United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) - Administrative Assistants, Finance Assistants, Logistics/Transport Assistants, Drivers

UNOPS plays a critical role in providing management services for our life-saving, peace building, humanitarian and development operations. I have seen many examples of how these activities help suffering people in troubled parts of the world.

“ Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General”.

UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations System meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. Supported by the African Regional Office (AFO) based in Johannesbury, South Africa, UNOPS Nigeria is currently implementing various projects of its development partners in the country. AFO helps ensure that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and disseminated between projects across the entire region.

UNOPS Nigeria currently seeks well qualified and suitable candidates for the following positions to join its complement of staff to make significant, tangible contribution to its work in the country:

1.       Finance Assistant

Vacancy Reference Code:   UNOPS/VA/2012-004

Level:  Local ICA3

Qualification/Experience:

·         University degree or HND in Finance and Accounting or related subject, certification in Finance and Accounting may be an added advantage

·         At least 4 years of relevant experience preferably in Finance and Accounting;

·         Computer literate and knowledge of accounting soft wares.

2.       Administrative Assistant

Vacancy Reference Code:  UNOPS/VA/2012-005

Level:  Local ICA3

Qualification/Experience

·         University Degree or HND in business administration or related subject;

·         At least 4 years of relevant experience in general administration function

·         Experience with UN systems or Int’l NGO may be an added advantage.

3.       Logistics/Transport Assistant

Vacancy Reference Code:  UNOPS/VA/2012-006

Level:  Local ICA3

Qualification/Experience

·         Minimum of Secondary School or equivalent required

·         At least 4 years of administrative/operational experience in logistics and related field:

·         Experience working with UN systems or Int’l NGO may be an added advantage;

·         Strong field experience and valid driving license license.

4.       Driver

Vacancy Reference Code:  UNOPS/VA/2012-007

Level:  Local ICA2

Qualification/Experience

·         A secondary School education is required

·         At least 3 years driving experience preferable with an International NGO or UN agency

·         Driver’s licence at least three(3) years old

·         Elementary motor mechanic skills

Submission of Application:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit   their application, including a letter of interest, complete curriculum vitae, and an updated UN Personal History Form (P11)

http://www.unops.org/english/whoweneed/pages/default.aspx available on our Website, not later than 16th of July, 2012

The Programme Coordinator,

UNOPS Nigeria Office,

4^th floor TOYOTA Elizade Building,

Plot 596 Independence Avenue Cadastral Zone

Opposite Bolingo Hotel

Central Business District

Abuja, Nigeria.

Via e-mail to: ngoc@unops.org kindly indicates the vacancy number and the post title in the subject when applying by e-mail.

Additional Considerations:

-          Applications received  after the closing date will be considered

-          Only those applicants that are short-listed will be notified

-          Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

-          UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below advertised level of the post.