UNICEF

Water and Environmental Sanitation Officer,

NOB> Minimum qualifications and competencies> > * University degree or its equivalent in Water Mangement,> Sanitation, Social Sciences or a technical field related to> the work of UNICEF.> * Minimum of two years of progressively professional work> experience in project administration, monitoring and> evaluation in the area of water and environmental> sanitation.> * Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local> working language of the duty station is an asset. Knowledge> of another UN working language, an asset.> * Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in> related fields.> * Analytical, conceptual, negotiating, communication and> advocacy skills.> * Networking and team work abilities.> * Computer skills, including internet navigation and> various office applications.> * Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural> environment and establish harmonious and effective working> relationships, both within and outside the organization.> * Commitment to continuous learning for professional> development.> * Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission> and professional values.> > Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships Specialist,> NOC> Minimum qualifications and competencies> > * Advanced university degree in Social Sciences or a> related technical field.> * At least five years of progressively responsible> professional work experience at the national levels in> corporate social responsibility in fund raising and> partnership, or acceptable related experience. Proven> experience in marketing, advertising and/or sales.> * Fluency in written and spoken English.> * Proven skills in managing relationships with large number> of partners involving proposals and field visits.> * Proven skills in communications, networking, advocacy and> ability to relate to mass media and community.> * Proven conceptual, analytical and negotiation skills.> Ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and> concepts in written and oral form.> * Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with> private sector, government officials and other UNICEF> partners.> * Managerial and supervisory skills and ability for team> work.> * Good knowledge of computer systems and applications.> * Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission> and professional values.> > >

Nutrition Specialist, NOD> Minimum qualifications and competencies> > * Eight years progressively responsible professional work> experience at the national levels in Public Health/Primary> Health Care programme planning, management, monitoring and> evaluation with extensive focus on nutrition.> * Fluency in oral and written English is required.> * Analytical and conceptual ability and strategic> thinking;> * roven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage> programmes as well as impart knowledge and teach skills.> * Planning and monitoring skills; ability to organize work> and projects.> * Ability to make timely and quality judgments and> decisions.> * Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in> related fields.> * Communication, advocacy and networking skills.> * Supervisory and managerial skills.> * Leadership and teamwork abilities.> * Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural> environment, team work and establish harmonious and> effective working relationships both within and outside the> organization.> * Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission> and professional values.>

HIV/AIDS Specialist (Prevention), NOC> Minimum qualifications and competencies> > * Advanced university degree in Public Health, Social> Sciences, or related technical field.> * Minimum of Five years of progressively responsible> professional work experience in programme management,> implementation, monitoring and evaluation, in HIV/AIDS> programme activities.> * Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN> language an asset.> * Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an> asset.> * Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in> related fields.> * Analytical, conceptual, negotiating, communication and> advocacy skills.> * Teamwork and interpersonal abilities.> * Planning and monitoring skills; ability to organize work> and projects.> * Ability to make timely and quality judgments and> decisions.> * Computer skills, including internet navigation and> various office applications.> * Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural> environment and establish harmonious and effective working> relationships, both within and outside the organization.> * Commitment to continuous learning for professional> development.> * Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission> and professional values.> > >

HIV/AIDS Specialist (Care), NOC> Minimum qualifications and competencies> > * Advanced university degree in Public Health, Social> Sciences, or related technical field.> * Minimum of Five years of progressively responsible> professional work experience in programme management,> monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.> * Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN> language an asset.> * Knowledge of the local working language of the duty> Knowledge of the local working language of the duty> station is an asset.> * Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in> related fields.> * Analytical, conceptual, negotiating, communication and> advocacy skills.> * Very good writing skills> * Teamwork and interpersonal abilities.> * Planning and monitoring skills; ability to organize work> and projects.> * Ability to make timely and quality judgments and> decisions.> * Computer skills, including internet navigation and> various office applications.> * Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural> environment and establish harmonious and effective working> relationships, both within and outside the organization.> * Commitment to continuous learning for professional> development.> * Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission> and professional values.> >

