacity to work under constant pressure, to meet tight and multiple deadlines and to maintain flexibility to meet high demands is required;
• Demonstrable experience in UN’s work in terms of reintegration practices in Africa notably Nigeria;
• Experience in mainstreaming gender into programme and project implementation is an asset;
• Demonstrable experience in working with community-based reconciliation and reintegration processes is required.

Language Requirement:

• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English is required.
• Understanding of local languages (Hausa and Kanuri) is an asset.

Competencies
Core:

• Achieve Results: Level 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
• Think Innovatively: Level 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
• Learn Continuously: Level 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
• Adapt with Agility: Level 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Act with Determination Level 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
• Engage and Partner: Level 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Level 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross Functional & Technical Competencies:
Strategic Thinking:

• Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions;
• Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP.

Negotiation and Influence:

• Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and create ‘win-win’ situation

Results-based Management:

• Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus on improved performance and demonstrable results

Human-centered Design:

• Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process

Partnerships Management:

• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

Strategic Engagement:

• Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives

CSO Engagement:

• Knowledge and understanding of CSOs and the ability to engage with CSO’s success to others and admit own shortcomings

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2023 (04:59AM).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
• UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Job Title: Facility Analyst

Job Identification: 12089
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: NOB
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Practice Area: Effectiveness
Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Position Purpose

• Under the guidance and supervision of the UN House Manager, the Facility Analyst is responsible for superintending the efficient Facilities Management Operations and Maintenance Services being provided by outsourced Technical Facilities Manager and contributes to the advancement of a common business operations efficiency agenda. S/he will also play a vital role in modifications of existing layout and future developmental projects of the premises and liaise with relevant Agencies of the Government of Nigeria to facilitate such.
• The Facility Analyst will work in close collaboration with the Common Services Administrative Associate in supporting the UN House Manager in providing a strategic direction and achieving the strategic objectives of the Common Services unit. In this position s/he shall ensure execution, transparent and efficient provision of technical services, maintain and improve the service provision structure, undertakes continuous capacity building of staff and promotes a client-focused and results-oriented approach in areas under his/her responsibility.

Key Duties And Accountabilities
Summary of Key functions:

