UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an administrative officer who will contribute to the timely, efficient and appropriate delivery of administrative services as well as maintenance of premises, office equipment and transport fleet. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties 1. Ensures the safekeeping of equipment and supplies, conducts annual physical inventory, prepares reports, including cost analysis and recommends replacement or disposal of equipment and supplies. Reconciles physical inventory data with office records to ensure inventory taken is complete, and identifies discrepancies and make recommendations for corrective action. Prepares annual reports on subject to UNICEF headquarters in New York. 2. Responsible for and manages the office fleet ensuring effective and efficient transport services. Monitor and ensure appropriate schedule for use of vehicles and drivers. Reviews and analyses reports on mileage, use of petrol, drivers' overtime and maintenance services [+]

Unicef Nigeria Vacancies UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria announces the following vacancies: 1. Child Protection Specialist, NOC (Kaduna) – VN-NGR -042-2009 2. Child Protection Specialist, NOC (Abuja)-VN-NGR-04-2009 3. Social Policy Specialist, NOC (Kaduna & Abuja) –VN-NGR-022-2009 ALL THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE FIXED TERM CONTRACTS FOR TWO YEARS. For further details, please visit UNICEF Nigeria’s job site at http://www.unicef.org/nigeria  and submit your application. Closing date for all applications is 20th October, 2009. UNICEF, a smoke-free environment,is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates,particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. [+]

UNICEF is recruiting for a  Chief, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in its Office in Abuja, Nigeria. If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Chief, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in its Office in Abuja, Nigeria. Purpose of post: Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative responsible for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the programme for planning, Monitoring and evaluation as well as field coordination within the country programme and overseeing emergency preparations. This post administers a programme budget. As head of section, directs a significant group of professional and support staff to develop and administer the programme. Your profile: • Advanced university degree in Social Sciences or a related technical field. • Ten years progressively, responsible professional work [+]

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Child Protection Specialist who will be responsible for the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the child protection projects within the Nigeria Country Programme. The post will focus on programming for Orphans and other vulnerable children including children with disabilities. Post Title: Child Protection Specialist, NOC Contract Type: Fixed-Term Location: Abuja Ref: VN-NGR-04-2009 Duration: Two (2) years The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties 1. Provide technical oversight to government, NGOs and UNICEF on matters relating to the protection of children and women from violence, abuse, discrimination and exploitation. Provide input on child issues required for the preparation of the CCA and Situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information and reviewing chapters of the Analysis. 2. Design, prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate child protection interventions within the framework of CRC/CEDAW. Analyze and [+]