Posted on Mon 27th Jun, 2011 - opportunitynigeriajobs.blogspot.com
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following position
.Job Position: Programme Assistant
Post Level: ICS-05
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Post Number: 00060517
Duty Station: Kaduna
Duration: One year, with possible renewal 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.
S/he works closely with programme and project staff providing secretarial and administration support to programme implementation.
Participates in the identification and formulation of country programme and projects, by compiling and analyzing information in the subject areas of UNFPA assistance to the Government, drafts project documents and work plans and prepares tables and statistical data.
Supports the evaluation of project and programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and prepare regular inputs to status and progress reports.
Facilitates analysis of factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follow up on recommendations.
Ensure proper documentation and processing of approved Implementing Partners Annual Work Plan and quarterly FACE Forms, to relevant Officers and Output Managers for necessary action as well as undertake related ATLAS functions.
In coordination with the sub-office, supports routine implementation of assigned projects, coordination the delivery of project inputs, ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours. * Provides logistics and administrative support to SUb-office, inclusive of coordinating review meetings /workshops/ events and other programmatic functions.
Contributes to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of Country office and drafting relevant materials for dissemination.
Supports the advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the sub-office by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material for use in discussions and public events.
Undertake any other assignments as may be required by the Head of DO, Deputy Representative and Representative.
Qualification & 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 (5) years experiences 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.
Application Deadline
5th July, 2011
Method of Application
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile 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: vacancyrhu.ng@unfpa.org latest by 05 July, 2011 and clearly marked: Programme Associate - ICS 05Please 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.
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