• Supervision of Facilities Management and Building Maintenance services;
• Coordinate development and supervision of implementation of new or upgrade projects and modifications;
• Track modifications/changes on building fabrics and spaces;
• Initiate Green Building efficiency agenda;
• Support Common Premises budget and operations;
• Contribution to the advancement UN reform agenda.
• Facilities Management and Building Maintenance
• Ensure provision of high-quality input and advise on technical issues regarding facilities management and building maintenance services;
• Ensure compliance with United Nations rules, regulations, policies and strategies related to common premises management. Compliance of refurbishment or construction works in accordance with the necessary technical specifications, building codes and regulations;
• Revise from time to time, the internal operating procedures for premises and services management with a view to aligning them with global best practices, preventive maintenance works, site development and construction, out-sourcing and contracting, and cost-saving and reduction strategies;
• Identify opportunities for innovation and cost reduction initiatives that would bring savings and improve common premises management and services and develop options for revision and implementation of practices and procedures;
• Responsible for the day to day operation and maintenance of the building facilities per prescribed technical standard through advanced technical systems including BMS, HVAC, solar panels and security systems, including (i) preventative maintenance and life-cycle requirements to ensure continuity of operations and minimum expenditure on asset replacement and (ii) repair in accordance with manufacturer and installer guidelines;
• Supervise Facilities Management team and other support staff under the UN House Manager including but not limited to Internal Cleaning Services, Gardening/Landscape Services, and outsourced Technical Building & Facilities Maintenance services as below:
• Overall Management of Technical Building Maintenance & Operation of the Building Management System (BMS);
• Maintenance of all Air Conditioning Systems in all buildings within the premises;
• Maintenance of all Electrical & Low Voltage Facilities/Equipment in all buildings and the external within the premises;
• Maintenance of others Electro-Mechanical & Carpentry Facilities/Equipment within the premises;
• Maintenance of the Fire Prevention Facilities in all buildings within the premises;
• Maintenance and Operation of UN House Generators and Powerhouse Switch Gears, HT & LV Control Panels;
• Maintenance of the Mechanical, HVAC, Water, Sanitary Facilities, Plumbing and Drainage in all buildings and external within the premises;
• Health Safety and Environment for the Services above.
• Support revision of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) of the services under her/his responsibility, improve the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) detailing how the service levels will be implemented, and communicate to all stakeholders;
• Coordinate system repairs and monitor system performance.
• Develop and supervise implementation of new or upgrade projects and modifications
• Ensure provision of high-quality input and advise on technical issues regarding new/upgrade projects and modifications/renovations/refurbishment of the facilities/buildings;
• Manage overall project schedules to meet critical timelines and cost budgets and ensure smooth running;
• Oversee all new/remodel/modification projects including design, implementation or construction.
• Determine budget requirements and submit proposal for final approval;
• Ensure that all new/upgrade/modification projects comply with statutory, safety and legal requirements;
• Provide related technical support to Agencies building/facilities projects, modifications of spaces, partitions, local area networks [LAN], power and other infrastructures;
• Provide technical supports to Agencies in areas of building/facility projects;
• Report to the UN House Manager/UN House Development Committee on agreed basis and respond to queries from this committee where possible pertaining:
• Provide technical support to the UN House Manager and UN House Development Committee, designing, reviewing and vetting all architectural & engineering designs, BoQs etc. and ensuring quality and value for money;
• Participation in relevant technical meetings to ensure that UN inputs and vision are fully integrated into the implementation of the projects;
• Relate with relevant Government of Nigeria Agencies as per regulations, approvals, implementations.
• Initiate Green Building efficiency agenda
• Provide technical support/guidance on the UN approach to green infrastructure and energy efficiency for the implementation in the UN House premises in terms of:
• Efficiency Resource use (energy saving, water waste management and materials with LEE);
• Environment friendly actions (waste reduction, recycling of materials and climate change adaptation) and occupant wellness (indoor air quality, lighting and internal comfort).
• Support Common Premises Budget and Operations
• Support the preparation of the Facilities Management annual budget and implement the approved workplans, monitors and reports on progress;
• Prepare ToR for common-premises related services or contract extension under purview;
• Ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of common premises contracts, monitors performance of premises outsourced services, provide guidance and supervise the services to ensure they are in line with signed contract. Manages contractor and vendor relationships;
• Perform functions as delegated in the Atlas management system;
• Support advancement of a common business operations efficiency agenda;
• Monitor and track all modifications within the facility and bring drawings up to date on the as-built drawings.
• Contribution to the Advancement UN Reform Agenda
• Support UN House Manager on the continuous improvement of business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness;
• Support common premises knowledge building and knowledge sharing including dissemination of Common Premises Best Practices in the country;
• Prepare technical brief notes, analyses and reports on common premises.

Impact of results:

• The key results of the Facility Analyst are execution, transparent and efficient provision of technical services, maintain and improve the service provision structure, undertakes continuous capacity building of staff and promotes a client-focused and results-oriented approach in areas under his/her responsibility.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Engineering or other related discipline. Must be a member of a recognized Nigerian professional association and duly certified professional.
• Project Management Professional [PMP] Certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing complex building facilities/infrastructure [design and construction] in a client-oriented industry within an international organization is required;
• Technical experience in handling of Building Management Systems;
• 2 years work experience in premises management related functions in an international organization or Diplomatic Mission;
• Extensive experience in operating and usage of a Building Management System (BMS) is required;
• Strong skills in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems required;
• Professional registration with a recognized and position related professional association like in Quantity surveying/Architecture/Land survey and other related bodies.

Competencies
Core competencies:

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work.
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking.
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning.
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process.
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously.
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build and/or /maintain coalitions/partnership.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making.

Functional / Technical Competencies
Business Management: Operations Management

• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization's business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner.
• Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms.

Business Management: Customer Satisfaction/Client Management:

• Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.
• Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.
• Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.
• Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Business Direction & Strategy:

• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Ability to create clarity around UNDP value proposition to beneficiaries and partners and to develop service offers responding to client needs based on UNDP's organizational priorities and mandate.

