Three (3) National Programme Officers/Education at United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Three (3) National Programme Officers/Education at United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

The United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural organization (UNESCO) is recruiting personnel to fill the position below in Abuja.


Position:     Three (3) National Programme Officers/Education (Project Revitalizing Adult and Youth literacy in Nigeria)



Two (2) NPO will be based at the UNESCO office and one (1) shall be working from the Federal Ministry of Education




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 Progrmme 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 workplans, mission plans, progress and final reports, briefs and presentations required for the successful and timely implementation  of the progrmme.

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 with 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 the 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 possess

1.       Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in education

2.       5 to 10years of work of work experience in the fled of education at national level. Experience in and familiarity with the work of the 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 application should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae with copy of degree. Application should be addressed in a sealed envelope to the Director and Representative UNESCO Abuja and clearly marked” NPO/Education Literacy Project.

To:

UNESCO office in Abuja

UN House, Plot 617/618, Diplomatic Zone,

Central Area District, Garki -  Abuja Nigeria

abuja@unesco.org

Tel: +234(9)4616531 Fax: +234(9)4618510



Deadline: on 31st August 2011.


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