The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in
Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following position(s) in Abuja:
Title: Administrative Assistant (Protocol)
Type of Contract: FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT (FTA)
Post level: ICS 04
Duty Post: Abuja, Nigeria
Duration: One (1) Year (renewable but subject to satisfactory performance)
Qualification and Experience:
• Be a Nigerian national (Male or Female).
• Possess at least Secondary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO).
• Have 3 to 5 years of administrative experience in the public or private sector;
• Have experience in liaising with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is highly desirable;
• Have experience in liaising with the Federal of Road Safety, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is highly desirable.
• Have the ability to interpret Government rules, regulations and procedures and explain them clearly and concisely.
• Possess a valid driving license and have good driving skills.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Working experience on protocol and clerical assistance within the UN is desirable.
Method of Application:
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae (CV), attached as one file in MS WORD format only.
Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and forwarded to e-mail addresses at vacancyrhu.ng@unfpa.org and clearly marked "Administrative Assistant (Protocol)"
Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further interest. Kindly also note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail will be accepted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
For more information: UNFPA Nigeria Vacancies (http://nigeria.unfpa.org/Vacancies/AdminProtocol.pdf)
Deadline: 27th January, 2011.
This vacancy closes soon. Apply in time to meet up the deadline.