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  • Posted: Apr 3, 2019
    Deadline: Apr 15, 2019
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    UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. Established in 1997 through a merger between the United Nations Drug Control Programme and the Centre for International Crime Prevention, UNODC operates in all regions of the world through an extensive network of field offices. UNODC relies on voluntary contributions, mainly...
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    Laboratory Technician

    Job ID: 22367
    Location: Abuja
    Grade: G7
    Vacancy Type: FTA Local
    Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
    Practice Area - Job Family: HIV and Health - LABORATORY SCIENCE

    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
    Clinical Duties:
    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.

    Education & Work Experience:

    • E-Technical School - 5 year(s) experience, G-Bachelor's Level Degree - 4 year(s) experience

    Languages Required:

    • Desired: English (Fluency in English)

    Required Skills and Experience:

    • Excellent communication skills
    • Excelent problem solving skills
    • Willingness to learn new skills
    • Ability to adapt to working with new systems

    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.

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    Admin/Finance Assistant

    Job ID: 22480
    Location: Abuja
    Grade: SB3
    Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
    Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
    Practice Area - Job Family: Management - Administration, Management - Finance  

    Background

    • The Nigerian Country Office has been able to secure GEF funds of about USD$13,000,000 over a period of five (5) years to implement the Sound Management of PCBs in Nigeria covering the 36 states of the Federation and the Integrated Approach Programme to Food Security in Nigeria (IAP-FS) in seven northern states of the country.
    • The objectives of the PCB project is to assist Nigeria to implement a sound management system for PCBs and other POPs. The project intends to decontaminate 1500 metric tons of PCB-contaminated electrical equipment and to dispose of 200 metric tons of pure PCB from transformers and capacitors.  The establishment of state-of-the-art analytical laboratories in Nigeria and the acquisition of the decontamination and dechlorination systems will allow PCB owners to complete the identification and proper treatment and disposal of the PCBs that will remain in the country beyond the duration of the project. For the food security project, the objectives is to to enhance long-term sustainability and resilience of food production systems in Nigeria, building greater community resilience to climate risks and other shocks that drive food insecurity.
    • In implementing, a lot of capacity building activities through workshops, meetings and dialogues would be done in different states across the nation and as a result, the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Unit, under which the two projects reside is looking to recruit a project associate at SB3/3 grade level to assist in the implementation and coordination of the activities at the state level. The GEF  Portfolio Associate will be locally recruited based on an open competitive process. He/she will be primarily responsible for the financial administration and/or additional support of the project (contractual, organizational, procurement, logistical, etc.)  actions of the GEF funded PCB and Food Security Programme and will be supervised by the Team Leader of the Environment, Energy & Climate Change unit. Generally, the Portfolio Associate will be responsible for supporting the Team Leader in meeting government obligations under the project, under the national implementation modality (NIM).

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • The GEF Portfolio Administrative Assistant will work in close collaboration with the Programme, Operations, Communications and other project teams in the Country Office (CO) for effective achievement of results, anticipating and contributing to resolving complex programme/project-related issues and information delivery.
    • The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with UNDP programming, financial, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies and strategies, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems.The portfolio associate will:

    Financial management:

    • Prepare payment requests in a timely manner, monitor disbursement of monthly payments for GEF projects in the unit;
    • Track and report project expenditures monthly for the GEF portfolio (and each individual projects);
    • Maintain and improve databases for the Project’s that accurately report on progress and decisions, highlight issues, and are suitable for analysing data,
    • Undertake procurement actions for GEF portfolio,
    • Provide necessary backstopping on administrative actions,
    • Prepare and translate necessary documents, reports to donors, UNDP, Programme Board, and others as relevant;
    • Follow-up on timely disbursements by UNDP CO;
    • Assist in the preparation of payments requests for operational expenses, salaries, insurance, etc. against project budgets and work plans;
    • Support the preparations of project work-plans and operational and financial planning processes;
    • Monitor project activities, budget and financial expenditures and maintain a proper record of approved project budgets and their revisions;
    • Advise and assist international advisors and national consultants on all aspects of allowances, travel claims and other financial matters and calculate payments due for claims and services;

    Administrative management:

    • Pro-actively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans;
    • Maintain project correspondence and communication;
    • Collect, register and maintain all information on the two GEF project activities; 
    • Contribute to the preparation and implementation of progress reports;
    • Prepare agendas and arrange field visits, appointments and meetings both internal and external related to the project activities and write minutes from the meetings;
    • Maintain project filing system;
    • Maintain records on all project personnel/national consultants and their respective status (contracts, ToRs, time and attendance – if appropriate, etc.) in accordance with accepted policies and procedures;
    • Assist in logistical organization of meetings, training and workshops;

    Procurement:

    • In accordance with the Work Plan arrange for procurement of equipment, supplies and services - create and manage e-requisitions in ATLAS;
    • Ensure that contractual processes follow the stipulated UNDP procedures;
    • Physically clear and ensure delivery of equipment and supplies procured for the various programme sites;
    • Maintain records over project equipment inventory

    Deliverables:

    • Overall finances for the two GEF Projects successfully managed,
    • Provide timely payments for all beneficiaries of the programme,
    • Provide qualitative financial reports for each GEF project,
    • Assist Project Managers for each of the projects on budget revision.

    Indicators:

    • At least 90% of the budget delivered annually
    • Reimbursements are made on timely manner,
    • Financial database well managed.

    Education & Work Experience

    • G-Bachelor's Level Degree - 3 year(s) experience

    Languages Required:

    • Desired: English (Fluency in English)

    Required Skills and Experience:

    • Excellent computer skills, in particular mastery of all applications of the MS Office package;
    • Excellent written communication skills; and
    • A good working knowledge of Atlas/SAP/SAGE Platform would be an added advantage.

    Competencies
    Corporate Competencies:

    • Demonstrate commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
    • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
    • Shares knowledge and experience;
    • Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

    Development and Operational Effectiveness:

    • Proven ability to problem-solve and think creatively to develop and implement smart business solutions in a challenging socio-economic environment;
    • Ability to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level officials of the host government required. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential part of the job.
    • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required to obtain, evaluate and interpret factual data and to prepare accurate and complete reports and other documents. Leadership and Self-Management
    • Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
    • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
    • Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
    • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

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    Note: 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.

     

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