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The Human Resources (HR) Unit is mandated to focus on strategic issues such as, capacity development, career repositioning and mentoring of staff. The HR unit handles recruitment, selections, placements, staff career development and performance management. Addittionaly, the Unit is responsible for staff learning, training and development. The unit supports other UN agencies (UNIFEM, UNAIDS, UNFPA, UNITAR, UNDSS, UNIC, UNIDO, UNODC, UNIDO, UNCTAD, IFAD, UNEP, UNOV and UN HABITAT) in managing their HR issues.

JOB DESCRIPTION; NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER
Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA

Experience; 4 - 5 years

Location; Abuja

Job Field; Administration / Secretarial NGO/Non-Profit

Background
The Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS in USA is currently operating in a rapidly changing environment, with numbers of HIV/AIDS cases ranking number two globally. The epidemic has in several states moved from the high risk groups to the general population. The country’s hope for effectively mounting and coordinating a mass national response is largely hinged on the SACAs. A new paradigm is being formed taking into account global experiences for local action. Several multilateral and bilateral donors support the national programme.
The Country’s HIV/AIDS pandemic is widely hypothesized to be both a cause and consequence of this humanitarian crisis, with a particularly disastrous impact on people living with HIV/AIDS.
Within this context, the exceeding challenging nature of tasks and demands facing UNAIDS in USA becomes apparent. PCB has encouraged strengthened support for country level (joint) governmental, multilateral, bilateral and nonpublic scaled up response to HIV/AIDS to meet the challenges faced. UNAIDS in USA has thus proposed a management structure to suffice this demand.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the UNAIDS Country Director, the National Programme Officer will:

Facilitate and promote collaboration on the National HIV/AIDS Programme through liaising with SACA and other government institutions/departments. Build and strengthen state support teams in collaboration with SACA.
In collaboration with SACA develop national policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS prevention and care by providing advice and guidance from national and global perspective through concept papers, research methodologies and strategies from best practices.
Promote and develop the overall Joint State Support Strategy. Provide guidance to bolster the development and review of state plans with SACA and other stakeholders.
Build relationships and liaise with Public health experts in the bilateral, multilateral agencies and other government and private institutions on sharing of technical information and cooperation.
Liaise with Project Director and senior staff at SACA and State Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on State strategies.
Guide the development and necessary policies and strategies for further scaling up of eMTCT programme in close collaboration with the State, Local Government and other partners.
Strengthening the State monitoring and evaluation and health information systems and supporting the monitoring and evaluation of the Joint Programme activities within the state.
Act as UNAIDS Hub for the National HIV/AIDS Programme on public health issues on HIV/AIDS.
Strengthening State level ART policies and standards of care and promote involvement of PLWHA in delivery of ART.
Assist and undertake activities as desired by the UCD.

Internal Collaborations
UNAIDS Country Office – Staff at all levels :To discuss assignments and findings, exchange information, promote mutual understanding; to facilitate interaction. Team work
Regional Support Team and UN Team on AIDS and UNAIDS technical resource facility in the region – State at all levels :. To provide support, give and obtain information, coordinate activities and enlist cooperation. Team work

External Collaborations
Multilaterals, bilateral, co-sponsors and other coordination mechanisms, NGOs, stakeholders: To facilitate and promote collaborative efforts and information-sharing, as delegated, to participate in joint projects development and implementation.
State AIDS Programme and government officials: To discuss planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities, as related to advocacy and fund raising.

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Demonstrated knowledge of developmental, political and financial issues linked to HIV in the country of origin.
Knowledge of the UN system organizations and their delivery mechanisms.
Sound understanding of the HIV epidemic and impact.

UNAIDS Values

• Commitment to the AIDS response
• Integrity
• Respect for diversity

• Working in teams
• Communicating with impact
• Applying expertise
• Delivering results
• Driving change and innovation
• Being accountable

• Vision and Strategic thinking
• Leading teams
• Managing performance and resources
• Developing and empowering others
• Exercising sound judgement
• Building relationships and networks

Desirable: Advanced university degree in one of the above fields.

EXPERIENCE:
Essential: A minimum of four to five years’ experience working in the area of HIV/AIDS and strategy / policy development. Demonstrated track records in building, leading and managing high-performance organizations and teams.

Desirable: The incumbents ability to interact with high ranking officials of SACA, sate governor’s office, Ministry of health & family welfare, State AIDS Control societies and other state level organizations, medical and public health institutions. UN Co-sponsors and other key agencies. Experience with international donors, non-governmental development organizations and/or the UN System.

LANGUAGES:

• Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Good working knowledge of another UN official language an asset

JOB DESCRIPTION; MATERNAL HEALTH/FAMILY PLANNING (MH/FP) ANALYST- UNFPA
Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; MBA/MSc/MA

Experience; 5 years

Location; Abuja

Job Field; Medical / Health / Safety NGO/Non-Profit

Background
The USA Country Programme is managed through the Country Office in Abuja and the two decentralized offices in Calabar and Kaduna with a Liaison Office in Lagos (LLO). The Lagos Liaison Office is covering Lagos and Ogun states including other projects and satellite activities of the Organization in the South-West geo-political zone. The LLO works with Implementing Partners to support Maternal Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health (includes ASRH), Gender based violence programmes, and data collection and use including in humanitarian context. The LLO plays the coordination role in the zone and performs oversight functions, supporting the Abuja Office in resource mobilization, strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation.
The Organization is strengthening the delivery of supported programmes and its support to its partners in the states where it works to achieve results in an efficient manner. To strengthen this process, and for UNFPA to keep its leadership role in the area of Family Planning, Maternal and Reproductive Health including Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH), at the sub-national levels, the country office is looking for a Programme Analyst –Maternal Health/Family Planning (MH/FP) for its Lagos Liaison Office.
The Program Analyst (MH/FP) position will be based in the Lagos Liaison Office and would report to the Programme Specialist (RH) and Head of the LLO

Job Purpose
The Program Analyst (MH/FP) provides technical support for Family Planning and Maternal Health across the full range of the work of the LLO.