Business Management: Evaluation:

• Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks.
• Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Business Development: Integration within the UN:

• Ability to identity, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work;
• knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations.

Business Development: UNDP Representation:

• Ability to represent UNDP and productively share UNDP knowledge and activities;
• Advocate for UNDP, its values, mission and work with various constituencies.

Business Management: Communication:

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
• Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Procurement Associate

Job Identification: 12067
Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: G6

Description 

• The Procurement Associate may supervise clerical and support staff of the Procurement Unit and will work in close collaboration with the operations, program and projects staff in the CO staff for resolving complex procurement-related issues and information exchange.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement sustainable procurement strategies and policies that are in alignment with principles of fairness, integrity and transparency to achieve best value for money.
• Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with UNDP rules, regulations, policies, through the implementation of effective internal controls.
• Elaborate the contents of internal procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and map CO procurement business processes in consultation with direct supervisor and office management.

Organize procurement processes for CO, projects, and other UN Agencies:

• Provide guidance and inputs to the project team on procurement plans for the country office and projects.
• Prepare and conduct RFQ, ITB or RFP, and receive and evaluate quotations, bids or proposals in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations.
• Prepare Purchase orders and contracts in and outside e-procurement, prepare recurring purchase orders for contracting services, and create vendors and buyer profiles in procurement.
• Prepare submissions for internal procurement review committees (CAP, RACP, and ACP).
• Prepare reports on procurements in CO.
• Implement or partake in joint procurement processes for the UN agencies in line with the UN reform.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Organize procurement training for operations and project staff.
• Organize procurement training for vendors on e-procurement modules.
• Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in procurement.
• Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Implement sourcing strategies to find best values in the marketplace and align purchasing strategy to project and CO goals:

• Develop and update rosters of suppliers.
• Implement supplier selection and evaluation.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Secondary Education is required
• A University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or equivalent will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement. 
• CIPS level 2 is mandatory.

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years (with High School Diploma) or 3 years (with a Bachelor’s Degree) of relevant progressively responsible administrative experience is required at the national and international level.
• Experience in public sector procurement of goods and services would be an advantage.
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ORACLE/QUANTUM.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Application Closing Date
27th July, 2023; 03:54 PM.

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

Note

• UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.
• We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
• Scam warning: The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.
• Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.
• Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

Job Title: Communications Analyst

Job Identification: 11938
Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: NPSA-6
Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area: Conflict Prevention, Rebuilding and Responsive Institutions
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension

Job Description

• Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Public Engagement, Outreach and Partnerships Lead, the Communications Analyst supports the implementation of the communications strategy and plans to ensure effective and efficient communication of UNDP with its partners, the media and targeted audiences.
• The Communications Analyst works in close collaboration with Programme and Operations staff of UNDP Nigeria CO and designate representatives of key stakeholders.
• The Communications Analyst promotes a client-oriented approach geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach and mobilize political and financial support for UNDP.

Scope of work
Support implementation of UNDP communications strategy and plans by conducting various communication related activities, producing communications products and performing quality assurance control:

• Identify, propose and support communication opportunities and activities in line with the UNDP Nigeria Communications Strategy and work plans of office sections, projects and programmes;
• Provide writing, editorial and graphic design support for communication and public information needs of the Nigeria Country Office including concept notes, background information, talking points and briefing materials;
• Draft success stories, human interest stories and other communications products that amplify the impact of UNDP Nigeria’s work for distribution on relevant channels;
• Provide photography and video production support for UNDP Nigeria events, launches and missions on an as needed basis;
• Co-ordinate with communications solutions agencies (creative agencies, film-makers and radio content producers, PR/media agencies, design studios for creative outputs), for the development of communication products and scheduling/completion of tasks;
• Assist with the development and management of internal communications systems and activities;
• Support with preparation and organization of events e.g. workshops, high level events, conferences, programme and report launches, IPs and partners’ meetings.

Provide media relations support to UNDP Nigeria CO:

• Maintain and develop effective working relationships with local and international media representatives;
• Organize media meetings such as press conferences, press briefings for CO events;
• Draft and disseminate media kits: including press releases, media advisories, key messages etc.;
• Strengthen and maintain database of media contacts;
• Enhance media coverage for targeted events and stakeholders, including social media;
• Organize, store and manage database of photos’ and film footage of UNDP Nigeria programmes, missions and events.

