UNDP National Associate Programme Officer Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNDP Nigeria programme looking for “National Associate Programme Officer”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 11 April 2022.
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UNDP National Associate Programme Officer Jobs 2022
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 29 March 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of National Associate Programme Officer to be based in Yenagoa, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | National Associate Programme Officer |
| Location | Yenagoa, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum of two years |
| Application Deadline | 11 April 2022 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains close contact with local communities, law enforcement, security agencies, and justice sector institutions by building strong relationships between the relevant agencies based in Baylesa, and overall in Niger Delta;
- Facilitates the smooth and effective flow of communication with national entities, by maintaining regular contact, providing required information, etc.
- Provides guidance to consultants, local stakeholders, community leaders to identify community champions to help in mitigation of maritime crime in target communities in the Niger Delta;
- Provides substantive and technical support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
- Advises the Programme Officer and project staff of national and local considerations and realities in Niger Delta for proper and effective project implementation, as well as on ways to strengthen partnerships with beneficiary institutions, as well as local considerations and realities for proper and effective project implementation.
- Coordinates and liaises regularly on project activities planning and implementation with relevant national partners (including designated focal points and other senior professionals), as well as regional/international partners present in Nigeria.
- Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
- Support the Programme Officer and project staff in following-up communication with beneficiary institutions, including official letters, request for technical assistance, and the process of identifying participants and national experts, including trainers, for activities under the project
- Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources, relevant for project implementation related to the fight against maritime crime
- Prepare various written outputs, e.g. briefing notes for senior management, sections of UN/UNODC reports such as UNODC Annual Report, ensure quality inputs to publications, websites and other reports.
Qualification & Experience:
- An advanced university degree (University degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, conflict resolution, international relations, public or business administration, project management, political science or other relevant social or political area, is required.
- A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience in project/programme management or administration within the area of rule of law and criminal justice at community, local or/and national level is required.
- Work experience in prevention of maritime crime in the Niger Delta, as well as peace, governance or/and maritime security area is highly desirable.
- Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches of the relevant aspects in counter-piracy and the prevention of maritime crime in Niger Delta is highly desirable.
- Work experience in substantive liaison and coordination at community, local and national government level is highly desirable.
- Good research and analytical skills are desirable. In particular, research experience in maritime insecurity in Niger Delta is an advantage.
- Working experience within the United Nations system or similar international organization is an desirable.
- Knowledge of policies and practices on maritime crime and transnational organised crime, as well as in the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is an advantage.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Language requirements: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
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The Closing Date: 11 April 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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