UNITAR Individual Contractor Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNITAR Nigeria programme looking for “Individual Contractor”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 22 December 2021.
The idea of a United Nations training and research institute was mentioned for the first time in a 1962 resolution of the UN General Assembly. UNITAR was founded in 1963, following the recommendation of the UN Economic and Social Council to the General Assembly, which commissioned the UN Secretary-General with the establishment of a United Nations Institute for Training and Research as an autonomous body within the UN system.
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UNITAR Individual Contractor Jobs 2021
The UNITAR has published a job vacancy announcement on 24 November 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Individual Contractor to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) |
| Position | Individual Contractor |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | At least five years |
| Application Deadline | 22 December 2021 |
UNITAR Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: The United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) is a technology-intensive programme active since 2001 in applied research and innovative applications relating to geospatial information technology and satellite analysis. UNOSAT also delivers tailor-made training courses to its beneficiaries on the use of geo-information technology for humanitarian aid, human security, disaster risk management, territorial planning and environmental monitoring. In July 2021, UNOSAT has started the implementation of a capacity development project aiming at “Strengthening capacities in the use of geospatial information for improved resilience in Asia-Pacific and Africa”. Specifically, the project aims to support beneficiary countries in achieving Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), Goal 9 (Innovation and Infrastructure), Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), Goal 13 (Climate Action) and Goal 15 (Life on Land) of the 2030 Agenda by developing technical and institutional capacities on the use of Geo-information technology to tackle disaster risk, environmental degradation, food security issues and improve resilience to the changing climate in target countries.
Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of stakeholder coordination activities by providing required coordination support to national / regional stakeholders and relevant project partners for the implementation of project activities at country level;
- Undertake training needs assessments to inform the design of tailored learning solutions in coordination with the project team.
- Contribute to the preparation of training material and support the delivery of capacity development activities such as training courses, webinars, workshops and awareness raising events;
- Provide technical backstopping to key stakeholders and decision-makers from national government to facilitate data/information sharing and to leverage the use of technological solutions;
- Liaise with regional stakeholders and support UNOSAT’s outreach activities by attending bilateral meetings, workshops and relevant regional and national forums as required.
- Ensure wide dissemination and visibility of project achievements by participating in national and international fora by making substantive contributions as appropriate;
- Performing any other duties/tasks as required.
Qualification:
- University degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Geography, Geo-informatics, Engineering, Disaster Risk Management, Climate change, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
Experience:
- At least five years of progressively experience in geospatial information technology area and at least three years in the international domain;
- Experience in capacity building and working with developing countries;
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, preparation of publications, presentations and communications with external stakeholders;
- Experience in planning of work and pro/actively communicate to stakeholders.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Languages: Fluency in oral and written English is essential. Knowledge of another official UN language would be an advantage.
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNITAR Individual Contractor Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 22 December 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | unitar.org |
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