National Consultant – Programme Assistant - Driver

Consultant Programme & Policy Finance & Economy

Contract

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Result of Service

Output 1. Assist in the implementation of the coaching concept, including scheduling coaching sessions, tracking attendance, and compiling feedback (no later than 22 December 2024). Output 2. Support the coordination of activities with external partner organizations, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting discussions (no later than 22 December 2024). Output 3. Contribute to the development of knowledge products, such as reports, case studies, and training materials, by conducting research, compiling data, and drafting content (no later than 22 December 2024). Output 4. Provide regular updates on project activities, milestones, and challenges to the Project Manager (no later than 22 December 2024). Output 5. Monitor the implementation of coaching advice by occasionally visiting the business premises of returnees and reporting findings (no later than 22 December 2024).

Work Location

Home-Based in Nigeria, with possibility of local travel

Expected duration

22.07.2024 – 22.12.2024 (115 workdays)

Duties and Responsibilities

BACKGROUND: Established in 1964, the International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint technical cooperation agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization (WTO) in charge of the sustainable promotion of trade and exports from developing countries and economies in transition. The ITC aims to make businesses in developing countries more competitive in global markets, accelerate economic development and contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Thus, the organization contributes to creating jobs at the level of segments of agricultural value chains and promising services, especially for young people and women. The Consultant will work within the ‘ARRIVES’ (Assisting the Reintegration of Returnees through Integrated Vocational and Entrepreneurship Support in Nigeria) project, which supports voluntarily returning migrants from Germany to Nigeria. The project covers the entire process of return from pre-return coaching in Germany, to post-arrival reintegration support and is being implemented by ITC and two NGO partners. Within the consortium, ITC focuses on three areas of intervention with a view to strengthening the sustainable economic reintegration: • Designing and implementing an entrepreneurship coaching component post-return in Nigeria; • Enhancing the capacity of local partners to provide customized support to returnee businesses; • Improving the knowledge of the needs of returnees and recommendations for economic support activities by providing structured intelligence to project partners and returnees. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Given the nature of the assignment, the incumbent must be physically based in Nigeria and willing to visit returnees’ business premises. The incumbent may be required to certify that they have no conflict of interest involving any of the project’s stakeholders at the federal and state levels, including implementing partners and participants. The Consultant will work under the supervision of the Head, Refugees and Trade and work directly in close collaboration with the Project Coordinator ARRIVES in Nigeria. The incumbent will undertake the following duties: • Provide administrative support to the project team, including organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes. • Assist in the preparation and dissemination of project-related materials, such as reports, presentations, and communication materials. • Maintain project documentation, including contracts, agreements, and correspondence, in an organized and accessible manner. • Coordinate logistical arrangements for project events, workshops, and trainings, including venue booking, travel arrangements, and procurement of supplies. • Support the monitoring and evaluating of project activities, including reporting, to ensure project objectives are met. • Liaise with project stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries as needed to facilitate communication and collaboration. • Conduct visits to the business premises of returnees to monitor the implementation of coaching advice and provide support as necessary. • Provide driving services to project personnel, as needed. • Provide accounting and financial management support on the ARRIVES project. Copyright Clause: The Consultant has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind.

Qualifications/special skills

Undergraduate degree, proven experience in lieu. Previous experience in providing administrative support for projects or programs, including maintaining project records, filing systems, and databases. Experience in organizing meetings, workshops, and events, including logistical arrangements and preparation of materials. Experience in collaborating with external partners and stakeholders, including coordination of meetings and communication. Administrative Skills: Ability to handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing project documentation, and coordinating logistics. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with project stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries effectively. Problem-Solving: Capacity to identify challenges and propose solutions in a proactive and timely manner. Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities as needed. Driving: Experience in driving a car in Nigeria, as well as driver’s license.

Languages

Advanced English is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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