(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2618253/ForumPhotos/UNDP-United%20Nations%20Development%20Programme.gif) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently recruiting for the following position(s) in Nigeria:
Job Title: Administrative Associate
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Additional Category: Management
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: Sc-6
Languages Required: English
Starting Date (Date When the Selected Candidate Is Expected To Start): 25-Apr-2011
Duration of Initial Contract: 1 Year
Expected Duration of Assignment: 1 Year
ROLES
• The Administrative Associate will perform the full spectrum of programme support and management functions required for the effective functioning of the Regional Implementation office.
• Reporting to the PACT II Regional Technical Advisor. The field-based Administrative Associate will more specifically provide field-based programme support to PACT II activities in ECOWAS, and permanent backstopping to the Regional Implementation Team (RIT), ECOWAS-TEN and other associated implementation partners identified by ECOWAS Commission in the region, working under supervision of the Regional Technical Advisor
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Providing logistical support to programme implementation:
• Providing information management support to programme implementation team:
• Facilitate the compilation of programme documentation: e.g. workplans, progress reports, power point presentations, promotional materials. Assist with formatting, editing and translation of materials. Ensure that materials comply with the standard ITC format and donor requirements;
• Follow up and monitor, in collaboration with Headquarters-based programme assistant for PACT II, administrative actions required for programme activities, incl. the recruitment of consultants or other project staff, travel authorizations, preparation of AFEs, grants, requisition of contracts, goods and services etc.
EDUCATION
First university degree (3 years) in fields related to business administration, economics or trade, preferably supplemented by project management experience
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in trade & business development related areas at a progressively responsible level, preferably in a public or private business support institution.
• Experience of service delivery and result oriented work in an international environment,
• Familiarity with rules, practices and procedures of international organizations (Previous exposure to UN agencies or working experience with ECOWAS or UN would be an asset)
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Fluency in English or French and a good working knowledge of the other
HOW TO APPLY
Click the link below for further information and to apply:
UNDP Jobs (http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=22598)
Application Deadline: 12-Apr-11.