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Position Title: IT Security Specialist

Industry: FMCG

Location: Ogun State

Role Summary:

Our client seeks a skilled IT Security Specialist to develop, implement, and manage robust information security policies and systems across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in cybersecurity, hands-on experience with modern security technologies, and the ability to train staff on best practices to protect digital assets.

Key responsibilities:

· Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's information security policies, procedures, and standards.

· Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential security threats and vulnerabilities.

· Manage and administer security tools and systems, such as firewalls, antivirus, encryption, authentication, backup, and recovery.

· Research and evaluate new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.

· Report and document security issues and incidents, and provide recommendations and solutions

Minimum Requirement

· First degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field

· Professional certification CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ etc. will be an advantage.

· Minimum of 5 years' experience in information security or a similar role.

· Knowledge of information security principles, frameworks, standards, and best practices, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and COBIT.

What we Offer

Competitive Salary Package

Annual Leave Allowance

13th month, HMO

Other Benefits

How to Apply

Interested candidates should fill the google form using the link attached below:

Job Type: Full-time

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Ikeja Electric is one of the largest power distribution companies in Nigeria, committed to delivering reliable and efficient electricity services to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we aim to transform the energy landscape in Nigeria and contribute to the country's economic development. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and customers.

At Ikeja Electric, we don't just power homes and businesses – we power careers. As a leading energy provider, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where everyone can shine.

We Are Recruiting To Fill The Position Below

Job Title: Security Manager, Enterprise Risk & Investigation

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

• As the Security Manager Enterprise Risk & Investigation, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company's people, assets, and operations.
• Reporting to the Chief Security Officer (CSO), you will be responsible for corporate security practices, risk management, investigations, and developing protocols that strengthen resilience and enhance the organization's value.
• This role directly reports to the Chief Security Officer.
  The role affords you to develop technical and behavioral competencies, that is, skills, knowledge, and behaviors required to successfully perform in the role and contribute to the organization's goals

Minimum Requirements

Successful applicants will typically possess the following criteria:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Humanities (preferably Psychology) or a security related discipline.
  Relevant professional security certification.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
  Previous military/paramilitary/policing is added advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Good knowledge and understanding of security systems and management.
• Ability to pay attention to details and to anticipate security issues from nuances within and outside the business.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Emotional maturity to understand impact and sensitivity of security issues.
• Possess good communication, interpersonal and networking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Display good supervisory, coaching, and mentoring skills.
  Exhibit proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.

Behavioral Competencies

• Customer Centricity: Safeguards business continuity by ensuring secure operations.
• Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates threats through proactive assessments.
• Entrepreneurship: Designs cost effective, innovative security solutions.
• Organizational Learning: Embeds continuous improvement in security practices.
• Change Management: Adapts protocols and leads teams through evolving threats.
  People Leadership: Builds high performing teams through coaching and accountability.

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Reports To: Manager - Security Governance and Assurance

Division: Information Technology

Mission:

To be involved in all facets of Information security controls design, implementation, control assessments and optimization; implementation of ISO and NIST controls in line with the approved Cybersecurity Strategy; implementation of secure resilient technology that supports the business processes within MTN Nigeria. The position includes the development, implementation and maintenance of quality plans and procedures that allows MTNN to respond to industry standards, relevant legislation and current best practices.

Description:

• Ensure implementation of technical security standards/baselines across MTNN's technology platforms as well as ongoing monitoring and reporting of compliance against the standards.
• Ensure the integration of the MTNN's technology platforms into the security compliance and monitoring eco-system both at opco and Group level then regularly confirm and report on ongoing effectiveness.
• Liaise with other relevant functions to facilitate the timeous closure of incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure Security controls are regularly evaluated as part of the Security Assessment program with proposed remedial actions to address noted baseline variances.
• Support the implementation of risk assessments exercises across the Information Technology function in order to trap and highlight information security weaknesses and advice on controls to mitigate those risks.
• Implement standards for testing methodologies, techniques and procedures and conduct robust quality standard programme.
• Lead IT Controls Assessments and compliance exercises.
• Support controls design for Operating systems, Applications & Database Security, implementation, assessments & reporting.
• Monitor the effective cascading of the Compliance strategy into the Compliance Monitoring business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing strategies.
• Monitor compliance to Information security policies, procedures and standards via a robust information security program/plan depicting continuous planned and ad-hoc audit and review exercises.
• Liaise with other relevant functions/stakeholder to implement information security as defined by MTN Nigeria.
• Manage escalating issues (within the information security domain) along with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist relevant business owners and custodians in identifying and setting activities logs, audit trails, functional and technical requirements, and ensure adequate custody of such.
• Provide adequate support for any escalated information security issues (when needed).
• Perform Problem, Change, and Release & Configuration Management as it pertains to Information Security.
• Specify, assist and delegate information security system integration concepts into SDLC process.
• Drive the Automation of the Security Baseline configuration using Enterprise tools.
  Serve as an internal information security consultant to MTN and advise on trending information security technologies/related regulatory issues.

