UNDP RECENT JOBS IN ABUJA

COUNTRY COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION & NETWORKING ADVISER (CMNA)
LOCATION: ABUJA, NIGERIA
TYPE OF CONTRACT: FTA LOCAL
POST LEVEL: NO-C
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: ENGLISH
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: INITIAL PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
COMPETENCIES
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Strong interpersonal, representational and advocacy skills.
Ability to facilitate and strengthen the involvement of a range of external partners in HIV work.
Knowledge of the UN system and development issues.
Understanding of AIDS epidemic essential.
Ability to ensure that the principles around human rights, gender and the meaningful involvement of people living with HIV  and adhered to and nigerianbestforum.com- applied in all UNAIDS partnership work and strategies.
Other partnerships skills as articulated in the cross cutting competency set.
UNAIDS Values:
Commitment to the AIDS response
Integrity
Respect for diversity
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Working in teams
Communicating with impact
Applying expertise
Delivering results
Driving change and innovation.
Being accountable
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION:
Essential:  An advanced university degree ( Masters)  in social sciences, health, or related field.
Desirable:  Specialization in one of the above fields.
EXPERIENCE:
Essential:  At least 5 years relevant working experience in civil society/community mobilization collaboration and partnerships.  Considerable experience in the country where the post is located in the field of HIV, fostering partnerships with a range of sectors, Broad experience in working with and mobilizing a range of external partners.
Desirable:  Experience in the UN system; regional and/or international experience in the field of HIV; experience of living with HIV.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Essential:  Advanced level of English or another UN official language depending on the duty station as well as an advanced level of the local language.
Desirable:  Good working knowledge of another UN Official language.
The UN  is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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DUE DATE: 09-Oct-12.

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IITA LATEST VACANCIES

WEBMASTER/DATA ANALYST (1-YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of Webmaster/Data Analyst at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
POSITION
WEBMASTER/DATA ANALYST (1-YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)
DUTIES
Successful candidate will among other things:
Build and maintain cassava website;
Build and maintain related database and other duties assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
B.Sc. in Computer Science or related IT discipline. Minimum of 3 years practical experience in a well structured organization.
Programming experience on web-based tools: SQL, JAVA, HTML, Dreamweaver, MsAccess and statistical packages. Knowledge of phone/website interface.
The ideal candidate must
Be able to create good concepts and smart.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior  officer at work. Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to IITA website.
Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application  An application should be made not later than two weeks (closing date: 03/10/12) from the date of this publication.

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JOB VACANCIES, GALAXY TELEVISION : TECHNICIAN

TECHNICIAN
Candidate must possess
Trade Test certificate 1, 2 & 3 in electronic
With 8 years working experience
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should forward their CV/Resume to the below contact
Galaxy Television
The President
Address: 27, Community Road, Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Phone: +234 1 555 7511, 555 7512, 793 7869
Website: www.galaxytvonline.com
DUE DATE: Ongoing.

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JOB OPENINGS, US EMBASSY : PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

The Human Resources Office is responsible for providing a full range of personnel services for American and Locally Employed Staff (LES) members. The HRO is responsible for implementing HR policies and procedures for the American diplomatic Mission Nigeria. The HRO provides guidance on all HR related programs
JOB OPENINGS
Listed below are current job opportunities at the United States Embassy in Nigeria.  Please click on the link to learn more about the specific opening.  For more information about job opportunities, you may email the U.S. Embassy Human Resources Office at HRNigeria@state.gov (Please note that this address is only for inquiries about job opportunities. Questions about Consular or other issues will not receive a reply.)
SUBJECT:  PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
LOCATION:  ABUJA – CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
APPLICABILITY: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPEN TO: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
POSITION: PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT,
*FSN-06/FP-08 (This position will be filled at the FSN-06/FP-08 at the trainee level with promotion to target grade of FSN-07/FP-07 after one year.)
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR-Ordinarily Resident: N1,907,136 per annum
(Starting basic Salary) Position Grade: FSN-06
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the U.S. Mission Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
NOR-Not Ordinarily Resident: AEFM – US$35,753 EFM/MOH – US$30,684 (Starting Salary) per annum; Position Grade: FP-08
NOTICE: Employment opportunities which are open only to currently employed Embassy local staff or the family members of Americans assigned to the U.S. Mission in nigerianbestforum.com- Nigeria are listed on the Embassy’s internal website, available through the U.S. State Department’s OPENNET system.  Interested family members without OPENNET access may inquire by email to CLOAbuja@state.gov. All others should apply to HRNigeria@state.gov
CLOSING DATE: October 02, 2012
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UNDP CURRENT MEDIA JOBS

