Employer: Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD)
Chat212 HR and Recruitment services is looking to recruit a JPO, Private Sector In Development for its client in Nigeria.
Chat212 HR and Recruitment services is looking to recruit a JPO, Private Sector In Development for its client in Nigeria.
- Vacancy - JPO, Private Sector In Development
- State: FCT,Abuja, Nigeria
- Agency: UNDP
Our Client
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) was established in February 2007 with the vision of empowering Nigerian youth to become “self reliant and socially responsible”.
The Ministry ensures this by promoting the physical, mental and socio-economic development of the youth.
It provides sustainable framework for integrated planning and collaboration for the development of policies and programmes, and other initiatives that promote and enhance the development of young Nigerians.
Applicants are advised in their own interest not to give any form of gratification or inducement to any person or group of persons to assist them in the recruitment exercise.
Women and persons physically challenged are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) is looking to recruit fresh graudate to fill its vacant positon:
VACANCY - JPO, PRIVATE SECTOR IN DEVELOPMENT
VACANCY - JPO, PRIVATE SECTOR IN DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Sector of Assignment: Private Sector Development
- Country and Duty Station: Turkey, Istanbul
- Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance
Content and methodology of supervision:
At the commencement of the JPO’s assignment, the supervisor together with the JPO will develop a work plan outlining the expectations of the JPO and the specific tasks for the first year of the assignment. The supervisor will provide day to day guidance to complete the different tasks effectively. The supervisor will be available to give coaching and feedback throughout the reporting period. The JPO will be subject to the UNDP performance management review and two formal performance discussions will be conducted during the reporting period.
Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations:
Please include percentages for each duty:
Support with the implementation of the IICPSD's programme and projects
Support IICPSD in liaising with UNDP Country Offices, UNDP Regional Bureaus, and Regional Centers as appropriate;
Assist with the development and implementation of IICPSD programmes and projects on inclusive and responsible business, value chains, impact investing, youth employment and vocational training ;
Assist with the management of knowledge—lessons learned, the assessment of impact, the development of indicators for inclsuive markets assesment; This includes being responsible also for the IICPSD website.
Assist IICPSD in ensuring substantive participation by UNDP on Private Sector in Development issues in the relevant UN coordination forums and other occasions,
Assist with efforts to mobilize resources.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education (only Master's degree or equivalent):
Master’s degree in: Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations or Development, Law
Work Experience (at least 1 to 2 years relevant work experience):
up to 2 years of working experience in the private sector, development related field, policy research or field experience in the area of private sector in development preferred
Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
Language skill: Fluency in English language and ability to speak any UNDP official language is an added advantage.
An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organisation’s mission statement.
Key Competencies of the assignment:
- Knowledge of a second UN language (Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian, Chinese) strongly preferred.
- Interest in and commitment to the ideals of the United Nations
- Good computer skills
- Superior writing and speaking skills in English and preferably in another UN language
- Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and/or a developing country environment
Learning Expectations:
Upon completion of the assignment, the JPO will have / be able to…
Supervisor will provide on the job learning/training opportunities for the JPO throughout the assignment period. The JPO will learn from the different meetings which will be organized by the Center related to private sector in development. In addition, the JPO training funds will be utilized for specific training programmes on private sector in development related issues. The bureau will provide generic training for all staff which the JPO will also have access to. The JPO will attend the corporate JPO training programme.
The JPO is expected to learn (throughout his/her assignment) about UNDP in the area of Private Sector Development. He/She will be working closely with a Senior Officer who is highly experienced professional staff in the area of privase sector in development and inclusive markets. By the time the JPO completes his/her first year of assignment, he/she should have a clearer understanding of UNDP's work in the area of private sector in development.
Background Information:
The UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD) builds on Turkey’s convening power and dynamic private sector as well as UNDP’s global mandate to engage the Private Sector constructively in supporting global and local efforts to address development challenges.
The IICPSD has the following objectives:
Support the development of inclusive and competitive markets and inclusive business models that engage poor people into value chains as producers, employees, consumers and entrepreneurs, with the end goal of economic development.
