UNDP recruiting Project coordinator (Facility for Inclusive Markets Project) in Abuja

UNDP Nigeria is looking for a national coordinator for its newly initiated Facility for Inclusive Markets (FIM). FIM aims to assist the GoN in the co-creation of inclusive markets: markets that generate value addition, employment and income. FIM will systematically feed inclusive market experiences from the private sector, the GoN or donor funded projects (FIM input partners) into the learning and planning structures of GoN (FIMs ‘output partners’).

Competencies

Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards Promotes the shared vision, mission and strategic goals of the partners supporting the initiative Displays strong inclusive, cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Treats all people fairly without favouritism  Functional Competencies: Commitment: Serves and promotes the values and strategic goals of FIM Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others Responds flexibly & positively to change through active involvement Understands the need for and challenge of mainstreaming experience from experiments

Required Skills and Experience

Education: At least a university degree in Economics, Agric. Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration or any other social sciences Experience: Progressively responsible work experience of at least 5years of relevant experience (with Masters) or  7years (without masters) with not less than 3years in providing project management leadership on project(s) focussed on managing core issues of private sector development and enabling environment, i.e. facilitating an effective business regulatory environment and public private partnerships. Skills in training, policy planning process facilitation, private sector strategic planning, and partnership-building. Advanced analytical skills, sound judgment, resourcefulness, ability to take initiative, capacity to work in a self-directed manner and in a multi-cultural environment, and ability to create a multi donor team-based work environment. Ability to prepare high quality policy briefs, analytical reports, and technical research reflecting global good practice in democratic governance. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English. Excellent PC user skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases and web-based research.  Ability to travel within Nigeria and overseas. CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE   Application deadline is October 7, 2010