Federal Ministry of Youth Development Vacancy : Programme Officer (JPO) in Ondo State

Federal Ministry of Younth Decelopment is currently having the space for recruitment for a  Graduate Junior Programme Officer in Ondo State- Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) 

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme.

Job Title: Programme Officer (JPO)

State of Origin: Ondo State

Agency: UNAIDS

Division/Unit: Programme Effectiveness and Country Support Department

Country and Duty Station: Pretoria, South Africa

Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

General Information

Division/Unit: Programme Effectiveness and Country Support Department

Country and Duty Station: Pretoria, South Africa

Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

Mandate

The UNAIDS Country Office for South Africa operates within the UN Resident Coordinator system to support the work of the UN Country Team (UNCT). The primary role of the UNCT is to facilitate a coordinated UN system support to the national AIDS response through the efficient and effective functioning of the UN Joint Team on AIDS and implementation of the Joint UN Outcome Results Framework on AIDS.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the UNAIDS Country Coordinator (UCC) in Pretoria, and subject to the changing working environment and partnership with government, the incumbent will:

• Assist the UCC and the UN Joint Team in the preparation, development and implementation of specific initiatives and activities related to prevention, mitigation, treatment and coordination of the national AIDS response;
• Assist efforts of UNAIDS Country Office (UCO) to promote collaboration, partnerships and capacity building with other key stakeholders such as National AIDS Council (NAC), Ministry of Health (MoH), civil society organizations, Cooperating Partners, private sectors and others in regard to prevention, Care & Treatment of vulnerable groups such as women, youth, people living with HIV, prisoners, MSM, migrant workers and many others through Advocacy, dissemination of Strategic Information, coordination of activities (Planning, monitoring and reporting). The incumbent will work across participating UN agencies and the National AIDS Council and other development partners ;
• Facilitate sharing and utilization of HIV and AIDS strategic information and work with all partners to propose/suggest new areas of research in order to further develop knowledge related to vulnerable groups. The incumbent will work closely with UNAIDS Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in order to ensure relevance of the suggestions;
• Support the UCC and UNAIDS Office in the development of a good knowledge base on Gender, Legal and Human Rights issues in relation to vulnerable groups. Liaise with appropriate departments in Government and civil society organizations for collecting and sharing Gender, Legal and HR information on vulnerable groups;
• Support the UN Joint Team members and UNAIDS Country Office staff in their work to support the development and implementation of 2011-2015 national strategic framework.
• Assist the UCO in ensuring civil society organizations access that financial and material resources and participate fully in key partnerships, such as the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) and other funding agencies.

Learning Elements:

Upon completion of the assignment, the JPO will be able to:

• Fully understand the HIV/AIDS missions, objectives and operations of UNAIDS and its Cosponsors in South Africa;
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the national HIV epidemic at country and regional level with regard to epidemiology, key M&E concepts, risk management and legal issues;
• Demonstrate competence in ‘translating’ strategic information into national interventions in particular with regard to Prevention, Care and Treatment for vulnerable groups;
• Follow up discussions on technical issues on HIV & AIDS with counterparts in order to help promoting AIDS policies and programs, at national level.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the AIDS epidemic in South Africa and its implications
• Demonstrate proficiency in the development of the UN Joint Program and in the application of the ‘Three Ones’ principles of coordination.

Post requirements: knowledge and experience
Education

• University degree in international development, social or physical sciences, public health, management or similar academic preparation.

Experience

• Two years work experience (maximum of 4 years) preferably in programmes’ management in public or private sector at the national or international levels, experience in data analysis and coordination.

Languages

• Excellent knowledge of English. Language skill: Fluency in English language and ability to speak any UNDP official language is an added advantage.
• Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
• Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
• Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
• Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organisation’s mission statement.

Functional/Technical Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of the AIDS epidemic, globally and its implications.
• Understanding of the UN system of organizations and their delivery mechanisms.