Education:

Minimum of First Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology/Systems or any related discipline preferred

Certifications:

Any of Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) will be advantageous,

A combination of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and any of Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or Certified in Governance of Enterprise & IT (CGEIT), CCNA Security, CompTIA Security.

Experience :

3-7 years of work experience which includes:

• Experience working in the Information Security domain.
• Experience in the Cybersecurity Consulting, Digital Risks or Telecommunication sector is advantageous
• Proven experience in Information Security related Governance, Technology Risk Management and Compliance, ITGCs & Automated Controls.
• Experience conducting regular risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize cyber risks across the organization's systems, applications, and processes.
• Experience in Data Privacy controls including knowledge of Data Privacy regulations.
• Technical experience around Identity Access Management, Controls configuration management & automation using Puppet/Ansible/Chef, Vulnerability assessments and treatment, Technical systems baseline governance & Implementation.
• Experience in identifying requirements, developing architectures, and deploying enterprise Security architecture, ensuring that the implementation adheres to standards and best-practices.
• Knowledge of SQL is desirable – minimum Intermediate.
• Experience with database security administration tools, security assessments and secure database configuration.

Overview:

We're seeking a Security Monitoring and Triage Specialist to strengthen our Security Operations Center (SOC) by detecting, analyzing, and prioritizing security incidents in real-time. This role is critical to ensuring that threats are identified quickly, false positives are minimized, and high-priority alerts are escalated for immediate response. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in KQL, SIEM platforms, and proactive threat hunting.

At TeKnowledge, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead and tech empowers.

You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.

Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.

Why You'll Enjoy It Here:

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.

We're looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.

We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor security events across enterprise systems in real time.
• Detect, analyze, and prioritize security incidents to ensure timely response.
• Identify false positives and escalate high-priority threats to the incident response team.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify hidden risks and vulnerabilities.
• Tune and optimize SIEM rules to improve detection accuracy and reduce noise.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts, incident responders, and other security teams to resolve security issues.
• Document findings and provide input for continuous improvement of monitoring and triage processes.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications

• 3-year IT-related degree (mandatory).
• SC-401 and CompTIA CySA+ certifications (required).

Experience

• 5–10 years' experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) with a focus on threat hunting and validation.
• Strong hands-on expertise with SIEM platforms and KQL (Kusto Query Language).
• Proven ability to triage incidents effectively and escalate critical threats.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of SOC operations, detection engineering, and threat analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to differentiate between real threats and false positives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and make quick, accurate decisions under pressure.

We're seeking a Security Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to secure and manage digital identities across the enterprise. This role is responsible for reviewing system and data access, configuring access policies, and maintaining directory structures to enforce the principle of least privilege. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in IAM protocols, directory services, access control models, and identity lifecycle management.

At
TeKnowledge
, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead and tech empowers.

You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.

Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.

Why You'll Enjoy It Here:

• Be Part of Something Big
  – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact
  – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech
  – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team
  – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care
  – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.

We're looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.

We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.

Responsibilities

• Secure and manage digital identities across enterprise systems.
• Review and validate access to systems, applications, and data.
• Configure access policies and directory structures to enforce least privilege.
• Manage identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and IT teams to meet regulatory and audit requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve IAM-related incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to users and services.
• Continuously improve IAM processes, tools, and governance practices.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• 3-year IT-related degree (mandatory).
• CompTIA Security+, SC-300, and AZ-500 certifications (required).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience building and managing IAM systems.
• Hands-on expertise with MS Active Directory / Entra ID (preferred).
• Deep knowledge of IAM protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), directory services, and access control models.
• Experience managing identity lifecycle, user provisioning, and role-based access controls.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of IAM best practices, security governance, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to balance security with usability, ensuring minimal friction for end users.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proactive approach to improving security posture and reducing risk.

TeKnowledge is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in celebrating – diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to building an equitable environment by providing fair employment opportunities in our communities without regard to gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background, disability, marital and veteran status. Our employees join us in adopting, celebrating, and championing our drive towards building an equitable opportunity environment. We do not and will not ask you to send or share with us any sensitive personal data.

