Under the guidance and direct supervision of the RR, the Communications Specialist develops concrete plans for implementation of corporate communications strategy, designs, manages and implements UNDP communications strategy and publication policy to promote public and media outreach, to mobilize political and financial support for UNDP and to ensure communications support to business development.

The Communications Specialist supervises and leads communications support staff. The Communications Specialist works in close collaboration with the Programme Team to ensure that these strategies meet the programme needs. The incumbent closely cooperates with the staff of other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff (Communications Office) and Government officials, media, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNDP communication strategy implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Formulation and implementation of CO communications, education and advocacy strategies and tools
Elaboration and implementation of the CO publications policy
Creation of strong visibility of UNDP initiatives and results and strong positioning of UNDP as an effective close development partner of the Government and other development partners alike through public media and effective communications strategies
Supervision of the design and maintenance of the UNDP/ UN web site, intranet, and CO web based knowledge management system
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
1. Develops plans for and ensures implementation of communications strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

Design, elaboration and implementation of the CO communications and outreach strategy, based on the corporate communications strategy.
Advocacy and promotion of UNDP mandate, mission and purpose.
Management and dissemination of advocacy materials including Human Development Report and other UN/UNDP publications. Contribution to and elaboration of joint UN information campaigns.
Creation, promotion and maintenance of marketing/promotional communication and advocacy packages and tools based on current programme and new initiatives. Thorough analysis of the information to be included into the packages.
Active engagement in new partnership development, maintenance of close contacts with national and international media, government officials, multilateral and bilateral donors, civil society and private sector to promote public awareness on UNDP activities and to mobilize interests and resources for implementation of strategic initiatives.
Preparation of briefing materials and press releases and conduct of interviews.
Formatting, packaging and submission of programme initiatives for donor review in collaboration with programme staff.
Preparation of substantive inputs to CCA (Common Country Assessment) , UNDAF (United Nations Development Assistance Framework), CPD (Country Programme Document) and other documents
2. Ensures elaboration and implementation of the CO publications policy focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Conceptualization, elaboration and implementation of the CO publications policy based on the corporate publications policy.
Identification of activities for publications, drafting articles describing successful projects, public events and other achievements and successes, fostering understanding of UNDP’s strategic role in country development.
Coordination and management of all CO publication activities, including content management, norms for publishing, design, translation, etc.
Supervision of publications dissemination.
3. Supervises the design and maintenance of the UNDP/ UN web site, intranet, CO web-based knowledge management system focusing on achievement of the following results:

Conceptualization and design of the office web sites based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT staff.
Supervision and preparation of the content for the web sites ensuring consistency of the materials.
4. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities, operational and management best practices as well as UN common system harmonization initiatives.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Organization of trainings for the CO staff on communication issues.
Required Skills and Experience

Education: Master’s degree in media relations, journalism, publishing

Experience: 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy. Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is helpful but not mandatory. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language Requirements: Fluency in written and oral English.

Deadline is 26th October 2009.

Click here to apply online.
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=12837

Fareast Mercantile Co. Ltd

Vacancies

Our Company, A Leading Distribution Company Of Repute, Known For Distribution And Sales Of Various Products Such As Foods, Tyres/Appliances/Electronics And To Fill The Following Vacancies:

A. Area Sales Managers (Nationwide)
Responsibilities/Knowledge /Requirements:
1. The Candidates Must Be A Graduate/Hnd In Marketing Or Other Relevant Discipline
2. The Candidates Must Have 6-7yrs Working Experience In Either Fmcg (Food), Tyres & Appliances/Electronics Industries In Nigeria
3. Out Of The 6yrs, Two Years Should Have Been In A Senior Position Overseeing Team Of Sales Officers Or Sales Representatives
4. Age Should Be 30-35 Years (Male Or Female)

B. Sales Officers/Representatives (Nationwide)

Responsibilities/Knowledge/Requirements:
1. The Candidates Must Be A Graduates/Hnd In Marketing Business Admin Or Any Other Relevant Discipline
2. The Candidates Must Have 3-4 Years Working Experience In Fmcg (Food), Tyres & Appliances/Electronics In Nigeria
3. The Candidates Must Be Ready To Work Round The Clock To Meet Set Target
4. Age Should Be 26-35 Years (Male Or Female)

C. Fleet Manager (Lagos)
Responsibilities/Knowledge/Requirements:
1. Pool/Expat Cars Purchases, Repairs & Maintenance Of All The Cars
2. Insurance. Govt. Levies, Registrations & Renewals
3. Responsible For Breakdowns, Police Case/Lastma Etc
4. The Candidate Must Be A Graduate In Relevant Discipline
5. He Must Have 5yrs Relevant Working Experience
6. He Must Be Computer Literate
7. He Must Have Been Driving For Up To 5yrs With Current Driver’s License

D. Secretary To Managing Director (Lagos)
Responsibilities/Knowledge/Requirements:
1. He/She Must Be A Graduate/Hnd In Secretariat Studies
2. He/She Must Be A Have 4-5 Yrs Working Experience As A Secretary
3. He/She Must Be Computer Literate
4. He/She Must Have Ability To Write In Shortband
5. He/She Must Have Good Command Of English Language
6. He/She Must Be Presentable And Personable

Remunerations: Very Attractive But Commensurate With Experience & Qualifications.

