PROJECT MANAGER
Location : Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 07-Feb-12
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SB-5
Languages Required :English
Starting Date :

(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 26-Mar-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : Initial period of one year
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Background:
Under the direct supervision of the International Project Co-ordinator (Anti-TIP and SOM) and the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative for Nigeria, the Project Manager will be responsible for technical advice and the day-to-day implementation of the project. S/he will work in close teaming with other colleagues to ensure full coordination between the various activities of the project and those of other partners, such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), and the National Immigration Service (NIS). S/he will assist with efforts designed to expand CONIG’s TIP and SOM portfolios.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:

1. Provide specialized technical expertise to UNODC, NAPTIP, NIS, and other relevant agencies and partners on TIP/SOM matters
2. Take a lead in and work closely with project partners in determining and implementing activities related to enhancing the capacities of law enforcement agencies, including NAPTIP, NIS, the Nigeria Police Service, and the Judiciary
3. Ensure timely, efficient, and effective implementation of the project, especially in delivery of project outputs and outcomes
4. Advise the International Coordinator and the rest of the CONIG team, as appropriate, on local considerations and realities for proper and effective implementation of the project
5. Facilitate and take a lead in nurturing and creating appropriate fora/opportunities for project activities, including coordination activities with local counterparts that ensure that cultural, local, gender, and other sensitivities are considered and addressed effectively
6. Oversee the day-to-day management and coordination of the project
7. Follow-up, contribute, and ensure that all monitoring and reporting requirements are fulfilled, including narrative and financial reports
8. Generally take a lead in implementation of various project activities, such as establishment of the coordination mechanism, implementation of the various assessments under the project, and development of the sectoral action plan against TIP and SOM, as envisioned in the project
9. Create and implement a monitoring and evaluation system of project deliverables
10. Document best practices and lessons learnt in a manner that can be shared and disseminated to various stakeholders and that provides gender desegregated information
11. Deputize for the Coordinator for TIP and SOM and prepare and review various project reports as may be required
12. Perform additional related tasks as may be assigned
Competencies

Professionalism:
Ability to provide substantive advice to key government actors on TIP/SOM prevention, enforcement, and victim support and protection matters; knowledge of and specialization in understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to law enforcement, organized crime; very good research and analytical skills; fully knowledgeable of programme management cycle, including monitoring & evaluation tools; knowledgeable of best practices as regards monitoring and reporting on results, in particular as regards capacity building; ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication:
Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively, including ability to prepare reports, make presentations in a variety of fora; ability to conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely, conveying maximum necessary information, and making and defending recommendations. Possesses excellent drafting and communication skills with proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to match style and format to audience.

Teamwork:

Proven interpersonal skills and ability to establish, lead, and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Works collaboratively with colleagues within and outside of UNODC to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing other ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning & Organizing:

Able to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work while prioritizing competing demands; able to work on tight deadlines. Knows how to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and projects as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Accountability:

Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Critical Success Factors:
1. Project activities are responsive to national requirements as well as cultural, gender, and local sensitivities and realities
2. Effective and efficient project office
3. “Value-added” by project activities will be evident and well documented
4. Effective monitoring and reporting system will be implemented
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
1. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology or relevant social or political areas with adequate focus on criminal justice issues.
2. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 more qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
1. A minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in law enforcement is 0
2. required, together with demonstrated in-depth knowledge of human trafficking, migrant smuggling and related crime and social problems as they relate to Nigeria.
3. Substantial experience in results-based management, training/capacity building, project monitoring, and reporting and evaluation is required.
4. Matured experience in creating and nurturing appropriate relationships with senior level personnel from both state and non-state actors is required.
5. Work experience in the United Nations System and/or a beneficiary institution would be an asset.

Language: Fluency in any UN (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.
Other Skills: Up-to-date knowledge and practical experience of United Nations programme policies and guidelines are desirable.

Interested candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.

Please note that instead of a CV you’re required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) from the following link http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc Complete it and upload when prompted.

Applications without a fully completed P11 form will not be considered. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.

