Job vacancies for National and International Consultants

Nigeria was one of the very first African countries where the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) established a programme of cooperation. UNICEF’s work for the survival, protection and development of Nigerian children has continued ever since. Today UNICEF is still working in partnership with many stakeholders including children and families to achieve national and international goals instrumental in the fulfilment of children’s rights.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria seeks the services of national and international consultants in the under listed technical and professional areas of work at the ‘Officer’ level positions. Consultants are individuals who are recognized authority or specialists in their specific field of work, with significant academic and professional work experience.
1. Basic Education
2. Health 
3. Nutrition
4. Water Sanitation and Hygiene
5. Child Protection 
6. HIV/AIDS
7. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
8. Programme Communication/Communication for Development
9. Social Mobilization
10. Social Policy & Social Protection
11. Media and External Relations/Communication
12. Information and Communication Technology
13. Finance and Accounting 
14. Human Resources Management
15. Administration
16. Supply and Logistics Management
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Application

A minimum of a Masters Degree in the relevant technical area is required. 

A minimum of seven years progressively professional experience in related field of work is also required.

Extensive experience in research, a Doctorate degree and/or UN or international organization experience is an asset.

If you are interested and meet the requirements, please forward your detailed curriculum vitae and a completed UN Personal History Form; via email to ‘nrecruit@unicef.org’ 

Closing date: Friday, 7 January 2011.