National Project Officer (BEITI) - UNDP Nigeria

Posted on Thu 10th Feb, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments) UNDP Nigeria - The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (Nigeria) UNODC, announces the following vacancy.
Location :    Yenagoa Bayelsa State, NIGERIA

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 :

Summary of Key Functions:

Implement the specified project activities in accordance with approved annual costed work plansProvide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders with respect to advocacy and sensitization of citizens of Bayelsa state on the BEITI initiative.Build private – public partnershipsSetting 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 grantsEngage experts for project meetings and training workshops, where applicable,Coordinate and liaise regularly on project activities and implementation with Headquarters, Vienna, , BEITISecretariat, 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 mattersAssist in preparing and delivering all necessary financial and operational revisions and reportsAny other duties as might be periodically requiredCompetencies

Corporate Competencies:

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 experienceActively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skillsComputer literacy, specifically advanced skills in MS Office Suite as well as writing and analytical skills.Knowledge and SkillsProfessionalism-  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.

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:

Fluency in any UN (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.Application Deadline
19th february, 2011

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online.
Applications should be submitted on line and include the UNDP Personal History Form (P11).
Click here to apply online