Overview:

We're seeking a Security Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to secure and manage digital identities across the enterprise. This role is responsible for reviewing system and data access, configuring access policies, and maintaining directory structures to enforce the principle of least privilege. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in IAM protocols, directory services, access control models, and identity lifecycle management.

At TeKnowledge, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead and tech empowers.

You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.

Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.

Why You'll Enjoy It Here:

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.

We're looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.

We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.

Responsibilities:

• Secure and manage digital identities across enterprise systems.
• Review and validate access to systems, applications, and data.
• Configure access policies and directory structures to enforce least privilege.
• Manage identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access control.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and IT teams to meet regulatory and audit requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve IAM-related incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to users and services.
• Continuously improve IAM processes, tools, and governance practices.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications

• 3-year IT-related degree (mandatory).
• CompTIA Security+, SC-300, and AZ-500 certifications (required).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience building and managing IAM systems.
• Hands-on expertise with MS Active Directory / Entra ID (preferred).
• Deep knowledge of IAM protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), directory services, and access control models.
• Experience managing identity lifecycle, user provisioning, and role-based access controls.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of IAM best practices, security governance, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to balance security with usability, ensuring minimal friction for end users.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proactive approach to improving security posture and reducing risk.

Background Information

Title of Post: Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP/RHCS) Specialist

Grade level of Post NOC

Position Number:

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA)

Rotational/Non Rotational: Non Rotational

Duration: One year* (renewable based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance)

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 11SEPTEMBER 2025

Please note that this vacancy announcement is only for Nigerian nationals.

• No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN staff regulations 4.5.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR THIS POSITION- ALL CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED EARLIER NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS WE ALREADY HAVE THEIR APPLICATIONS IN THE SYSTEM

The Position

The Global Programme to enhance Reproductive Health Commodities Security (GPRHCS) is a part of the UNFPA's global efforts to improve access to and utilization of family planning commodities worldwide. The Global programme works with national governments to strengthen or establish secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable systems to ensure supply of and demand for a wide range of reproductive health commodities: including contraceptives and condoms. With support from the GPRHCS, the UNFPA Country Office in the Federal Republic of Nigeria is working closely with Federal, States and Local Government counterparts in support of government-led efforts to all aspects of in-country demand for Family Planning services.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's strategic plan , focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. UNFPA works to advance gender equality and women's empowerment and to address the causes and consequences of GBV, especially its effects on sexual and reproductive health. UNFPA works to address gender-based violence in both development and humanitarian contexts, where the risk of violence against women and girls intensifies.

UNFPA Nigeria commenced the implementation of the 9th Country Programme (CP of which the four main outputs are : (a) strengthened data systems; (b) strengthened capacities of national and subnational health systems to deliver quality sexual and reproductive health information and services; (c) strengthened capacity of critical actors and systems the provision of life and dignity-saving interventions in humanitarian settings; (d) strengthened capacities and knowledge of critical actors to address discriminatory gender and social norms.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose

Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Resident Representative in Nigeria and the direct supervision of the Sexual Reproductive Health Coordinator, the Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP/RHCS) Specialist has the responsibility for leadership, normative and programmatic guidance of the UNFPA's FP strategy, acceleration plan and National FP strategies/commitments. Working within a large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, including interventions related to Humanitarian Response, the FP/RHCS specialist will coordinate the effective management of the UNFPA programme in the areas of FP and RHCS. She/he will provide oversight for the management of the UNFPA Supplies Partnership, for the effective and efficient implementation of the programme and for the delivery of its objectives: availability and choice, strengthened supply chains and Last Mile Assurance (LMA), increased government commitment, and operational effectiveness and efficiency. Through substantive analysis and assessment of political, social and economic trends, the FP/RHCS specialist will contribute to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. She/he will monitor results achieved during implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as required. She/he will also work closely with different Nigerian Federal and State Ministry of Health Departments, Local Governments, NGOs and partners to enhance Reproductive Health Commodity security (RHCS).

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Provide leadership and technical support to national efforts to Family Planning program and RH commodity security, to design the health commodity supply logistics in line with the health priorities defined in the National Health Strategy, and the national FP/RHCS plans.