S/he analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation, monitoring and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and State development frameworks. The Program Analyst guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by supporting the delivery and monitoring of results achieved during implementation.

S/he guides the development of methodologies as well as capacity development in FP/MH to ensure relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability, and impact of the work of UNFPA. S/he works in close collaboration with the Country Office to ensure compliance with technical norms in line with international best practices and the rules and regulations of the United Nations.

S/he supports the States and other Implementing Partners to build capacity in Family Planning and Maternal Health at all levels of the health systems within the states.

Duties and Responsibilities
In collaboration with State Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, contributes substantively to the formulation and design of the country programme and its component projects in line with State Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures. Ensures quality of Maternal Health and Family Planning programme / project design incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing appropriate execution mechanisms.
Analyzes and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender, and identifies opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, State plans and development frameworks, and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks especially in the areas of Maternal health and Family Planning.
Strengthens the implementation and monitoring of Maternal Health and Family Planning programmes by establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, State government counterparts and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient monitoring of project inputs and addressing training needs of project personnel.
Help create and document knowledge about current and emerging issues and trends in Maternal Health, Family Planning and Reproductive Health Commodity Security by analyzing related programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.
Assists advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in donor meetings and public information events with focus on Maternal Health and Family Planning.
Support the LLO to ensure the scale up of the Family Planning and Maternal Health Programs especially with regards to strengthening systems at the state level for service delivery and demand creation.
Provide technical support in collaboration with staff at the LLO and the Country Office on efforts at the sub-national level to analyze Maternal Health and Family Planning commodity systems to assure availability of family planning commodities and other life-saving maternal commodities and medicines.
Support the strengthening of the health commodity logistics systems in line with priorities defined in the State and national Health Strategy document, and in line with national and international protocols and guidelines including but not limited to the National Reproductive Health Commodity Security Strategic Plan.
In collaboration with other technical staff and government and NGO partners, provide support to national and state initiatives e.g. MSS, Volunteer Obstetrician scheme, Maternal Death Surveillance Scheme etc aimed at improving Maternal Health and Family Planning services to the populace.
Work with other technical colleagues to support advocacy efforts on Maternal Health and Family Planning in collaboration with partners in order to facilitate the adoption of an integrated approach to SRH and holistic quality reproductive health service delivery to targeted beneficiaries.
Actively participate in the development and updating of guidelines, standards, tools, manuals and approaches as required in the field of Maternal Health and Family Planning;
Provide technical and programmatic support for Maternal Health and family planning related research, and identify, document, and disseminate lessons learned and best practices in these program areas.
In conjunction with other technical staff at the LLO, provide support and guidance to Implementing Partners on program planning, implementation and monitoring of activities including state level planning and reviews of AWP activities
Prepare quarterly and annual reports on program implementation and financial status and provide technical support to IPs in the preparation of their Annual Work Plans (AWPs) for all the states and Partners supported by the LLO
Provide partners with the technical backstopping, assistance and advice on the strategic direction for strengthening the delivery, access to and quality of maternal health and family planning services.
Provide technical updates, training and mentoring for partners in relevant clinical and technical areas related to family planning and maternal health
Conduct regular technical supportive supervisory and monitoring visits to project sites and locations of IPs in collaboration with other UNFPA staff and Partners to improve the quality of programming and service delivery.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the UNFPA Country Representative, Deputy Representative or the Head of Sub Office.

Work Relations
Within the LLO, the Program Analyst – MH/FP supports the Head of the LLO to facilitate the work of consultants and experts hired to support the work of the Office, establish and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies including the civil society to address emerging issues. S/he would effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate. The Program Analyst is a substantive contributor to the programme team in the Office.
Internal contacts include the Representative, Deputy Representative, Assistant Representatives, the Country Office programme/ technical team while external contacts would include other UN agencies in-country, and counterparts and partners in country programme activities, including international and national NGOs and the Academia, amongst others.

Required Competencies:

Core competences:

• Commitment to UNFPA's Values and Guiding Principles;
• Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management;
• Team Work/Communication/Self-Management
• Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making;
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning

• Results-based programme development and management
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Leveraging the resources of partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Advocacy/ advancing a policy oriented agenda
• Resource mobilization

• Have an Advanced University degree in Public Health, Reproductive Health, OBGNY, Community Medicine, Program Management or other related subject; Specific qualification in Midwifery and Family Planning is an added advantage
• Have a minimum 5 years of experience working in Maternal Health and Family Planning programmes in USA is required
• Be familiar with national and sub-national initiatives to scale up and improve maternal health and family planning programs is required
• Have demonstrated experience in strategic programme management with strong technical knowledge of maternal health, family planning, and reproductive health in general
• Have proficiency in current Microsoft Office software applications and databases for health logistics management is desired,
• Have experience working with Government, International NGOs and the Civil Society in the area of maternal health and family planning would be an added advantage
• Have excellent organizational skills coupled with an ability to reach consensus; Leverage to work with government officials and ability to maintain neutrality and impartiality among all stakeholders.

JOB DESCRIPTION; MONITORING AND EVALUATION ANALYST
Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; MBA/MSc/MA

Experience; 3 years

Location; Abuja

Job Field; NGO/Non-Profit

Background
The USA Country Programme is monitored through the Country Office in Abuja and the two decentralized offices in Cross River and Kaduna with a Liaison Office in Lagos (LLO). The Lagos Liaison Office is covering Lagos and Ogun state including other projects and satellite activities of the Organization in the South-West geo-political zone. The LLO works with Implementing Partners to support Maternal Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health (includes ASRH), Gender based violence programmes, and data collection and use in humanitarian context. The LLO plays the coordination role in the zone including oversight functions and supports the Abuja Office in resource mobilization, strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation.

