Career Opportunities at United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria is supporting the
Government of Nigeria to strengthen prevention of and response all forms
of violence against children. In particular, assistance will be
provided to strengthen the child protection system, including through
modelling the system in four States, in order to demonstrate the impact
of a well-functioning child protection system, to
develop a common model
for operationalizing the Child Rights Act at State level and to develop
standardized tools, including regulations, working protocols and
training manuals to govern the system.
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a
lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights
organization would like to hear from you.
UNICEF is recruiting to fill the positions of:
Job Title: Education Officer
Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-73-2015
Location: Bauchi
Level: National Professional (NO-B)
Contract Type/Duration: Fixed Term / Two
Purpose of the Post
- Under the general supervision of the Education Specialist in the
D-field office Bauchi, contributes to programme design, planning,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and progress
reporting with a focus on girls education and Integrated Quranic
Education (IQE).
- Commitment for enhancement of gender-sensitive teamwork and
capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of
the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.
- The incumbent of the post will provide technical support for
effective delivery of the Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP3): a)
Support project planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of
quality interventions under GEP3; (b Support the development of policy
frameworks and advocacy on girls education at different levels; and (C
Ensure effective management and coordination of partners for quality
delivery of expected results.
Qualifications and Experience
- University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the
following areas: Education, Primary Education, or a Social Sciences or a
field(s) relevant to international development assistance. Training in
Quranic education and teaching qualification an advantage.
- Two years of progressive professional work experience at
national or international levels relevant to Education programming which
includes experience in capacity development, facilitation, planning and
management, monitoring and evaluation. Experience in classroom
teaching, and local materials and curriculum development an advantage.
- Experience working in the UN or other international development
organization in an asset. Experience in national level development
assistance is an asset. Experience with addressing gender disparities an
asset.
- Experience supporting advocacy and awareness raising dialogue:
translation of analytical findings and evidence into development
programmes and policy discussions around equity and learning with
partners, including government, development partners, CSOs and academia
in relevant area
- Background in Emergency programmes an asset.
- Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station.
- Advanced knowledge of one or more of the technical areas of
UNICEF Education programme. Advanced Technical Knowledge of the
theories, principles and methods in one of the following areas:
- Education; Primary Education, Economics, Social Sciences, and/or related fields.
- Gender and diversity awareness. Good understanding of gender and inequity issues in education including barriers and bottlenecks
- Knowledge of theories and practices in, as well as
experience in application of: Project management in Education,
Monitorin9 and Evaluation, Training and Capacity Development in
Education, Alternative Basic Education, Curriculum Development and
Knowledge Management.
- Knowledge of education sector planning, including the range
of modalities for delivering education, cost- effectiveness and
efficiency issues, key institutional structures, components and
processes, as well as governance issues.
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-75-2015
Location: Abuja
Level: GS-5
Contract Type/Duration:Temporary Appointment / 6 months
Purpose of the Post
- Under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer, assist in
the area of finance and accounting control, recording, reporting of
assets, liabilities.
- Monitor the appropriate disbursement of funds and payments of
accounts in accordance with rules, regulations and established budgetary
limits.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviews payment requests and supporting documentation for
completeness and accuracy ensuring correct vendor details and proper
charge codes are selected
- Received and support in review of payment requests relating to
direct payment by checking the accuracy of the listed beneficiaries
- Review liquidation of DCTs to partners, ensuring that
completeness of the retirement documents and conformity with original
proposal
- Reconciles PAR accounts for staff (international and national) as well as the general Ledger accounts
- Review and reconcile monthly schedules to identify open items, investigate and match to clear and submit for posting
- Raise journal entries for reconciliation or change of funding sources
Minimum Qualifications and Competencies
- Completion of Secondary education with major in finance, accounting.
- University degree with additional commercial training in
bookkeeping, business or accounting with professional certification in
Accounting is desirable.
- Minimum of Six (6) years of progressive practical work experience in finance and accounting.
- Experience in an international organization desirable.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of one or two UN working languages is desirable. Knowledge of local language of the duty station is an asset
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-74-2015
Location: Abuja
Level: GS-6
Contract Type/Duration:Temporary Appointment / 6 months
Purpose of the Post
- Under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer, assist in
the area of finance and accounting control, recording, reporting of
assets, liabilities.
- Monitor the appropriate disbursement of funds and payments of
accounts in accordance with rules, regulations and established budgetary
limits.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviews payment requests and supporting documentation for
completeness and accuracy ensuring correct vendor details and proper
charge codes are selected
- Received and support in review of payment requests relating to
direct payment by checking the accuracy of the listed beneficiaries
- Review liquidation of DCTs to partners, ensuring that
completeness of the retirement documents and conformity with original
proposal
- Reconciles PAR accounts for staff (international and national) as well as the general Ledger accounts
- Review and reconcile monthly schedules to identify open items, investigate and match to clear and submit for posting
- Raise journal entries for reconciliation or change of funding sources
Minimum Qualifications and Competencies
- Completion of Secondary education with major in finance, accounting.
- University degree with additional commercial training in
bookkeeping, business or accounting with professional certification in
Accounting is desirable.
- Minimum of Six (6) years of progressive practical work experience in finance and accounting.
- Experience in an international organization desirable.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of
one or two UN working languages is desirable. Knowledge of local
language of the duty station is an asset.
Other Skills and Attributes:
- Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility, organization and analytical skills.
- Integrity, honesty and trustworthiness
- Good knowledge of computer applications and database management. Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing required.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in an international and multicultural environment.
- Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should submit their application,
accompanied by updated CV's in English and a completed United
Nations Personal History Form.
Applications should be sent to:
[email protected] While sending their applications, candidates are advised to put the position title on the subject line of their emails.
Click here to download United Nations Personal History Form
Application Deadline 17th December, 2015.