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Naija Jobs Daily New Jobs Vacancies, Every Day! // via fulltextrssfeed.com Massive Graduate Jobs At The International Rescue Committee (IRC) 1:01:00 PM Gist Naija The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. IRC's Emergency Response Team, with local partner CISCOPE (Civil Society Coalition for Poverty Eradication), implemented a project to support livelihoods and improve WASH in Kogi State from February to May 2013. This was followed by a 3-month nutrition and food security program in the same location from October 2013 to January 2014. IRC is now initiating programming in Adamawa State. The current project addresses malnutrition and associated health concerns among conflict-affected children in four districts. To support this project, IRC is opening offices in Yola and Mubi. 1. Environmental Health Manager SCOPE OF WORK:  The EH Manager (EHMgr) is responsible for the WASH component of a humanitarian project in northern Adamawa State. Activities are focused on the assurance of proper water and sanitation infrastructure at health facilities where treatment of malnutrition is to be provided, along with hygiene promotion in communities in the project area. The EH Manager position will be based in Mubi, with travel to various localities where the project will be implemented RELATIONSHIPS:  The EHMgr reports to the Field Coordinator and supervises the EH team. The EHMgr will travel 50% to service delivery sites. RESPONSIBILITIES: Representation * Establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with relevant stakeholders. Program Implementation * Overall management of the WASH interventions of an ECHO funded project. * Manage the project team and work with the nutrition team to identify infrastructure needs and ensure needed work is completed to acceptable quality standards as per national guidelines. * Develop hygiene promotion activities to be communicated in conjunction with nutrition messages in the targeted communities. * Ensure that community volunteers are trained to effectively carry out their role in hygiene promotion Reporting * Prepare monthly field reports incorporating activity and financial progress for the EH projects * Prepare donor reports. Program Development * Contribute to needs assessments and developing WASH concept notes and proposals; including, technical descriptions, staffing plans and budgets. Security and Performance Standards * Be aware of and comply with IRC security policies and the local SMP * Ensure EH team are trained on, aware of and in compliance with IRC security policies * Work in accord with IRC performance standards (the IRC Way) Other * Other relevant duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Education * BSc / MSc in Water & Environmental Engineering / Management or Civil / Construction Engineering or Hydrology / Geology or similar field. Experience * Minimum 4 years of EH (WASH, Watsan) management with an NGO in Africa. * Proven practical experience in EH project implementation, including hygiene promotion, engineering and M&E. * Experience coordinating with and building the capacity of local government and civil society partners. Skills * Excellent management skills; able to work independently while being a strong team player. * Able to write clear and concise reports and to meet required reporting deadlines. * Able to work in an unstable security environment. * Computer literate in mapping with GPS as well as Microsoft Word and Excel. * Fluent in spoken and written English, knowledge of Hausa a plus. * Additional qualities: honesty, flexibility, punctuality, sense of humor, commitment to serve others. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Security:  The program site in northern Adamawa State is Security Level 3 - orange; travel is subject to defined security protocols. How to apply: APPLY 2. Field Coordinator SCOPE OF WORK:  The Field Coordinator (FieldCo) leads the IRC's response efforts in northern Adamawa, providing management guidance to ensure effective and efficient programming. As the IRC's most senior representative in the field, the Field Coordinator must bring a senior leadership profile with a proven track record in managing emergency and refugee programming. The successful candidate will be well organized and able to represent IRC to partners including beneficiaries and donors. The FieldCo must handle sensitive, complex issues in a diplomatic way that puts the needs of the beneficiaries first. RELATIONSHIPS:  The FieldCo reports to the Operations Coordinator and supervises the Mubi Field team. The FieldCo will travel 50% to service delivery sites. RESPONSIBILITIES: Representation * Develop a sound understanding of the IRC and its programs such that the FieldCo can represent IRC Nigeria at the local level. Establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with local leaders and other stakeholders. Security: * Act as security focal point for northern Adamawa and implement a local security plan * Regularly review and update the local security management plan based on constantly shifting environment; * Ensure staff are trained on, aware of and in compliance with IRC security policies and the local SMP; * Monitor the security situation in northern Adamawa, including attending security briefings, regularly meeting with local officials and listening to local staff and residents; * Keep senior management in Abuja and Yola and local staff informed of developments; * Provide a security briefing on arrival for all arriving st aff and visitors; * Compile and submit weekly security reports to OpsCo, copied to CD. Logistics: * Ensure smooth logistical support to program activities in northern Adamawa, including procurement, stock and asset management, vehicle operations, equipment maintenance and repair (including communications and computer equipment); Staff Management: * Supervise northern Adamawa team including setting annual objectives and monitoring performance against targets; conducting performance evaluations; and taking corrective action as required; identify training needs; provide coaching and mentoring; recruit qualified staff for open positions. * Make recommendations to the OpsCo on contract extensions, promotions and disciplinary and grievance matters. * Ensure that performance evaluations for all staff are conducted on time, and review all evaluations to ensure quality and consistency; for field-based staff. Finance and Budget Monitoring: * Oversee all budget expenditures in Mubi and ensure they are compliant with IRC and donor regulations; * Conduct weekly cash count with finance officer; * Review Monthly Budget vs. Actuals reports and Budget Expenditure Plans with program staff, ensure that relevant action is taken in a timely fashion; * Inform senior management of changing budget needs, and participate in budget development and revision processes. Reporting: * Submit timely and accurate reports to the OpsCo and CD as required * Review finance, logistics, HR reports to ensure accuracy before submission Systems Compliance and Improvement: * Assure adherence to IRC global and Nigeria-specific finance, logistics, IT, security, communications and HR/administration policies and procedures; * Ensure that all staff understand and follow the IRC Way; * Monitor the field office in accord with IRC's Field Office Monitoring and Control procedures. Other * Other relevant duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Education * Degree in public administration, international relations or related field, advanced degree preferred. Experience * At least 5 years work within a humanitarian agency, including field management and report writing * 3-5 years experience managing, supervising and developing operational staff * IRC and Africa experience a plus Skills * Good understanding of operations and humanitarian programming * Strong organizational skills, ability to coordinate and manage a diverse array of responsibilities: programs, logistics, security, finance and operations. * Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations diplomatically and possesses strong communication skills . * Ability to work well with people of varying backgrounds, cultures, education levels * Familiarity with IRC and donor (US, European, UN) policies and regulations * Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook. * Fluency in spoken and written English, knowledge of Hausa a plus. * Additional qualities: ability to handle pressure, to solve problems, to prioritize work, honesty, flexibility, punctuality, sense of humor. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Security:  The program site in northern Adamawa State is Security Level 3 - orange; travel is subject to defined security protocols. How to apply: APPLY 3. Operations Coordinator SCOPE OF WORK:  The Operations Coordinator (OpsCo) is a key staff position on the IRC Nigeria team. OpsCo oversees critical support functions and represents the organization at the state level. The OpsCo is responsible to ensure that all the necessary systems, policies and procedures are up-t-date, rolled out, understood and implemented in all locations. RELATIONSHIPS:  The OpsCo is a member of the country senior management team, reports to the Country Director and supervises the Mubi Field Coordinator and support staff in Yola. The OpsCo will travel 50% to field sites. RESPONSIBILITIES: Representation * Represent IRC Nigeria in Adamawa State. Establish and maintain effective, professional, senior level relationships with the host gover nment, program partners, national and international NGOs and UN agencies. * Develop a sound understanding of the IRC's programs such that the OpsCo may act in the stead of the CD when delegated to do so. Policies, Procedures and Coordination * Ensure functional operational support is in place in all sites to achieve results across program sectors. * Implement IRC global operational policies. Review IRC SS operational policy manuals, devise a plan for updating them and ensure their consistent enforcement. Identify operational policy voids and develop new policies as needed. * Ensure compliance with IRC and donor regulations with regard to supply chain functions. * Develop an annual operations plan with regular follow up. * Serve as a focal point and maintain communication with HQ operations staff, DRDO and Regional Security Adviser. * Coordinate across operations units, across field sites and with programs and finance departments. * Supervise the Field Coordinator through regular visits and remote support. * Ensure that IRC's field office monitoring and control standards are met. Budget & Finance * Produce content for new budgets covering operational requirements and provide advice on procurement related budgeting, including a capital equipment replacement plan. * Maintain close working relations with the Finance Controller to ensure full and coordinated support to operations. * Oversee grant operations budget lines. Administration and Human Resources * Ensure that operations staff have annual performance plans and evaluations * Review national staff salaries and benefits and recommend adjustments when needed * Work with the HQ Human Resources Department in implementing the global HRIS * Identify operations staff knowledge areas that require strengtheni ng and provide the appropriate training. Logistics/IT * Verify that country logistics policies are appropriate, documented, disseminated and required monitoring processes are effective. * Assist logistics staff in working effectively with other units to improve planning and resource utilization. * Undertake periodic system reviews of procurement, vehicle & fuel, asset, warehouse/inventory, suppliers and vendor contracts and communication systems to identify areas for improvement and compliance with IRC policy. * Ensure key/routine reports, (PO/PR tracking, fuel consumption, procurement plans) are prepared and communicated. * In collaboration with the IT department ensure IT systems support Internet communication throughout the country program. Security * Serve as security focal point for the country program by attending meetings and gathering and disseminating relevant information. * Ensure that the Security Management Plan and SOP's are regularly updated. * Support CD in troubleshooting specific security incidents.. * Provide management support and oversight in implementing security policies and procedures. Ensure staff are trained in basic security procedures. * Ensure office and residential locations are safe and secure. Other * Other relevant duties as assigned, including: Participation in IRC initiatives, task-forces, committees, and strategic planning processes. REQUIREMENTS: Education * Masters degree in a relevant field. * Supply chain / logistics qualifications highly desirable Experience * 5 years experience managing an operations team supporting multi-sector humanitarian programming within an international NGO in a cross-cultural setting. * Working knowledge of US, European and UN donor regula tions regarding supply chain functions. * IRC and Africa experience desirable Skills * Able to work in a high-pressure situation, solve problems and resolve conflicts. * Able to independently organize work, prioritize tasks and manage time. * Strong interpersonal skills, able to coach and support others * Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English * Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Competency in database and GPS and asset. