United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Job Recruitment (3 Positions)

United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP), helps developing countries attract and
use aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of
human rights, capacity development and the empowerment of women.

We invite applications from suitably qualified
candidates to fill the position below:

1) Job Title: National Economist

Job ID: 26232
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Practice Area – Job Family: Management –
ECONOMICS
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for
extension
Grade: NOC

Background

UNDP in Nigeria is implementing
a Country Programme covering the period 2018 to 2022. The Country
Programme is built on three pillars: Governance, peace and security,
Inclusive economic growth and Environmental sustainability and resilience.
The National Economist will contribute to Pillar 2, that is, Inclusive
economic growth.
Under the supervision of the
Economics Advisor, the National Economist will be expected to significantly
contribute to inclusive economic growth, while supporting the other two
components in a substantial way. He/she will be expected to support
projects and programmes within UNDP as well as other UN agencies,
Government and non-government counterparts.

Duties
and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions
Support the design and implementation of a
mechanism to generate data and analysis focusing on achievement of the
following results:

Design and maintain a database
of development statistics, provide periodic analysis of economic and
development issues and write relevant reports aimed at promoting
sustainable development goals and human development.
Design and maintain a database
of public policies, provide periodic analysis of economic and development
issues and write relevant reports aimed at promoting sustainable
development goals and human development
Provide analysis and
substantive inputs to UN Cooperation Framework, the Country Programme
Document and other strategic documents.
Provide economic inputs to all
relevant UNDP programmes and projects for aligning UNDP programmes with
national policies and priorities.

Provide
advice to UNDP and counterparts and facilitate policy dialogue focusing on
achievement of the following results:

Contribute to knowledge
networks and communities of practice through identification of best
practices and lessons learned.
Support to the management of
the office in facilitation of policy dialogue on economic issues with the
Government, private sector, civil society and donors.
Coordinate the production and
launch of reports, including National Human Development Reports and
Sustainable Development Reports
Provide capacity building
support on economic issues to office staff.

Support
the creation of strategic partnerships and support to resource mobilization
focusing on achievement of the following results:

Analyze and research
information on donors; preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas
of cooperation.
Assist in creating strategic
partnerships by preparing notes, speeches and statements for UNDP
officials and consultative meetings.
Analyze economic environment
and synthesize proposals on possible areas for UNDP support to ensure that
UNDP programmes are in line with national policies and priorities and are strategically
positioned.

Advocate
and promote awareness of UNDP’s mandate and mission focusing on achievement of
the following results:

Advocate for the Sustainable
Development Goals, Human Development and equitable economic growth by
participating in relevant forums, conferences and trainings.
Support to monitoring progress
and formulation of strategies towards the achievement of the Sustainable
Development Goals.
Manage events and publications.

Required
Skills and Experience
Education:

Master’s Degree in Economics,
Statistics, Public Policy, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience:

2 Years of relevant experience
at the national or international level.
Experience in research and
policy-level analysis.
Experience in design,
monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
Experience in the usage of
computers and office software packages,
Experience in handling of
web-based management systems and advanced programmes for statistical
analysis of data.

Language
Requirements:

Excellent command of written
and spoken English is essential
Fluency in the UN and national
language of the duty station.

Competencies

Core
Innovation:

Ability to make new and useful
ideas work.
Adept with complex concepts and
challenges convention purposefully.

Leadership:

Ability to persuade others to
follow.
Generates commitment,
excitement and excellence in others.

People
Management:

Ability to improve performance
and satisfaction.
Models independent thinking and
action.

Communication:

Ability to listen, adapt,
persuade and transform.
Synthesizes information to
communicate independent analysis.

Delivery:

Ability to get things done
while exercising good judgement.
Meets goals and quality
criteria for delivery of products or services.

Technical/Functional
Advocacy:

Ability to design and implement
strategic short/long term campaigns and carry out customize activities to
highlight UNDP’s position and support issue based advocacy.
Apply & Adapt: Contributes
skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and
continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise.

