Vacancy for National Programme Officers/Education @ UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is recruiting personnel for the following position in Abuja:

Three (3)National Programme Officers (Project revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy in Nigeria)

Two (2) NPO will be based at the UNESCO Office and one (1) shall be working from the Federal Ministry of Education

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Post Level: NOA

Duration: One (1) year renewable subject to satisfactory performance

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Programme Specialist in Education, the National Programme Officer/Education for the Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy in Nigeria.

• Effectively participate in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy in Nigeria 2011 – 2014, including field missions
• Prepare quality work plans, mission plans, progress and final reports, briefs and presentations required for the successful and timely implementation of the programme
• Ensure effective coordination of programme activities through regular consultation and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and partners
• Effectively and timely organize programme related workshops, seminars, field missions, study tours as per given deadlines and with strict adherence to UNESCO Rules, Procedures and norms
• Support the day to day operations of the UNESCO Abuja Office and support the Education Unit with routine communication and consultation with relevant officials at federal and state levels
• Keep abreast with national development programmes and trends with a view to identifying, organizing and analyzing relevant information to underpin the implementation and monitoring of the Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy in Nigeria.
• Perform any other duty deemed necessary by the Director of the Office

Qualification and Experience

The ideal candidate should

• Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in education
• 5 to 10 years of work experience in the field of education at national level. Experience in and familiarity with the work of the United Nations, multilateral or bilateral organizations will be an asset
• Ability to think and plan strategically and to work effectively with teams
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written). A brief written test may be used in the evaluation of candidates.

Method of application

All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae with copy of degrees. Application should be addressed in a sealed envelope to the Director and Representative UNESCO Abuja and clearly marked “Admin assistant Literacy Project”

UNESCO Office in Abuja

UN House, Plot 617/618, Diplomatic Zone

Central Area District, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.