Latest Recruitment at UNICEF Nigeria - 20+ Openings

UNICEF's mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of a suitable and qualified candidate to fill the below position:

National Consultant (Documentation)

Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-43-2014
Abuja
Level: National Consultant
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 3 months with Possible Extension

Expected results

Monthly Story Planner for the HTR News developed in AbujaHigh quality and visually appealing newsletter - "HTR News" - developed in a timely manner with requisite partner approvalsHigh quality Human Interest Stories (HIS) relating photographs with captions and videos (where possible) developed, edited, categorized, transmitted, archived and disseminated in accordance to UNICEF HIS, Photography and Videography Guidelines and HTR Documentation disseminationTimely and quality write-ups, photographs and videos produced (where possible) and transmitted to the Media TeamTraditional and new media plans developed and implemented

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required

University degree or diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication or degree in Arts or social sciences (Sociology Anthropology based Development)Minimum three years relevant experience in writingAdditional experience in photography, videography and use of new media preferredProven excellent written and oral communication skillsPractice Tool Kits on key programme results developed

National Consultant (Photography)

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-44-2014
Abuja
Level: National Consultant
Contract Type: Short Service Aereement (SSA)
Duration: 3 months with Possible Extention

Expected results

High quality Photographs and where possible videos developed, edited, categorized, transmitted, archived and disseminated in accordance to UNICEF Human Interest Stories, Videography and Photography Guidelines and HTR Documentation and Dissemination StrategyTimely and quality Photographs and where possible videos are produced; edited, captioned and transmitted to the Media TeamTraditional and new media plans developed and implemented

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required

Secondary School Certificate, photography or diploma in journalism, mass communication or related fieldMinimum three years relevant experience in Photography with evidence of Photographs used commercially by clientsAdditional experience in writing and photography and use of new media preferredGood written and oral communication skills

National Consultant (Videography)

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-45-2014
Abuja
Level: National Consultant
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 3 months with Possible Extension

Expected results

High quality videos and where possible photographs developed, edited, categorized transmitted, archived and disseminated in accordance to UNICEF Human Interest Stories, Videography and Photography Guidelines and HTR Documentation and Dissemination StrategyTimely and quality videos and where possible photographs and produce, edited, captioned and transmitted to the Media TeamTraditional and new media plans developed and implemented

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required

Secondary School certificate, Photography or diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication or related fieldMinimum three years relevant experience in Photography with evidence of Photographs used commercially by clientsAdditional experience in writing and photography and use of new media preferredGood written and oral communication skills

National Consultant (GEP3 State Monitoring & Evaluation Officer)

Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-46-2014
Bauchi, katsina, Niger, Sokoto & Zamfara (1 post per state)
Level: National Consultant
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (554)
Duration: 11 months

Job Description

The consultant will ensure the effective monitoring data collection, maintain records and reporting on all Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP3) interventions in the respective GEP3 focus state according to monitoring and evaluation framework.

Qualifications or specialized knowledge experience required

Advanced degree in Education, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer ScienceAt least 5 years of experience and demonstrated ability in data collection and monitoring statisticsDemonstrated skilled in the use of data analysis packages (Excel, SPSS and Access)Strong analytical skills using diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative dataExtensive knowledge and skills of education and social sectors in Nigeria in northern Nigeria will be an added advantageDemonstrates, applies and shares technical knowledgeGood understanding of girls’ education issues, community involvement and participationCommunicates effectively both orally and in writing to varied audiencesAble to set high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goalsFluency in English language and writing skillsFluency in language of the immediate environment

National Consultant (GEP 3 State Project Coordinator)

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-47-2014
Bauchi, Katsina, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara (1 post per state)
Level: National Consultant
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 11 months

Job Description

The purpose of this consultancy is to ensure the effective implementation and coordination of all Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP3) activities in their assigned respective GEP3 focus state according to the GEP3 state work plan.GEP3 activities are implemented in close partnership with government education agencies and civil social partners.Provide monthly reports and plans based on accurate implementation of activities

