COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR FOR UNDP,
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UNV volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.
In all assignments, UNV volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UNV volunteers even more rewarding and productive.
LOCATION: IKARAM, NIGERIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 18-NOV-10
TYPE OF CONTRACT: UNV
POST LEVEL: UNV
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: ENGLISH
STARTING DATE: (DATE WHEN THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO START) 29-DEC-2010
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: 1 YEAR RENEWABLE
EXPECTED DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: 1 YEAR RENEWABLE
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in Community Health, Social Works, Agric and Rural Development, Sociology or related field
Demonstrate ability to work and mobilize communities to implement development project
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Have good interpersonal and Organization skills
Fluency in English and Yoruba Languages are essential
Must be a team player
EXPERIENCE:
At least 1 year experience as community development agent in an African village situation in reputable organizations and NGOs particularly in Western Nigeria
Must possess and apply depth and breath of knowledge and expertise to meet job demands
Possess the ability and technical knowledge to use information technology effectively as a tool and a resource
Demonstrated ability to successfully conduct research and manage projects in remote rural location with minimum supervision
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent writing and oral skills in English is a fundamental requirement. Fluency in the local language highly desirable.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=20009
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