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Security:  Yola is Security Level 2 - yellow. The program site in northern Adamawa State is Security Level 3 - orange; field travel to this site is subject to defined security protocols. How to apply: APPLY 4. Nutrition Coordinator SCOPE OF WORK:  The Nutrition Coordinator (NutCo) will be responsible for the vision, strategy, design, implementation and management of IRC's Nutrition Program in Nigeria, working in collaboration with the senior management team in Abuja, and directly with the team in the field. RELATIONSHIPS:  The NutCo reports to the Field Coordinator and supervises the field program team. The NutCo will travel 50% to service delivery sites. RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordination and Representation * Develop a sound understanding of the IRC and its programs such that the NutCo can represent IRC Nigeria. Establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with relevant stakeholders. * Plan and coordinate IRC Nigeria nutrition interventions; * Participate in the national Nutrition Cluster; ensure leadership of the Regional Nutrition Sub-Cluster * Participate in internal coordination and management meetings to promote effective and efficient information sharing, problem-solving and decision making. Program Management * Oversee implementation of nutrition-related grants and management of budgets, including budget forecasting, development of spending plans in cooperation with other departments. * Ensure the appropriate utilization of and reporting on resources to deliver programs * Prepare all necessary documentation for Grant Opening, Review and Closing meetings Technical Monitoring and Program Quality * Provide technical supervision of, and technical support to IRC Nigeria Nutrition programming activities; * Ensure that nutrition programs utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as prescribed by the Ministry of Health and WHO/UNICEF; * Ensure that all nutrition activities are consistent with established best practices; * Oversee the collection and timely reporting of data and statistics for all nutrition programs in line with IRC's REL (Research, Evaluation & Learning) guidelines and according to internal and donor requirements; * Ensure appropriate follow-up and decision-making on data relevant to IRC nutrition programs; * Ensure all stakeholders are provided with updates on the nutrition program in Nigeria, including CD, Technical Unit, donors etc. Strategic Planning and Program Development * In collaboration with the Nutrition Technical Advisor and the CD, lead the development of an IRC Nutrition Program strategy in line with IRC Nigeria Strategy. * Lead technical assessments as a basis for nutrition program development; * Monitor evolving needs of the target communities and adjust the programmatic p riorities as necessary; * Coordinate and develop project proposals (logical frameworks and appropriate, realistic and measurable indicators) for the IRC Nigeria Nutrition Program under the supervision of the CD. Staff development * Ensure the ongoing capacity building of program staff. * Ensure respect for IRC HR policies during the recruitment process. * Provide timely and quality performance evaluations. * Promote the IRC Way with all supervisees Security: * Ensure staff are trained on, aware of and in compliance with IRC security policies and the local SMP. Reporting: * Submit timely and accurate reports to the CD as required * Review program reports to ensure accuracy before submission Other * Other relevant duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Education * Advanced degree in Nutr ition * Related licensure Experience * At least five years international professional experience, including significant experience managing nutrition programs; specifically in the Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and nutrition BCC approaches. * Experience integrating nutrition into multi-sectoral programming, particularly with the health, WASH, food security and livelihoods sectors. * Experience coordinating with and building the capacity of local government and civil society partners. * Experience conducting assessments, preferably using participatory approaches and/or SMART and SQUEAC surveys; * IRC and Africa experience desirable Skills * Excellent management skills; able to work independently while being a strong team player; * Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations diplomatically, able to work well w ith people of varying backgrounds, cultures, education levels * Able to write clear and concise reports and proposals and to meet required reporting deadlines; * Able to work in unstable security environments; * Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook * Fluent in spoken and written English, knowledge of Hausa a plus. * Additional qualities: ability to handle pressure, to solve problems, to prioritize work, honesty, flexibility, punctuality, sense of humor. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Security:  The program site in northern Adamawa State is Security Level 3 - orange; travel is subject to defined security protocols. How to apply: APPLY 5. Finance Controller  Description The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. Background: Nigeria is confronted with many challenges that affect its human security and development including: political corruption, conflict, climate change, poverty and weak governance.  With a population of over 160 million, Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and accounts for 47% of West Africa's population.  Despite its middle income status, Nigeria possesses a stark dichotomy of wealth and poverty.  Although the country is rich in natural resources - the 6th largest producer of oil in OPEC, its economy cannot meet the basic needs of the people.  Nigeria is a rich country with grinding poverty and deprivation - 64% of the population lives on less than $1 a day.  Such disparity between the growth of the GDP and the increasing poverty is indicative of a skewed distribution of Nigeria's wealth. The country faces considerable security threats with implications to national and regional stability-an Islamist insurgency in the northeast and renewed instability in the Niger Delta.  The Boko Haram, which translated from Hausa means "Western education is forbidden", is a militant Islamist political movement located in northeast Nigeria that is not afraid to use violence to achieve its aims.  The movement is fighting for a fundamentalist revival, forbids interaction with the Western World and seeks to establish Sharia law throughout the country.  The group is known for attacking Christians, bombing churches and attacking schools.  Due to the conflict, in mid May 2013 President Goodluck declared a state of emergency in 3 of the northeast states-Borno, Yobe and Adamawa-deploying Nigerian Armed Forces to the area. In addition to conflict in the northeast, instability in the Delta and inter-communal violence though out the country, the elections scheduled for 2015 are a threat to the security environment. Analysts are speculating that emerging signs are pointed toward election-day violence and post-election violence.  President Goodluck has recently attributed violence in the Rivers State to the Presidential elections.  Inter-communal violence is problematic throughout the country but particularly impacts the Middle Belt.  The conflict over land, power and resources is between indigene groups and settler groups. Religion is a pertinent albeit secondary factor, which reinforces underlying tension. The IRC is now in the process of establishing long term presence in Nigeria.  The EPRU/ERT led an emergency response through integrated livelihoods and WASH intervention in the Ibaji LGA, Kogi State between February to May 2013.  In partnership with the Civil Society Coalition for Poverty Eradication (CISCOPE), 54 communities benefited from distribution of seeds and seedlings, new farming techniques trainings, NFIs, WASH and hygiene promotion activities.   This was followed up by a 3 month nutrition and food security program in the same location.  IRC is anticipating opening an office in Yola, Adamawa State in North East Nigeria to address the issue of child malnutrition amongst other humanitarian concerns. Scope of Work: The Financial Controller has overall policy and management responsibility for the finance and accounting functions for the country program. The Finance Controller's responsibilities include general controllership, staff training, management, treasury and budget functions. The position will report directly to the Country Director. Specific Responsibilities: . Controllership o Ensures that all policies and procedures are in compliance with IRC and funding source policies, procedures, and requirements. o As required establishes finance and supporting function policies, systems and procedures, and directs or performs their development, documentation, and implementation. o Manages the finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by New York and donors. o Identify requirements for and develop reporting formats to aid in the management of country operations and grant expenditures. o Provides country management and program staff with monthly actual-to-budget expenditure reports and analysis for all grants and unrestricted funds. o Ensure that on a monthly basis balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and those final reconciliations and trial balances are reviewed with the Country Director. o Closely monitors all financial activities, and keeps the Country Director advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance. o Directs the preparation of, and approves all donor financial reports in respect to accounting, legal and contractual requirements and ensures the review of such reports by the Country Director and Regional Controller prior to submission. o Develops, schedules and performs or supervises the completion of country internal control audits, and initiates actions necessary to correct internal control weaknesses. o Facilitates and co-ordinates external, internal, donor or government audits. o Oversees the protection of the country's assets (cash, inventory, NEP) through the enforcement of internal control policies and procedures. o Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensures compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements. o Is the principal liaison with IRC NY on all finance, accounting, grant budget management, and cash management matters . Training & Staff Management o Develops and implements a training program for the country's international and national finance staff to ensure staff development and minimize IRC's exposure when staff are absent or depart. o Maintains current job descriptions for all positions within the finance group. o Ensures comprehensive and constructive performance reviews are completed on a timely basis and facilitates discussion of performance and career options with all country finance staff. o Oversees training and technical support to country program, logistics and administrative staff for skills improvement in the areas of accounting, reporting and internal control. . Sub-grantees/Partners o Work with operation, grant and program on sub grantee/partner pre award assessment. o Develop training plan for sub grantees/partner on grant financial management and donor specific  requirements;     o Review sub grantees/partners book of accounts and financial documents as per the grant agreement. And ensure transfer of fund, reporting requirement, and liquidations are as per sub grant agreement. . Treasury o Supervises all country office bank relations and bank account activities including negotiation of fees, interest and currency exchange rates. o In compliance with IRC policy establishes country policies regarding cash holding limits, cash movements and foreign currency holdings. o Oversees the timely preparation, review and approval of all monthly bank account and cash reconciliation's. o Establishes country policies on advance payments, credit terms, and use of bank payment instruments. o Designs, implements, and monitors systems, procedures and reporting necessary to maintain on current basis accurate forecasts of cash requirements for meeting future spending, including commitments entered into and which obligate IRC to future spending. o Supervises the preparation of Cash Transfer Requests to New York and ensures that appropriate balances are maintained to facilitate grant implementation. o Ensures the development and implementation of a plan to minimize the country's foreign exchange exposure to currency gains and losses. o Supervises the collection of contractual and other receivables. . Budget o Assists with the preparation and revision of program and grant proposals and budgets. o Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the country's Operating Budget; including preparation of budget guidelines to assist program managers in formulating budgets. o In compliance with donor requirements and IRC policy develops the "Field Operations/Overhead" budget and recommends a methodology for allocation of overhead to grant budgets. o Prepares the annual and monthly cash budgets based on approved funding. o Presents and facilitates the review of actual to budget expenditures with the Country Director and program managers. Key Working Relationships: . INTERNAL: o Country Director and other senior country office staff . EXTERNAL: o External to the Country Office: Regional Controller, Regional Director, Internal Audit; IRC's Program Directors and other key Program Staff. o External to IRC: Banking Managers, Donors and local government staff (taxation and regulation related), External Auditors. Qualifications . Education: o A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA, or a Masters degree in Accounting. . Experience: o Minimum three years experience of managerial experience in the financial area of a non-profit organization. o Requires extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems - preferably in SUN, standard spreadsheet and database programs. . Skills and Abilities: o Good written and verbal skills in the English language. o Must be comfortable in being a proactive member of the top-management team.  Must seek to identify and communicate potential problems and propose solutions to the level of management appropriate to effect solutions. o Must be able to function effectively in a loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements o Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the program organization. o Must be a patient and good communicator who can function in an organizational environment involving a diversity of cultures, languages, and personal interests and agendas. o Good at role of facilitator and team player in solving problems. o Committed to staff training and development. Other details: . The position will be based in Abuja.  APPLY 2014 Business Associate Intern At Google 12:48:00 PM Gist Naija To apply: Please complete both parts of the internship application: Part 1: Click the "Apply Now" button to submit your resume (a cover letter is not required). Part 2: Complete the supplemental internship application form Our team will review completed applications on a rolling basis. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application. Business Associate Internship assignments are typically offered in the following business areas:   Sales and Customer Service: Google's Advertising Sales and Global Customer Service roles find innovative solutions that meet our clients' changing needs. We identify business challenges, collaboratively shape solutions that drive strategic initiatives and keep clients informed of the ways Google products can enhance their online and offline presence.   Enterprise: As masters of cloud computing, the Enterprise team helps small and large businesses, educational institutions and government agencies discover the wonders of "the cloud" and work smarter through Google Apps. Our technical and sales teams design and implement solutions for these organisations with custom features, security and support - all with Google's philosophy of innovation and ease of use in mind. Finance: The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business. People Operations: Google's People Operations roles are focused on redefining "human resources" and preserving Google's unique culture in the way we attract, hire, develop and reward talented people. Legal: Google Legal crafts innovative approaches for tackling some of the toughest legal challenges of the information age. Google Legal lets you tackle unanswered legal quandaries and create new precedents. Our innovative services raise challenging questions that demand creative and practical answers. We provide those answers by working at the crossroads of the law and new technology, helping Google build innovative and important products for users around the world. (Please note that Google does accept applications for Legal internships that start in 2015 in some instances.) Product Quality Operations: The Product Quality Operations (PQO) team protects Google's users. We define and communicate product policies, and we defend Google's integrity by fighting spam, fraud and abuse across Google products. The PQO team ensures product quality for the company's expanding base of advertisers, publishers and users in more than 40 languages. We partner with Engineering to combat fraud and abuse across major products like Search, AdWords, AdSense, Google+, Wallet, and Maps. Marketing: Google's Marketing team applies the same level of creative originality to Google's marketing campaigns that the company has applied to online search and advertising. We support Google's growth and revenue generating efforts through effective and results-focused marketing campaigns for both business and consumer products. gTech: The Google Technical Services (gTech) team serves as the primary point of contact for our global Sales, Business Development and Partnerships teams to support our sales organisation across all products. We provide tools so that our sales teams can focus on generating revenue and leverage our strong relationships with Google's Tech teams to enable our sales organisation to do multi-solution selling, launch and support new products, and help and engage our users. Localization: The Localization team makes sure that all Google content is translated and localized into more than 40 and in some cases even more than 60 languages. If you are interested in the magic of localization at scale, apply for an internship with the l10n team.  