UNAIDS Values

• Commitment to the AIDS response
• Integrity
• Respect for diversity

Core competencies

• Working in teams
• Communicating with impact
• Applying expertise
• Delivering results
• Driving change and innovation
• Being accountable

Managerial competencies

• Exercising sound judgement
• Building relationships and Networks

Application Closing Date

31st January, 2014

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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ECOWAS Recruits for Programme Officer

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The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States is recruiting for the position of a Programme Officer at Ecowas Commission.  (ECOWAS; www.ecowas.int), along with other Regional Economic Communities (RECs)  has been implementing since May 2011 the African Peace and Security Architecture Support Programme (APSA), supported by the African Union Commission and the European Union within the framework of Africa Peace Facility (APF).

        Directorate: ECOWAS Peace Fund

        Grade: P3

        Annual Salary: USD 36,901 – USD 44,469

        Supervisor: ECOWAS Liaison Officer to African Union Commission

        Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/EPF-P/002/2012

        Duration: Two (2) years – up to Dec. 2014

        Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Closing Date: 28 January 2013

The main purpose of APSA is to promote peace and security in Africa, specifically through conflict prevention, management, resolution and peace building as as well as capacity development

APF is sponsored by the 10th European Development Fund. Under APSA, the ECOWAS Commission is benefitting from two projects, namely the APSA Support Programme (APSA-SP) up to December 2014 and the EU Support to African Training Institutions/Training Centers of Excellence (TI-TCE). Officially the two projects are expected to run respectively till 31 December 2014 and 31 January 2013.

In order to fast-track the implementation of APSA, the ECOWAS Commission is seeking the services of qualified professionals.

The Programme Officer supports the Head of ECOWAS Liaison Office in carrying out his/her official functions as spelt out in the Liaison Officer’s Terms of Reference.
Duties and Responsibilities

He or she will have the following specific responsibilities:
-    Represent the ECOWAS Liaison Office at meetings at the African Union Commission and other meetings organised by partners;

-    Develop professional relationship with officials of the African Union Commission;

 -   Support the ECOWAS Liaison Officer on her widening role as the point of contact for ECOWAS on African Union issues;

-    Follow up the implementation of the project while considering measurable output, outcome and impact indicators;

-    Liaise with all relevant stakeholders regarding implementation of the projects, identify and track follow-up actions; Provide information and guidance to increase impact and cost effectiveness;

-    Initiate relevant activities for the successful implementation of the project;

-    Draft relevant sections of the project reports to donors;

-    Manage project information and channel internal and external requests to the relevant parties;

-    Undertake field visits and communicate with people;

-    Participate in occasional meetings with the projects Stakeholders;

-    At the end of the project, ensure that the Project Completion Report (PCR) is prepared following AUC  guidelines on content and format;

-    Perform any other relevant tasks that may be assigned by the Manager of EPF

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Education Qualification
    Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field related to conflict prevention, peace keeping, post-conflict reconstruction or socio-economic development;

-    At least 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluating and reporting on projects;

-    Excellent skills (written and spoken) in one of ECOWAS official languages (English, French, Portuguese). A working knowledge in one of the two others would be an advantage;

-    Computer proficiency (MS Office-Word-Excel-PowerPoint as a minimum);

-    Excellent analytical and organisational management skills and good inter-personal skills. Similar experience at international level is an advantage;

-    He/she should be in sound health with the ability to work under pressure in a cross-cultural & complex environment, diplomatic framework;

-    Ability to travel and undertake short term trips to various localities;

-    Capacity to analyze complex situations, to make proposals and report are important factors.

Competencies
    Professionalism: Knowledge of policies related to conflict, post-conflict operations, peace-building; Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remain calm in stressful situations. Planning and organising: Proven ability to work under pressure and to use limited resources effectively,

    Teamwork: Ability to operate effectively across organisational and country boundaries; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic work environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve organisational goals.

    Communication: Excellent communication skills (written and spoken in both French and English), including ability to draft/edit a variety of reports.

Age
Candidates should not be 50 years old or over at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.
Language

Must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Commission; English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.

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