Collaboration
and Partnership:

Ability to develop, maintain,
and strengthen partnerships with others inside (Programmes/projects) or
outside the organization who can provide information, assistance and
support.
Sets overall direction for the
formation and management of strategic relationships contributing to the
overall positioning of UNDP.
Apply & Adapt: Contributes
skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and
continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise.

Knowledge
Management:

Ability to capture, develop,
share and effectively use information and knowledge.
Implement & Manage:
Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to
manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work.

Resource
Mobilization:

Ability to identify and
organize programmes and projects to implement solutions and generate
resources (definition is unclear and not well linked to the stated
competency).
Contributes skills and
knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous
improvement, in professional area of expertise.

Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG’s):

Knowledge of the Sustainable
Development Goals and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical
situations.
Contributes skills and
knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous
improvement, in professional area of expertise.

Application
Closing Date
10th October, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click
here to apply online

Important Applicant Information

Applicant information about
UNDP rosters
UNDP reserves the right to
select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also
retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for
other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar
job description, experience and educational requirements.
UNDP is committed to achieving
diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants,
irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation,
culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will
be treated in the strictest confidence.
The United Nations does not
charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or
other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process.
Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please
disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and
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apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
Qualified female candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply.

2) Job Title: Receptionist

Job ID: 26126
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Practice Area – Job Family: Management –
RECEPTION
Grade: G3
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Posting Type: Common System
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for
extension

Background

Under the guidance and
supervision of the Administrative Associate, the Receptionist provides
telephone communication and general reception and information services
ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Receptionist promotes a
client, quality and results-oriented approach.
The Receptionist works in close
collaboration with the Management Support and Business Development,
Programme and Operations Teams staff and other UN agencies staff to
exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery

Duties
and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:

Provision of front-desk service
and telephone communications services.
Updating UN staff information
Support to knowledge building
and knowledge sharing

Ensure
the provision of front-desk service and telephone communication services
focusing on achievement of the following results:

Monitoring of all visitors to
the office; assistance to visitors by providing directions and accurate
information related to UN/UNDP.
Operation and management of the
telephone switchboard in accordance with appropriate protocol.
Weekly check and test of all
lines
Maintenance of recording
information in the system, solution of minor technical problems, and
reporting to telephone service provider for regular maintenance and
repair.
Management and planning of the
front desk coverage. Assistance in the preparation of cost-recovery bills
in Atlas for the administrative services provided by UNDP to other
agencies if requested.
Ensure the most updated UN
staff and other contacts information, focusing on achievement of the
following results:
Collection and update of UN
staff information on a monthly basis, ensuring all data and information is
correct and accurate.
Update of the UN House
telephone list and UN Directory, Addresses of the Government,
International Organizations, Embassies, and NGOs and other important
contacts.
Support to knowledge building
and knowledge sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following
results:
Participation in training for
the operations/projects staff on administration.
Sound contributions to knowledge
networks and communities of practice.

Impact
of Results:

The key results have an impact
on the execution of the CO reception and telephone services in terms of
quality and accuracy of work completed. Accurate data entry, presentation
of information and client-oriented approach enhances UNDP capability in
provision of administrative services.

Competencies
Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to perform a variety of
repetitive and routine tasks and duties
Ability to review data,
identify and adjust discrepancies
Ability to handle a large
volume of work possibly under time constraints
Good knowledge of
administrative rules and regulations
Detailed knowledge and
understanding of clerical, administrative, secretarial best practices and
procedures, in-depth knowledge of office software applications relating to
word processing data management presentation, ATLAS, as required
Ability to operate and maintain
a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order
to provide efficient delivery of service
Ability to organize and
complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities

Managing
Data:

Collects and compiles data with
speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is
not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data bases
Thoroughly and methodically
collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and
identifying and correcting errors on own initiative
Transmits file data; creates
and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases,
spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and
accuracy
Interprets data, draws
conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of others

Managing
Documents, Correspondence and Reports:

Creates, edits and presents
information (queries, reports, documents) in visually pleasing,
clear and presentable formats such as tables, forms, presentations,
briefing notes/books and reports using advanced word processing and presentation
functions and basic database and spreadsheet software
Edits, formats and provides
inputs to correspondence, reports, documents and/or presentations using
work processing, spreadsheets and databases meeting quality standards and
requiring minimal correction
Shows sound grasp of grammar,
spelling and structure in the required language
Ensures correspondence, reports
and documents comply with established UN standards
Ability to produce accurate and
well documented records conforming to the required standard

Planning,
Organising Multi-Tasking:

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

Required
Skills and Experience
Education:

Secondary Education.

