National Programme Officer

National Programme Officer job at UNIDO to work in Abuja, Nigeria, responsible for conducting analytical work, updating industrial performance profiles, and representing UNIDO in regional and country forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business management, engineering, environmental studies, agriculture, or other closely related fields
• 8 years of relevant professional experience for first-level university degree, 5 years for advanced university degree, or 3 years for Doctorate
• Progressively responsible professional experience in design and implementation of technical cooperation projects at national level
• Relevant experience in agriculture, environment, and energy linked to industry
• Experience in all phases of the Project Cycle
• Knowledge of UNIDO mandate and portfolio in the countries of coverage
• Solid knowledge and experience in project development, monitoring, and reporting of technical cooperation activities of the UN or similar institutions
• Adequate knowledge of Government working procedures in the area of sustainable industrial development as well as United Nations Systems
• Strong analytical capabilities and proven ability to contribute to knowledge products and reports
• Good knowledge of national institutions and demonstrated public relations
• Fluency in written and spoken English, fluency in or working knowledge of other official language(s) of the United Nations desirable

Benefits

• UNIDO Staff Performance Management System
• Annual business plans and annual reports to the Africa Regional Coordination Division
• Progress reports on programmes/projects and periodic reports of the Nigeria Programme for Country Partnership (PCP)
• Representing the organization at various events of relevance to UNIDO
• Signing official documents and undertaking officer-in-charge functions in the absence of the UR/Director