Advocacy, Partnership and Resource Mobilization

• Lead the national advocacy efforts with partners and facilitate adoption of an integrated approach to SRH in general and specifically to FP/RHCS that takes as its foundation the reliable and consistent availability of planned RH commodities. This integrated approach is complemented by a focus on issues of quality of care, improvements to the national environment as well as questions of access and demand.
• Collaborate with the country office staff members to promote integrated approaches to improving reproductive health, particularly in areas such as: (i) Condom programming under HIV/AIDS programme; (ii) Improving access to contraceptives by unmarried young people; (iii) Repositioning family planning.
• Collaborate with other UN Agencies and development partners to promote and provide integrated technical support for FP/RHCS within countries (particularly with WHO, UNICEF, DFID, USAID, CIDA) and to carry out and implement findings of joint assessment of critical maternal health drugs.
• Identify potential new donors and develop proposals to mobilize resources for the programme.

Capacity development and Technical Support

• Provide technical support and advice to strengthen the national and sub-national health systems for an increased accessibility, demand creation and use of RH commodities to all individuals. This will entail a demonstrated ability to provide technical advice and information on how to increase contraceptive prevalence rate, condom usages, and effectiveness of national logistics systems.
• Build national capacity in contraceptive technology (especially long acting methods and DMPA SC) and logistics planning and management (quantification and forecasting, identifying warehouses and setting-up/schedule transportations, identify suitable routings, communicate with FMOH on stock availability, provide update accurate reports, etc.)
• Coordinate the RH supplies quantification, planning, distribution, and commodity reporting processes required by donors and stakeholders.
• Technical leadership and support to national partners in setting up an effective procurement and supply management for all health commodities in compliance with national standards and norms.
• Provide support for an improved coordination, organization and management of the Logistic Management Information System (LMIS), with RHCS mainstreamed, of the public health facilities and ensure national ownership and readiness to take over this responsibility
• Provide support to the implementation of NAVISION e-ELMS software through capacity building and sustain monitoring and supporting supervision.
• Assist national partners in analyzing and disseminating data on the movement and utilization of commodities.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure the effective functioning of the FP/RHCS Committee and monitor the procurement of Reproductive Health Commodities to ensure uninterrupted flow of RHCS.
• Contribute to the development and formulation of national policy and plan of action in the areas of FP/RHCS.
• Coordinate in Completion and Quality Assurance: Oversee the finalization and quality assurance of the yearly supply chain overview report. Ensure that the data is accurate, comprehensive, and effectively disseminated to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead LMA In-Country Assessments: Support in the organization, planning, execution, and reporting for LMA in-country assessments. Ensure that these activities are well-coordinated and effectively implemented.
• Provide technical and operational support for the national roll-out and scale-up of Last Mile Assurance processes.
• Establish and maintain a harmonious working environment; lead the team through the process of change management; promote communication; encourage innovations; strengthen team building through active participation and interaction at all levels; and foster staff engagement, development and empowerment; promote an ethics-based approach in the Partnership towards the management of human and financial resources.

Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination

• Contribute to the identification, analysis and synthesis of technical knowledge and best practices in FP/RHCS.
• Coordinate the implementation of the annual GPRHCS survey.
• Assist to organize and participate actively in meetings and desk reviews and undertake monitoring missions and data dissemination to assess progress of the strategic plan implementation, including appropriate substantive and administrative follow-up actions.
• Oversee, monitor and analyze on a continuous basis, substantive programme implementation, including preparing substantive programme and financial reports on the national FP/RHCS Strategic Plan.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be given by UNFPA Representative.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Masters degree in medical sciences, public health, pharmacy, procurement, logistics, supply chain management or equivalent education.
• Professional and logistics qualifications in procurement an asset. A course in logistics, essential drugs, and MIS is a plus.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in increasing responsibilities at the national level in SRH ideally, public sector pharmaceutical supplies management of which 3 years experience relating to health and logistics systems and management of family planning programmes.
• Experience in public sector pharmaceutical program management at national level, especially in policy & management, Selection, Access, Quality Assurance and Rational Drug Use is strongly desired.
• Extensive knowledge of Family Planning, supply chain management, forecasting, warehousing and distribution, transportation, logistics information systems and eLMIS.
• Significant public procurement and supply management experience related to the Health Sector (pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical medical supplies), and other funding mechanisms emphasizing donor coordination/harmonization and in challenging situation.
• Senior-level of Family Planning programming and analytical experience in the coordination and implementation of family Planning activities
• Health sector-specific experience, including: Family planning programming, Experience with Public Health systems in developing countries
• Demonstrated ability to work with governments, network within the academic and development community.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. Fluency in English is required.

Language:

Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.