Experience:

3 years of relevant experience.

Language
Requirements:

Fluency in the UN and national
language of the duty station.

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2019 (Midnight New York, USA).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

3) Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Job ID: 26121
Location: Abuja
Grade: P4
Posting Type: External
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for
extension

Background

The UN Clinic laboratory
Technician performs His/her functions under the direct supervision of the
Medical Physician In-Charge of the UN dispensary. The UN Clinics operate
under the general supervision of UNDP on regards of all administrative
matters.
The technical supervision of
the physician and the medical personnel in the field and
the performance evaluation will be executed by the UN Medical
Director or his nominee. In order to ensure that UNDP should granted
access to MSD for its performance appraisal report.

Duties
and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Medical
Doctor or his/her nominee within delegated authority, the Laboratory Technician
will be responsible for the following duties:

Management of the UN dispensary
laboratory to ensure smooth operation of the day-to-day functions;
Regular maintenance of all
laboratory equipment following the technical specifications of the
manufacturers of the equipment.
Fast and efficient resolution
of all problems related to laboratory performance:
Proper reporting of problems to
the manufactures’ customer service,
Proficient communication and
coordination with maintenance technician and prompt facilitation of an
on-site service if needed;
Ensure safe handling of
bio-hazardous materials in compliance with the international standards and
practices;
Draws blood samples applying
international sterilization and bio safety standards.
Collects and labels urine,
stool and sputum samples for different tests following international bio
safety standards. Perform all laboratory tests as requested by the Medical
Doctor in promptly and professional matter
Autoclave and sterilize the
instruments and containers following international standard of bio safety.
Assist in organization and
implementation of health promotion/monitoring programmes;
Perform diagnostic and screening
laboratory tests using the available equipment and instruments;
Report in a timely fashion
results of tests to the Medical Doctor;
Ensure that the reports are
managed in timely, promptly and confidential manner.
In close coordination with the
national HIV advisor and the Medical Doctor, organized the VCT at the
laboratory, following the guidelines of ONISIDA.
Ensure that the results for the
patient using the services of CVT are managed in confidential and timely
manner.
Ensure appropriate disposal of
the hazardous material following international standards of bio safety in
coordination with the Medical Doctor, Nurse and Pharmacist,
Administrative duties
Ensure proper management of
reagents stock; Keep an inventory of laboratory supplies and ensures that
the supplies are always replenished and adequate.
Make arrangements for outside
laboratory tests for UN staff when required;
Keep records of all work done
in the laboratory and provide statistical report in regard to laboratory
activities.

Impact
of Results:

The incumbent analyzes and
produces laboratory results with maximum precision leading to reliable
results. This will assist in timely diagnosis of ailments. The key results
have an impact on the efficiency of the UN dispensary. Accurate, safe, cost
effective and timely execution of the fully documented results strengthens
the capacity of the UN Clinic at the duty station, and facilitates
subsequent action by the supervisor.

Competencies
Corporate Competencies:

Professionalism:

Demonstrated competence in
laboratory testing and modern laboratory technology. Commitment to
implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal
participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of
work.
Planning and Organizing:
Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and to plan own
work.

Teamwork:

Good interpersonal skills;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity.
Informed and transparent
decision making.
Commitment to continuous
learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new skills in the
nursing field.

Technology
Awareness:

Proficiency in relevant
laboratory equipment.
Communication: Ability to write
in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.

Client
Orientation:

Reports to internal and
external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion. Organizes and
prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Establishes, builds and
sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal
and external clients. Responds to client needs promptly.

Required
Skills and Experience
Education:

Secondary Education with a
Diploma in Laboratory Technology
Valid Practising Licence

Required
Skills:

Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem solving
skills
Ability to adapt to working
with new systems

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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