UNDP recruits Technical Specialist (AgricBusiness)

Description

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (AGRIBUSINESS)

Location : Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 10-Sep-12
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : P-4
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract : Initial period of one year

Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning.
Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example.
In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues.
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting.
Ability to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects.
Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration.
Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.
Management and Leadership
Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Minimum Master’s degree in Agriculture, Marketing, Business Administration, Agric Enterprise, Food Security or related field is required.

Experience:
7 years in a senior management position in agricultural or related sector in Nigeria with a government, international or private sector agency.
Remarkable track record in developing and executing strategies plans and initiatives on agriculture development/transformation with particular emphasis on agribusiness, agro-processing enhancement and food security. that creates employment for young people and income.
Demonstrated track record in building, leading and managing high-performing organizations and teams.

Exceptional experience in communicating consistently, clearly and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
Deep knowledge of Nigeria and the ability to navigate the Nigerian system to achieve results.
Language requirements:
Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in one national language is desired.

Job Categories: Administrative & Secretary Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time.