UNV Portfolio Associate Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNV Nigeria programme looking for “Portfolio Associate”. Applicants with a Bachelor degree or equivalent may apply on or before 14 September 2021.
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board. Read more about the added value of UNV, UN Volunteers and volunteerism.
![NGO Jobs in Nigeria 2021 [MyJobsMag]](https://ngosjob.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NGO-Jobs-in-Nigeria-min-300x300.png)
UNV Portfolio Associate Jobs 2021
The UNV has published a job vacancy announcement on 08 September 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Portfolio Associate to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | United Nations Volunteers (UNV) |
| Position | Portfolio Associate |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor degree or equivalent |
| Experience Required | At least 3 years |
| Application Deadline | 14 September 2021 |
UNV Job Vacancy 2021
Description of task: The Portfolio Associate(s) will work in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations, Communications and other project teams in the Country Office (CO) for effective visibility of results, anticipating and contributing to resolving complex programme/project-related issues and information delivery. The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with UNDP programming, financial, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies and strategies, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems. The portfolio associate will:
Financial management:
- Prepare payment requests in a timely manner, monitor disbursement of monthly payments for GEF projects in the unit;
- Track and report project expenditures monthly for the GEF/MLF portfolio (and each individual project);
- Maintain and improve databases for the Project’s that accurately report on progress and decisions, highlight issues, and are suitable for analysing data,
- Provide necessary backstopping on administrative actions,
- Prepare and translate necessary documents, reports to donors, UNDP, Programme Board, and others as relevant;
- Follow-up on timely disbursements by UNDP CO;
- Assist in the preparation of payments requests for operational expenses, salaries, insurance, etc. against project budgets and work plans;
- Support the preparations of project work-plans and operational and financial planning processes;
- Monitor project activities, budget and financial expenditures and maintain a proper record of approved project budgets and their revisions;
Qualification:
- A graduate degree in either of the following: Economics, Geography, Sustainable development or any other related Social sciences degrees; a post-graduate degree in environmental management and engineering may be an advantage.
Experience:
- At least 3 years of work experience; preferably in a reputable organization/NGO programmes and projects.
- Excellent computer skills, in particular mastery of all applications of the MS Office package;
- Excellent written communication skills; and
- A good working knowledge of Atlas/SAP/SAGE Platform would be an added advantage.
- Ability to carry out tasks independently,
- Fluency in oral and written English is essential
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Minimum age: 22 years old Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
- Language: English(Mandatory), Level – Fluent
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNV Portfolio Associate Jobs 2021
Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. ! FOR National UN Volunteer assignments ONLY This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Nigeria and legal residents in Nigeria with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Don’t forget to tick the yes box for: “I am interested in serving as a volunteer in my own country.” Application deadline: 14-09-2021 Applications from women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unv.org |
| Related Jobs | Nigeria NGO Forum Jobs 2021 |
| More NGO Jobs | Latest NGO Job Vacancy |