Unicef Senior Program Assistant Jobs Abuja Sept. 2014
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of a Senior Programme
Assistant under the general supervision of the Chief, Child Protection. to provide support functions including
follow-up in fields of work such as programming, budget monitoring
POST TITLE: SENIOR PROGRAMME ASSISTANT, GS7, ABUJA
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-28-2014
ContractType: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Abuja
SENIOR PROGRAMME ASSISTANT
The successful candidates will carry out the following
responsibilities:
Arranges for review, recording and administrative processing
of government requests for assistance in VISION and follow-up of process.
Ensures timely processing and retirement of Cash Assistance to partners, verify
accuracy of computation, authenticity and completeness of documents and that
they meet the acceptable accounting standards.
Meet with counterparts to resolve bottlenecks.
Performs VISION operations such as drafting TAs, PRs, POs,
SOs, FCs etc
Prepares periodic report required fOf programme management
and monitoring
Provides support to partners to ensure compliance with HACT
procedures.
Contributes to the preparation otsJatus and progressteports
by providing information. preparing tables and drafting selected sections of
it.
Prepares background material we use in discussions and
briefing sessions for planning and management.
Assists in the identification ‘and formulation of
development co-operation programmes and projects and
participates in the preparation of draft proposals and donor
reports as well as project documents.
Maintains, processes and analyses information on subject
matters relevant to the Child Protection Section and on external assistance
provided to the countries by main sectors.
Collects, registers and maintains information on project
activities.
Performs oversight functions pertaining to logistics
arrangement for workshops including liaising with participants/facilitators
etc., on travels, visas, reservations and claims.
Participates in the preparation of annual AWP and office
workplan, quarterly work plans and achievement report.
Drafts relevant sections (implementation status) of donor,
annual and other reports as required by
Section, Country. Regional and/or NYHQ.
Participates in follow up visits to project sites.
Assist in the preparation of materials for training and
workshops as appropriate. ‘
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented
by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the
organization such as in Management, Business Administration, Finance,
Accounting.
Seven years progressively responsible experience in
programme co-ordination and administrative work
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an
asset.
Very good communications and ability to produce clear and
concise reports
Conceptual, analytical, organizing and negotiating skills.
Very good knowledge of computer applications
Good interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities
Knowledge of UNICEF procedures/policies an added advantage
Ability to work harmoniously in an international and
multicultural setting
Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and
professional values.
TO APPLY
If you are interested in this position and meets the
requirements, please send a cover letter one-page summary statement that
describes how your experience and qualifications related to the post and a
scanned IPDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form which
can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_3345.html to
nrecruit@unicef.org by close of business on 30 September 2014.
Please put the position title you are applying for on the
subject line of your email. UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to
gender equality in ils mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates,
particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
DUE DATE: 30 September, 2014
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