The Organization is improving its focus on result based management and quality delivery of programme results. To strengthen this process and for UNFPA to keep its leadership role in the area of reproductive health and youth issues and data management and use at the sub-national levels, the country office is looking for a Programme Analyst, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for its Lagos Liaison Office.

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) position will be based in the Lagos Liaison Office and would report to the Programme Specialist/Head of the LLO with technical oversight by the National Programme Specialist, Monitoring and Evaluation based in the Country Office, Abuja.

Job Purpose
The M&E Analyst provides overall technical support for monitoring and evaluation and data management across the full range of the work of the LLO.

She/he analyses and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs to project formulation, monitoring and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and State development frameworks. The NPPP guides and facilitates the delivery of UNFPA’s programmes by monitoring results achieved during implementation.

She/he guides the development of methodologies as well as capacity development in monitoring and evaluation principles and practices to ensure relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability, and impact of the work of the UNFPA. S/he works in close collaboration with the Country Office to ensure compliance with technical norms in line with international best practices and the rules and regulations of the United Nations.

She/he supports States to build capacity in data generation and use.

Duties and Responsibilities
In collaboration with State Government counterparts, NGOs and other partners, contributes substantively to the formulation and design of the country programme and its component projects in line with State Government priorities and according to UNFPA programme policies and procedures. Ensures quality of programme / project design incorporating lessons learned, newly developed policies and best practices and establishing appropriate execution and monitoring mechanisms and systems.
Analyzes and interprets the political, social and economic environment relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender, and identifies opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. Keeps abreast of new policy developments and strategies analyzing policy papers, strategy documents, State plans and development frameworks, and prepares briefs and inputs for policy dialogue, technical assistance coordination, and development frameworks.
Expedites project monitoring by establishing collaborative relationships with executing agencies, experts, State government counterparts and other UN agencies facilitating timely and efficient monitoring of project inputs and addressing training needs of project personnel.
Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging population development trends, RH and gender issues, by analyzing programme, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.
Assists advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office by preparing relevant documentation, i.e. project summaries, conference papers, speeches, donor profiles, and participating in donor meetings and public information events.
Assume the direct responsibility for overseeing the Monitoring and Evaluation functions of the LLO.
In conjunction with other technical staff at the LLO, provide support and guidance to on program planning, monitoring and evaluation activities including state level planning and reviews of AWP activities.
Prepare consolidated quarterly and annual reports on program implementation and financial status and provide technical support in the preparation of the Annual Work Plans (AWPs) for all the states supported by the LLO.
Document lessons learned from program design and implementation at the LLO with a view to contributing to relevant bulletins for the Country Office
Monitor the development of Action Plans and the implementation of the recommendations of missions and field visits by the LLO including missions or similar visits to the LLO by the Abuja Office or other higher UNFPA Offices
Assess training needs relevant to monitoring, evaluation and management information systems and provide, if required, training to LLO and IP staff.
Operationalize the Country Office arrangements for collecting, analyzing and reporting programme data to ensure the availability of data to measure indicators for evidence based programming at the LLO.
Work with the Country Office M&E team in the process of updating and adjusting (whenever relevant) the CO Results Framework and the Monitoring and Evaluation Calendar in conjunction with other technical staff and relevant partners.
Follow-up on the operationalization of evaluation recommendations as it pertains to the LLO and work with other staff to ensure that the recommendations are used to improve programming and decision making.
Work with other technical staff to develop the Program mid and end of year report for the LLO with a view to contributing to the Country Office wide mid-year and annual reports
Provide technical and multi-sectoral support to the LLO in M&E and support all data related issues in the humanitarian program of the Office as the need arises
Work with the state HMIS Officers in the states ministries of health to ensure routine NHMIS data transmission from the PHC through the LGAs to the national level using information technology packages as necessary
Support the State HMIS officers and the LGA M&E Officers to coordinate the periodic LGA M&E meetings to strengthen the data management and use processes at these levels.
S/He would perform any other additional tasks assigned by the UNFPA Representative

Work Relations
Within the LLO, the M&E Analyst supports the Head of the LLO to facilitate the work of consultants, and experts hired to support the Office, establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multi-lateral and bilateral donor agencies including the civil society to address emerging issues. S/he would effectively influence counterparts from diverse backgrounds to jointly contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate. The M & E Analyst is a substantive contributor to the programme team in the Office.
Internal contacts include the Representative, Deputy Representative, Assistant Representatives, and M&E Specialist in the Abuja Office, the Decentralized Offices in Kaduna and Cross River, and other CO’s programme and finance team members. External contacts include other UN agencies in-country, and counterparts and partners in Country programme activities, including international NGOs, the Academia, amongst other
Core competences:
Commitment to UNFPA's Values and Guiding Principles;

• Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management;
• Team Work/Communication/Self-Management
• Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making;
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning

• Results-based programme development and management approaches.
• Innovation and marketing of new
• Leveraging the resources of partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Advocacy/ advancing a policy oriented agenda
• Resource mobilization

• The ideal candidate must be a USA National and should.
• Have a Master’s degree in public health, population, demography and/or other related social science field, with specific training in principles and practice of monitoring and evaluation including in humanitarian settings. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be acceptable in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Have a minimum of three years post graduate professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of Population and Reproductive Health programs.
• Have experience in data collection, management information system, and database management;
• Have experience working with Government and the Civil Society would be an added advantage
• Have working experience in the monitoring and evaluation of programme for development will be an added advantage
• Excellent organizational skills coupled with an ability to reach consensus;
• Leverage to work with government officials and ability to maintain neutrality and impartiality among all stakeholders
• Fluency in spoken and written English Language is required.