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required

Advanced degree in Education, Economics, Statistics, International Development or related fieldAt least 10 years of experience and demonstrated ability in the coordination and management of state level projects or development work preferably in northern NigeriaAt least 5 years of supporting capacity development workCompetent in analysis of data and evidence (including Value for Money)Extensive knowledge and skills of education and social sectors in NigeriaStrong analytical skills using diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative dataDemonstrates, applies and shares technical knowledgeCommunicates effectively, both orally and in writing, to varied audiences, especially in the target statesAble to set high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goalsSkills in use of Microsoft office suites are a mustFluency in English Language and writing skillsFluency in Language of the immediate environment

National Consultant (GEP3 State Output 2 Lead - Quality)

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-49-2014
Bauchi, Katsina, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara (1 post per state)
Level: National Consultant
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 11 months

Job Description

The consultant will ensure the effective implementation; coordination and reporting of all activities under Output 2 of the Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP3) in one of the respective GEP3 focus states according to the GEP3 state work plan.GEP3 activities are implemented in close partnership with government education agencies and civil social partners.

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required

At least 8 years of experience and demonstrated ability in supporting capacity development work in the Education or Social SciencesExtensive knowledge and skills of education and social sectors in Nigeria, preferably in northern Nigeria, preferably in northern NigeriaExperience working on gender issuesStrong analytical skills using diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative dataDemonstrates, applies and shares technical knowledgeGood understanding of girls’ education issues, community involvement and participationCommunicates effectively both orally and in writing to varied audiencesAble to set high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goalsSkills in use of Microsoft office suites are a mustFluency in English language and writing skillsFluency in language of the immediate environment

 National Consultant (GEP3 State Output 1 Lead-Access)

Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-50-2014
Locations: Bauchi, Katsina, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara (1 post per state)
Level: National Consultant
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 11 months

Deliverables

The consultant will ensure the effective implementation, coordination, and reporting of all activities under Output 1 of the Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP 3) in one of the respective GEP3 focus states according to the GEP3 state work plan.GEP3 activities are implemented in close partnership with government education agencies and civil social partners

Qualification or specialized knowledge/experience required

Advanced degree in Education, Social Sciences, Economics or related fieldsAt least 8 years of experience and demonstrated ability in supporting capacity development work in the education or social sciencesExtensive knowledge and skills of education and social sectors in Nigeria, preferably in northern NigeriaExperience working on gender issuesStrong analytical skills using diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative dataDemonstrates, applies and shares technical knowledgeGood understanding of girls education issues, community involvement and participationCommunicates effectively, both orally and in writing, to varied audiences, especially in target stateAble to set high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goalsSkills in use of Microsoft office suites are a mustFluency in English Language and writing skillsFluency in Language of the immediate environment

National Consultant (GEP3 State Output 3 Lead-Governance)

Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-48-2014
Locations: Bauchi, Katsina, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara (1 post per state)
Level: National Consultant
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 11 months

Job Description

The consultant will ensure the effective and timely implementation, coordination and reporting of all activities under output 3 of the Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP3) in one of the respective GEP3 focus states according to the GEP3 state work plan.GEP3 activities are implemented in close partnership with government education agencies and civil social partners

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required

At least 8 years of experience and demonstrated ability in supporting capacity development work in the education or social sciencesExtensive knowledge and skills of education and social sectors in Nigeria, preferably in northern NigeriaExperience working on gender issuesStrong analytical skills using diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative dataDemonstrates, applies and shares technical knowledgeGood understanding of girls’ education issues, community involvement and participationCommunicates effectively, both orally and in writing, to varied audiencesAble to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment, sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goalsSkills in use of Microsoft Office suitesFluency in English language and writing skillFluency in Language of the immediate environment

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send his/her application, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form to:nrecruit@unicef.org

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Note: Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.