Current Vacancies at UNICEF

Purpose for the job:

Under the supervision of the Education Specialist, the Education Officer will support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education section’s programme in Maiduguri Field Office, along with contribution to the office management and supervision of facilitators and consultants.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

• Programme management and reporting in Maiduguri Field Office
• Grant implementation, monitoring, and delivery of results
• Programme implementation in learning output
• Communication, advocacy, stakeholder engagement and partnership building
• Supervision, coaching and capacity building of facilitators and consultants

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, psychology, sociology or another relevant technical field
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language(Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba) is an asset.

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Purpose for the job:

Senior Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Associates perform specialized activities pertaining to UNICEF’s ICT systems including desktop administration, server operations, hardware, and software. Specialized activities may include technical support in the testing and implementation of new application system releases, modules and functionalities and systems administration tasks. This is skilled work, which may include the provision of procedural leadership to more junior staff or serve as a focal point for a systems project.

The position can involve the supervisory responsibility of others or in some instances be non-supervisory if highly technical.

Key functions/accountabilities:

•  ICT Office Customer Service Support
• ICT Administration
• Cybersecurity and General Protection of Digital Assets
• Strategic Planning and Implementation

Education:

• Completion of Secondary education is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum seven years of practical work experience in information technology, requiring systematic methods of troubleshooting, problem solving and business process automation is required.
• Field experience /familiarity with Emergency.

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How can you make a difference? 

The Driver at the G-2 level, is typically reports to an Operations Associate, and provides reliable and safe driving services while ensuring compliance with local traffic rules and UNICEF protocols. Drivers are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, adaptability and protocol awareness.  They are also expected to support administrative tasks and engage in self-directed learning during non-driving periods. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact, a high sense of responsibility, and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse national and cultural backgrounds.

Key Functions, Accountabilities and Related Tasks and Duties.

• Safe and Reliable Driving Services
• Routine Vehicle Care, Maintenance and Readiness
• Use of Digital Tools and Tracking Systems
• Trip Documentation and Reporting
• Communication and Emergency Readiness
• Support Office Operations During Idle Periods

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• A secondary education is required, along with a valid driver`s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.

Work Experience:

• Minimum two years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

SKILLS

• Good analytical skills and negotiating skills.
• Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of resources.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Fast learner, adapts and responds to change, tolerates ambiguity.
• Ability to contribute to formulation of strategies and policies.
• Good knowledge of latest developments and technology in the construction industry.
• Good understanding of construction project cycles, from program needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, monitoring the execution of work and evaluation of project outcomes.
• Good knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programs, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of construction issues, ethics and risk management of construction projects.