Job Tittle; Driver

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; Secondary School (SSCE)

Experience; 5 years

Location; Abuja

Job Field; Transportation and Driving

Job Description
The USA Country Programme is managed through the Country Office in Abuja and the two decentralized offices in Calabar and Kaduna with a Liaison Office in Lagos (LLO). The Lagos Liaison Office is covering Lagos and Ogun states including other projects and satellite activities of the Organization in the South-West geo-political zone. The LLO works with Implementing Partners to support Maternal Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health (includes ASRH), Gender based violence programmes, and data collection and use including in humanitarian context. The LLO plays the coordination role in the zone and performs oversight functions, supporting the Abuja Office in resource mobilization, strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives office vehicles for the transportation of authorized personnel;
• Delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required;
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc; performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean, keeping well the maintenance related records;
• Ensures vehicle related documentation for example licenses and insurance policy are acquired and maintained up to date
• Prepares and maintains vehicle related Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc;
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident
• Reports to the Administrative Associate any fault detected in any of the UNFPA vehicles;
• Photocopies mail and other official documents as may be required in the office or during workshops/seminars;
• Distributes mails as appropriate to all staff within the office and to other parties for example government, NGO offices, UN Agencies, Diplomatic missions, individuals etc involved with UNFPA;
• In collaboration with the Protocol Clerk, facilitates the procurement of visas for staff members, Government officials, traveling abroad for meetings and other official engagements;
• Assists with the official travelers’ reservation, facilitate confirmation of tickets and follow-up on the settlement of air ticket bills.
• Maintain records on travel in order to facilitate efficient

• Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties
• Ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies
• Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
• Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair (for Drivers)
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol (for Drivers)
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues (for Drivers)

• Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships.
• Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
• Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs
• Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
• Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.

The ideal candidate should:

• Be a USA national (male or female)
• Have at least completed secondary school education and have a School Leaving Certificate
• Possess valid professional driving license and Trade Test Certificate
• Have the ability to read and write English
• Have a minimum of 5 years professional driving experience with a reputable organization
• Work history of at least 3 years in the UN system or an international organization is desirable.

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NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER MATERNAL HEALTH/FAMILY PLANNING (MH/FP) ANALYST- UNFPA MONITORING AND EVALUATION ANALYST- UNFPA DRIVER-UNFP

United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

No fee
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicant's bank accounts

UN 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.

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Job Tittle; Senior Technical Officer Monitoring & Evaluation

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA PhD/Fellowship
Experience 3 - 9 years

Location; Abuja

Job Field; Medical / Health / Safety NGO/Non-Profit

Job ID: 15611

Job Tittle; Abuja

Job Function: Global Health

Job Summary / Responsibilities
Work with the country office, zonal-level M&E staff and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation activities and on US Government and Government of USA reporting requirements with respect to GHI programs.
Communicate with key counterparts at national level, especially from FMoH, NACA NASCP, NTBLCP and NMCP to facilitate the synergy and harmony between FHI and GON M&E and NHMIS activities as link to Global Health initiative such as HIV and AIDS, TB, Malaria, FP/RH.
Support the development of quality management system, including supporting appropriate data analysis and reporting.
Produce high quality analysis products on a regular basis for the monitoring and evaluation of Global Health Initiatives.
Ensure that the quality of program/project monitoring and evaluation in the sites is of international standard by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms and tools to ensure quality.
Monitor and support the zonal and state M&E teams, assisting them in the performance of all their local M&E activities.
Provide support to the sites in the states, including interacting with site Program Managers, Implementing Agencies and local research groups on needs and ensuring that together with M&E officers and other key staff, they understand and can support USAID and GON requirements.
Provide relevant technical guidance and assistance to zonal M&E Officers, other departments within the country office, to partner organizations and GON M&E counterparts.
Build capacity of zonal offices, national and local partners in the use of project monitoring and evaluation data to modify existing programs and design new programs.
Develop, review and ensure the correct implementation of the national M&E plan and ensuring that M&E strategies are implemented according to plan.
Develop and/or adapt, and monitor the use and inform necessary modifications to M&E tools; support timely and accurate data flow.
Work with zonal and state offices and local partners to support the correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete, correct and timely reporting.
Contribute to the design and technical development of monitoring and evaluation initiatives at national and state level. Provide related capacity building support at zonal and state level.
Help ensure that the quality of program/project activities adheres to SOPs by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality of all Global Health program interventions.
Assist in the development and maintenance of the computerized data capture of program activities and provides technical assistance and training to the staff at the zonal offices responsible for data entry and management. Provide technical assistance to M&E officers of NACA/NASCP, SACA/SASCP, NTBLCP/STBLCP and NMCP/SMCP in integrating FHI data into the national HMIS.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
MPH or MS/MH un relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
Or BS/BA in Statistics, Pharmacy, Microbiology, monitoring and evaluation or in relevant degree with 7 to 9 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
Familiarity with USA public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Job Tittle; Contracts and Grants Officer I

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA

Location; Abuja

Job Field; Administration / Secretarial Procurement / Store-Keeping

Job ID: 15610

Location; Abuja

Job Function: Contract Management Services

Project Description
The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in USA in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner.
The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The project will be rounding up by September 2016.

Job Summary / Responsibilities
Responsible for review of sub-agreement and subcontracting implementation activities and contractual arrangements to ensure they meet with donor and organizational regulations.
Interpret and apply funding regulations to ensure that all FHI policies and procedures and federal procurement and contracting requirements are met for sub-agreement and subcontracting activities.
Provide support to other staff to ensure project-wide understanding of contractual issues.
Implements procedures for projects to ensure that adequate records and audit trails are maintained.
Keep current with changes in contractual regulations.
Provides support on special projects within C&G.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• Masters degree in Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1 - 3 years relevant experience.
• Good working knowledge of donor contracts and grants regulations is essential.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; BA/BSc/HND MBA/MSc/MA

Location; Abuja

Job Field; Human Resources / HR

Job ID: 15608

Location; Abuja

Job Function: Human Resources

Project Description
The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in USA in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner.
The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The project will be rounding up by September 2016.