Required Competencies

Values

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change

Core Competencies

• Achieving results
• Being accountable
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
• Communicating for impact
• Commitment to UNFPA Values and Guiding Principles;
• Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management;
• Team Work/Communication/Self-Management
• Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making;
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies

• Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances
• and partnerships
• Job knowledge/technical expertise and Results based management
• Adaptation/application of knowledge in different contexts
• Integration in a multidisciplinary environment

Managerial Competencies:

• Strategically positioning UNFPA programmes.
• Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness.
• Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information
• Providing a technical support system.
• Strengthening the programming capacity of implementing partners.
• Facilitating quality programmatic results
• Internal and External relations and advocacy for results mobilization.

UNFPA Work Environment

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage qualified women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus cost of health insurance and other benefits.

Disclaimer

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

Background Information
Title of Post:
Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP/RHCS) Specialist
Grade level of Post NOC
Position Number:
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA)
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non Rotational
Duration: One year* (renewable based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance)
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 11SEPTEMBER 2025
Please note that this vacancy announcement is only for Nigerian nationals.

• No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN staff regulations 4.5.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR THIS POSITION- ALL CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED EARLIER NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS WE ALREADY HAVE THEIR APPLICATIONS IN THE SYSTEM

The Position
The Global Programme to enhance Reproductive Health Commodities Security (GPRHCS) is a part of the UNFPA's global efforts to improve access to and utilization of family planning commodities worldwide. The Global programme works with national governments to strengthen or establish secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable systems to ensure supply of and demand for a wide range of reproductive health commodities: including contraceptives and condoms. With support from the GPRHCS, the UNFPA Country Office in the Federal Republic of Nigeria is working closely with Federal, States and Local Government counterparts in support of government-led efforts to all aspects of in-country demand for Family Planning services.

How you can make a difference:
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's strategic plan , focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. UNFPA works to advance gender equality and women's empowerment and to address the causes and consequences of GBV, especially its effects on sexual and reproductive health. UNFPA works to address gender-based violence in both development and humanitarian contexts, where the risk of violence against women and girls intensifies.

UNFPA Nigeria commenced the implementation of the 9th Country Programme (CP of which the four main outputs are : (a) strengthened data systems; (b) strengthened capacities of national and subnational health systems to deliver quality sexual and reproductive health information and services; (c) strengthened capacity of critical actors and systems the provision of life and dignity-saving interventions in humanitarian settings; (d) strengthened capacities and knowledge of critical actors to address discriminatory gender and social norms.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose
Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Resident Representative in Nigeria and the direct supervision of the Sexual Reproductive Health Coordinator, the Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP/RHCS) Specialist has the responsibility for leadership, normative and programmatic guidance of the UNFPA's FP strategy, acceleration plan and National FP strategies/commitments. Working within a large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, including interventions related to Humanitarian Response, the FP/RHCS specialist will coordinate the effective management of the UNFPA programme in the areas of FP and RHCS. She/he will provide oversight for the management of the UNFPA Supplies Partnership, for the effective and efficient implementation of the programme and for the delivery of its objectives: availability and choice, strengthened supply chains and Last Mile Assurance (LMA), increased government commitment, and operational effectiveness and efficiency. Through substantive analysis and assessment of political, social and economic trends, the FP/RHCS specialist will contribute to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. She/he will monitor results achieved during implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as required. She/he will also work closely with different Nigerian Federal and State Ministry of Health Departments, Local Governments, NGOs and partners to enhance Reproductive Health Commodity security (RHCS).

Main Tasks And Responsibilities
Provide leadership and technical support to national efforts to Family Planning program and RH commodity security, to design the health commodity supply logistics in line with the health priorities defined in the National Health Strategy, and the national FP/RHCS plans.

Advocacy, Partnership and Resource Mobilization

• Lead the national advocacy efforts with partners and facilitate adoption of an integrated approach to SRH in general and specifically to FP/RHCS that takes as its foundation the reliable and consistent availability of planned RH commodities. This integrated approach is complemented by a focus on issues of quality of care, improvements to the national environment as well as questions of access and demand.
• Collaborate with the country office staff members to promote integrated approaches to improving reproductive health, particularly in areas such as: (i) Condom programming under HIV/AIDS programme; (ii) Improving access to contraceptives by unmarried young people; (iii) Repositioning family planning.
• Collaborate with other UN Agencies and development partners to promote and provide integrated technical support for FP/RHCS within countries (particularly with WHO, UNICEF, DFID, USAID, CIDA) and to carry out and implement findings of joint assessment of critical maternal health drugs.
• Identify potential new donors and develop proposals to mobilize resources for the programme.