Contribute to the management of UNDP Nigeria CO websites and social media channels:

• Manage UNDP Nigeria websites and social media channels;
• Develop weekly content plans for UNDP Nigeria digital channels;
• Ensure use of online channels is in line with UNDP global guidelines and best practices;
• Develop communications content tailored for large scale digital communication campaigns.

Manage implementation of administrative and financial tasks related to Communications Unit’s work:

• Conduct tasks related to administrative, procurement and financial support of daily operations of the Communications Unit.

Impact of Results

• The key results have an impact on creation of effective communications and dissemination of information on UNDP as UN’s global development network.
• In particular, the key results have an impact on implementation of UNDP communications and publication strategies with a view to deliver sustained visibility as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.

Institutional Arrangements:

• The Communications Analyst shall work with the Communications unit under the direct supervision of the Public Engagement, Outreach and Partnerships Lead and would be required to travel on field missions as shall be directed.

Requirements
Minimum Education Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of a Master's degree.

Minimum years of relevant work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years (with Bachelor's degree) of relevant work experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy;
• Experience in digital marketing and managing social media platforms;
• Experience in the development of quality communication products for external influencing such as podcasts;
• Experience in production of multimedia assets and handling of web-based management systems is required;
• Knowledge of UN system will be an asset;

Required Skills:

• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Audition, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro)

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:

• Work experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning software is desirable;
• Experience in UN organization is an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in oral and written English is essential.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:
Business Management:

• Communication
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience;
  • Ability to manage communications internally and externally through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
• Partnerships Management
  • Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
• Digital Awareness and Literacy
  • Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed.

Business Development:

• Knowledge Generation
  • Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.
• Knowledge Facilitation
  • Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally.
• Integration within the UN
  • Ability to identity, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work;
  • Knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations.

Business Direction & Strategy:

• Effective Decision Making
  • Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources.

Application Closing Date
21st July, 2023; 04:59 AM.

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

Note

• UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.
• We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
• Scam warning: The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.
• Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.
• Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

Job Title: Programme Associate

Job Identification: 11908
Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: NPSA-6
Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area: Inclusive Growth
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension

Duties and Responsibilities

• The program associate will be required to provide administrative support services toward the implementation of the Japan-funded Peace Support Operations Project.

Tasks
Specifically, the candidate will, among others, be required to perform the following tasks:

• Provides support to the management of Japan funded projects with support to the other CO programs/projects focusing on the achievement of the following results:
  • Prepares project annual work plan, draft project report and briefs.
  • Support project budget revisions, determination of unutilized funds and financial closure of a project.
  • Support of financial process of payment to vendors for the projects.
  • Support organization of project trainings and workshops.
  • Support MLAILPKC to prepare its financial documents, such as, ICE, Face Form, Request for Direct Payment and organise project events.
  • Support collation of project documents, reports for NIM audit and supports implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provides administrative support to the Governance, Peace and Security Unit’s programmes/projects focusing on the achievement of the   following results:
  • Preparation of concept notes, Terms of Refence, draft project briefs/reports.
  • Contribution to projects’ formulation and projects’ budgets/finance.
  • Provision of support to project implementation, monitoring and reporting.
  • Revision of NIM/DIM projects Financial Reports; preparation of non-PO vouchers for development projects.
  • Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in QUANTUM.
  • Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.
  • Creation of requisitions in Atlas for development projects and register of goos receipt in QUANTUM or any ORACLE application.

Education

• Secondary School Education.
• A university Degree with 0 - 3 years of relevant experience would be considered

Experience & Skills:

• 6 years of relevant experience or 3 years experience with Bachelor’s degree
• Project management,
• Organizational skills (organization of trainings and workshops)
• Administrative support
• Ability to use MS Word software/package is a must.
• Similar work experience in international organization or UNDP constitutes an added advantage.
• Excellent computer skills, in particular masteryof all applications of the MS Office package.
• Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice and data analysis software.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2023; 04:59 AM.

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

Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.