The system will only allow for one attachment.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

FINANCE/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
Location : Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 07-Feb-12
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SB-3
Languages Required :English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 26-Mar-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : Initial period of one year
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Background
Under the direct supervision of the International Project Co-ordinator (TIP and SOM) and UNODC Finance Officer and the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative for Nigeria, this individual will be responsible for ensuring effective execution of financial services and processes with respect to the project in a transparent and accountable manner in accordance with UN rule and regulations, financial requirements, as well as the applicable EU and UNDP rules and practices. S/he will work in close collaboration with the Finance Officer and project personnel and will liaise with the EU, UNDP, and UNODC HQs personnel, as appropriate, to ensure full compliance with applicable rules and regulations and to resolve any quagmires that arise. S/he will also be responsible for providing overall operational and administrative support to the project, including managing correspondence, organizing travel, events, workshops, and meetings, and preparing and disseminating documents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide overall financial support to the project, including preparing budgets and financial reports
2. Undertake finance business process mapping and ensure proper accounting for project expenditures
3. Adapt and implement processes and procedures to ensure full compliance with UN, UNODC, UNDP and EU rules, regulations, financial records, reports, audit requirements, and internal controls
4. Ensure effective and efficient administration of budget and functioning of the optimal cost-recovery system
5. Ensure proper cash management, including assistance to the Finance Officer in managing and disbursing project related cash
6. Process payment requests and documents in a timely manner for execution
7. Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and management of technical contracts for the provision of goods and services
8. Initiate activities leading to procurement, maintenance, and disposal of items
9. Assist in ensuring that internal control systems are observed and all relevant records and files are maintained
10. Carry out various administrative tasks in support of the project, including managing correspondence, keeping appointments, arranging various meetings, ordering for supplies, and other related tasks
11. Assist in implementation of project activities, such as workshops, meetings, press events, and training including liaison with counterpart agencies, at appropriate levels, to ensure cooperation/coordination of project activities and alert supervisors on problems and opportunities arising during project implementation
12. Assist in preparing Receipt and Inspection (R & I) reports for submission to relevant procurement units and auditing missions
13. Review, prepare, and defend requests to the committee on contracts (CC) as may be required
14. Undertake asset management and inventory
15. Assists with human resource management functions, including initiating engagement processes, such as monitoring, reviewing and following-up on actions related to the engagement of consultants, project personnel, facilitators, interns, volunteers and other key individuals. In this connection, provide assistance and guidance to project personnel with respect to administrative procedures, processes, and practices
16. Perform other related tasks, as required.
Competencies:
Professionalism: Sound knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to budgetary and financial management; demonstrable knowledge of database administration; extensive knowledge of the financial rules and regulations of the United Nations as well as familiarity with UN policies and procedures as they relate to programme budgeting and financial administration; demonstrable commitment to the values of the United Nations, particularly integrity in daily activities and behaviors; demonstrated professional competence and mastery of administrative processes; ability to perform a range of administrative functions, including event planning and organizing and human resources administration; ability to map out potential risks and make contingencies, as required. Shows pride in work and achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.

Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost, and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Communication: Proven ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner, including ability to prepare minutes, workshop reports, project/activity reports; demonstrated ability to draft routine correspondence and basic documents, such as minutes, letters, memos, invitation cards and letters and to match style and format to audience.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from the clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Planning & Organizing: Able to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work while prioritizing competing demands; able to work on tight deadlines; knowledge on how to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and projects as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Critical Success Factors:
1. Effective, transparent, and accountable execution of financial services and processes of the project
2. Full compliance with UN rule and regulations, UNODC financial requirements, as well as the applicable EU and UNDP rules and practices
3. Efficient administrative and operational support to the project, including events and meetings
4. Proper record-keeping, filing, and archiving of project documents and assets
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
1. University degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or finance, law or relevant disciplines is required.
2. An internationally recognized professional certificate in accountancy and/or finance may be considered in lieu of a university degree when one has 2 more additional work experience.
Experience:
1. A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related field is required.
2. Experience in budget preparation, budget monitoring and analysis are required.
3. Experience in UN/UNDP financial procedures is an asset.
4. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point MS Publisher, etc) is also required.
5. Experience in the UN ATLAS and ProFi systems will be considered a plus.
Language: Fluency in any UN (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.
Other Skills: Up-to-date knowledge and/or practical experience of auditing approaches and practices is desirable.
Interested candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.

