National Consultants (GEP3 State Monitoring & Evaluation Officer) at UNICEF Nigeria (5 Positions)

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 suitable and qualified candidate to fill the below position:

Job Title: National Consultant (GEP3 State Monitoring & Evaluation Officer)

Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-46-2014
Locations: Bauchi, katsina, Niger, Sokoto & Zamfara (1 post per state)
Level: National Consultant
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (554)
Duration: 11 months

Job Description

• The consultant will ensure the effective monitoring data collection, maintain records and reporting on all Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP3) interventions in the respective GEP3 focus state according to monitoring and evaluation framework.

Qualifications or specialized knowledge experience required

• Advanced degree in Education, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science
• At least 5 years of experience and demonstrated ability in data collection and monitoring statistics
• Demonstrated skilled in the use of data analysis packages (Excel, SPSS and Access)
• Strong analytical skills using diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data
• Extensive knowledge and skills of education and social sectors in Nigeria in northern Nigeria will be an added advantage
• Demonstrates, applies and shares technical knowledge
• Good understanding of girls’ education issues, community involvement and participation
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing to varied audiences
• Able to set high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals
• Fluency in English language and writing skills
• Fluency in language of the immediate environment

Application Closing Date
23rd December, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send his/her application, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form to: [email protected]

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Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.

Note: Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.