Job Summary / Responsibilities
Administer FHI USA's rewards and benefit systems.
This includes salaries and bonuses plus employee benefits, such as pensions, life assurance, and medical insurance packages.
Manage the payroll system for the HR unit, including liaising with Finance unit to ensure timely and accurate remittance.
Ensure service users are provided with accurate information at all times.
Prepare personnel action records (PARS) for Finance action informing of any payroll additions and/or changes.
These personnel actions include new hire, secondments, transfers, leavers and other amendments to salaries and employee data in compliance with policy and payroll requirements.
Make out offer letters for vetting.
Send out offer letters to candidates' mail boxes/ surface addresses.
Assist in the filing of documents appropriately into personnel files and subject files daily.
Support the recruitment process with tasks such as preparing shortlists, scheduling of interviews and conducting reference checks.
Coordinate new hire orientation and ensure all relevant documents are included on orientation package.
Follow-up on timesheet and leave matters.
Collect and collate required data/documentation for the health insurance scheme and group life insurance scheme.
Follow-up on approvals for all HR documents such as signing of PARS, purchase requests etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or its recognized equivalent, and 1 - 3 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience of HR in the international development organization is an advantage.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including: medical and dental plans; paid vacation, holidays
and sick leave; personal accident insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; life and disability insurance; travel insurance;
education assistance plan and more.
Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Job Tittle; Sr. Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; MBA/MSc/MA PhD/Fellowship

Experience; 7 years

Location; Abuja

Job Field; Administration / Secretarial NGO/Non-Profit

Overview:
Sr. Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor needed to lead monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for a new USAID-funded project in USA which will contribute to state-level reduction in under-five child and maternal mortality, and to increased capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support access to primary health care. Advisor will design, implement and supervise project M&E activities, frameworks, plans and indicators to capture project performance results and provide effective, accurate and timely monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all project activities. Advisor will also be responsible for documenting and disseminating program successes and challenges to USAID, as well as designing and conducting operations research. This position is contingent upon an award from USAID.

Responsibilities:
Oversee the development and implementation of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) to capture project performance and results, including routine service delivery data reporting, baseline and endline assessments if needed, and all monitoring for process and outcome evaluations
Work with Technical Advisors to ensure that program activities are implemented and directed to meeting desired goal and objectives
Lead results reporting to USAID by providing written documentation on M&E activities and indicator results for progress and annual reports, as appropriate.
Provide leadership and direction on M&E to ensure the project’s technical and financial integrity to achieve project goals and corresponding objectives and targets
Ensure high-quality implementation, consistent with USA’s national health guidelines, protocols, information and reporting systems
Conduct targeted evaluations and operations research, including design, data collection, management and analysis
Develop and oversee data flow pattern for the project, to ensure timely data collection and reporting
Lead efforts to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making
Lead efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping. Utilize the training data collected to inform strategic decision-making and project planning
Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits
Cultivate strategic M&E relationships and alliances with other USAID projects and represent M&E activities in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations
Ensure relevant data is entered into J-RISE, Jhpiego’s organization-wide performance management system designed to capture, analyze, and disseminate project data
Plan and implement M&E related capacity-building activities for relevant stakeholders in order to improve state-wide M&E related practices
Promote and support the dissemination of project information among the project team
Ensure that resources for project implementation are available
Work with project and financial staff to prepare and track progress of project and activity budgets
Supervise a team of M&E professionals
Coordinate all M&E capacity-building activities with project staff, implementing partners and facility staff

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public health, demography, statistics, social sciences or related field
• 7 years senior iM&E experience in the international health sector
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operations research, health management information systems, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation
• Demonstrated expertise working in a leadership capacity with international donors, senior government officials and policymakers
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple host-country counterparts in both the public and NGO sectors
• M&E experience in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
• Familiarity with USA’s health management information system and other national M&E systems including the use of DHIS2
• Experience and understanding of USAID frameworks and eporting systems
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical software packages, including at least one of the following: SPSS, Epi-Info, Stata, MS Access
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Excellent facilitation, oral and written communications skills
• Ability to travel up to 30 % nationally and internationally
• USA nationals strongly encouraged to apply

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; MBA/MSc/MA PhD/Fellowship

Experience; 10 years

Location; Abuja

Job Field; Administration / Secretarial Finance / Accounting / Audit

Overview:
Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for providing the financial and administrative management for a new USAID-funded project in USA which will contribute to state-level reduction in under-five child and maternal mortality, and to increased capacity of health systems (public and private) to sustainably support access to primary health care. This includes oversight of all financial and contractual aspects of the project and work closely with project staff to ensure accurate financial, contractual and administrative reporting of the project. The Director will ensure that the financial reports are compatible with standard accounting practices and follow Jhpiego and USAID rules and regulations. Manager will also be responsible for ensuring cost consciousness, efficient spending and for implementing and maintaining an on-site financial accounting and bookkeeping system required to assure the integrity and effective performance of project financial operations

