Over the past 10 years, the UN Millennium Campaign has
built an impressive array of partnerships with civil society on
MDG advocacy and supported the creation of strong coalitions to
create accountability for commitments at global, regional and
country levels. The Campaign’s Africa regional team works with
citizens in key constituencies – civil society organizations,
parliamentarians, local authorities, youth, media and the
private sector. The Campaign focuses its work on MDGs 1-7
primarily in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burkina Faso,
Nigeria, Senegal, Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi.
In Nigeria, the Campaign working with its civil society partners
have developed a National Strategy which will shape the work of
the Campaign from 2011-2015. This is also in addition to an
Advocacy and Communication Strategy which has been developed
under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator and working
with the UN Communications Group (UNCG). Under the leadership of
the Resident Coordinator, the Millennium Campaign is working to
develop a UN System-wide advocacy in Nigeria which will deepen
the work of the United Nations on the MDGs in Nigeria and
strengthen partnership with key stakeholders including civil
society, media, the legislature, faith based and traditional
institutions.
The Millennium Campaign has recently
being a beneficiary of a generous contribution from the
Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to strengthen
MDGs advocacy and campaigns in Nigeria and across Africa. It is
expected that this contribution is received annually.
In order to strengthen its program
capacity in Nigeria, the UN Millennium Campaign is seeking to
recruit a Program Consultant to provide administrative and
programmatic support to the National Coordinator of the
Campaign and the Nigerian program. The initial duration of this
contract will be 3 months.
Position: Programme Consultant To Provide
Pragmatic, Administrative And Logistical Supports – Un
Millennium Campaign
Responsibilities
Provide support in the coordination of advocacy and
campaign activities within the UN Country Team and the
emerging Thematic Group on the MDGs as well as the UN
Communications Group where the Campaign is currently playing
crucial roles;
Carry out various administrative tasks in support of
the National Coordinator and the Campaign’s programs,
including managing correspondence, keeping appointments,
arranging various meetings, project level procurement
activities, and other related tasks;
Develop and ensure the effective and efficient
administration of program budgets and procurements;
Ensure proper finance management, including liaising
with UNDP Finance Unit in managing and disbursing program
related funds;
Process payment requests and documents in a timely
manner for execution.
Assist the Campaign and its partners in the
implementation of project activities, such as workshops,
meetings, press events, and training including liaison with
partners, counterpart agencies, at appropriate levels, to
ensure cooperation/coordination of program activities and
alert supervisors on problems and opportunities arising
during implementation;
Assist the National Coordinator and the African Team in
the development of concept notes and other related materials
for effective implementation of UNMC programs;
Competencies
Meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality of
output even while working under pressure;
Good judgment and experience working in a
multi-cultural setting are critical;
Excellent communication / organizational skills,
attention to details;
Ability to operate personal computers, corporate and
commercial software applications and databases such as
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Internet;
Ability to quickly learn corporate software
applications is essential including Atlas, IPSAS;
Knowledge of UNDP/UN finance and administrative
procedures;
Highest standards of integrity and discretion are
essential.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
University degree in finance or business related fields, social
sciences, public administration, law or relevant discipline is
required.
Experience
At least Five years work experience in
development;
Good knowledge of UN system, procedures and activities
for development;
Considerable Experience in UN Coordination, MDGs
Advocacy and working in multi-level partnerships.
Language:
Fluency in English.
How to Apply