Programme Officer - Polio Communication Job at UNICEF Nigeria

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Job Title: Programme Officer (Polio Communication) NOA

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-May-08-2013

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Employer: United Nations Children's Fund – UNICEF Nigeria

Responsibilities:

•   Provide professional assistance in data collection and analysis in close link with the Data Manager and M&E Specialist; complete accurate reporting as well, particularly for donors and partners.

•   Safeguard financial resources entrusted to the polio communication team by advising on and/or

•   managing financial assets, financial planning and cash management activities, Ensure all finance and budget-related bottlenecks are resolved for the smooth functioning of the networks and polio

•   communication activities at all levels.

•   Responsible for the overall monitoring of financial performance of the Polio Communications budget;

•   Monitor allocation and expenditure trends; generate, prepare, and share with members of the polio team financial progress reports. Address deviations or delays for corrective measures.

•   Monitor donor reports schedule, key financial information and data, as required, for programmatic activities to increase public understanding of UNICEF work in the country, specifically responding to requests from polio donors, UNICEF National Committees, and other stakeholders.

•   Ensures that all administrative transactions and arrangements of contracts are in compliance with the applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

•   Reviews all contractual arrangements related to programmatic support (mass media, media Communication for Development (C4D), Volunteer Community Mobilizer (VCM) Network, M&E. and research etc.) to ensure that the terms and conditions of all contracts are being adhered to by providers of services.

•   Assists in monitoring the implementation of activities through field visits particularly to the zonal offices to resolve any budget related issues at field level.

Qualifications:

•   University Degree in Social sciences, Business Administration, Accountancy. Government, Public Administration, or other relevant disciplines.

•   Two years of relevant professional post degree work experience or field work experience in programming and budgeting.

•   Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language and/or local working language of the duty station is an asset.

•   Good communication, analytical and negotiating skills. Ability to work with people in a diverse environment.

•   Knowledge of computer management and applications.

Method Oof Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should send via email (1) cover letter (one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and (2) a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form; to nrecruit@unicef.org

UN Personal History Form: http://s.jobnavy.com/un-p11

Deadline: 30th May, 2013.

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