UNICEF Nigeria Recruitment Administrative Assistant, Staff Counsellor, Finance Officer

Unicef Nigeria is requesting application from suitable qualified candidates to fill the positions below Job Position 1: Administrative Assistant, GS 5 Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-32-2012 Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration: Two years Location: Abuja Deadline for application: 9th October 2012 UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an Administrative Assistant who will under the supervision of the Chief, Water Sanitation and Hygiene provide support in all administrative duties relating to the Programme Section and also provides the necessary support to the implementation/ achievement of Programme activities and goals. Qualification & Experience: •Completion of secondary education. •Ability to operate keyboard equipment, such as a word-processor. •Five years progressively responsible work in clerical and allied areas, and should have good knowledge of office practices and processes. •Very good knowledge of English. Knowledge of one or other UN working languages, an asset. •Computer literacy with database management skills. •Ability to extract and format data, keep records and process information quickly and accurately. •Good communication skills •Drive for result and ability to work well with people particularly in a multicultural setting •Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values. Job Position 2: Staff Counselor, NOC. Vacancy number: VN-NGR-33–2012 Contract Type: SSA Duration: 11 Months Location: Abuja Deadline for application: 9th October 2012 UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Staff Counsel or who will under the technical guidance of the UNCHF HQ Senior Staff Counselor, the operational supervision of Chief of Operations and the input from Human Resources, Staff Association the Staff Counsel or develop and implement a staff well being programme aimed at attending to the psychosocial needs of UNICEF staff and management as well as reinforce healthy work practices. This work is done from the preventive and curative perspective at die individual, team and organizational levels in UNICEF Nigeria. Qualification & Experience: •Advanced University Degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology or a related mental health profession. •Additional training in evidence based trauma treatment modalities as well as a broad range of related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, family counseling, training, stress management, •Minimum five years of national and especially international work experience in staff support mental health, cross cultural communications, counseling, and related areas, preferably gained within the UN system or international development/humanitarian aid sector. •Fluency in English. Knowledge of other UN Language desirable. •Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives. •Awareness of the need for Self-Care and personal Counseling; prudence in adhering to professional boundaries •Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Job Position 3: Finance Officer, NOB Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-31-2012 Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration: Two years Location: Abuja Deadline for application: 9th October 2012 UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Finance Officer who will under the supervision of the Finance Specialist in the country office, supervise the finance and accounts functions including the area of finance and accounting, control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities and income. Monitors the appropriate disbursement of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with rules, regulations and established budgetary limits. Qualification & Experience: •First University Degree or its equivalent in Accountancy, Finance or related fields. Advanced University degree in appropriate field or professional accounting qualification (e.g. ICAN), an asset. Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is desirable. •Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in Finance and Accounts at managerial level in a recognized institution; experience in electronic data processing and sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles is required. Practical experience in SAP is highly desirable. •Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language and local working language of the duty station an asset. •Good knowledge of computer application. Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing and other presentation software required. •Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision and harmoniously in an international and multicultural environment. •Passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values. Method of Application: If you are interested in any of these positions and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualifications relate to the post (s) and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_3345.html to nrecruit@unicef.org Closing Date: 9th October 2012. Please indicate the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email. UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.