How To Apply:
Interested Applicants Who Meet Specified Requirements Should Forward Their Comprehensive Cv & Scanned Passport Photographs Indicating Position Of Interest And Contact Details (Not P.O.Box) To Hr@Farestmercantile.Com Or Kks@Farestmercantile.Com Within 2 Weeks Of This Advert.

Only Short Listed Applicants Will Be Contacted

Direction : COMMUNITY COMPUTER CENTRE
Poste : ECOBIZ Implementation assistants G3/4 (2 persons)
Duty Station : Abuja, Nigeria
Salary Grade : G3/4
DURATION : Contract for one year renewable
Responsibility
Under the supervision of the Director, Community Computer Centre, he should be
responsible for:
- Ensuring quality of data entered into ECOBIZ and ECO-Invest data bases
- Ensuring the integrity, security and availability of all data bases under ECOBIZ
portal
- Assist in the implementation of the Strategic Plan for development of ECOBIZ
- Undertake any other assignment given to him/her by the Director, CCC

VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT
Qualifications and working Experience
Applicant must be holder of at least HND or equivalent in social sciences or computer
science .
He/she must have working experience in data base administration or implementation of
communication plan/strategy in international organization

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed curriculum
vitae including photocopies of their academic certificates, telephone
numbers, e-mail addresses with a covering letter, quoting the relevant
reference number at the top right hand corner of their application envelopes
addressed to the:
The President of the Commission
Attention: Director of Human Resources
ECOWAS Commission,
101, Yakubu Gowon Crescent,
P.M.B 401, Garki,
Abuja, Nigeria
E-mail: jobs@ecowas.int
Only citizens of ECOWAS Member States are qualified to apply.
The deadline for the receipt of all applications is Friday, 16 October, 2009 at
5p.m. prompt.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DURATION : Contract for one year renewable
Responsibility
Under the supervision of the Director, Community Computer Centre, he should be
responsible for:
i) Data colletion and administration of ECO-Invest data base under the
ECOBIZ portal
ii) Preparation of questionnaires for data colletion for the ECO-Invest data
base
iii) Validation of the data entered by national correspondents
iv) Online monitoring of activities of national correspondents
v) Undertaking any other assignment given to him by the Director, CCC
VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT

QUALIFICATION
The applicant must hold a university degree (Bsc minimum) in Economics,
business administration or equivalent qualification.
He should have relevant working experience in investment promotion or support
to private sector

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed curriculum
vitae including photocopies of their academic certificates, telephone
numbers, e-mail addresses with a covering letter, quoting the relevant
reference number at the top right hand corner of their application envelopes
addressed to the:

The President of the Commission
Attention: Director of Human Resources
ECOWAS Commission,
101, Yakubu Gowon Crescent,
P.M.B 401, Garki,
Abuja, Nigeria
E-mail: jobs@ecowas.int
Only citizens of ECOWAS Member States are qualified to apply.
The deadline for the receipt of all applications is Friday, 16 October, 2009 at
5p.m. prompt.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Program officer (CSO Capacity building and behavior change communication)- TB Project Location: Abuja

Specific Responsibility

* Focal person for community TB care, and oversee the coordination of activities of the CSOs working within the communities to increase awareness on TB case detection
* Review NGO report, and conduct regular visits to CSOs to monitor progress

* Liaise with community stakeholders and trained community volunteers
* Coordination and planning of all CSO Sub-Recipient’s trainings specifically Pulic-Private partnership (PPP) on DOTS.
* Collate data generated by the CSO for decision making and future project directives and produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Qualification:

A master’s degree in relevant field, with significant working experience and managing of CSOs in Nigeria. Also has experience in the TB epidemiology and management Skills in Microsoft office including Word, Excel and Power point. Ability and willingness to travel widely in Nigeria, and demonstrated experience in community based program implementation.

General Instructions:

The salaries attached to this position are competitive. Application should include cover letter and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Please indicate the position applied for and job location the subject of the E-mail and cover letter. All applications must reach email address below on or before 3rd September 2009. Applications that do not comply with the above instructions will be disqualified. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

bummyfadetutu@yahoo.com akinwumie2002@yahoo.com

MARKETERS
Job Qualification
Applicant should hold a BSc, HND and OND Certificate
He/She must not be more than 35-year-old.
Experience in sales will be an added advantage.
He/She must be fluent in English Language,
Must be agile and able to meet simple target.
Applicant must be self-driven after the major training and deliver results expected.

Method of Application
All applications to be submitted to:
The Marketing Head,
SPEEDNet Limited,
Plot 2198, Suite BO7,
APC Plaza, Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja.
Or
Call +234(0)8029575083 and +234(0)8053010146

Closing Date: 31st May, 2009.

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