Capacity development and Technical Support

• Provide technical support and advice to strengthen the national and sub-national health systems for an increased accessibility, demand creation and use of RH commodities to all individuals. This will entail a demonstrated ability to provide technical advice and information on how to increase contraceptive prevalence rate, condom usages, and effectiveness of national logistics systems.
• Build national capacity in contraceptive technology (especially long acting methods and DMPA SC) and logistics planning and management (quantification and forecasting, identifying warehouses and setting-up/schedule transportations, identify suitable routings, communicate with FMOH on stock availability, provide update accurate reports, etc.)
• Coordinate the RH supplies quantification, planning, distribution, and commodity reporting processes required by donors and stakeholders.
• Technical leadership and support to national partners in setting up an effective procurement and supply management for all health commodities in compliance with national standards and norms.
• Provide support for an improved coordination, organization and management of the Logistic Management Information System (LMIS), with RHCS mainstreamed, of the public health facilities and ensure national ownership and readiness to take over this responsibility
• Provide support to the implementation of NAVISION e-ELMS software through capacity building and sustain monitoring and supporting supervision.
• Assist national partners in analyzing and disseminating data on the movement and utilization of commodities.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure the effective functioning of the FP/RHCS Committee and monitor the procurement of Reproductive Health Commodities to ensure uninterrupted flow of RHCS.
• Contribute to the development and formulation of national policy and plan of action in the areas of FP/RHCS.
• Coordinate in Completion and Quality Assurance: Oversee the finalization and quality assurance of the yearly supply chain overview report. Ensure that the data is accurate, comprehensive, and effectively disseminated to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead LMA In-Country Assessments: Support in the organization, planning, execution, and reporting for LMA in-country assessments. Ensure that these activities are well-coordinated and effectively implemented.
• Provide technical and operational support for the national roll-out and scale-up of Last Mile Assurance processes.
• Establish and maintain a harmonious working environment; lead the team through the process of change management; promote communication; encourage innovations; strengthen team building through active participation and interaction at all levels; and foster staff engagement, development and empowerment; promote an ethics-based approach in the Partnership towards the management of human and financial resources.

Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination

• Contribute to the identification, analysis and synthesis of technical knowledge and best practices in FP/RHCS.
• Coordinate the implementation of the annual GPRHCS survey.
• Assist to organize and participate actively in meetings and desk reviews and undertake monitoring missions and data dissemination to assess progress of the strategic plan implementation, including appropriate substantive and administrative follow-up actions.
• Oversee, monitor and analyze on a continuous basis, substantive programme implementation, including preparing substantive programme and financial reports on the national FP/RHCS Strategic Plan.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be given by UNFPA Representative.

Qualifications And Experience
Education

• Masters degree in medical sciences, public health, pharmacy, procurement, logistics, supply chain management or equivalent education.
• Professional and logistics qualifications in procurement an asset. A course in logistics, essential drugs, and MIS is a plus.

Knowledge And Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in increasing responsibilities at the national level in SRH ideally, public sector pharmaceutical supplies management of which 3 years experience relating to health and logistics systems and management of family planning programmes.
• Experience in public sector pharmaceutical program management at national level, especially in policy & management, Selection, Access, Quality Assurance and Rational Drug Use is strongly desired.
• Extensive knowledge of Family Planning, supply chain management, forecasting, warehousing and distribution, transportation, logistics information systems and eLMIS.
• Significant public procurement and supply management experience related to the Health Sector (pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical medical supplies), and other funding mechanisms emphasizing donor coordination/harmonization and in challenging situation.
• Senior-level of Family Planning programming and analytical experience in the coordination and implementation of family Planning activities
• Health sector-specific experience, including: Family planning programming, Experience with Public Health systems in developing countries
• Demonstrated ability to work with governments, network within the academic and development community.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. Fluency in English is required.

Language:
Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.

Required Competencies
Values

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change

Core Competencies

• Achieving results
• Being accountable
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
• Communicating for impact
• Commitment to UNFPA Values and Guiding Principles;
• Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management;
• Team Work/Communication/Self-Management
• Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making;
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies

• Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances
• and partnerships
• Job knowledge/technical expertise and Results based management
• Adaptation/application of knowledge in different contexts
• Integration in a multidisciplinary environment

Managerial Competencies:

• Strategically positioning UNFPA programmes.
• Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness.
• Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information
• Providing a technical support system.
• Strengthening the programming capacity of implementing partners.
• Facilitating quality programmatic results
• Internal and External relations and advocacy for results mobilization.

UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage qualified women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.

Compensation And Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus cost of health insurance and other benefits.

Disclaimer
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

Background Information
Title of Post:
Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP/RHCS) Specialist
Grade level of Post NOC
Position Number:
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA)
Rotational/Non Rotational: Non Rotational
Duration: One year* (renewable based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance)
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 11SEPTEMBER 2025
Please note that this vacancy announcement is only for Nigerian nationals.

• No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN staff regulations 4.5.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR THIS POSITION- ALL CANDIDATES WHO APPLIED EARLIER NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS WE ALREADY HAVE THEIR APPLICATIONS IN THE SYSTEM

The Position
The Global Programme to enhance Reproductive Health Commodities Security (GPRHCS) is a part of the UNFPA's global efforts to improve access to and utilization of family planning commodities worldwide. The Global programme works with national governments to strengthen or establish secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable systems to ensure supply of and demand for a wide range of reproductive health commodities: including contraceptives and condoms. With support from the GPRHCS, the UNFPA Country Office in the Federal Republic of Nigeria is working closely with Federal, States and Local Government counterparts in support of government-led efforts to all aspects of in-country demand for Family Planning services.

How You Can Make a Difference
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's strategic plan , focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. UNFPA works to advance gender equality and women's empowerment and to address the causes and consequences of GBV, especially its effects on sexual and reproductive health. UNFPA works to address gender-based violence in both development and humanitarian contexts, where the risk of violence against women and girls intensifies.

UNFPA Nigeria commenced the implementation of the 9th Country Programme (CP of which the four main outputs are : (a) strengthened data systems; (b) strengthened capacities of national and subnational health systems to deliver quality sexual and reproductive health information and services; (c) strengthened capacity of critical actors and systems the provision of life and dignity-saving interventions in humanitarian settings; (d) strengthened capacities and knowledge of critical actors to address discriminatory gender and social norms.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose
Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Resident Representative in Nigeria and the direct supervision of the Sexual Reproductive Health Coordinator, the Family Planning/Reproductive Health Commodity Security (FP/RHCS) Specialist has the responsibility for leadership, normative and programmatic guidance of the UNFPA's FP strategy, acceleration plan and National FP strategies/commitments. Working within a large and complex Country Office (CO) environment, including interventions related to Humanitarian Response, the FP/RHCS specialist will coordinate the effective management of the UNFPA programme in the areas of FP and RHCS. She/he will provide oversight for the management of the UNFPA Supplies Partnership, for the effective and efficient implementation of the programme and for the delivery of its objectives: availability and choice, strengthened supply chains and Last Mile Assurance (LMA), increased government commitment, and operational effectiveness and efficiency. Through substantive analysis and assessment of political, social and economic trends, the FP/RHCS specialist will contribute to project formulation and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development frameworks. She/he will monitor results achieved during implementation, guiding the appropriate application of systems and procedures, and developing enhancements as required. She/he will also work closely with different Nigerian Federal and State Ministry of Health Departments, Local Governments, NGOs and partners to enhance Reproductive Health Commodity security (RHCS).

Main Tasks And Responsibilities
Provide leadership and technical support to national efforts to Family Planning program and RH commodity security, to design the health commodity supply logistics in line with the health priorities defined in the National Health Strategy, and the national FP/RHCS plans.

Advocacy, Partnership and Resource Mobilization

• Lead the national advocacy efforts with partners and facilitate adoption of an integrated approach to SRH in general and specifically to FP/RHCS that takes as its foundation the reliable and consistent availability of planned RH commodities. This integrated approach is complemented by a focus on issues of quality of care, improvements to the national environment as well as questions of access and demand.
• Collaborate with the country office staff members to promote integrated approaches to improving reproductive health, particularly in areas such as: (i) Condom programming under HIV/AIDS programme; (ii) Improving access to contraceptives by unmarried young people; (iii) Repositioning family planning.
• Collaborate with other UN Agencies and development partners to promote and provide integrated technical support for FP/RHCS within countries (particularly with WHO, UNICEF, DFID, USAID, CIDA) and to carry out and implement findings of joint assessment of critical maternal health drugs.
• Identify potential new donors and develop proposals to mobilize resources for the programme.