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial planning, budgeting and reporting for the project
• Provide guidance to Chief of Party regarding the financial requirements of the project and office operations
• Prepare accurate budgets, track expenses, ensure that required financial controls and cost-performance monitoring mechanisms are in place and adhered to, prevent over or under expenditure of budgets, ensure proper safeguards of funds and ensure compliance with established USG and headquarters’ financial, accounting and administrative procedures
• Review, reconcile and monitor all project accounts, including major program operating accounts and petty cash operations involving cash advances
• Determine updated monthly project accruals and projections to support forecasting accuracy and program completion, as required
• Provide guidance, monitoring and support to project team, including procurement for goods and services, logistical support for local and international travel for staff and consultants, financial oversight of local sub-grantees (as needed) and maintenance of office inventory
• Provide guidance and support for contracts development and management
• Provide financial capacity-building for local grantees
• Maintain and administer project financial accounting system
• Prepare the monthly financial report by using adapted finance software (Quick Books)
• Use various software applications such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphic packages to assemble, manipulate, and format data and/or reports
• Implement and oversee a detailed financial reporting and reimbursement process in accordance with Jhpiego's established financial system
• Make in-country budget adjustments and other cost improvement measures, as required
• Direct and oversee the monitoring and annual auditing of cost-share requirements, tracking and reporting
• Work collaboratively with the project team and headquarters staff to ensure proper project and financial reporting, spending and compliance with project terms and conditions
• Provide financial reports, including pipeline analysis, quarterly project reports, or as requested by the donor
• Ensure that USAID resources are appropriately directed to program priorities and are in line with program work plans
• Contribute to program team in developing work plans and annual budgets for program activities and local office costs
• Manage all sub-grants to local grantees ensuring awardees’ compliance and reporting
• Ensure that Jhpiego personal files for project staff have all the relevant records including employment agreement and job description
• Work loosely with auditors during audit of the program
• Serve as a resource person for non-finance staff on USAID, JHU and Jhpiego rules and policy
• Provide financial oversight to finance officers
• Ensure that proper human resources administration procedures are in place for project staff, including tracking of leave, sick days, absence and other human resources actions
• Ensure compliance by all assigned staff to the JHU and Jhpiego timekeeping requirements, as well as, the staff’s timely approval of timesheets

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business or relevant field
• 10 years' financial and cost management experinee in international development program operations, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa
• 5 years' senior-level finance and administrative experience for international health programs with annual budget over $5 million
• Knowledge of USG cooperative agreements and grant/contract management regulations
• In depth knowledge of USG cost principles, including USAID regulations, GAAP accounting rules and grants contract management
• Knowledge of global operations and ability to determine and assign priorities with respect to field office support requirements and issues
• Experience must include financial analysis and reporting, cash flow analysis, budget development and forecasting
• In-country field experience, including supporting implementation of national/provincial/district-level programs
• Ability to develop and implement new procedures and work processes to more effectively support the coordinated implementation of global programs and offices
• Strong time management skills and ability to work in an unstructured environment
• Results-oriented but with the ability to understand the need for flexible processes
• Strong knowledge of federal cost principles, administrative requirements, and other applicable rules and regulations regarding implementation of federal awards
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Office (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point)
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 30% of time

BBC Media Action is the international development charity of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), working in over 25 countries across the world. BBC Media Action works in partnership with local media agencies, civil society organizations, and governments to achieve long term development goals. We produce creative media content to inform and engage audiences, and strengthen the media sector by building professional skills and technical capacity.
This is your chance to be part of. the world's most trusted broadcaster and join a team committed to producing creative, quality, development-driven programmes. BBC Media Action, the international charity arm of the BBC, is seeking talented professionals with the right experience to join our USA team as we launch exciting new projects in 2014 and 2015.

Job Tittle; Human Resources Officer

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; BA/BSc/HND

Job Field; Human Resources / HR

JOB PURPOSE
The Human Resources Officer will support the work of the Human Resources Unit and assists with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties in BBC Media Action USA.

Duties:

• Work closely with various departments and assist line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures;
• Support office recruitment, this includes:
• Assist Managers in developing job descriptions and person specifications,
• Assist in preparing job adverts and other recruitment documents;
• Assist in planning and organizing interviews
• Assist in administering tests and interviews
• Compilation and collation of interview documents
• Support in managing and maintaining all staff related issues;
• Monitor leave roster and respond timely to requests
• Regularly update all staff personnel files
• Ensure effective communication with teams
• Liaise with Health Insurance Providers and Pension fund administrators and ensure new employees are enlisted in the scheme
• Create and maintain a calendar of records of key dates with regard to probationary periods, contract renewals and performance appraisals to ensure that these are attended to in time.
• Support the coordination and process of Performance management and improvement.
• Maintain the records for annual leave and sickness for all staff; and for attendance as may be required.
• Undertake the filing of HR documents

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE

• A good first degree in Human Resource Management, Management Sciences, Social Sciences or any other relevant field.
• Good experience in a similar role preferably in an NGO environment.
• Proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and be well versed in people management
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, take initiative and make sound judgment while maintaining a team players spirit
• Ability to multitask and deliver promptly
• Good planning, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills;
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good attention to detail.
• Tactfulness and discrete when dealing with people and confidential information

• Analytical Thinking Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically.
• Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and development.
• Decision Making is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.
• Planning and Organization and Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Priorities and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
• Resilience Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations.
• Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy.

• Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others.
• Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
• Communication The ability to get one's message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
• Managing relationships Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people,
• Self Development Is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.

Apply to: hrofficer@ng.bbcmediaaction.org
Interested candidates should please send in their application/cover letter with a capability statement stating their capability for the job, as well as a detailed curriculum vitae (word document please) with names and addresses of at least 2 professional referees (including their telepone, fax and email addresses) not later than 30th June, 2015 to the email addresses under the vacant position with the position applied for clearly stated on the application letter. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transaction services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and
communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

Job Title: Project Accountant

Location
Abuja

Job Field
Finance, Accounting, Audit

Job Summary
This position is advertised by UNOPS on behalf of the Global Fund and the level and remuneration are based on the Global Fund’s applicable scales and policies.
The Global Fund is a 21st-century organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. As a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases, the Global Fund mobilizes and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in more than 140 countries. By challenging barriers and embracing innovative approaches, we are working together to better serve people affected by the diseases.

