UNDP Programme Officer Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNDP Nigeria programme looking for “Programme Officer”. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 23 August 2021.
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UNDP Programme Officer Jobs 2021
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 10 August 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Programme Officer to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Programme Officer |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | At least 3 |
| Application Deadline | 23 August 2021 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Programme Specialist- Technical Coherence, Spotlight Initiative, the Programme officer- PMS will be responsible for the delivery of UN Women interventions and results in the area of prevention and mitigation/services provision under the Spotlight Programme. He or she also provides substantive inputs to programme design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. He or she also ensures appropriate application of systems and procedures and develops enhancements if necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide substantive inputs towards the development of the programme annual work plans, budgets and implementation strategies for the UN Women components of the Spotlight Programme focusing on prevention and services provisions;
- Identify and design advocacy and lobby opportunities and interventions for effective prevention and services provisions and overall interest of the programme;
- Support development of the state level programme work plans in collaboration with the technical colleagues of the other UN agencies participating in the Spotlight Programme (UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF and UNESCO), and ensure that UN Women’s interventions are consistent with the overall programme results and resources frameworks;
- Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the Spotlight Initiative programme in the targeted states for prevention and services provisions;
- Lead the delivery of the UN Women components on prevention and services provisions within formal and informal institutions; driving message development and demand creation for services among various stakeholders;
- Support the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners to ensure effective selection of partners who can effectively deliver on SGB prevention and services provisions;
Qualification:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field is required
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage
Experience:
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building;
- Knowledge and experience in Legislative and institutional work
- Experience in similar intervention like the Spotlight Initiative is an asset;
- Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset.
- Strong understanding and experiences in implementing prevention and services provision interventions
- Awareness and sensitivity regarding gender issues
- Strong IT Skills. Experience in the use of computers applications and software packages (MS Word, Excel, ATLAS, etc.)
Other Details
- Contract Type: Service Contract
- Duration: 1 year
- Level: SB-4
- Language: Fluency in English is required, Knowledge of the other UN official working language and Nigeria Language is an asset;
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDP Programme Officer 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: 23 August 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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