UNDP NAIJA CAREER, FRIDAY 5, NOVEMBER 2010

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR
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.


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http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=20009