Project Coordinator - Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy 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- Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy in Nigeria Project

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 guidance and supervision of the Senior Programme Specialist (Education), the Project Coordinator for the Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy in Nigeria project, the expert will perform the following functions:

• Ensure the effective day-to-day administration of the project in consultation with the Senior Programme Specialist
• Effectively participate in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the P&G project, including field missions.
• Prepare quality work plans, progress and final reports, briefs and presentations required for the successful and timely implementation of the programme.
• Ensure effective coordination of programme activities through regular consultation and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure effective and timely execution of programme-related workshops, seminars, field missions, study tours as per given deadlines and with strict adherence to UNESCO rules, procedures, and norms, including financial procedures.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the UNESCO Abuja Regional Office and support the Education Section with routine communication and consultation with relevant officials at federal and state levels.
• 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.
• Contribute to the work of the Education Section and the Inter-sectoral Platform.
• Perform any other duty deemed necessary by the Regional Director or Senior Programme Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications Required:
The ideal candidates should posses:

• At least an advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in education, preferably Adult Education.
• 5 to 10 years of work experience in the field of education at national level. Experience in and familiarity with the work of the United Nations, multilateral or bilateral organizations will be an asset.
• Experience in management and coordination of projects, especially literacy projects.
• Ability to think and plan strategically and to work effectively with teams.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written). A brief written test may be used in the evaluation of candidates.
• Ability to work inter-sectorally and in teams.

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"