Capacity development and Technical Support

• Provide technical support and advice to strengthen the national and sub-national health systems for an increased accessibility, demand creation and use of RH commodities to all individuals. This will entail a demonstrated ability to provide technical advice and information on how to increase contraceptive prevalence rate, condom usages, and effectiveness of national logistics systems.
• Build national capacity in contraceptive technology (especially long acting methods and DMPA SC) and logistics planning and management (quantification and forecasting, identifying warehouses and setting-up/schedule transportations, identify suitable routings, communicate with FMOH on stock availability, provide update accurate reports, etc.)
• Coordinate the RH supplies quantification, planning, distribution, and commodity reporting processes required by donors and stakeholders.
• Technical leadership and support to national partners in setting up an effective procurement and supply management for all health commodities in compliance with national standards and norms.
• Provide support for an improved coordination, organization and management of the Logistic Management Information System (LMIS), with RHCS mainstreamed, of the public health facilities and ensure national ownership and readiness to take over this responsibility
• Provide support to the implementation of NAVISION e-ELMS software through capacity building and sustain monitoring and supporting supervision.
• Assist national partners in analyzing and disseminating data on the movement and utilization of commodities.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure the effective functioning of the FP/RHCS Committee and monitor the procurement of Reproductive Health Commodities to ensure uninterrupted flow of RHCS.
• Contribute to the development and formulation of national policy and plan of action in the areas of FP/RHCS.
• Coordinate in Completion and Quality Assurance: Oversee the finalization and quality assurance of the yearly supply chain overview report. Ensure that the data is accurate, comprehensive, and effectively disseminated to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead LMA In-Country Assessments: Support in the organization, planning, execution, and reporting for LMA in-country assessments. Ensure that these activities are well-coordinated and effectively implemented.
• Provide technical and operational support for the national roll-out and scale-up of Last Mile Assurance processes.
• Establish and maintain a harmonious working environment; lead the team through the process of change management; promote communication; encourage innovations; strengthen team building through active participation and interaction at all levels; and foster staff engagement, development and empowerment; promote an ethics-based approach in the Partnership towards the management of human and financial resources.

Evidence and knowledge development and dissemination

• Contribute to the identification, analysis and synthesis of technical knowledge and best practices in FP/RHCS.
• Coordinate the implementation of the annual GPRHCS survey.
• Assist to organize and participate actively in meetings and desk reviews and undertake monitoring missions and data dissemination to assess progress of the strategic plan implementation, including appropriate substantive and administrative follow-up actions.
• Oversee, monitor and analyze on a continuous basis, substantive programme implementation, including preparing substantive programme and financial reports on the national FP/RHCS Strategic Plan.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be given by UNFPA Representative.

Qualifications And Experience
Education

• Masters degree in medical sciences, public health, pharmacy, procurement, logistics, supply chain management or equivalent education.
• Professional and logistics qualifications in procurement an asset. A course in logistics, essential drugs, and MIS is a plus.

Knowledge And Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in increasing responsibilities at the national level in SRH ideally, public sector pharmaceutical supplies management of which 3 years experience relating to health and logistics systems and management of family planning programmes.
• Experience in public sector pharmaceutical program management at national level, especially in policy & management, Selection, Access, Quality Assurance and Rational Drug Use is strongly desired.
• Extensive knowledge of Family Planning, supply chain management, forecasting, warehousing and distribution, transportation, logistics information systems and eLMIS.
• Significant public procurement and supply management experience related to the Health Sector (pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical medical supplies), and other funding mechanisms emphasizing donor coordination/harmonization and in challenging situation.
• Senior-level of Family Planning programming and analytical experience in the coordination and implementation of family Planning activities
• Health sector-specific experience, including: Family planning programming, Experience with Public Health systems in developing countries
• Demonstrated ability to work with governments, network within the academic and development community.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. Fluency in English is required.

Language
Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.

Required Competencies
Values

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change

Core Competencies

• Achieving results
• Being accountable
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
• Communicating for impact
• Commitment to UNFPA Values and Guiding Principles;
• Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment/Performance Management;
• Team Work/Communication/Self-Management
• Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation and Commitment to Excellence/Decision Making;
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies

• Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances
• and partnerships
• Job knowledge/technical expertise and Results based management
• Adaptation/application of knowledge in different contexts
• Integration in a multidisciplinary environment

Managerial Competencies

• Strategically positioning UNFPA programmes.
• Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness.
• Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information
• Providing a technical support system.
• Strengthening the programming capacity of implementing partners.
• Facilitating quality programmatic results
• Internal and External relations and advocacy for results mobilization.

UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, Embracing diversity in all its forms, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage qualified women to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities for all including persons with disabilities.

Compensation And Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus cost of health insurance and other benefits.

Disclaimer
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices, letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline

In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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