HIV/AIDS Specialist, NOC> Minimum qualifications and competencies> > * Advanced university degree in Public Health, Social> Sciences, or related technical field.> * Minimum of Five years of progressively responsible> professional work experience in programme management,> monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.> * Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN> language an asset.> * Knowledge of the local working language of the duty> station is an asset.> * Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in> related fields.> * Analytical, conceptual, negotiating, communication and> advocacy skills.> * Very good writing skills.> * Teamwork and interpersonal abilities.> * Planning and monitoring skills; ability to organize work> and projects.> * Ability to make timely and quality judgments and> decisions.> * Computer skills, including internet navigation and> various office applications.> * Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural> environment and establish harmonious and effective working> relationships, both within and outside the organization.> Commitment to continuous learning for professional> development.> * Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission> and professional values.> > >

Health Specialist, NOC> Minimum qualifications and competencies> > * Advanced university degree in Medicine, Public Health or> related technical field.> * Five years of progressively responsible professional work> experience at the national levels in programme management,> monitoring and evaluation of health projects.> * Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN> working language, an asset. Knowledge of the local working> language of the duty station is an asset.> * Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in> related fields.> * Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy> skills.> * Managerial skills and teamwork abilities.> * Good judgement and ability to make timely decisions.> * Computer skills, including internet navigation and> various office applications.> * Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural> environment and establish harmonious and effective working> relationships, both within and outside the organization.> * Current knowledge of development issues and policies, as> well as programming policies and procedures in international> development cooperation.> > >

Child Survival and Development Specialist, NOD> Minimum qualifications and competencies> > * Advanced university degree in Public Health, Medicine or> related specialist technical field.> * Eight years progressive professional work experience in> programme > planning, management, implementation, monitoring, and> evaluation, in child survival and development activities.> Experience in the specific priority area of child survival> and development (CSD) applicable to a particular field> office will be an asset.> * Fluency in English and another UN language required.> * Knowledge of the local working language of the duty> station is an asset.> * Current knowledge of the latest developments and> technology, in the field.> * Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage> programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach> skills.> * Leadership, teamwork abilities, managerial and> supervisory skills.> * Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy> skills.> * Ability to make timely and quality judgments and> decisions, maturity and cultural sensitivity.> * Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural> environment and establish harmonious and effective working> relationships both within and outside the organization.> * Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission> and professional values.> > >

Driver, GS 2> Minimum qualifications and competencies> > * Primary education certificate, secondary school> certificate or its equivalent an asset. Professional> driver’s license; certificate in vehicle maintenance an> asset. Experience in use of HF and VHF communications> equipment an asset.> * Minimum five years’ work experience as a professional> driver; safe driving record, and two years experience in> minor vehicle repairs.> * Good knowledge of English language (written and spoken).> Working knowledge of the local language of the duty station> is desirable.> * Knowledge of Nigeria roads, vehicle repair and ability to> read road maps.> * Knowledge of protocol activities, chauffeur courtesies.> * Basic knowledge of computer operation an asset.> * Basic skills in first aid.> * Ability to work effectively in a multicultural> environment is desirable.> * Interpersonal skills, good judgment, discretion,> initiative, and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and> professional values.> > >


How to Apply> Prepare the following documents> > * A completed UN Personal History Form (which can be> downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ)> * Your curriculum vitae with your current, detailed contact> information (including telephone number and email address)> * A one-page summary statement that shows how your> qualifications and experience meet the requirements above.> > Only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications and> competencies (above) will be considered.>

Send your documents in a sealed envelope marked> ‘confidential’ and with the vacancy number to:> > The Human Resources Manager> UNICEF> UN House> Plot 617/618, Diplomatic Drive> Central Business District> PMB 2851, Garki, Abuja> Meet the deadline> Applications must be received by UNICEF by midnight (Abuja> time) on Thursday, 1 October 2009. Applications received> after the deadline will not be considered.