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, Child Protection, to
provide support functions including follow-up
in fields of work such as programming,
budget monitoring.
Job Title: Senior Programme Assistant
Job Location: Abuja
Vacancy number: VN-NGR28 -2014
ContractType: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will carry out the
following responsibilities:
Arranges for review, recording
and administrative processing
of government requests for
assistance in VISION and
followup of process. Ensures
timely processing and
retirement of Cash Assistance
to partners, verity accuracy of
computation, authenticity and
completeness of documents
and that they meet the
acceptable accounting
standards. Meet with
Counterparts to resolve
bottlenecks. Performs VISION
operations such as drafting
TAs, PRs, POs, SOs, FCs etc.
Performs oversight functions
pertaining to logistic
arrangement for workshops
including liaising with
participants/facilitators etc.,
on travels, visas, reservations
and claims.
Participates in the preparation
of annual AWP and office
workplan, quarterly work-
plans and achievement report.
Drafts relevant sections
(Implementation status) of
donor, annual and other
reports as required by Section,
Country, Regional and/or
NYHQ.
Participates in follow up visits
to sites. Assist in the
preparation of materials for
training and workshops as
appropriate.
Monitors project/programme
activities by reviewing a
variety of records including
control plans, progress reports
project inputs budgets and
Financial Expenditures.
Maintains up to date DCT
records. Prepares periodic
report required for
programmme management and
monitoring. Provides support
to partners to ensure
compliance with HACT
Procedures.
Assists in the identification
and formulation of
development co-operation
pragrammes and projects and
participates in the preparation
ofthe draft proposals and
donor reports as well as
project documents.
Maintains processes and
analyses information on
subject matters relevant to the
Child Protection Section and
on external assistance
provided to the country by
main sectors. Collects,
registers and maintains
Information on project
activities by reviewing reports
through first-hand sources.
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.
Very good knowledge of
computer applications
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.
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 communications
and ability to produce clear
and concise reports
Conceptual, analytical,
organising and negotiating
skills
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
nrecruit@unicef.org
Note: Please put the position title you are
applying for on the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Application Deadline Close of business, 30th
September, 2014
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