NATIONAL EXPERT: MEDIA
LOCATION: ABUJA, NIGERIA
TYPE OF CONTRACT: SERVICE CONTRACT
POST LEVEL: SB-5
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: ENGLISH
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: INITIAL PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Advanced university degree (Masters) in the area of Mass Communication, Language Arts, Journalism, Political Science preferably with elements of social sciences, democratic governance and development.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 7 years of experience in planning and implementing media activities preferably in relation to electoral reforms and democratic processes
Work experience in democratic governance, including electoral issues, dealing with: (a) policy dialogue and advisory work; (b) leadership and management of research and analysis; (c) design and execution of capacity development programmes; (d) project management, including the leadership of multi-disciplinary expert teams, preferably funded by development partners (UN or other); and (e) promotion of stakeholder/community awareness of and participation in democratic governance.
Familiarity with the media landscape in Nigeria
Experience in working with the media or in the development of public affairs strategies or programming will be a strong advantage.  Skills in training, process nigerianbestforum.com- facilitation, strategic planning, and partnership-building.
Proven track record of advising, organizing and supervising public awareness activities partnering with media organizations capacity-building projects.
Excellent PC user skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases and web-based research.
Ability to travel within Nigeria and overseas.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Strong skills in written communications in English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or reports.
Excellent spoken English is required as well as fluency in one Nigerian language.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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DUE DATE: 03-Oct-12.

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DRIVER VACANCIES IN UNDP NIGERIA

DRIVER (ROSTER)
LOCATION: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, NIGERIA

TYPE OF CONTRACT: SERVICE CONTRACT
POST LEVEL: SB-1
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: ENGLISH
COMPETENCIES
Operational Effectiveness:
Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties
Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies
Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair (for Drivers)
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol (for Drivers)
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues (for Drivers)
Managing Data:
Collects and compiles data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases
Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiative
Transmits file data; creates and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracy
Interprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others
Managing Documents, Correspondence and Reports:
Creates, edits and presents information (queries, reports, documents)  in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats  such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes/books and reports using advanced word processing and presentation functions and basic database and spreadsheet software
Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard
Planning, Organizing and Multi-Tasking:
Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
Plans, coordinates and nigerianbestforum.com- organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Secondary Education.
Valid Driver’s license.
EXPERIENCE:
2 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Fluency in the language of the duty station, knowledge of
The UN language of the duty station.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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DUE DATE: 03-Oct-12.

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UNDP IN NIGERIA VACANCIES : SENIOR DRIVER/ DRIVER CLERK (ROSTER)

SENIOR DRIVER/ DRIVER CLERK (ROSTER)
LOCATION: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, NIGERIA
TYPE OF CONTRACT: SERVICE CONTRACT
POST LEVEL:    SB-2
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: ENGLISH
COMPETENCIES
Operational Effectiveness:
Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties
Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies
Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to   provide efficient delivery of service
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair (for Drivers)
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol (for Drivers)
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues (for Drivers)
Managing Data:
Collects and compiles data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases
Thoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiative
Transmits file data; creates and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracy
Interprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others
Managing Document, Correspondence and Reports:
Creates, edits and presents information (queries, reports, documents)  in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats  such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes/books and reports using advanced word processing and presentation functions and basic database and spreadsheet software
Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard
Planning, Organizing and Multi-Tasking
Organises and accurately completes nigerianbestforum.com- multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Secondary Education.
Valid Driver’s license.
EXPERIENCE:
3 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Fluency in the language of the duty station, knowledge of
The UN language of the duty station.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
DUE DATE: 03-Oct-12.

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