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Administrative Associate | |
Location : | Abuja, NIGERIA |
Application Deadline : | 22-Dec-10 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Additional Category : | Management |
Type of Contract : | Service Contract |
Post Level : | SB-3 |
Languages Required : | English |
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) | 24-Jan-2011 |
Duration of Initial Contract : | One year |
Expected Duration of Assignment : | Four years |
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. |
Background |
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Nigeria has faced long political crisis since independence. This indeed has caused a lack of democratic governance and credible elections. Political institutions have remained fragile despite the transition to democratic governance and the first transfer of power from one civilian leader to another in 2007. Under the leadership of the Nigerian President, an electoral reform commission for fundamental electoral and political reforms to consolidate democracy was then created in 2007.
Democratic Governance for Development ( DGD) in Nigeria is an integral element of UNDP’s Response to this condition. With the help of donors ( EU, DFID, UNDP), UNDP is committed to consolidate over a project cycle congruent with tow elections to work with the Government in the two upcoming elections ( 2011-2015) The Project will work closely with UNDP Country Office in deepening democracy in Nigeria during the elections period. UNDP has reiterated its engagement in supporting the Nigerian Government in the reinforcement of capacity building in the objective cited above. The programme period will be covered for 5 years. In support of this initiative, UNDP is recruiting 1 Administrative Associate.
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Duties and Responsibilities |
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Summary of Key Functions:
1. Ensures implementation of operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:
2. Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the unit (Project Directors office/operations unit/ administrative unit), focusing on achievement of the following results:
3. Ensures effective administrative and logistical support, focusing on achievement of the following results:
4. Provides support to office maintenance and assets management, focusing on achievement of the following results:
5. Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Impact of Results: The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the unit. Accurate presentation of information strengthens the capacity of the office and promotes the image of UN/UNDP as an effective contributor to the development of the country.
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Competencies |
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Corporate Competencies:
Functional Competencies Knowledge Management and Learning
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Leadership and Self-Management
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