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 Output 3 Lead-Governance)
Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-48-2014
Locations: Bauchi, Katsina, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara (1 post per state)
Level: National Consultant
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 11 months
Job Description
- The consultant will ensure the effective and timely implementation, coordination and reporting of all activities under output 3 of the Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP3) in one of the respective GEP3 focus states according to the GEP3 state work plan.
- GEP3 activities are implemented in close partnership with government education agencies and civil social partners
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required
- At least 8 years of experience and demonstrated ability in supporting capacity development work in the education or social sciences
- Extensive knowledge and skills of education and social sectors in Nigeria, preferably in northern Nigeria
- Experience working on gender issues
- Strong analytical skills using diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data
- 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 work effectively in a multi-cultural environment, sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals
- Skills in use of Microsoft Office suites
- Fluency in English language and writing skill
- 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.