Project Coordinator - Green Economy in Biosphere Reserves (GEBR) at UNESCO Nigeria

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is recruiting personnel for the following position in Abuja

Job Title: Project Coordinator- Green Economy in Biosphere Reserves (GEBR): A Means to Poverty Reduction, Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

Location: Abuja
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: Project Coordinator
Duration: One (1) year renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Director of UNESCO Multispectral Regional Office in Abuja, and direct supervision of the Science Programme Specialist, the Project Coordinator will perform the following functions:

• Coordinate and manage project contracts with implementing partners and consultants,
• Support the strategic implementation of project and the role of implementing partners and consultants to achieve project deliverables.
• Coordinate project budget and resource allocation.
• Monitor the implementation rate of project activities to ensure that activities are executed within agreed time frames and coordinate all project assessment and evaluation procedures.
• Coordinate the preparation of reports on project implementation and deliverables.
• Assisting in compiling project progress and evaluation reports for timely submission to donor.
• Identify and provide relevant technical support and guidance to implementing partners and consultants.
• Coordinate the preparation of the content and organization of the various meetings and workshops related to the implementation of the project activities.
• Coordinate all activities related to ensuring the in-country visibility of the project.
• Coordinate and monitor overall project tasks and other logistics for the successful implementation of the project.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Regional Director or Senior Programme Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications Required
The ideal candidates should posses:

• Master degree in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Management/ Economics, Geography or a closely related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years progressively professional experience in the above mentioned fields.
• Proven skills in project coordination involving different stakeholders and implementing partners.
• Good communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including drafting reports.
• Excellent writing and oral command of the English language.
• Proficiency in the use of standard computer software (Excel, PowerPoint) knowledge in GIS and statistical software would be an asset.
• Capacity to establish and remain committed to teamwork and accustomed to act in a diplomatic and sensitive manner in a multicultural working environment.
• Experience in project management, experience loan international context and knowledge of UNESCO MAB programme would be an asset.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2014

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 Regional Director and Representative UNESCO Abuja or via email ([email protected]) and clearly marked "Project Coordinator RAYL"