United Nations Development Programme,the current UNDP jobs in Nigeria is that of National Project Officer, Bayelsa Expenditure and Income Transparency I
Job Title: NATIONAL PROJECT OFFICER: BAYELSA EXPENDITURE AND INCOME TRANSPARENCY I
Location : Yenagoa Bayelsa State, NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 19-Feb-11
Additional Category Management
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SB-4
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 04-Apr-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year (renewable to three years in total depending on funding
availability
Expected Duration of Assignment : 1 year (renewable to three years in total depending on funding availability
Location : Yenagoa Bayelsa State, NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 19-Feb-11
Additional Category Management
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SB-4
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 04-Apr-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year (renewable to three years in total depending on funding
availability
Expected Duration of Assignment : 1 year (renewable to three years in total depending on funding availability
Background
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Coordinator and the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative for Nigeria, the National Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project activities as set out in the project document, as follows :
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Coordinator and the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative for Nigeria, the National Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project activities as set out in the project document, as follows :
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Implement the specified project activities in accordance with approved annual costed work plans
Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders with respect to advocacy and sensitization of citizens of Bayelsa state on the BEITI initiative.
Build private – public partnerships
Setting up working groups and manage meeting schedules for various stakeholder groups,
Identify, draft terms of reference, e.g. to facilitate the initial assessment of risks, engage experts and facilitate grants
Engage experts for project meetings and training workshops, where applicable,
Coordinate and liaise regularly on project activities and implementation with Headquarters, Vienna, , BEITI
Implement the specified project activities in accordance with approved annual costed work plans
Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders with respect to advocacy and sensitization of citizens of Bayelsa state on the BEITI initiative.
Build private – public partnerships
Setting up working groups and manage meeting schedules for various stakeholder groups,
Identify, draft terms of reference, e.g. to facilitate the initial assessment of risks, engage experts and facilitate grants
Engage experts for project meetings and training workshops, where applicable,
Coordinate and liaise regularly on project activities and implementation with Headquarters, Vienna, , BEITI
Secretariat, other relevant national counterparts, and the BEITI project team,
Develops, maintains and intensifies contacts with relevant Ministries ,departments and agencies(MDAs),private businesses and its associations, NGOs, civil society organizations, the Media, local representatives of other United Nations organizations such as UNDP, resource persons and the media regarding the BEITI project, UNODC programme and project matters
Assist in preparing and delivering all necessary financial and operational revisions and reports
Any other duties as might be periodically required concerning the jobs in nigeria
Develops, maintains and intensifies contacts with relevant Ministries ,departments and agencies(MDAs),private businesses and its associations, NGOs, civil society organizations, the Media, local representatives of other United Nations organizations such as UNDP, resource persons and the media regarding the BEITI project, UNODC programme and project matters
Assist in preparing and delivering all necessary financial and operational revisions and reports
Any other duties as might be periodically required concerning the jobs in nigeria
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates commitment to UNODC’s mission, vision and values.
Shows respect and adaptability for diversity (cultural, gender, religion, race)
Demonstrates commitment to UNODC’s mission, vision and values.
Shows respect and adaptability for diversity (cultural, gender, religion, race)
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Computer literacy, specifically advanced skills in MS Office Suite as well as writing and analytical skills.
Knowledge Management and Learning
Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Computer literacy, specifically advanced skills in MS Office Suite as well as writing and analytical skills.
Knowledge and Skills
Professionalism- A firm knowledge of project implementation and management.
Planning and Organizing- Ability to plan and coordinate work plans, priorities competing demands and work to tight deadlines.
Communication – Proven ability to draft in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively, including ability to prepare reports.
Networking – Ability to form and support cooperation networks among a large array of partners.
Required Skills and Experience Education:
Professionalism- A firm knowledge of project implementation and management.
Planning and Organizing- Ability to plan and coordinate work plans, priorities competing demands and work to tight deadlines.
Communication – Proven ability to draft in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively, including ability to prepare reports.
Networking – Ability to form and support cooperation networks among a large array of partners.
Required Skills and Experience Education:
Advanced university degree in political science, public policy, economics, business administration, public administration, law, international relations or any other relevant area of knowledge.
Lower level university degree with relevant academic qualification from technical or professional colleges or institutions with at least eleven years of relevant work experience will be considered.
A doctorate degree with relevant work experience will also be considered for this Jobs in nigeria
Lower level university degree with relevant academic qualification from technical or professional colleges or institutions with at least eleven years of relevant work experience will be considered.
A doctorate degree with relevant work experience will also be considered for this Jobs in nigeria
Experience:
At least two years of progressively responsible professional experience in public sector management, budget management, and/or programme/project management;
In-depth knowledge in the area of budget tracking and budget monitoring, the Nigerian budgeting and expenditure system;
Experience working for an international or bi-lateral development partner, in particular a UN agency, is an asset;
Interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Proven advocacy, networking and negotiation skills;
Proven written and oral communication and presentation skills;
Language:
In-depth knowledge in the area of budget tracking and budget monitoring, the Nigerian budgeting and expenditure system;
Experience working for an international or bi-lateral development partner, in particular a UN agency, is an asset;
Interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Proven advocacy, networking and negotiation skills;
Proven written and oral communication and presentation skills;
Language:
Fluency in any UN (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.
Applications should be submitted on line HERE and include the UNDP Personal History Form (P11) posted at http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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