Senior Programme Assistant GS7 at UNICEF Nigeria

UNICEF’s mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of a Senior Programme Assistant under the general supervision of the Chief, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, to provide support functions including follow-up in fields of work such as programming, budget monitoring.

Job Title: Senior Programme Assistant, GS7

Location: Abuja
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-29-2014
Contact Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years

Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Monitors and prepares periodic reports for the Section Chief on programme implementation and advices on corrective actions which may be required. Ensure that the documents and files
• Support the collation of social statistical Data in all WASH  Associated States, develop GIS data base of project related States/Villages, act as resource person in training government, WES and other sectorial/field staff in use of Geographic Information System/Global Positioning System. Provide support to develop presentations on GIS Mapping technics and facilitate the development  of Shilf info of Nigeria Country Office by coordinating with consultants in teh preparation of the Country's Shape Files of Nigeria States and LGAs
• Monitors Cash Assistance to Goverment and follow-up on outstanding advancaces with appropriate counterparts. Conduct needed training of government partners/NGOs on HACT requirements.
• Monitors implementation of supply plans, studies/research plan, Annual Work Plan based on reports provided by Project Officers. Support the section in conducting End Use Monitoring of Supplies
• Monitors programme financial implementation through Vision andalert Project officers on low implementation
• Serve as Certifying Officer for expenditures incurred under the sections budget allocation and prepares payment requests for approval by the Sectional Chief
• Serves as Seciton's focal point on SSAs and third party engagement of consultants. REviews SSA requests prepared by Project Officers to ensure consistency with UNICEF Regulations before approval by Section Chief. Tracks payments made to Contractors and certifies payments

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in a field related to the work of the organization such as in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting
• Seven years progressively responsible experience in programme co-ordination and administrative work
• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station, an asset
• Very good knowledge of computer applications, knowledge of GIS an asset
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of UNICEF procedures/policies an added advantage
• Ability to work harmoniously in an international and multicultural setting
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values

Application Closing Date
Close of business on 2nd October, 2014

How To Apply
If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter of one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualifications relate to the post and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_3345.html) to [email protected]

Note: Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.