UNDP NIGERIA JOB: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE

Location :	Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline :	22-Dec-10
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
Background
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. This initiative will enable the Nigerian Government to work closely with Civil Society Organizations and other political key players in a six distinct and inter-related programming components such as : Strengthening of National Assembly Strengthening of Political Parties Improvement of the Electoral Process Increased Capacity and Performance of Civil Society Reinforcing the role of the Media Empowerment of Women
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience: 3 years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Experience in handling of web-based management systems Education: Secondary education. Certification in administration desirable. University Degree in Business or Public Administration desirable, but it is not a requirement Language Requirements: Fluency in both written and spoken English and one national language of the duty station.
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.
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