Project Officer, United Nations Health 4+ (UNH4+), NOB

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Post Title: Project Officer, United Nations Health 4+ (UNH4+), NOB
Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-08-2011
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Duration: 364 days
Location: Abuja
Deadline for application: 09 August 2011

Minimum qualification & competencies:

• A University degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Management or related technical area. Masters degree in Business Administration or management is preferred.
• At least five years’ experience in general administration and project management. Experience working with donor-funded projects in Nigeria, an asset.
• Computer literacy with database management skills, and the ability to effectively use standard office software tools and other office technology to produce reports, create documentation, exchange and archive e-mail, set up and maintain office filing systems.
• Excellent time management, planning and organising skills.
• Strong drive for result, relating and networking skills.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with people in an international and multicultural environment is desirable.
• Experience developing and administering contractual agreements, taking minutes and preparing correspondences and reports.
• Very good knowledge of English. Knowledge of one or other UN working languages, an asset.
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UN’s mission and professional values.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application in a sealed envelope marked ‘confidential’ quoting the vacancy number and addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, UNICEF, UN House, Plot 617/618, Central Area District, P.M.B 2851, Garki Abuja by close of business on Tuesday, 09 August 2011.

Applications will be considered only if accompanied by a completed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded by clicking here); your curriculum vitae with your current detailed contact information to include a telephone number & email address and a one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description above. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.
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