Foster private sector engagement and advocacy with for example, the UN system for achievement of MDG targets (especially on focus sectors like health, agriculture, education, housing and water and themes like youth, gender, environment) and other internationally agreed development goals (e.g. climate change).
Become a center of excellence in terms of capacity development activities that harness Trilateral Development Cooperation and South-South partnership, and to promotes skill-building, access to enterprise-related finance, entrepreneurship and assistance to enabling actors
Convene business and supporting actors to expand dialogue and create actionable partnerships between themselves, in support of a development agenda.
To Apply:
At the commencement of the JPO’s assignment, the supervisor together with the JPO will develop a work plan outlining the expectations of the JPO and the specific tasks for the first year of the assignment. The supervisor will provide day to day guidance to complete the different tasks effectively. The supervisor will be available to give coaching and feedback throughout the reporting period. The JPO will be subject to the UNDP performance management review and two formal performance discussions will be conducted during the reporting period.
Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations:
Please include percentages for each duty:
Support with the implementation of the IICPSD's programme and projects
Support IICPSD in liaising with UNDP Country Offices, UNDP Regional Bureaus, and Regional Centers as appropriate;
Assist with the development and implementation of IICPSD programmes and projects on inclusive and responsible business, value chains, impact investing, youth employment and vocational training ;
Assist with the management of knowledge—lessons learned, the assessment of impact, the development of indicators for inclsuive markets assesment; This includes being responsible also for the IICPSD website.
Assist IICPSD in ensuring substantive participation by UNDP on Private Sector in Development issues in the relevant UN coordination forums and other occasions,
Assist with efforts to mobilize resources.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education (only Master's degree or equivalent):
Master’s degree in: Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations or Development, Law
Work Experience (at least 1 to 2 years relevant work experience):
up to 2 years of working experience in the private sector, development related field, policy research or field experience in the area of private sector in development preferred
Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
Language skill: Fluency in English language and ability to speak any UNDP official language is an added advantage.
An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organisation’s mission statement.
Key Competencies of the assignment:
- Knowledge of a second UN language (Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian, Chinese) strongly preferred.
- Interest in and commitment to the ideals of the United Nations
- Good computer skills
- Superior writing and speaking skills in English and preferably in another UN language
- Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and/or a developing country environment
Learning Expectations:
Upon completion of the assignment, the JPO will have / be able to…
Supervisor will provide on the job learning/training opportunities for the JPO throughout the assignment period. The JPO will learn from the different meetings which will be organized by the Center related to private sector in development. In addition, the JPO training funds will be utilized for specific training programmes on private sector in development related issues. The bureau will provide generic training for all staff which the JPO will also have access to. The JPO will attend the corporate JPO training programme.
The JPO is expected to learn (throughout his/her assignment) about UNDP in the area of Private Sector Development. He/She will be working closely with a Senior Officer who is highly experienced professional staff in the area of privase sector in development and inclusive markets. By the time the JPO completes his/her first year of assignment, he/she should have a clearer understanding of UNDP's work in the area of private sector in development.
Background Information:
The UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD) builds on Turkey’s convening power and dynamic private sector as well as UNDP’s global mandate to engage the Private Sector constructively in supporting global and local efforts to address development challenges.
The IICPSD has the following objectives:
Support the development of inclusive and competitive markets and inclusive business models that engage poor people into value chains as producers, employees, consumers and entrepreneurs, with the end goal of economic development.
Foster private sector engagement and advocacy with for example, the UN system for achievement of MDG targets (especially on focus sectors like health, agriculture, education, housing and water and themes like youth, gender, environment) and other internationally agreed development goals (e.g. climate change).
Become a center of excellence in terms of capacity development activities that harness Trilateral Development Cooperation and South-South partnership, and to promotes skill-building, access to enterprise-related finance, entrepreneurship and assistance to enabling actors
Convene business and supporting actors to expand dialogue and create actionable partnerships between themselves, in support of a development agenda.
To Apply:
Applicants are advised in their own interest not to give any form of gratification or inducement to any person or group of persons to assist them in the recruitment exercise.
Women and persons physically challenged are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
