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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently recruiting for the following position based in Nigeria:
Job Title: National Project Officer: Bayelsa Expenditure and Income Transparency I
Location: Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, NIGERIA
Additional Category: Management
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-4
Languages Required: English
Starting Date (date when the selected candidate is expected to start): 04-Apr-2011
Duration of Initial Contract: 1 year (renewable to three years in total depending on funding availability
Expected Duration of Assignment: 1 year (renewable to three years in total depending on funding availability
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Coordinator and the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative for Nigeria, the National Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project activities as set out in the project document, as follows :
• Implement the specified project activities in accordance with approved annual costed work plans
• Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders with respect to advocacy and sensitization of citizens of Bayelsa state on the BEITI initiative.
• Build private – public partnerships
• Setting up working groups and manage meeting schedules for various stakeholder groups,
Education:
• Advanced university degree in political science, public policy, economics, business administration, public administration, law, international relations or any other relevant area of knowledge.
• Lower level university degree with relevant academic qualification from technical or professional colleges or institutions with at least eleven years of relevant work experience will be considered.
• A doctorate degree with relevant work experience will also be considered.
Experience:
• At least two years of progressively responsible professional experience in public sector management, budget management, and/or programme/project management;
• In-depth knowledge in the area of budget tracking and budget monitoring, the Nigerian budgeting and expenditure system;
• Experience working for an international or bi-lateral development partner, in particular a UN agency, is an asset;
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Proven advocacy, networking and negotiation skills;
• Proven written and oral communication and presentation skills;
Language:
• Fluency in any UN (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.
Applications should be submitted on line and include the UNDP Personal History Form (P11) posted at http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
For more information: UNDP Jobs (http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=21568)
Application Deadline: 19-Feb-11.
This job vacancy is still open but will be closing soon.