Please note that instead of a CV you’re required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) from the following link http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc Complete it and upload when prompted.

Applications without a fully completed P11 form will not be considered. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.

The system will only allow for one attachment.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

We require suitable quailed candidates to fill the position below

Position: Humanitarian / Security Coordinator

Division/ Department/ Location: Nigeria

Salary: N3,648.088- N4,924,919 PA

Job Family: Programme

Grade: National C2

Duration: 2 yrs

Oxfam Purpose: Oxfam works with other to overcome poverty and sufferings.

Team Purpose:

To ensure Oxfam has the capacity to respond effectively in the event of a Humanitarian crisis in Nigeria.

Job Purpose:

To develop, coordinate and implement Oxfam humanitarian strategy and contingency plans:
To ensure that Oxfam and partner organizations have the capacity to respond proportionately with a focus on WASH and EFSVL and to develop, manage and coordinate the effective and efficient implementation of emergency programmes with partners in the event of a crisis
To advise Humanitarian programmes on ‘best practice’ in all programme service areas, and
To ensure that country security strategy and security management plan is developed, implemented, monitored and reviewed consistent with Oxfam with Oxfam policies, standards and requirements and to facilitate all security related planning and activities

Reporting Lines:

Holder reports to: Associate Country.

Once the Oxfam Country Director is in place the post holder reports to the Country Director (line managed by Oxfam Novib)

Staff reporting to this post: none at present.

Background:

In recent times. Nigeria is seemingly becoming more vulnerable to natural disasters, especially floods in the south and droughts in the north due to sporadic and less predictable rainfalls. This has led to 1arge losses and displacement of people leading to loss of livelihoods.

The coming year is likely to be worse up north in view of the upcoming Sahelian crises which may potentially affect Chad, Mauritania, Niger, and Mali, with a high chance of impacting Northern Nigeria directly or by way of refugee influx into Nigeria and its link to the grain and livestock markets in the Sahel. It is therefore must likely that Nigeria will experience considerable humanitarian problems as a result of the threat or actual incidents of conflicts that may result due to limited food availability resulting from the crisis.

Security is and will remain of key importance for the Oxfam staff in Abuja and during duty trips throughout the country, especially in more volatile regions like the North-East and the Niger Delta. Good security analysis and risk management measures are required.

Budget Responsibility:

Budget accountability for the projects in zone of humanitarian response programme

Dimensions:

Humanitarian

Monitoring and assessing the humanitarian situation
Making recommendations about Oxfam’s strategy and operations.
Scenario planning to address dynamic humanitarian situations.
Appraisal, monitoring and building response capacity of Oxfam Partner Organizations’ and coordinate capacity building activities and close coordination with existing and new Partner Organizations
Develop Oxfam’s humanitarian profile and identify opportunities for fundraising in close coordination with IFO.
Representation of Oxfam in relevant humanitarian and security networks

Security:

Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive context analysis and risk assessment, including building a network of key information sources
Develop a security management system (including a strategy for acceptance, implementation protocols) and ensure regular updating
To ensure setting-up a security incident system and provide training for staff to develop a security culture amongst staff and partner organizations.