Functional Responsibilities

• The Project Accountant shall report to, and secure financial approvals from, the National Coordinator. The Project Accountant shall
• Effectively plan, manage, monitor, and forecast Financial Management Systems operations with clear structures, roles, and responsibilities.
• Own and implement a policy with clear procedures of zero tolerance for fraud, financial mismanagement and other forms of malpractice. Continuously review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the financial management policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement where necessary.
• Develop knowledge of staff to implement Financial Management System operations (PMO and Contractors) and periodically visit implementing partners (Contractors) and provide training and Technical Assistance in the areas of Finance and support contractors’ accountants and other staff to ensure Global Fund financial management standards are upheld.
• Work with users to prepare work plans and budgets/forecasts for the project and oversee monitoring of all budgets on a continuous basis. Ensure implementing partners (PMO and Contractors) have a clear work plan and budget, while ensuring the prompt preparation of regular and reliable financial statements and reports
• Accurately and promptly record all transactions, disbursements, and balances
• Manage the process of disbursing funds in a timely, transparent, and accountable manner
• Support management of vendor relationships, bill payment and invoices in a timely manner.
• Manage all project assets, ensuring satisfactory level of accountability and internal control at all times, maintain asset register, and ensure that insurance/policies on Assets are paid as and when due.
• Prepare necessary audit schedules including trial balance, details of fixed assets etc. for the conduct of the annual audits by the external auditors and Local Fund Agent (LFA). Furthermore, manage relationship with the Fiduciary Agents (FA).
• Lead in identifying areas for efficiency savings and re-allocation if necessary to ensure consistency with the targets
• Propose realistic and implementable measures to manage project financial risks and improve financial capacity of the project office where necessary
• Perform any other work that may be assigned by the Project Managers and National Coordinator

• Organising the Financial Management Function: Planning, Managing, Monitoring and Forecasting
• Effectively plan, manage, monitor, and forecast Financial Management Systems operations with clear structures, roles, and responsibilities
• Organising the Financial Management Function: Managing Risk and Anti-Fraud Policies
• Schedule of risk monitoring and number of financial risks identified and timeliness of risk management updates
• Schedule of internal and external financial risk management monitoring reviews and the extent to which it is followed
• Organising the Financial Management Function: Policies & Procedures
• Ensure compliance with NSCIP and Global Fund policies and procedures, systems and practices;
• Continuously review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the financial management policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement where necessary
• Organising the Financial Management Function: Maintain & Develop Financial Staff
• Develop knowledge of staff to implement Financial Management Systems operations
• Periodically visit implementing partners and provide training and Technical Assistance in the areas of Finance
• Provide technical financial support to contractor and PMO accountants and other staff to ensure Global Fund financial management standards are upheld; arrange additional training/capacity building for implementing partners as required

• Ensure that project documentation and filing procedures including effective filing of hard copies and effective back up system are implemented and an up-to-date file is maintained for each Implementer and PMO with timely inclusion of all relevant documents, including copies of communication, disbursement records
• Ensure that funds are disbursed to the PMO, Implementer on a timely and efficient manner considering the fulfillment of conditions precedent to disbursement.
• Purchasing system; Non-health Product Procurement
• Adequate procedures, oversight, and performance for procuring non-health products to Support management of vendor relationships, pay bills and invoices in a timely manner.
• Asset management system: Safeguard financial and physical assets such that there is evidence of:

• University Degree in Finance or Accounting and a professional qualification such as a Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst is essential.
• Experience
• 7 to 10 years of demonstrated progressive experience in financial analysis and decision-making, obtained with an international accounting firm, bilateral or multilateral aid agency, government department, industry, or a commercial or investment bank;
• Experience in financial, regulatory, and grant-making or contracting processes;
• Demonstrated experience of having to make budgetary decisions or approvals;

• Grants and project management experience, preferably in the health, social or financing sector would be an advantage as well as relevant experience in developing countries;
• A good understanding of the Global Fund operations
• Experience of working within an international or regional sphere of activity.

Method of Application
All qualified persons should click here to apply for this job.

Job Tittle; Human Resources Development Department International Labour Office

Vacancy No: CALL/P/2015/07

Title: Specialist in Workers' Activities

Grade: P.4

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Date: 21 April 2015

Application Deadline; (midnight Geneva time) 21 May 2015

Organization unit: CO-ABUJA

Duty Station: Abuja, USA
The ILO is issuing a call for expression of interest for the position of Specialist in Workers' Activities.
The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations.
The following are eligible to apply:
Internal candidates
External candidates
The ILO values diversity among its staff and aims at achieving gender parity. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.

Job Tittle; Specialist in Workers' Activities

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; MBA/MSc/MA

Experience; 8 years

Location; Abuja

Job Field; Human Resources / HR

Job Description
The Specialist in Workers' Activities will be responsible for providing technical advisory services in the field of workers' activities to the ILO Offices and assisting workers' organisations in their efforts to provide their members with improved/new services, thus extending their representation and their capacity to become strong, relevant, independent and representative organisations, able to fulfil their roles and responsibilities in the promotion of workers' interests, in line with the principles of ILO standards. He/she should keep the ILO informed of the concerns, interest and perspectives of workers' organizations and keep the workers' organizations informed of the work the ILO does, as well as promoting their participation in tripartite or bipartite initiatives in line with 2002 ILC Resolution concerning parasitism and social dialogue.
The Specialist will have special responsibility for encouraging the involvement and active participation of workers and their organizations in all ILO activities while ensuring that ILO projects and programmes address the needs of workers and their organizations. The Specialist in Workers' Activities will advise and assist on technical questions concerning operational projects including project formulation, technical backstopping and evaluation. The Specialist will also advise and assist trade unions in policy discussions with government and employers' organizations regarding ILO matters (ratification of ILO instruments, formulation and analysis of Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCP), regional cooperation, etc).
The Specialist in Workers' Activities has double reporting responsibilities He/she reports to the Director of ACTRAV, through ACTRAV Regional Desk Officers, for policy, technical and operational aspects and to the Director of the DWT/CO for administrative matters.