We have 3 types of roles available: project management, linguistic and tool development.   Africa Internship Program: The Africa team focuses on accessibility, relevance, and outreach. They want to make it easier for African users to access information on the internet, deliver more relevant content, and build relationships with Africans who are building the internet. Recent efforts in those areas - like Getting African Businesses Online, Gmail SMS, and Google Trader - empower Africans to make better use of technology in their daily lives. Minimum qualifications Returning to education on a full-time basis upon completing the internship. Ability to commit to a minimum of 10 weeks and up to 6 months at Google. Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program and maintaining student status throughout the internship. Priority given to students graduating end of 2014 or in 2015. Preferred qualifications Previous internship experience in Sales, Advertising, Consulting, Analysis, Customer Service, Marketing, Finance or related fields. Area Are you looking for a challenge? Google now offers internship opportunities throughout the year. These range from non-technical functions to roles where some technical knowledge could be advantageous. If you are studying Psychology or Art History, don't let an arts degree keep you from applying to Google. We have internships in many fields that could be right for you, located in various locations and multiple languages. Being an intern at Google means you will be fully integrated member of our business team. You will receive ongoing training, and will have a mentor assigned to you with whom you'll work closely to identify project goals and professional development opportunities. In addition, you will participate in a structured program of educational and social activities to ensure you have a productive experience at Google that helps you grow your personal and professional skills. Internships are available in a wide array of fields, all of which are listed above. APPLY Massive Vacancies At UNOPS 12:39:00 PM Gist Naija Background Information - UNOPS 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 transactional 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. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations. We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries. UNOPS in Nigeria has the following portfolios:  The Niger Delta Job Creation and Conflict Prevention Initiative and the ECOWAS Agricultural Information System. Partners include; United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA), Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS); State Governments and private companies. 1. Driver Deadline : 07-Feb-2014 To achieve its objectives, UNOPS Nigeria is seeking to recruit suitably qualified drivers. Functional Responsibilities The Driver will provide transport services, drive all types of vehicles and perform various office errands in an efficient manner. The incumbent is expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to: Provide reliable and secure driving services and ensure the proper use of vehicles; Drive UNOPSvehicles for all transportation requirements of personnel and visitors, as well as meeting official personnel at the airport as required; Ensure proper use of vehicles through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs; Ensure daily maintenance checks of the assigned vehicle by checking oil and water levels, battery, breaks and tyres, among others, and perform engine troubleshooting when necessary; Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean at all times; Keep records and availability of required documents inside the assigned vehicle including registration documents, insurance, vehicle logs, city destination maps, first aid kits, personal protection equipment and spare parts; Immediately report incidents in case of traffic accidents in accordance with policies and procedures; Deliver and collect letters, mail, documents and other items between offices as required; Log daily trips and fuel consumptions; Responsible for the safety of on-board passengers by adhering to security and transport procedures; Ensure that proper radio communication procedures are conducted for each journey and coordinate with security radio room as required; Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor; Education/Experience/Language requirements      Secondary Diploma desirable Minimum 2 years of driving experience Possession of a valid driver's license essential Excellent knowledge of Nigerian roads and traffic rules essential Previous relevant experience with UN/UNOPS, local or international organizations or diplomatic missions is an asset Fluent in the local language of the duty station Intermediate English skills (speaking, reading and writing) a must Competencies Demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national cultural backgrounds Excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair High sense of responsibility; operate in compliance with road and safety regulations and rules Ability to complete various forms and records, including updated log sheets, time sheets, trip forms, incident and accident reports Remains calm, in control even under pressure Must be willing to work longer hours, weekends and in shifts when required Contract type, level and duration Contract type: Local ICA, mutiple positions available Contract level: LICA-1 Contract duration: 6 months For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx Additional Considerations Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET) Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.   It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks. CLICK HERE TO APPLY 2. Project Manager Deadline: 07-Feb-2014 Background Information - UNOPS 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 transactional 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. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations. We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries. In Nigeria the state of Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) is in need of focussed support. TVET education is characterized e.g. by inoptimal training of TVET instructors, lack of qualified teaching personnel and obsolete infrastructure. The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), with a mandate to contribute to the realization of the local content requirement, has decided to work with UNOPS to embark on human capacity development programmes with a view to improving and strengthening the quality of teaching service provisions of TVET instructors and teachers. To achieve this objective UNOPS, together with PTDF and other partners, would require the services of a suitably qualified individual for the position of Project Manager.      Functional Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office the Project Manager will provide technical expertise, strategic guidance and capacity building to select TVET teachers /instructors nationwide in addition to: Stakeholder Management: Establish solid working relationship with the project board (Executive, Senior Users and Senior Suppliers), client and key stakeholders Manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover products Advise the client on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes (including issues of sustainability and post project requirements such as maintenance) Manage the information flows between the Project Board and the project Delivery and Performance: Implement approved project plans (including the establishment of milestones) within tolerances set by the project board Manage the production of the required products, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary Liaise with any external suppliers or account managers Authorize Work Packages Advise the Project Board and OC Manager of any deviations from the plan Identify and manage risks so that maximum benefit to client and stakeholders is achieved Manage and review product quality and ensure products are accepted Monitor and evaluate performance of service providers Identify and report potential business opportunities for UNOPS to supervisor Identify and report threats to UNOPS internal business case to supervisor Procedures: Follow the Project Management Cycle Instructions and ensure that all organizational policy is complied with (Organizational Directives and Administrative Instructions) Prepare/adapt the following plans for approval by the Project Board:  I. Project Initiation Documentation; II. Stage/Exception Plans and relevant Product Descriptions Prepare the following reports: Highlight Reports End Stage Reports Operational Closure Checklist End Project Report Handover Report Maintain the relevant files required as per OD12. Ensure that all expenditure comply with UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations (FRR). Manage budgets, cash flow and obligations to ensure that deliverables are met and payments to contractors and personnel are received on time. Understand and manage UNOPS overheads, allocable charges, and related corporate charges as they apply to the project Understand the unique structures of the UN and budget appropriately for personnel Manage and remain accountable for expenditures against the budget (based on accurate financial reports) Where the Project Manager has no delegation as a committing officer, s/he retains these responsibilities and will monitor and instruct/request others to carry out the relevant commitments and disbursements. Knowledge Management: Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice Actively interact with other PMs and the PM community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice on the Knowledge System. Provide feedback to Practice Leads on policy, supporting guidance with an aim towards continuous improvement of UNOPS policies Complete lessons learned as per reporting format Incorporate lessons learned from others as per planning format Personnel Management: Lead and motivate the project management team Ensure that behavioural expectations of team members are established Ensure that performance reviews are conducted Identify outstanding staff and bring them to the attention of the OC Director Have a thorough understanding of UNOPS personnel contract modalities (including ICA and Staff) Select, recruit and train team as required by project plans Perform the Team Manager role, unless appointed to another person(s) Perform Project Support role, unless appointed to another person or corporate/programme function Ensure safety and security for all personnel and comply with UNDSS standards Education/Experience/Language requirements A.  Education ·         Advanced University Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, International Relations, Political/Security/Development Studies, or other relevant discipline. ·         Fluency in English ·         PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification - Preferred ·         Complete the UNOPS Project Management Foundation course (within one year after signing this TOR) ·         A relevant combination of academic credentials and/or industry certifications and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the university education.                                        B. Work Experience ·         Seven years of progressive experience in project development and management, with focus on monitoring, reporting, development and coordination in either public or private sector organizations. ·         Previous employment in Vocational Training institution ·         Proven conceptual, analytical, and evaluative skills. ·         Demonstrated proficiency in data processing techniques and tested excellent command of Microsoft word, Excel, Power point ·         Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with other staff, strategic partners, local, national, international and civil society stakeholders ·         Monitoring and evaluation skills experience Competencies Understand and Respect National ownership and capacity Understand the principles of the Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness and mainstream them into the project plans Seek opportunities to recruit qualified local staff Look for ways to build capacity of local counterparts Harmonization within the UN and beyond Understand the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and UNOPS, the project's place in the UN system Know the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and seek to contribute within the deliverables of the project Sound knowledge of Vocational Training Education Ability to build skills and facilitate knowledge building and sharing Ability to perform a variety of specialized activities related to the duties and responsibilities of the PM Sound knowledge of financial rules and regulations Focuses on result for the client Demonstrates openness to change Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view Contract type, level and duration Contract type: International ICA. Contract level: IICA-1 Contract duration: 6 months For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx Additional Considerations Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET) Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.   It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks. CLICK HERE TO APPLY 3. Pool of Investigations Consultants- Retainers Deadline: 31-Jan-2014 Background Information - UNOPS 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 transactional 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. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations. We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.    