Skills Required/Competencies:

The role requires the ability to analyze and communication complex information at a simpler level to a wide audience.
The role is variable with well-defined targets and/or minimum standards and is both proactive and reactive.
In-depth knowledge of the principles underlying the key purpose and role is required in order to make decisions affecting the team and which, may impact more widely in the division/programme.
Influence and promote (to achieve impact) with diverse allocated internal/external target audiences in area/region.
Impact of this role is significant within the department and division(s). and could have some impact Oxfam-wide.
Ensure gender mainstreaming in humanitarian planning and implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in providing overall coordination and support to the Oxfam Country Director and the Oxfam Country Leadership Team in setting up and establishing a feasible humanitarian programme strategy in Nigeria
Representing Oxfam on Humanitarian and security platforms to government officials, UN agencies and other NGO staff at Country and field level as appropriate.
Coordinating between relevant staff and partner organizations ensuring that the programme is implemented in a consultative, participative, gender- and conflict-sensitive way.
Develop and lead a Humanitarian response capacity assessment for staff and partners + develop a capacity development plan to address gaps for implementation.
Carrying out ongoing monitoring and providing clear analysis of the humanitarian and security situation and of the Oxfam response.
Providing accurate Humanitarian related information and analysis for the development and implementation of the advocacy and media strategy for Oxfam in Nigeria.
To develop a comprehensive context analysis and risk assessment, and on the basis of that a security management strategy. Develop a security management system with protocols, staff training and ensure regular monitoring of overall security context. Ensure staff safety and security procedures are adhered to, monitored, updated and implemented. This will include an analysis of the risks and the threats to stall working on Oxfam programmes. Liaise with stakeholders to share and exchange information.
To support the country leadership team and director in security incident management, security learning and staff development.
To ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and is done with conflict sensitivity.
To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, Sphere standards, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures.

Skills and Competence:

Experience of emergency response delivery and preparedness work (and development work?) preferably including Wash and EFSL, and an understanding of relevant issues.
A proven record of effective management in an insecure environment.
A proven record and recent experience in security strategy development and incident management in a dynamic situation.
Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills.
Cooperation and networking skills.
Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide, variety of cultural contexts and with staff and partners with variety of ethnic, gender, cultural backgrounds.
Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.
Excellent written and -spoken English.
Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam.
Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity into emergency response programmes

Required work experience: 5 years or more

Is willing and able to travel in insecure areas and when necessary on short notice

Others:

This job description is not in corporate into the employment contract. It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to in the light of strategic developments following discussions with the post holder. The post holder will be expected to work to agreed to work to agreed objectives, which should facilitate the achievements of the key responsibilities in accordance with the Performance Review process.

All applications must be submitted electronically to abujahr@oxfam.org.uk starting from date of publication till on or before 5th February 2012.

CAFOD VACANCY

Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD) is a Faith based international non-governmental o rganization that has been working in Nigeria since the late 1970s. We are the official Catholio Aid Agency for England and Wales. We work with partners in more than 40 countries across the world to bring hope, compassion and solidarity to poor communities, standing side by side them to end poverty and injustice. We work with people of all faiths and none.

We work to tackle poverty and the denial of human rights at local level, and we challenge the causes behind them nationally and globally. As part of the Catholic community, we work with partners and the global caritas family in 3 key areas of Maternal & Child Health, Governance and gender in Kebbi, Kwara and Kogi states as well at Federal Capital territory.

A senior national position of Finance and Administrative Officer has just fallen vacant in our Abuja office.
The Finance and Administrative Officer is responsible for providing efficient and effective finance and administration to CAFOD Office in Nigeria. He/she ensures financial and administrative compliance, responsible for producing all budget analysis and reporting for office and programme finances and line manages Office Assistant.

Qualification
Minimum of a Bachelors degree or equivalent, in Finance or Administration with professional Accountancy qualification (or evidence or working towards qualification) with at least 3 to 5 years practical work experience in a finance or accountancy based role. Being able to create budgets, monitor and review expenditure and able to deliver a professional administrative support services to diverse teams is distinctive requirement. Good numeracy and IT skills, ability to understand CAFODs finance systems and grant making is an added advantage.

How to apply
Interested candidates should send a suitability statement (Explaining why you are suitable for the position) of not more than 1000 words to email address: Abujaofficestaff@cafod.org.uk by Tuesday, 31st January 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete our application form and will be expected to be available to attend interviews in Abuja week commencing 6th February 2012.

CAFOD is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender. Qualified Women are therefore encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.