According to conservative POPs NIP estimates, UPOPs releases in Nigeria total approximately 5,400 g I-TEQ annually, with the bulk these emissions originating from uncontrolled burning of municipal waste, as well as from agricultural land clearing practices.
The Federal Ministry of Environment, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) have put up a project in Nigeria to assist in the reduction of Unintended Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs) from two different sources open burning collected waste and open burning of uncollected waste. It is estimated that the total UPOPs releases from open burning of MAW in Nigeria is approximately 5,300 g l-TEQ/a.
The aim of this FMoE/UNDP GEF UPOPs project is to lower the barriers for introducing non-burning waste management for MAW and demonstrate BAT/BEP approaches for wide replication throughout the country.In view of this, the Federal Ministry of Environment is looking for professionals to fill the following positions:
(1) Position:Project Accountant
Qualifications
- University degree in accounting, finance or related fields with at least year’s experience.
- Solid experience of budgeting, planning and reporting on foreign funded projects; and
experience with international auditing requirements.
Description of Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly advance requests to get advance funds from UNDP in the format
applicable.
- Assist the PM and NPD in project budget monitoring and project budget revision.
- Set up accounting system, including reporting forms and filling system for the project, in
accordance with the project document and the NEX procedures;
- Maintain petty cash transactions. This includes writing of receipts, preparation of payment
request form, receipt and disbursement of cash and clearance of advances;
- Prepare project financial reports and submit to PM and NPD for clearance and furnish to
UNDP as required
- Enter financial transactions into the computerized accounting System:
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and keep a file of all complex reconciliation;
(2) Position:Project Assistant
Qualifications
- University degree in the sciences and environmental management fields with at least 2 years
experience
- Solid experience of budgeting, planning and reporting on foreign funded projects; and
experience with international auditing requirements.
- Good organizational capacity:
Description of Responsibilities
- Provide assistance in the operational management of the project according to the project
document and the NEX procedures
- Undertake all preparation work for procurement of office equipment, stationeries and support
facilities as required;
- Provide support in preparing project events, including workshops, meetings (monthly,
quarterly and annual), study tours, trainings, etc
- Assist with preparation of TORs and contracts for consultants for project activities.
- Ensures administration and implementation of programme strategies, adapts processes and
procedures focusing on achievement of the project results:
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should please submit resumes and cover letters quoting the relevant references for the vacancy on the top corner of the envelop.
The Director,
Pollution Department,
Federal Ministry of Environment,
(Green Building)444,
Aguiyi Ironsi WayMaitama,
Abuja.
Deadline:18th November,2010
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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