Description of Duties
The official will be called upon to promote and develop workers' activities in the subregion with the following responsibilities
Promote and develop relations with workers' organizations at national and subregional levels and brief and involve them regularly on the implementation of ILO objectives and policies; strengthening the consultation process in accordance with the ILO Resolution on tripartism, through more systematic formal and informal consultations, where appropriate. ACTRAV should be consulted in a timely and meaningful way.
In close collaboration with the Regional Specialist on Workers' Activities, design the individual workplan for the biennium to be submitted to ACTRAV, through the Regional Desk Officers, for approval. This plan should take into consideration ILO's and ACTRAV's priorities and programmes as well as those identified with the trade union organisations in the region and should be implemented in full respect of timetables and activities identified.
Design and organize national and subregional seminars, meetings and other activities in the field of workers' activities. Develop consultancy, research and training activities in cooperation with workers' organizations and participate as a resource person in workers' education activities sponsored by workers' organizations in the sub-region or by ACTRAV-ITC
Design technical cooperation project proposals on capacity building for workers' organizations as well as project proposals for ACTRAV submission to donors for extra-budgetary financing.
Carry out missions in the countries of the sub-region in order to strengthen ILO Cooperation. After discussion with the Director, the Desk Officer and the Regional Specialist on Workers' Activities,coordinate meetings and activities, represent the ILO and participate in major events organized by workers' organizations (congresses, meetings, etc) and prepare the reports of such missions and activities.
Prepare and submit to ACTRAV and the DWT/CO annual reports on implementation of activities based on the individual work plan, mission reports, technical papers and studies, reports on the supervisory system and information on the development of the capacities of workers' organizations, namely regarding industrial relations, patriotism, collective bargaining and social dialogue at country or sub-regional level. Annual reports will assess the impact of the programme, pointing to successful results, difficulties encountered and lessons learned.
Provide policy advice and training to build capacities of trade unions on union organizational development and modern and democratic management methods, inclusive structures, increasing trade union representation and effectiveness through workers' education and organizing and the use of strategic planning and results-based approaches.
Foster union structures and activities that will mainstream the participation of women, youth, migrant workers, informal economy workers, etc.
Disseminate information and materials on socioeconomic policy issues and legislation of special relevance to workers and their organizations, at sub-regional and national levels, and prepare technical papers and studies when required.
Promote trade union research and knowledge sharing activities aimed at enhancing awareness and understanding of the changing and evolving world of work and shaping measures that address the four pillars of Decent Work (employment, social protection, social dialogue and rights at work).
Prepare comments on relevant ILO documents and others as appropriate requested by ACTRAV, DWT and the ILO Regional Office. This could include reactions and comments on documents prepared for the Governing Body sessions (i.e. freedom of association, technical cooperation, multinationals, gender, child labour, etc) as well as internal documents prepared by other Units in the ILO.
Provide technical advice and assistance to ensure effective trade union action and involvement in policy responses and regulatory frameworks to address decent work deficits. This could include supporting campaigns for ratification and application of core and international labour standards, training on the use of the ILO supervisory mechanisms, labor law revision, etc.

Required Qualifications
Education;
Advanced university degree with demonstrated expertise in the relevant technical field.

Experience
At least eight years professional experience at the national level, or five years' experience at the international level in trade union organisations.

Languages
Excellent command of one ILO working language (English, French or Spanish) plus good knowledge of another (one of these languages must be English).

Competencies
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires

Technical Competencies

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of workers' organizations and labour related programmes, issues, practices and policies;
• Excellent knowledge of development concerns and needs in various countries as related to trade union organization;
• Good analytical and problem solving abilities;
• Ability to synthesize research and reach empirically based conclusions on related subjects;
• Provide seasoned advice on best practices, to address broader issues outside the field of specialization;
• Ability to formulate new concepts and methodologies including to present and advocate policy changes in difficult circumstances;
• Ability to develop training materials, alternative courses of action, project proposals, policy, procedural matters and present them at high-level meetings;
• Ability to develop links with and attract major donors in order to ensure adequate resource mobilization for the implementation of plans and projects;
• Ability to design and synthesize strategies for program me development in member States;
• Ability to represent the Organization at a high level in a tripartite environment, deliver speeches and to provide authoritative advice and guidance to both constituents and the Office;
• Ability to take initiatives, plan and organize work in accordance with ACTRAV guidelines and priorities;
• Sound and rigorous financial skills;
• Ability to produce reports (e.g. reports for regional conferences and ILC, technical publications, training manuals and draft resolutions) and evaluate and monitor technical cooperation activities and projects;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Discretion and high sense of responsibility and judgement;
• Good working knowledge of standard computer software.

APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR WRITTEN TEST.
APPENDIX I CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules.
The first contract will be issued for a twelve-month period (for Geneva-based positions) and a twenty-four month period (for non Geneva-based positions)
A successful external candidate will be on probation for the first two years of assignment.
Any extension of contract beyond the probation period is subject to satisfactory conduct and performance.
Please note that the above salary levels are determined according to the criteria established by the International Civil Service Commission. The ILO is international public sector employer and salary and other employment conditions are not negotiable.
Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment:
Children's allowance (except for the first child if the dependent rate of salary is paid in respect of that child);
Children's education grant (per child per year);
Pension and Health Insurance schemes;
30 working days' annual leave;
Assignment Grant;
Entitlement to transport expenses of personal effects;
Repatriation Grant;
Home-leave travel with eligible defendants every two years;
Rental subsidy (if applicable).
Recruitment is normally made at the initial step in the grade.
Salaries and emoluments are exempt from taxation by the Swiss authorities and, on the basis of international agreements or national law relating to presence or residence abroad, are generally exempt from taxation by other governments. In the absence of exemption, in most cases tax paid will be reimbursed in accordance with an ILO document which will be supplied upon request.
While the successful candidate will be initially working in Abuja, he/she may be assigned to any duty station designated by the Director-General of the ILO.
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form.
To apply, please visit ILO's e-Recruitment website at: erecruit.ilo.org. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.
Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests or interviews.
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Method of Application
Use this link to apply: Specialist in Workers' Activities