Background Information - Job-specific The United Nations Office for Project Services is currently seeking consultants with experience as Investigators for inclusion on its roster. The Internal Audit and Investigations Group (IAIG) reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for internal audit and investigations services to UNOPS and its affiliated entities. IAIG provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls. IAIG also responds to allegations of misconduct by conducting and reporting on investigations. IAIG is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, such as mismanagement, fraud, corruption, retaliation on whistle blowers, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, violation or wilful disregard of UNOPS regulations, rules, and administrative instructions, that involve UNOPS personnel, contractors and other applicable persons. In addition, IAIG undertakes proactive investigations in high risk areas that are susceptible to wrongdoings, fraud and corruption. IAIG conducts investigations in accordance with the Uniform Guidelines for Investigations, the UNOPS Legal Framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with UN Standards of Conduct dated May 2008, and the IAIG Investigation Guidelines. Under the overall supervision of the Lead Investigator, the Consultant is required to assist with various initial reviews, preliminary assessments and/or investigations in IAIG . Functional Responsibilities For cases assigned to him or her, the consultant will: Plan, conduct, and manage initial reviews, preliminary assessments and/or investigations of alleged misconduct, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources or violation of the Organization's policies and procedures. Prepare proposed work plans for review and approval by IAIG; Gather, seize and analyze all relevant evidence (documentary, physical, electronic, etc.), documenting the process in accordance with IAIG's chain of custody and other requirements. Organize complex and voluminous records and documents. Conduct interviews of witnesses and subjects, draft records of conversation, which shall be reviewed and signed by the interviewee. Subject and other relevant interviews shall be electronically recorded. At the completion of the assignment, prepare a detailed report in accordance with IAIG's Investigation Guidelines. The report comprises the complete administrative record and includes references in footnotes to all supporting information and evidence (documentary and testimonial). The report sets forth the findings, supporting evidence, analysis and evaluation of the evidence, as well as recommendations for next steps. Where needed, provide post-report support and conduct legal and public sources research. International travel to UNOPS' offices, including field missions, may be required depending on the case. Such travel could include missions to hardship duty stations. Authorized travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with UNOPS official travel policy (AI/CSG/2010/03). Consultant to submit proof of travel to IAIG. Perform other related duties as required. Competencies Competencies required for the function: Ability to analyse Decision Making Organising and Quality Orientation Assertiveness Communications skill Teamwork skills Competencies required for the function: Proven ability to gather and analyze evidence, including electronic evidence, and interview suspects and witnesses; Ability to organize voluminous amounts of documents, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Proven ability to quickly and accurately analyze, assess and summarize investigation findings, observations and recommendations. Excellent writing and communications skills are required; proven ability to communicate complex concepts in writing, including investigation reports in English. Expert knowledge, understanding and experience in the field of corruption, fraud, and investigations Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations, desirable Applicants must be willing to travel internationally Education/Experience/Language requirements Education: Master's degree in Law, Accounting or related area required. Candidates with a first level universiy degree and two additional years of experience may be also considered. Canddates with ad Diploma in Criminal Investigation from a national law enforcement agency or police academy are considered if having a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.                                                          Experience: At least five years of progressively responsible experience in professional investigatory work, law enforcement, criminal investigations or related fields. Experience at the international level desirable. Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations would be an asset, though not compulsory. Language: For the post advertised, fluency in English both oral and written is required. Knowledge of other official United Nations language, particularly French or Spanish, is an advantage. Additional Considerations Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET) Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.     The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.   It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks. Contract type, level and duration Contract type: International ICA Contract level: Level 2 Contract duration: 1 year on retainer basis. The retainers will be working intermittently depending on case load and for an estimated number of working days from 30 days up to a maximum of 180 days within the contract period of one year. The position can be extended subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx CLICK HERE TO APPLY 4. ICT Associate Deadline: 24-Jan-2014 Background Information - UNOPS 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 transactional 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. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations. We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries. UNOPS in Nigeria has the following portfolios:  The Niger Delta Job Creation and Conflict Prevention Initiative and the ECOWAS Agricultural Information System. Partners include; United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA), Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS); State Governments and private companies. Under the overall guidance of the Head of Office, the ICT Associate is responsible for the information technology related services and functions to support UNOPS Nigeria office in managing its operations. The ICT Associate promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations. He/she works in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations and project teams in the Regional Office or Operations/Project Centre and UNOPS HQ staff ensuring successful performance in ICT management. To achieve its objectives, UNOPS Nigeria is seeking to recruit suitably qualified ICT Associate. Functional Responsibilities 1.       Provides effective ICT management, focusing on achievement of the following results: Assessment and evaluation of information technology capacity and requirements of the office in terms of updating hardware and software to acceptable global levels.  Identification and prioritization of areas where improvements need to be addressed to be able to effectively support the organization in achieving its goals and priorities.  Provision of cost implications and benefits of recommendation for budget consideration. Contribution to the planning of global IT strategies and policies by representing the office and providing feedback on local IT requirements, technical capacity in terms of web technology, support and skills available. Conduct of ongoing proactive evaluation of system performance, identifying areas of inefficiencies and potential problems.  Collaboration with management for corrective actions to achieve improved and uninterrupted services.  Recommendation of back-up options in potential problem areas that are beyond one's control. Ensuring security of information technology operation at all times.  Development of back-up programmes and ensuring strict implementation. Establishment of control systems to ensure that all information technology equipment is maintained regularly and in proper working condition. Interaction with HQ and IT staff in other UN agencies in the area and participation in information exchange meetings for systems co-ordination, consistency in direction, policy and standards; also for knowledge sharing on software expertise 2.      Identifies, introduces and maintains software applications, focusing on achievement of the following results: Identification of new areas where computerization is advantageous and applicable.  Recommendation of applicable software packages to use, understanding user/clients specification, needs and requirements to achieve client satisfaction. Maintenance of application systems and in collaboration with clients/users mutual agreement on changes/modifications to existing programmes and reports generated to ensure continued system effectiveness and relevance.  Provision of reports, ad hoc or otherwise, required for management information and as tool for decision-making. 3.  Provides efficient network administration, focusing on  achievement of the following  results: Up to date with changes in the technology and availability in the area. Implementation of corporate information technology policy changes applicable to the office, if any, to be compatible and up to par with other offices and achieve global IT plan.     4.       Provides efficient telecommunications service, focusing on achievement of the following results: Recommendation of strategies to ensure and improve global connectivity and telecommunication facilities. Proactive maintenance of telecommunications equipment to avoid interruption of service. 5.       Undertakes supervisory responsibilities (applicable if supervising staff), focusing on achievement of the following results: Establishment of work plans, standards for performance evaluation, indicators for work progress and achievements, together with supervisee.  Timely corrective actions to achieve objectives and deadlines. Technical guidance and on-the-job training to ensure work standards are achieved in line with work objectives. Assessment and recommendation of training needs to ensure skills are updated in accordance with relevant state of the art technology. 6.    Provides support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results: Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on HR-related topics. Advice to management, clients and colleagues on subject matter expertise Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in human resources Education/Experience/Language requirements Higher education degree/Bachelors degree preferably in Information Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering or any science/logic related discipline.   Professional qualification in relevant ICT areas would be an asset.      Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field of information technology and/or telecommunication and systems, preferably in an international development environment. Advanced knowledge in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office 2003 and/or newer versions) and experience in handling of web-based management systems. Fluency in written and oral English is required.  Competencies UNOPS Core Values/Competencies Integrity Professionalism Respect for diversity Creativity and innovation Commitment to continuous learning Accountability Planning and organization skills Results orientation Strong oral and written communications skills: Teamwork skills Client orientation Technological awareness Functional Competencies Knowledge Management and Learning Shares knowledge and experience and contributes to practice areas Develops deep understanding in HR Management Promotes learning environment in the office Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills Development and Operational Effectiveness   Keen ability to apply theoretical and technical skills. Good communication skills for explaining technical subject to users with different levels of technical literacy and understanding user requirements described in layman's term. Good interpersonal skills for building alliances and client services.    Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change   Management and Leadership Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities Contract type, level and duration Contract type: Local ICA. Contract level: LICA-4 Contract duration: 6 months For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx CLICK HERE TO APPLY 5. Regional REDD+ Stakeholder Engagement Specialists, Multiple positions Deadline: 21-Jan-2014 Background Information - UNOPS 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 transactional 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. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations. We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.    Background information - GPSO Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Global Partner Services Office (GPSO) develops and manages a portfolio of projects and services delivered in various locations across the globe.  GPSO supports partners such as the World Bank, the European Union, the Department of Peacekeeping operations, the United Nations Mine Action Service, the Global Fund, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, amongst others.  