Post
Title: Project Officer, United Nations Health 4+ (UNH4+), NOB
Vacancy
Number: VN-NGR-08-2011
Contract
Type: Temporary Appointment
Duration:
364 days Location:
Abuja
Deadline for application: 09 August 2011
The
United Nations Health 4+ (UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, World Bank and UNAIDS+) is an
inter-agency mechanism aimed at harmonizing and accelerating actions to improve
maternal, newborn and child health. It focuses on supporting countries to
achieve MDGs 4 and 5 by harmonization for effective and efficient use of
partner agency resources, taking advantage of its long standing and unique
partnership with government, its ability to involve and collaborate with civil
society organizations and comparative advantages of technical capacity of
collaborating agencies. The UNH4+ in Nigeria has used the existing processes
and systems to streamline the support for the health sector. This has included
the support of the development of the Nigerian Investment Case for children,
the roadmap for accelerating the attainment of the MDGs relating to maternal
and newborn health in Nigeria, the IMNCH Strategy and the current NHSDP. The
focus for the UNH4+ has been to support the scale-up the implementation of a
cost effective, evidence-based interventions, emphasizing equity and
sustainability.
UNICEF
will be the administrative agent on behalf of the UNH4, and will be responsible
for preparing annual consolidated programmes and financial reports and
disseminate to relevant stakeholders.
Consequently,
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of a Project Officer, (UNH4+) who will under
the supervision of the Health Specialist, and in collaboration with the UNH4+
technical teams, effectively manage resources and project activities related to
work at the state and local levels.
The
successful candidate will specifically carry out the following duties:
1.
Coordinate technical inputs by all Participating UN Organizations and follow-up
with the (sub-) national partner on implementation.
2.
Disburse funds and supplies in a timely fashion and be accountable for
narrative and financial reporting to the joint programme coordination
mechanism.
3.
Responsible for all general office administration duties, including set up and
maintenance of office filing system; handling correspondence and word
processing.
4.
Prepare, coordinate and administer consultant assignments and trips for local,
regional or international staff by assisting in the preparation of the terms of
reference, making appropriate hotel and travel booking and other logistics
arrangements.
5.
Oversee procurement processes, ensuring that quotes and tenders are received as
required; and that procurement policies are followed.
6.
Maintain appropriate documentation for all project activities
7.
Assist the team in organizing logistics for seminars, workshops, and meetings
with local and state constituencies, as necessary.
8.
Participate in annual assessments and work planning activities and perform any
other tasks that may be assigned from time to time related to the State Health
Team-Primary Health Care Development Project.
Minimum
qualification & competencies:
A University degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Management or
related technical area. Masters degree in Business Administration or management
is preferred.
At least five years’ experience in general administration and project
management. Experience working with donor-funded projects in Nigeria, an asset.
Computer literacy with database management skills, and the ability to
effectively use standard office software tools and other office technology to
produce reports, create documentation, exchange and archive e-mail, set up and
maintain office filing systems.
Excellent time management, planning and organising skills.
Strong drive for result, relating and networking skills.
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with people in an international
and multicultural environment is desirable.
Experience developing and administering contractual agreements, taking minutes
and preparing correspondences and reports.
Very good knowledge of English. Knowledge of one or other UN working languages,
an asset.
Initiative, passion and commitment to UN’s mission and professional values.
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 and addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, UNICEF, UN House, Plot
617/618, Central Area District, P.M.B 2851, Garki Abuja by close of business on
Tuesday, 09 August 2011.
Applications
will be considered only if accompanied by a completed UN Personal History Form
(which can be downloaded by clicking here); your curriculum vitae with your
current detailed contact information to include a telephone number & email
address and a one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and
qualification relate to the job description above. Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
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.
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