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INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO). International Progamme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC).

BACKGROUND:
IPEC, a programme of the ILO, operates in over 80 countries worldwide, its aim at effective abolition of child labour by assisting member states in designing and implementing policies and programmes to prevent and eliminate child labour, including a focus on elimination of the worst forms of child labour.


ADMIN AND FINANCE ASSISTANT
VACANCY NO: Position Number : 24
PROJECT TITLE: Eliminating the Worst Forms of Child Labour in West Africa and Strengthening Sub-Regional Cooperating through ECOWAS – II
JOB TITLE AND POSITION: ADMIN AND FINANCE ASSISTANT, G5
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
CONTRACT DURATION: 12 months with possibility of extension
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

DUTIES
The Administrative Assistant shall:
Provides administrative and financial support to IPEC management and other UPEC staff
Maintain up to date database and detailed record/files of administrative operations, banks transactions, record of actions, minutes of meetings, seminars etc.
Undertake logistical, secretarial and protocol functions including travels, lodgings, payment of DSA, drafting of correspondences, documenting of contracts information, verification of works done etc.
Brief staff, expect and or consultant on administrative procedures.
Undertake logistical, secretarial and protocol functions including travels, lodgings, payment of DSA, drafting of correspondences, documenting of contracts information, verification of works done etc.
Brief staff, expect and or consultant on administrative procedures.
Respond to queries from inside and outside the organization. Participle in internal meetings to provide information on administrative matters. Assist in preparation of projects or programme documents, evaluation and reports
Perform other activities as may be assigned by the supervisor

EDUCATION: First level university level degree in relevant field
EXPERIENCE: Five years of professional experience in the
LANGUAGES: Excellent command of English and knowledge of French an asset

COMPETENCIES:
The person must have good knowledge of administrative procedures and accounting principles, ability to search and retrieve information from central database and compile reports, ability to operate computer program and software packages of various administrative actions, good drafting skills, ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with officials at all levels and ability to work accurately with administrative data.


NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICER
VACANCY NO: Position Number : 10
PROJECT TITLE: Eliminating the Worst Forms of Child Labour in West Africa and Strengthening Sub-Regional Cooperating through ECOWAS – II
JOB TITLE AND POSITION: NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICER, GRADE NO-A
LOCATION: Ogun, Nigeria
CONTRACT DURATION: 12 months with possibility of extension
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

DUTIES
1. Coordinate and report on all technical, administrative, financial and other matters on IPEC
2. Coordinate anti trafficking interventions with the relevant authorities at all levels and with the IPEG team in the Republic of Benin.
3. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Action Programmes and other IPEC activities to identify challenges and recommend solutions,
4. Establish and maintain close links with partners; and initiate and process Action Programme proposals with all partners including government employers, workers and NGOs active in the area of child labour;
5. Assist National Steering Committee in planning their meetings and IPEC implementing agencies in procurement of equipment and services according to ILO criteria
6. Ensure timely fulfillment of obligations, submission of timely reports, preparation of work plan, provision of information and data required among others
7. Carry out other assignments within lPEe as may be required.


Education- Bachelors degree In a relevant field (Masters Degree, an advantage)

Experience - At least five years of professional experience in the relevant occupational area.

Languages- Excellent command of English and a working knowledge of French an asset.

Competences - Good knowledge of the situation of child trafficking and labour in Nigeria, office's financial, administrative and personnel rules, regulations, practices and procedures. Good knowledge of national/local laws and regulations, and programming issues. Others are excellent drafting, analytical, negotiating, diplomatic and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Others are display a high standard of ethical conduct and exhibit honesty and integrity, supervise staff, etc.


TO APPLY
Applications quoting vacancy number should be received by 12th May, 2011 with a recent CV and all supporting documents addressed to:
The Director,
International Labour Organizaton
United Nations House
Plot 617/618 Diplomatic Drive Abuja