This global portfolio constitutes a substantial volume of UNOPS project delivery. Background Information - Development Group Cluster Development Group Cluster The UNOPS Development Group Cluster is based in the North America Office and supports a diverse and complex portfolio including partners such as the United Nations Development Programme (the Bureau for Development Policy, the Human Development Report Office, and the Special Unit for South-South Cooperation), the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Capital Development Fund, the United Nations Secretariat and a broadening community of primarily New York-based UN partners in the delivery of project management, implementation and administration services. Background Information - Job-specific Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, as defined by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is referred to as "REDD+". The UNDP REDD+ team is responsible for a growing portfolio of work that is primarily concentrated in the UN-REDD Programme, a collaborative partnership with FAO and UNEP. UNDP is also a Delivery Partner for the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF). UNDP's REDD+ Team is globally spread, with advisors in New York, Geneva and Oslo. Regional teams are located in UNDP's Regional Centres in Bangkok (Asia-Pacific), Panama City (Latin America and the Caribbean), and in Nairobi (Africa) co-located with UNEP's REDD+ Team. The regional teams support UNDP's country offices and partners in their region. Support to UNDP country offices is coordinated closely with the Regional Bureaux. One of the major components of UNDP's work on REDD+ is to increase the engagement of stakeholders in the REDD+ agenda based on the recognition that REDD+ will succeed only with the full engagement of civil society organizations (CSO), indigenous peoples (IP) and representatives of local communities, at the national as well as at the local level where land and other natural resource management decisions are ultimately made. It is essential to increase the engagement of a range of stakeholders (e.g., national- and sub-national-level IP, CSO and women's representatives; government; academia; and private sector) in the REDD+ agenda to ensure that their concerns are appropriately addressed to ensure the success of REDD+. There is a need to support and promote appropriate approaches to stakeholder engagement, participation, consultation processes, national dialogues and training of stakeholders as well as UN staff, including the implementation of normative guidance and design tools in collaboration with stakeholders that are aimed at supporting national-level efforts. There is also an increasing need to systematically collect and share lessons and best practices within and among the regions in order to support the implementation of National Programmes. With the expansion of the UN-REDD Programme globally, a wide range of services and a higher degree of technical assistance are being requested from partner countries. This includes the needs to: 1) support and promote appropriate approaches for stakeholder engagement, participation, consultation, national dialogues, and training of stakeholders and UN staffs; 2) implement normative guidance and design tools in collaboration with stakeholders to support national-level efforts; and 3) systematically collect and analyze national-level generated lessons and best practices for effective knowledge sharing within and among the regions, the current evidence-based global negotiations, and discussions in shaping the REDD+ architecture and mechanisms at the global scale. UNDP, as the lead agency within the UN-REDD Programme overseeing stakeholder engagement, as well as supporting participation, consultation and national and local dialogue processes, is seeking three Regional REDD+ Stakeholder Engagement Specialists (SESs) to advance its work in the broad area of stakeholder engagement at the regional levels based in: (1) Bangkok; (2) Nairobi; and (3) Panama City. The SESs will have dual reporting lines to the Senior Regional Technical Advisor or Regional Coordinator for the region (P4/P5) who are primarily responsible for ensuring UN-REDD Programme activities are developed and executed in countries, and the UNDP Senior Policy Advisor responsible for Stakeholder Engagement for the UN-REDD Global Programme (D1). SESs will work in close collaboration with members of UNDP's REDD+ Stakeholder Engagement team. Functional Responsibilities Summary of Key Functions: Provide support to the implementation of the UN-REDD Programme Global Strategy's Outcome 4; Provide technical and policy advisory services on stakeholder engagement to national and regional teams, institutional partners and stakeholders;  Ensure national and regional knowledge generation and sharing in stakeholder engagement; and Provide support to monitoring and reporting on Outcome 4 1. Implementation of Outcome 4 of the UN-REDD Programme Global Strategy Under the guidance of their supervisors the Stakeholder Engagement Specialists will: Facilitate the application of all UN-REDD Programme guidelines related to stakeholder engagement, and support grievance mechanisms for complaints and concerns arising from National Programme activities in the region;  Ensure stakeholder engagement activities in UN-REDD Programme countries, including: supporting stakeholder engagement in National Programme Documents (NPD) and/or Readiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP) elaboration and implementation, targeted support activities, identification and sourcing of technical expertise, contributing to the dissemination and application of UN-REDD Programme safeguards, supporting the representation and organization of stakeholders, facilitating access to information and learning on REDD+, stimulating national dialogue processes, fostering participation in the building of REDD+ mechanisms, and supporting the basis for national consensus on REDD+; Ensure the regional IP and CSO representatives to the UN-REDD Programme Policy Board are regularly updated on stakeholder engagement related issues and supported to coordinate effectively with IP and CSO stakeholders nationally and regionally; Facilitate synergies and coordination with FAO and UNEP counterparts in the UN-REDD Programme; within UNDP, including with REDD+ related UNDP-GEF projects and the GEF Small Grants Programme; and with other UN initiatives that promote the rights of IPs and engagement of stakeholder for REDD+ readiness; and Monitor funding needs for Outcome 4 at the regional and national levels, draft funding requests as needed, support the establishment of relationships with potential UN-REDD Programme donors and contribute to regional fund mobilization efforts for the UN-REDD Programme.  2. Technical and Policy advisory service Collaborate with regional and national UN-REDD Programme counterparts, including FAO and UNEP counterparts, to ensure that there is alignment and coherence in terms of stakeholder engagement approaches and practices in UN-REDD Programme and UNDP REDD+ efforts; Liaise with IP and civil society organizations that work in relevant areas nationally or regionally. Assess and ensure the needs and concerns of IPs and civil society are appropriately addressed in the work of the UN-REDD Programme;  Liaise with FCPF counterparts to support harmonized processes (e.g., application of the joint Guidelines on Stakeholder Engagement in REDD+ Readiness; use of the harmonized R-PP document);  Contribute to an understanding of the substantive technical issues related to stakeholder engagement, institutions, and processes within the region, including developing partnerships with other agencies, donors, NGOs, the private sector, scientific institutions and the like; Peer review, comment on, and seek to improve, the technical quality of projects, policies, practices, guidelines, advisory notes, publications and the like, to ensure they reflect the objectives of the Stakeholder Engagement work area; and Ensure the development of UN-REDD Programme and UNDP policy position papers and internal briefing notes, and contribute to the development or amendment of UN-REDD Programme and UNDP policies and procedures as relevant to stakeholder engagement. 3. Knowledge Management Communicate the UN-REDD Programme approach to and achievements in stakeholder engagement and safeguards, and develop knowledge products (e.g., reports, publications, presentations, newsletters, maintaining up-to-date regional/national website and workspace content, etc.);  Evaluate, capture, codify and synthesize lessons and stimulate the uptake of best practices and knowledge on stakeholder engagement, including the development of knowledge materials and implementation of knowledge exchanges and other learning events; Ensure the development of regional and country-specific tools to build the awareness and capacity of UN-REDD Programme staff and national counterparts for strengthened stakeholder participation in the planning and implementation of UN-REDD Programme activities; and Ensure timely and adequate access to information on UN-REDD Programme activities and policies by stakeholders, including serving as liaison/contact person for queries. 4. Monitoring and Reporting Ensure that stakeholder engagement processes at the national level fulfill the terms of key UN-REDD Programme guidelines on stakeholder engagement  and that UN-REDD Programme safeguards are appropriately applied;  Support annual and semi-annual reporting on stakeholder engagement and track regional expenditure in stakeholder engagement under the UN-REDD Programme; and  Monitor progress towards achieving outcomes in the area of stakeholder engagement under the UN-REDD Programme and report qualitative and quantitative results. Impact of Results The results of the work will directly impact on the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement in UN-REDD Programme partner countries. The knowledge, skills, networks, and decisions of the SESs will influence whether or not the UN-REDD Programme and UNDP is effective in assisting developing countries to: 1) ensure that effective stakeholder engagement is central in their participation in a future UNFCCC REDD+ mechanism;  and 2) use REDD+ financing for transformational change and development outcomes that are beneficial to all relevant parties. Given the complex technical and political nature of the inclusion of groups that are historically marginalized from decision-making processes and the unique collaborative nature of UNDP's REDD+ work, the position of the SESs requires a combination of technical, policy, diplomatic and networking skills together with a full understanding of the challenges and opportunities for stakeholder inclusion within the regions they are operating with, at the national and regional levels. Competencies Technical Competencies: Strong knowledge of indigenous peoples' issues, particularly their rights, cultures, belief systems, institutions and decision mechanisms; Specific understanding of the concept and practice of REDD+, and broad knowledge on climate change; Capacity to work with multiple stakeholders across a wide range of disciplines; Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills, including the ability to defend and explain sensitive and complex issues with respect to policy positions and safeguards to staff, senior officials, indigenous peoples and civil society; and Full computer literacy. Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; and Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Functional Competencies: Development and Operational Effectiveness Ability for strategic plan, process change, results-based management and reporting; and Ability on the formulation and oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects. Knowledge Management and Learning Ability to promote knowledge management and a learning environment in the office; Ability to actively work towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, apply learning plan and newly acquired skills; and Ability to seek and apply knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP. Management and Leadership Ability to build strong relationships with governments and stakeholders; Consistency to work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; Openness to change and ability to manage complexities; Ability to remain calm and good humored under pressure; Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills; Demonstrated facilitation and coordination skills; and Demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner as well as part of a team. Education/Experience/Language requirements EDUCATION: Master's degree or equivalent in community development, international law, international affairs, development policy, environmental policy, natural resource management, climate-change policies, gender and/or other relevant field. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 5 years practical working experience with stakeholder engagement in development projects and processes, in particular with indigenous peoples, local communities and civil society organizations that represent them and a minimum of 2 years work experience in developing countries are required. Demonstrated ability to foster dialogue between governmental actors, indigenous peoples, civil society, private sector and community constituencies and to manage development and environment-related initiatives; Experience with project development, implementation and management; Understanding of the REDD+ agenda in the context of UNFCCC negotiations, challenges and opportunities; Understanding of stakeholder engagement and indigenous rights issues related to forest and biodiversity conservation/natural resource management and governance systems; Experience in an international organization is an advantage as is in-depth knowledge of UNDP policies, procedures and practices. LANGUAGES: An excellent command of written and spoken English is required;  Proficiency in Spanish is required for posts covering Latin America; Proficiency in French is required for posts covering Africa. Contract type, level and duration Contract type: FTA Contract level: P3 Contract duration: One Year For more details about United Nations staff contracts, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/english/whoweneed/contract-types/Pages/United-Nations-staff-contracts.aspx  Additional Considerations Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET) Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.   It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks. CLICK HERE TO APPLY 6. Learning, Documentation and Research Specialist Deadline: 15-Jan-2014 Background Information - UNOPS 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 transactional 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. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations. We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.    Background Information - Myanmar UNOPS Myanmar develops, supports and oversees a portfolio of programmes and projects in Myanmar which focus on post-disaster recovery, health programmes and food security. UNOPS Myanmar ensures that synergies between programmes and projects are effectively developed. UNOPS is also expanding its infrastructure and procurement services in Myanmar. The UNOPS Myanmar portfolio currently includes fund management of the multi-donor Three Millennium Development Goals Fund (3MDG) and the Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT). In addition, UNOPS is the Principal Recipient of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria grants to Myanmar (PR-GFATM). UNOPS Myanmar plays a critical role in ensuring quality services to UNOPS' partners that meet stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness. It is also responsible for liaison with Government counterparts, Donors and UN Agencies. Background Information - Job-specific UNOPS is the Fund Manager for the Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT) in Myanmar. LIFT is a multi-donor fund (2010 - 2018) to address food insecurity and income poverty in Myanmar. The Donor Consortium of LIFT comprises Australia, Denmark, the European Union, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The overall objective of LIFT is to contribute resources to a livelihoods and food security programme with the aim of making progress towards the achievement of Millennium Development Goal 1 (the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger) in Myanmar. Working through a trust fund modality, LIFT's purpose is to sustainably increase food availability and incomes of two million target beneficiaries. This is to be achieved through delivering the following programme outputs: 1.       Increased agricultural production and incomes supported through improved production and postharvest technologies, improved access to inputs and markets. 2.       Targeted households supported in nonagricultural livelihood activities and/or trained in livelihood skills for employment. 3.       Effective social protection measures supported that increase the incomes, enhance the livelihood opportunities or protect the livelihoods assets of chronically poor households. 4.       Sustainable natural resource management and environmental rehabilitation supported to protect local livelihoods. 5.       Capacity of civil society strengthened to support and promote food and livelihoods security for the poor. 6.       