UNESCO Nigeria Vacancy for National Programme Officer (3 Positions)

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was born on 16 November 1945. UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of a culture of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is recruiting personnel for the following position in Abuja
Job Title: National Programme Officer/ Education (3 positions)
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post level: NOA
Duration: One (1) year renewable subject to satisfactory performance
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and Supervision of the Programme Specialist in Education, the National Programme Officer/Education for the Revitalizing Adult and Youth literacy Programme in Nigeria.
1. Effectively participate in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy Programme in Nigeria 2011-2014, including field missions,
2. Prepare quality work plans, mission plans. progress and final reports, briefs and presentations required for the successful and timely implementation or the programme,
3. Ensure effective coordination of programme activities through regular consultation and collaboration With relevant stakeholders and partners.
4. Effectively and timely organize programme-related workshops, seminars, field missions, study tours as per given deadlines and will’ strict adherence to UNESCO rules, procedures, and norms.
5. Support the day-to-day operations of the UNESCO Abuja Office and support the Education Unit with routine communication and consultation with relevant officials at federal and state levels.
6. Keep abreast with national development programmes and trends with a view to identifying. organizing and analyzing relevant information to underpin the implementation and monitoring of [he Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy Programme in Nigeria.
7. Perform any other duty deemed necessary by the Director of the Office
Minimum Qualifications Required:
The ideal candidates should posses
1. Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in education.
2. 5 to 10 years of work experience in the fled of education at national level Experience in and familiarity with the work of tile United Nations, multilateral or bilateral organizations will be an asset
3. Ability to think and plan strategically and to work effectively with teams,
4. Excellent communication and report writing skills.
5. Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written), A brief written test may be used in the evaluation of candidates.
Method of Application
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae with copy of degrees. Application should be addressed in a sealed envelope to the Director and Representative UNESCO Abuja and clearly marked” NPO/EOUCATION LITERACY PROJECT”,
UNESCO Office in Abuja

National Office to Nigeria. UN House – Plot 617/618 Diplomatic Drive – Central Area District Garki
Abuja
Nigeria