The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following positions in the Zonal Office at the State level.;
1. PROGRAMME ANALYST (Gender)- 4 Posts Post Level: NOB (ICS 9) Type of Contract: Service Contract Duty Post: Zonal Office Headquarters (Lagos, Umuahia, Maiduguri and FCT) Duration: One (1) Year (renewable but subject to satisfactory performance) Competencies required Integrity/Commitment to our mandate/valuing Diversity Performance Management; Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment; Working in Teams: Self-Management/Emotional intelligence: Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence: Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning Functional Competencies Conceptual Innovation in the provision of technical expertise Leveraging the resources of national governments & partners/Building strategic alliances and partnerships Job knowledge/Technical expertise Qualifications and Experience The Ideal Candidate must. Be a Nigerian National (Male or Female) Have a Master's degree in population, Sociology, development studies, and specialized in gender studies. Possess professional experience of a minimum of 10 years preferably in programme/project management in the public or private sector linked to gender issues. Be experienced in working with government institutions and donor organizations. Be familiar with issues on population, reproductive health, gender and youth, Have a strong capability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written English. Have ability to work under pressure. Have excellent communication and human relation skills. Have proficiency in current office software applications is mandatory.
2. PROGRAMME ANALYST- Reproductive Health [RH] - posts Post Level: ICS-09/NOB Type of Contract: Service Contract Duty Post: Zonal Office Headquarters (Umuahia, Lagos, Maiduguri and FCT) Duration of Contract: One Year (Renewable but subject to satisfactory performance) Competencies required Core Competencies Integrity/Commitment to our mandate Valuing Diversity Performance Management; Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment; Working in Teams; Self-Management/Emotional intelligence: Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence; Knowledge Sharing/Continuous learning Functional Competencies Conceptual Innovation in the provision of technical expertise leveraging the resources of national governments & partners/Building strategic alliances and partnerships Job knowledge/Technical expertise Qualifications and Experience The Ideal Candidate should: Be a Nigerian National (Male or Female) Posses an MBBS and a Master's degree in Public Health and/or other related Social Science field would be desirable Possess professional experience of a minimum of 10 years preferably in programme/project management in the public or private sector linked to reproductive health and rights issues. Be experienced in working with government institutions and donor organizations. Be familiar with issues on population, reproductive health, gender and youth Have a strong capability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written English. Have ability to work under pressure. Have excellent communication and human relation skills. Have proficiency in current office software applications is mandatory. Have proficiency in current office software applications is mandatory.
3. MEDIA ASSOCIATE (2 Posts) Post Level: ICS 07 Type of Contract: Service Contract Duty Station: Lagos and Umuahia (Applicants should be resident in Lagos and Abia States) Duration: One Year, with possible renewal subject to performance Skills and competencies: Ability for advocacy and advancement of policy oriented agenda Integrity, commitment and respect for diversity. Interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of the trends, belief systems, values and norms in the diverse cultures, language and religions in Lagos and Abia States respectively. Administrative and management skills. Capacity to work with others in a team. Functional Competencies Results-based programmes development and management Innovation and marketing of new approaches Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda Corporate Competencies Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning Integrity/Commitment to mandate Valuing diversity Working in teams Communicating information and ideas Results orientation/Commitment to excellence: Qualification and Experience The ideal candidate should: Be a Nigerian national (male or female) Possess a degree in social science, mass communication, journalism or its equivalent. Have a minimum of 10 years work experience in either print or electronic media Have good knowledge of the workings of government, media houses, NGOs, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment Be proficient in oral and written English as is required. Be proficient in current office software applications, such as Microsoft Office, Be resident in Lagos and Abia States.
4. NATIONAL PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE (Umuahia) Post level: ICS 07 Type of Contract: Service Contract Duty Post: Umuahia Duration: One Year, with possible renewal subject to performance Functional Competencies Results-based programmes development and management Innovation and marketing of new approaches Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda Resource mobilization: Corporate Competencies Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning Integrity/Commitment to mandate Valuing diversity Working in teams Communicating information and ideas Conflict and self management Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management Analytical and strategic thinking: Results orientation/Commitment to excellence: Appropriate and transparent decision making:
Qualification and Experience: The ideal candidate should: Possess a bachelor's degree in health, population, demography, and/or other related social science field. Possess at least 10 years of relevant experience in the public or private sector. Have a strong capability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written English. Have the ability to work under pressure. Have excellent communication and human relation skills. Be proficient in current office software applications is mandatory.
5. NATIONAL PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE (Abuja) Post level: ICS 07 Type of Contract: Service Contract Duty Post: Abuja Duration: One Year, with possible renewal subject to performance Functional Competencies Results-based programmes development and management Innovation and marketing of new approaches Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners Resource mobilization Corporate Competencies: Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning Integrity/Commitment to mandate Valuing diversity Working in teams Communicating information and ideas Conflict and self management Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management Analytical and strategic thinking: Results orientation/Commitment to excellence: Appropriate and transparent decision making:
Qualifications and Experience Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or related fields. Possess at least 10 years of Experience in advocacy and communications, public relations, or journalism. Possess at least 3 years experience in development of advocacy and communication strategies for development work. Exposure to international development activities will be a strong asset Advocacy and Communications Skills required Professional and effective written and oral communication skills in English Knowledge of how to gain access to the media by making an Issue newsworthy Creative response to opportunities in programmes with integrated media, communication and advocacy plans and actions Excellence in originating and preparing written material such as issue briefings, technical materials, manuals as well as layouts for use in various communication media Ability to edit the work of others to professional written communication standards Proficiency in current office software applications is mandatory
Related Programme Skills for all Posts Because the nature of work of all the above cited posts are programme focused, involving other groups and various timelines and activities, related skills of good time management, managing deadlines and good team relationships are essential. Knowledge of the UN system is desirable for all posts.
METHOD OF APPLICATION Applications (with a functional e-mail address and mobile numbers) should include a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) attached as one file in MS word Format only Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Representative. Abuja and forwarded to nigeria.rep@unfpa.org Each application should be clearly marked for each position as follows: 1. Programme Analyst (Gender) - NOB (ICS 09) 2. Programme Analyst (RH) - NOB (ICS 09) 3. Media Associate - ICS 07 4. National Programme Associate (Umuahia) - ICS 07 5. National Programme Associate (Abuja) - ICS 07
Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further Interest. Kindly also note that only applications sent bye-mail will be accepted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date.