Monitoring and evaluation evidence and commissioned studies used to inform programme and policy development. And the following management outputs: 7.     Fund allocated in ilne with Fund Board policies and are accounted for in a transparent manner. 8.     Fund flow and partner performance monitored and evaluated. LIFT is implemented through a variety of local implementing partners (IPs) who were successful in submitting proposals that supported the LIFT purpose in the areas targeted. Functional Responsibilities The purpose of the assignment is to prepare high-quality research briefs on subjects related rural development in Myanmar, particularly related to activities that have been funded or could be funded through LIFT in Myanmar, as and when required. The consultant will perform the following duties: a)       Review project documents provided by LIFT in order to identify lessons learned, including but not limited to, the following thematic areas: community development approaches; community and farmer organisations; social protection; land issues; governance; and other areas related to food security and livelihoods. b)       Prepare reports documenting the lessons learned from LIFT projects in areas as required. c)       Prepare research briefs to help identify future projects of strategic importance to LIFT in the following thematic areas: community development approaches; community and farmer organisations; social protection; land issues; governance; and other areas related to food security and livelihoods. Competencies Professionalism - Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, analyze options and recommend solutions. Ability to work systematically, accurately and under pressure. Planning and organizing - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan to meet the deadlines and those under his/her supervision. Result-oriented - Ability to focus on the result for clients and respond positively to feedback. Client orientation - Ability to identify clients' needs and appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients. Analytical skills - Strong analytical skills and an ability to write in a clear and concise manner. Communication - Proven ability to communicate effectively orally in English. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationship with procurement counterparts and substantive offices. Ability to communicate technical procurement matters in a simple and clear manner to individuals not well versed in the intricacies of procurement. Self-reliance: Ability to act independently with a minimum of supervision. Technological awareness - Excellent computer skills and ability to use software tools to present data clearly and concisely. Education/Experience/Language requirements A Master's degree in social sciences, business management, development economics, rural development, agricultural economics or related field. (A Bachelor degree in social sciences, business management, development economics, rural development, agricultural economics or related field in combination with 7 years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree.) A minimum of 5 years professional experience in a field related to rural development, livelihoods, financial inclusion, planning or project management. Proven track record of producing high quality written reports and other materials. Significant professional experience and networks in Myanmar and a very good understanding of the country context.   Fluency in English. Contract type, level and duration Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA) Contract level: IICA-2 Contract duration: One year (homebased with some travel to Myanmar, retainer -100 work days) For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx Additional Considerations Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET) Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.   It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks. CLICK HERE TO APPLY 7. Project Design Consultant (Pumped Irrigation Project - PIP) Deadline: 13-Jan-2014 Background Information - UNOPS 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 transactional 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. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations. We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.    Background Information - Myanmar UNOPS Myanmar develops, supports and oversees a portfolio of programmes and projects in Myanmar which focus on post-disaster recovery, health programmes and food security. UNOPS Myanmar ensures that synergies between programmes and projects are effectively developed. UNOPS is also expanding its infrastructure and procurement services in Myanmar. The UNOPS Myanmar portfolio currently includes fund management of the multi-donor Three Millennium Development Goals Fund (3MDG) and the Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT). In addition, UNOPS is the Principal Recipient of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria grants to Myanmar (PR-GFATM). UNOPS Myanmar plays a critical role in ensuring quality services to UNOPS' partners that meet stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness. It is also responsible for liaison with Government counterparts, Donors and UN Agencies. Background Information - Job-specific UNOPS is the Fund Manager (FMO) for the Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT) in Myanmar. LIFT is a multi-donor fund (2010 - 2018) to address food insecurity and income poverty in Myanmar. The Donor Consortium of LIFT comprises Australia, Denmark, the European Union, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The overall objective of LIFT is to contribute resources to a livelihoods and food security programme with the aim of making progress towards the achievement of Millennium Development Goal 1 (the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger) in Myanmar. Working through a trust fund modality, LIFT's purpose is to sustainably increase food availability and incomes of two million target beneficiaries. This is to be achieved through delivering the following programme outputs: 1.       Increased agricultural production and incomes supported through improved production and postharvest technologies, improved access to inputs and markets. 2.       Targeted households supported in nonagricultural livelihood activities and/or trained in livelihood skills for employment. 3.       Effective social protection measures supported that increase the incomes, enhance the livelihood opportunities or protect the livelihoods assets of chronically poor households. 4.       Sustainable natural resource management and environmental rehabilitation supported to protect local livelihoods. 5.       Capacity of civil society strengthened to support and promote food and livelihoods security for the poor. 6.       Monitoring and evaluation evidence and commissioned studies used to inform programme and policy development. And the following management outputs: 7.       Funds allocated in line with Fund Board policies and are accounted for in a transparent manner. 8.       Fund Flow and partner performance monitored and evaluated LIFT is implemented through a variety of local implementing partners (IPs) who were successful in submitting proposals that supported the LIFT purpose in the areas targeted. Since 2011 the LIFT Fund Board (FB) has been investigating how LIFT can support farmers and the Government of Myanmar through rehabilitation and improved management of the pumped irrigation schemes the government is running in the Central Dry Zone. Based on the Formulation Report of a project design mission in 2012 the LIFT Fund Board considered four Pumped Irrigation Projects (PIPs), two in Magway Region (Myinkun and Kanni) and two in Sagaing Region (Pyawt Ywa and Satpagone). They cover a total command area of almost 2,800 ha and target some 10,500 people living in 2,130 households in 18 villages. The priority sites that have been identified for support represent the various environments found in the PIP locations that need improvement. To have the greatest impact, schemes have been selected, which i) are easier to rehabilitate and upgrade, and ii) comprise those with better agricultural soil types and topography well suited to irrigation. The priority sites will be also be utilized as training sites for MoAI staff both at the design and the operational level. To achieve this objective, four components are suggested in the Formulation Report: -   Component 1. Rehabilitation and upgrading of the pumping and I&D system of the selected PIPs -   Component 2. Crop Diversification and Best Management Practices in Farming Systems -   Component 3. Improvement of Management, Operation and Maintenance (MOM) of PIPs -   Component 4. Training and Capacity Building LIFT and AFD have agreed in 2013, in principle, to implement the works recommended for all four PIPs in the Formulation report. Even though the works will be funded and implemented in two separate projects, LIFT and AFD have agreed on a close coordination during the design and the implementation of these projects: -   One project targeting the two PIPs in Sagaing Region (Pyawt Ywa and Satpagone), funded by LIFT through an estimated contribution of US$ 5m. -   One project targeting the two PIPs in Magway Region (Myinkun and Kanni), funded by AFD through an estimated contribution of ? 3m. In August 2013, the consortium Gret-SHER was contracted to review the project Formulation Report in view of this collaboration and to conduct an additional design mission, to reformulate the proposed PIP projects, especially their organizational structure to ensure that the projects will be replicable and that the government will identify appropriate lessons. The re-formulation mission also undertook an environmental and social impact assessment, a review of the project costs and an assessment of the power situation. The results of these studies were discussed with the respective regional governments and MoAI. Two working groups with the relevant departments involved have been formed at national level chaired by the Irrigation Department Director General and at Sagaing Regional level chaired by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock. AFD and LIFT propose an approach to the project design with more responsibilities in managing the project given to an implementing partner based in the field at township level. The previous proposed budgets are considered insufficient for developing a proper M&E system relative to the complexity and high level of risks involved. The issue of providing microfinance services to support farmers' investment in the newly irrigated areas was insufficiently considered up to now. LIFT now intends to engage a consultant to produce the final Project Design Document (PDD) in light of the previous formulation reports, as well as AFD and LIFT recommendations. The PDD will be developed only for the two proposed Sagaing PIP to be funded by LIFT. Functional Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the LIFT Fund Director and under the direct supervision of the International Lead Technical Officer, the consultant will carry out the following tasks in collaboration with the LIFT team: 1)       Prepare a detailed work plan for the mission in close cooperation with LIFT FMO 2)       Write an issue identification report based on a thorough review of existing relevant reports including:     ·         PIP feasibility assessment (September 2011)     ·         PIP Formulation Report (September 2012) and working papers     ·         Gret-SHER Re-Formulation Report (October 2013)     ·         AFD appraisal mission report (October 2013)     ·         LIFT FMO notes (October and December 2013)     ·         LIFT FMO field visit and data collection mission (January 2014)     ·         IFAD irrigation project design (if report available) Identify potential data and information gaps, issues to solve, possible orientations and decisions to be taken by relevant stakeholders during the field mission. 3)       Field mission (12 days with travel):     ·         Discuss procedures, issues and options with LIFT programme and M&E team     ·         Visit the PIPs in Sagaing to ensure coherence with the proposal     ·         Assess the relevance of and the options for an additional microfinance component     ·         Present options to the regional working group in Sagaing     ·         Organize a workshop with the national working group in Nay Pyi Taw     ·         Organize a working session with FMO M&E and programme team to develop a result framework     ·         Discuss with IFAD and AFD their approaches and ensure coherence between the project and other interventions in the irrigation sector.     ·         Debrief LIFT FMO and FB on the proposed options 4)       Write a full Project Design Document according to LIFT templates and based on the information produced from previous reports and information collected during the mission The narrative PDD should include the following sections with flexibility in their overall organization:     -       Cover page, Acronyms, Contents, List of tables and References     -       Executive Summary     -       Background and context (general, sector, policy and social contexts)     -       Consultation process     -       Rationale of the project based on previous lessons learned and diagnostic     -       Description of the geographical area and targeted population (including scheme maps)     -       Project purpose and specific objectives (outcome level)     -       Project scope and exclusions (what is included and what is not part of the project)     -       Expected results and activities (output level)     -       Implementation approach including relationships between an implementing partner and government and methodology     -       Business options / alternatives (is the proposed project the best value for money?)     -       Expected benefits - tolerances - how they are measured     -       Investment appraisal (comparison of aggregated costs with value of aggregated benefits , discussion on cost-effectiveness)     -       Cross-cutting issues     -       Policy dialogue and capacity development     -       Risk management strategy, assumptions, risks and mitigation (including a table for overview)     -       Approach to quality management and M&E      -       Proposed team structure and team members (organogram) plus role descriptions/responsibilities and required competencies for the main roles     -       Criteria for selecting Implementing Partner(s)     -       Communication strategy     -       Timeframe, work plan (overall and first year) and stage-phasing     -       Result framework,     -       Revised detailed budget.     -       Narrative to the budget explaining the approach to budgeting, the underlying assumptions, dependencies and any pre-requisites and other relevant information 5)       Based on the PDD, for MoAI approval produce a short version with key points regarding the relationships with MoAI, to be annexed to a future "implementation agreement" This document should focus on information directly useful for MoAI. It will be translated in Myanmar (outside the scope of this consultancy). Monitoring and Progress Control As described in section 2 above, the consultant will be required to deliver 5 documents:     ·    An initial work plan (due 3 days after the beginning of the assignment)     ·    An Issue Identification Report - summarizing the issues and possible orientations for the PIP based on a review of previous documents (maximum of 5 pages due 3 days before the field mission in Myanmar)     ·    A Draft PDD covering the full scope of the consultancy (maximum of 40 pages excluding annexes) (due 10 days after the field mission in Myanmar)     ·    A Final PDD (incorporating suggestions from LIFT) (due 7 days after receiving LIFT feedback):     ·    A technical document to be annexed to an implementation agreement with MoAI (maximum 10 pages as a short-version of the PDD highlighting information necessary for MoAI) (due together with the final PDD) Competencies Excellent analytical, organizational and management skills; Experience in developing logical and result frameworks required Understanding of the value for money concept and risk management Ability to interact, establish and maintain effective working relationships with people in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Good understanding and proven experience of multiple stakeholders engagement; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. High level of professionalism and ability to work independently, under pressure and to adhere to deadlines; Education/Experience/Language requirements Master's degree in development, project management, irrigation, agriculture, agricultural economics, social science, or other related field relevant to the above duties (or bachelor degree with additional 9 years of similar experience) Master's degree with minimum 7 years or Bachelor degree with minimum 9 years of experience in international development covering the fields of project design is required. At least 3 years of proven experience in management of irrigation and/or agricultural development project At least 2 years of proven experience in developing project and programme design. Myanmar and/or Regional experience is an asset. Computer literacy, including demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Excellent skills in both written and spoken English are essential.  Contract type, level and duration Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA) Contract level: IICA3 Contract duration: 2 months (home based, Retainer - 26 work days, with mission travel to Myanmar) For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx Additional Considerations Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET) Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.   It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Current Vacancies At UNDP 12:34:00 PM Gist Naija CONSULTANT - SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT Background Consequent upon the October 2002 International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on the international boundary dispute between Cameroon and Nigeria, the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC) recognized the need for confidence building measures between and among the populations affected by the demarcation (an estimated 170,000 people in Nigeria), in order to secure peace and cooperation between the two States  to by reducing the impact of relocation on their livelihood. The Nigeria United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and United Nations Civilian Observers (UNCO) undertook a Joint Needs Assessment Mission (NAM) with Nigeria specialized agencies in affected communities in seven locations from three States of Adamawa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River State. Key findings of the NAM highlighted serious socio-economic challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, poor health conditions, lack of public services such as potable water, energy, health and education facilities, agriculture, fisheries, livestock services. In addition, issues of human security and social protection, including gender based discrimination and violence, rule of law and justice, featured prominently as key priorities. The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and its agencies, the host States and local governments have implemented various programmes to assist the returnees to settle down. However, the enormity of needs and priorities to be addressed require more concerted effort by the people and government of Nigeria, as well as the international community. Collaboration between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the UNCT resulted in the articulation of a programme document to serve as the basis for future interventions from the FGN as well as from partners. The intervention, Returnee Community Focused Reintegration (RCFR) programme, is organized according to the four main components viz (i) livelihoods, resettlement and reintegration; (ii) access to basic services; (iii) security and protection of human rights; (iv) Infrastructure. For each of the above component, priority projects have been determined in the diverse locations assessed, directed at the affected population in the various camps and in their respective host communities. The thrust of this programme is advocacy to the FGN and the States, and implementation of pilot projects, which is expected to be replicated and ultimately lead to bigger projects by the FGN, the States and the LGAs, with other partners.        The specifics of these pilot projects would need to be defined in such a manner that the overall objective of settling returnees and creating conducive living environment in host communities for people affected by the ICJ Judgment is achieved. This would require the services of a consultant to articulate. Assignment Management and Process Each consultant will be expected to work independently but collaboratively with other consultants on the assignment with organizational support will be available from the office of the Resident Coordinator and technical support by the respective agency specialists. Under the overall supervision of the RC/UNCT, the RCO with the support of the agency specialists will be primarily responsible for managing the assignment process with the day-to-day technical management support by the RCO for and on behalf of the RC/UNCT. The relevant agencies/RCO will facilitate (where necessary) access of the consultants to key informants, including UN agency heads and staff, development partners, government and other partners; prepare the necessary documentations for the consultants. A detailed work plan will be prepared by the consultants and submitted to the RCO for approval to guide the monitoring of the assignment. Each selected consultant shall be accountable for the deliverables within deadlines agreed upon with UNS in Nigeria. Time Frame and Remuneration The consultancy is expected to last 30 working days from December, 20, 2013. Remuneration will be in accordance with the UN Rules and Regulations and will be commensurate with the complexity of the assignment. The UN will in addition to the agreed fee meet the costs for official travel of the consultant and pay the appropriate Daily Subsistence Allowance which should be included in the financial proposal. The Consultancy fee will be paid as a lump sum contract or in line with the following schedule and upon acceptance of key deliverables: . At the submission of inception report: 20%; . At the submission of the Final Draft project document. Report: 50%; . At the submission of Final project document Report: 30%. Consultants' Composition There will be a team of six (6) national consultants. Each national consultant should possess relevant qualifications and experience in his/her areas of specialty and should thoroughly review the ToR before submission of application. Duties and Responsibilities The national consultant will work with relevant UN agencies, other organizations and the target states to develop the costed project for providing sustainable means of livelihood for individuals displaced by the ICJ judgement, through improving their knowledge and skills in small and medium enterprises in the host communities in Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom, Cross River Borno, Taraba and Benue States. This will include but not limited to: . Desk Review all available documentation, by the UN system, Federal and State Governments, as well as other donor agencies on resettlement of persons affected by the 2002 ICJ judgement; . Identify existing sustainable livelihood opportunities in host communities of the states; . Identify challenges faced by individuals in such communities for engaging in small and medium scale enterprise businesses; . Review existing state and local government public accountability processes and identify those that could hamper and/or improve engagement of individuals in small and medium scale enterprises; . Identify capacity building initiatives, for both the private and public sector, that would ensure a conducive environment for operation of small and medium scale enterprises in host communities; . Identify opportunities for Private Public Sector Participation (PSP) with support frpm Bank of Industry (BOI), Small and Medium Scale Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) etc . Specifically for Adamawa State, identify other relevant issues that would improve the security condition in the state - in view of the State of Emergency there; . Work closely with other consultants to ensure synergy and avoid overlaps in suggested intervention measures. Based on the above, articulate a fully-costed project document, with specific activities, clearly defined roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders etc Deliverables: The consultant is expected to achieve the above scope by working closely on technical issues with the relevant government (State and Local authorities, Staff of line ministries and specialized agencies, UN Civilian Observers Team in Nigeria, etc) and UN agencies, as well as the target states. S/He will be responsible to submit the following reports: . Inception Report: detailing work plan and working strategy submitted not later than 3 days after commencement of the assignment; . A Draft Project Report: SMEs Project document including: recommended technical option (with rationale) and mechanisms for implementation and follow up; detailed expected outputs, success indicators and critical assumptions; cost estimate; suggested implementing partners (draft costing and action plans), to be submitted not later than 20 days after commencement of the assignment for review by the relevant UN and Government agencies. Competencies . Strong understanding and knowledge of development and participatory approaches is a must; . Good communication and interpersonal skills; . Excellent writing and reporting skills; . Evidence of previous engagement in areas similar to the current assignment; . Exposure to gender and women empowerment issues will be an asset.; . Strong skills in written communications in English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or reports. Required Skills and Experience Education; . A minimum of Masters degree in the social sciences, Economics, project management, enterprise development or relevant and related development field. Experience: . Minimum of 10 years progressive work in programme development with special focus on poverty alleviation/inclusive growth, small enterprise development; . At least 5 years cognate working experience on local level development, peoples' participation in governance, public accountability at sub-national levels; . Experience in the targeted states and LGAs preferred. Language: . Fluent in English. CLICK HERE TO APPLY CONSULTANT - CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (CD) Background Consequent upon the October 2002 International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on the international boundary dispute between Cameroon and Nigeria, the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC) recognized the need for confidence building measures between and among the populations affected by the demarcation (an estimated 170,000 people in Nigeria), in order to secure peace and cooperation between the two States to by reducing the impact of relocation on their livelihood. The Nigeria United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and United Nations Civilian Observers (UNCO) undertook a Joint Needs Assessment Mission (NAM) with Nigeria specialized agencies in affected communities in seven locations from three States of Adamawa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River State. Key findings of the NAM highlighted serious socio-economic challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, poor health conditions, lack of public services such as potable water, energy, health and education facilities, agriculture, fisheries, livestock services. In addition, issues of human security and social protection, including gender based discrimination and violence, rule of law and justice, featured prominently as key priorities. The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and its agencies, the host States and local governments have implemented various programmes to assist the returnees to settle down. However, the enormity of needs and priorities to be addressed require more concerted effort by the people and government of Nigeria, as well as the international community. Collaboration between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the UNCT resulted in the articulation of a programme document to serve as the basis for future interventions from the FGN as well as from partners. The intervention, Returnee Community Focused Reintegration (RCFR) programme, is organized according to the four main components viz (i) livelihoods, resettlement and reintegration; (ii) access to basic services; (iii) security and protection of human rights; (iv) Infrastructure. For each of the above component, priority projects have been determined in the diverse locations assessed, directed at the affected population in the various camps and in their respective host communities. The thrust of this programme is advocacy to the FGN and the States, and implementation of pilot projects, which is expected to be replicated and ultimately lead to bigger projects by the FGN, the States and the LGAs, with other partners. The specifics of these pilot projects would need to be defined in such a manner that the overall objective of settling returnees and creating conducive living environment in host communities for people affected by the ICJ Judgment is achieved. This would require the services of a consultant to articulate. Purpose of Consultancy The overall purpose of the assignment is to engage specialized national consultants to design a fully costed project document with clear action plan(s) based on the Report on Inclusive and Sustainable development for peace and stability along the Nigeria/Cameroon border and other relevant studies in the identified interventions namely: . Small And Medium Enterprises Development; . Livelihood and Income Generation; . Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH); . Cultural Development; . Specialized Technical skills for Youth; . Green Energy/Solar Panel for communities. Assignment Management and Process Each consultant will be expected to work independently but collaboratively with other consultants on the assignment with organizational support will be available from the office of the Resident Coordinator and technical support by the respective agency specialists. Under the overall supervision of the RC/UNCT, the RCO with the support of the agency specialists will be primarily responsible for managing the assignment process with the day-to-day technical management support by the RCO for and on behalf of the RC/UNCT. The relevant agencies/RCO will facilitate (where necessary) access of the consultants to key informants, including UN agency heads and staff, development partners, government and other partners; prepare the necessary documentations for the consultants. A detailed work plan will be prepared by the consultants and submitted to the RCO for approval to guide the monitoring of the assignment. Each selected consultant shall be accountable for the deliverables within deadlines agreed upon with UNS in Nigeria. Time Frame and Remuneration The consultancy is expected to last 30 working days from December, 20, 2013. Remuneration will be in accordance with the UN Rules and Regulations and will be commensurate with the complexity of the assignment. The UN will in addition to the agreed fee meet the costs for official travel of the consultant and pay the appropriate Daily Subsistence Allowance which should be included in the financial proposal. The Consultancy fee will be paid as a lump sum contract or in line with the following schedule and upon acceptance of key deliverables: . At the submission of inception report: 20%; . At the submission of the Final Draft project document. Report: 50%; . At the submission of Final project document Report: 30%. Consultants' Composition There will be a team of six (6) national consultants. Each national consultant should possess relevant qualifications and experience in his/her areas of specialty and should thoroughly review the ToR before submission of application. Duties and Responsibilities The national CD consultant will work with relevant UN agencies, other organizations and the target states to develop the costed project for providing preservation of cultural activities supporting festivals, traditional games and communal works peculiar to the affected populations; establishing museums to house and preserve antiquities, photographs and audio-visual of their ancestral homes, brought by the individuals displaced by the ICJ judgement, in the host communities in Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom , Cross River, Borno, Taraba and Benue States. This will include but not limited to: . Desk Review all available documentation, by the UN system, Federal and State Governments, as well as other donor agencies on resettlement of persons affected by the 2002 ICJ judgement; . Identify existing cultural opportunities in host communities of the states; . Identify challenges faced by individuals in such communities for developing and practicing their culture; . Review existing state and local government cultural development policies and identify those that could hamper and/or improve engagement of individuals in practicing and preservation of their cultures, festivals, games and keeping their identity; . Identify capacity building initiatives, for both the private and public sector, that would ensure a conducive environment for cultural development activities in host communities; . Work closely with other consultants to ensure synergy and avoid overlaps in suggested intervention measures. . Based on the above, articulate a fully-costed project document, with specific activities, clearly defined roles ans responsibilities of all stakeholders etc. Reporting & Deliverables: The consultant is expected to achieve the above scope by working closely on technical issues with the relevant government (State and Local authorities, Staff of line ministries and specialized agencies, UN Civilian Observers Team in Nigeria, etc) and UN agencies, as well as the target states. S/He will be responsible to submit the following reports: . Inception Report: detailing work plan and working strategy submitted not later than 3 days after commencement of the assignment; . A Draft Project Report: CD Project document including: recommended technical option (with rationale) and mechanisms for implementation and follow up; detailed expected outputs, success indicators and critical assumptions; cost estimate; suggested implementing partners (draft costing and action plans), to be submitted not later than 20 days after commencement of the assignment for review by the relevant UN and Government agencies; . A Final project Report: to be submitted at the end of the assignment, not later than 30 days from signing of contract and containing agreed amendments and suggestion to the draft report. Competencies . Good communication and interpersonal skills; . Excellent writing and reporting skills; . Evidence of previous engagement in areas similar to the current assignment; and . Media and communication skills. Required Skills and Experience Education: . Advanced university degree in development and/or culture-related fields (e.g. Anthropology, Cultural Studies), Social Sciences or other related fields. Experience: . Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in cultural project management, preferably with the UN; . Experience in implementation of cultural projects in Nigeria, in particular donor-funded projects and/or UN projects; . High level of analytical and management skills, including strategic planning, results-based management and report-writing; . Understanding of project cycle and log-frame design including administration and financial management; . Knowledge of the Nigerian context, including civil society (e.g. NGOs), in particular Culture related issues; . Proven ability working in a team particularly in a multi-cultural and multi-stakeholder setting, from national government to grass-root levels; . Experience in the targeted states and LGAs preferred; . Knowledge of Youth and Gender Issues as well as Human Rights is an asset; . Knowledge in safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage and promotion of cultural activities is an asset; . Familiarity with Crisis Prevention and Recovery Issues is an asset. Language: . Fluent in English. Strong skills in written communications in English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or reports. CLICK HERE TO APPLY CONSULTANT - SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL SKILLS FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT (STSYD) Background Consequent upon the October 2002 International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on the international boundary dispute between Cameroon and Nigeria, the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC) recognized the need for confidence building measures between and among the populations affected by the demarcation (an estimated 170,000 people in Nigeria), in order to secure peace and cooperation between the two States to by reducing the impact of relocation on their livelihood. The Nigeria United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and United Nations Civilian Observers (UNCO) undertook a Joint Needs Assessment Mission (NAM) with Nigeria specialized agencies in affected communities in seven locations from three States of Adamawa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River State. Key findings of the NAM highlighted serious socio-economic challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, poor health conditions, lack of public services such as potable water, energy, health and education facilities, agriculture, fisheries, livestock services. In addition, issues of human security and social protection, including gender based discrimination and violence, rule of law and justice, featured prominently as key priorities. The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and its agencies, the host States and local governments have implemented various programmes to assist the returnees to settle down. However, the enormity of needs and priorities to be addressed require more concerted effort by the people and government of Nigeria, as well as the international community. Collaboration between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the UNCT resulted in the articulation of a programme document to serve as the basis for future interventions from the FGN as well as from partners. The intervention, Returnee Community Focused Reintegration (RCFR) programme, is organized according to the four main components viz (i) livelihoods, resettlement and reintegration; (ii) access to basic services; (iii) security and protection of human rights; (iv) Infrastructure. For each of the above component, priority projects have been determined in the diverse locations assessed, directed at the affected population in the various camps and in their respective host communities. The thrust of this programme is advocacy to the FGN and the States, and implementation of pilot projects, which is expected to be replicated and ultimately lead to bigger projects by the FGN, the States and the LGAs, with other partners. The specifics of these pilot projects would need to be defined in such a manner that the overall objective of settling returnees and creating conducive living environment in host communities for people affected by the ICJ Judgment is achieved. This would require the services of a consultant to articulate. Purpose of Consultancy The overall purpose of the assignment is to engage specialized national consultants to design a fully costed project document with clear action plan(s) based on the Report on Inclusive and Sustainable development for peace and stability along the Nigeria/Cameroon border and other relevant studies in the identified interventions namely: . Small And Medium Enterprises Development; . Livelihood and Income Generation; . Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH); . Cultural Development; . Specialized Technical skills for Youth; . Green Energy/Solar Panel for communities. Assignment Management and Process Each consultant will be expected to work independently but collaboratively with other consultants on the assignment with organizational support will be available from the office of the Resident Coordinator and technical support by the respective agency specialists. Under the overall supervision of the RC/UNCT, the RCO with the support of the agency specialists will be primarily responsible for managing the assignment process with the day-to-day technical management support by the RCO for and on behalf of the RC/UNCT. The relevant agencies/RCO will facilitate (where necessary) access of the consultants to key informants, including UN agency heads and staff, development partners, government and other partners; prepare the necessary documentations for the consultants. A detailed work plan will be prepared by the consultants and submitted to the RCO for approval to guide the monitoring of the assignment. Each selected consultant shall be accountable for the deliverables within deadlines agreed upon with UNS in Nigeria. Time Frame and Remuneration The consultancy is expected to last 30 working days from December, 20, 2013. Remuneration will be in accordance with the UN Rules and Regulations and will be commensurate with the complexity of the assignment. The UN will in addition to the agreed fee meet the costs for official travel of the consultant and pay the appropriate Daily Subsistence Allowance which should be included in the financial proposal. The Consultancy fee will be paid as a lump sum contract or in line with the following schedule and upon acceptance of key deliverables: . At the submission of inception report: 20%; . At the submission of the Final Draft project document. Report: 50%; . At the submission of Final project document Report: 30%. Consultants' Composition There will be a team of six (6) national consultants. Each national consultant should possess relevant qualifications and experience in his/her areas of specialty and should thoroughly review the ToR before submission of application. Duties and Responsibilities The national STSYD consultant will work with relevant UN agencies, other organizations and the target states to develop the costed project for providing skills in ICT; specialized technical skill (welding, instrumentation, drilling, safety & Maintenance by the youth displaced by the ICJ judgement, in the host communities in Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom , Cross River, Borno, Taraba and Benue States. This will include but not limited to; . Desk Review all available documentation, by the UN system, Federal and State Governments, as well as other donor agencies on resettlement of persons affected by the 2002 ICJ judgement; . Identify existing youth empowerment opportunities in host communities of the states; . Identify challenges faced by youth in such communities for employable skills; . Review existing state and local government STSYD policies and identify those that could hamper and/or improve opportunities for decent jobs; . Identify capacity building initiatives, for both the private and public sector, that would ensure a conducive environment for STSYD development activities in host communities; . Work closely with other consultants to ensure synergy and avoid overlaps in suggested intervention measures. . Based on the above, articulate a fully-costed project document, with specific activities, clearly defined roles ans responsibilities of all stakeholders etc. Reporting & Deliverables: The consultant is expected to achieve the above scope by working closely on technical issues with the relevant government (State and Local authorities, Staff of line ministries and specialized agencies, UN Civilian Observers Team in Nigeria, etc) and UN agencies, as well as the target states. S/He will be responsible to submit the following reports: . Inception Report: detailing work plan and working strategy submitted not later than 3 days after commencement of the assignment; . A Draft Project Report: STSYD Project document including: recommended technical option (with rationale) and mechanisms for implementation and follow up; detailed expected outputs, success indicators and critical assumptions; cost estimate; suggested implementing partners (draft costing and action plans), to be submitted not later than 20 days after commencement of the assignment for review by the relevant UN and Government agencies; . A Final project Report: to be submitted at the end of the assignment, not later than 30 days from signing of contract and containing agreed amendments and suggestion to the draft report. Competencies . Good communication and interpersonal skills. . Excellent writing and reporting skills in English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or reports . Evidence of previous engagement in areas similar to the current assignment and . Strong knowledge of project management. Required Skills and Experience Education: . Advanced Degree in relevant areas such as Business Administration, Economic, Social Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or other relevant fields Experience: . Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in STSYD project management, preferably with the international organization including the UN; . Experience in the targeted states and LGAs preferred; . Familiarity with Crisis Prevention and Recovery Issues is an asset. Language: . Strong written and spoken skills in English. CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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