United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) helps developing countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights, capacity development and the empowerment of women.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Executive Assistant to the UNODC Representative
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-3
Duration of Initial Contract: One year, renewable.
Background
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Representative, the Executive Assistant ensures effective and efficient functioning of the Representative’s office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. He/she also acts as the HR focal point ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work outputs.
He/she is team- and client-oriented and acts in full compliance with applicable policies, rules and regulations. He/she works collaboratively with the programme support and operations team offices ensuring information exchange and consistent and timely service delivery. The Executive Assistant works in close collaboration UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
Effective and efficient functioning of the Representative’s office
Effective communications and administrative support to the office
Facilitation of knowledge building and management
Support HR functions with full compliance of HR processes and records with UN/UNODC and UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the Representatives’ Office office focusing on achievement of the following results:
Management of the Representatives office, ensuring an environment of professionalism and teamwork at all times, and setting exemplary standards of conduct for the CO team;
Efficient and discreet management of the Representatives schedules
Organization of regular and ad-hoc meetings; preparation of minutes and summaries of actions to be taken; tracking of progress on planned issues; follow-up with focal points.
Screening of all incoming communications, filter outgoing correspondence for the Representatives signature, clearance and further action by other staff; wherever possible.
Adherence to appropriate protocol and correspondence guidelines by the Organization when communicating with Government and other external partners
Ensures provision of effective communications and administrative support to the office focusing on achievement of the following results:
Maintenance of the filing system including a chronological file ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials.
Coordination of the information flow in the office and dissemination of corporate and interoffice communication to staff as required.
Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to the Representative.
Draft routine correspondence, interoffice memos, general briefing notes, documents, reports, and minutes of meetings when requested, translations when required;
Administration of travel, meetings, appointments and briefings of Representative, including drafting of background notes, travel bookings, travel authorization, security clearance, rental subsidy and MORSS compliance documents
Support to organization of media/advocacy events if required
Maintain a contact data base for the use by the UNODC Representative
Perform other duties as may be required by UNODC Representative.
Human Resources Focal point
In close cooperation with and under the guidance of the Operations Manager ensures the implementation of HR actions in line with applicable policies, standards and rules:
Arranges and organises selection processes for UNODC personnel holding UNDP contracts
Drafts and prepare HR documents and correspondence including for contract extensions, recruitment requests and vacancy announcements,
Monitor and follow-up to HR related actions such as timely extension of contracts, filling of posts, leave plans, attendance records, compliance with performance evaluation systems and mandatory training using respective matrixes or monitoring tables
Maintains the official status files for all locally-recruited staff in the office as well as for all selection/recruitment processes
Prepare the Annual Learning Plan for the office in consultation with the Team
Act as Leave Manager for all internationally recruited staff.
Impact of Results:
The key results have an impact on the execution of the CONIG HR services in terms of quality and accuracy of work completed. Accurate data entry and presentation of HR information and team and client-oriented approach enhances UNODC capability in the HR management.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Integrity
Professionalism
Teamwork
Communication
Client Orientation
Commitment to Continuous Learning.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Secondary Education with specialized certification in HR; University Degree in Business, HR or Public Administration is an asset with specialized Administrative/Secretarial training in office management,
Experience:
5 to 7 years of progressively responsible secretarial, administrative, programme and Human Resource experience is required at the national or international level. Work experience with a multilateral or bilateral partner is an asset.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web based management system
Language:
Excellent command of written and spoken English.
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Job Title: Project Coordinator – Support to the Justice Sector in Nigeria
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-5
Duration of Initial Contract: One year, renewable.
Background
This position is with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office in Nigeria (CONIG).
The incumbent will be responsible for the overall implementation of the project “Support to the Justice Sector in Nigeria”.
S/he will be under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Country Representative, who will be supported by the Programme Management Officer / Head of Programme.
S/he will maintain close consultation with UNODC HQ, in particular with the Regional Section for Africa and the Middle East, Integrated Programming and Oversight Branch and with relevant substantive sections.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate the implementation, evaluation and overall management of the project according to approved project document/revisions, the Contribution Agreement with the European Union (EU), other donor funding agreements, if any, United Nations policies and financial rules and regulations, and costed work plans.
Provide specialized substantive expertise in the area of criminal justice, justice sector reform, coordination and policy development and support efforts of relevant stakeholders in Nigeria in these areas at federal and state level; coordinate legislation reviews, state of justice assessments, preparation of evaluations or research activities and studies, and direct project assistance to judicial bodies such as the Body of Attorney Generals and the National Association of Prosecutors; oversee the organization and conduct of workshops, seminars, dissemination of public information materials, on justice sector reform.
Carry out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary in the project logframe for the achievement of expected results based on the performance parameters and indicators, programme performance reports and inputs for results-based budgeting and results-based management.
Liaise effectively with counterparts, development partners and other stakeholders with a view to facilitating the delivery of technical cooperation inputs to Nigerian authorities while avoiding overlap and duplication with the actions of other assistance providers; make project achievements known and identify areas of new assistance.
Coordinate activities related to budget and funding; supervise project expenditures and utilization of funds related to the project; ensure compliance with United Nations financial rules and regulations and initiate project and/or budget revisions.
Identify procurement needs (goods and services) in coordination with the Operations Manager, responsible for procurement in CONIG and contribute to managing human resources allocated to the project by coordinating the work of and guiding subordinates in project development, implementation and assessment; participate in the selection and recruitment process of international and local staff as required.
Constantly monitor project’s risk log, and draw UNODC’s Representative and projects’ stakeholders’ attention to emerging issues with potentially negative impact on project implementation.
Provide substantive support to UNODC Representative in identifying and implementing maximum strategic visibility for project counterparts, donors/partners and UNODC, in particular as regards European Union visibility in line with respective rules and guidelines.
Prepare new project concepts supporting the result areas of the project in line with UNODC strategic frameworks.
Directly implement activities under Outcome 1 of the project, pertaining to the enhancement of the coordination and sector policy development of the justice sector, with support from other project staff.
Undertake other duties that may be required for effective and efficient project implementation
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Senior governmental counterparts, project Focal Points at federal and state level within targeted key beneficiary institutions, NGOs and CSOs, national and international consultants, officers and technical staff in relevant UNODC units and field offices, and other Entities (including the European Union).
Results expected:
Develops, implements, evaluates, and provides effective leadership and management of the project and project team; demonstrates timely delivery of outputs in accordance with overall objectives and policies.
Plays a lead role in identifying and providing direction and sound and innovative advice on significant issues.
Ensures effective delivery of programmes and a proactive response to changes in the context of the country.
Maintains an overall compliance with UN financial and staff rules and regulations. Delivers thorough, well-reasoned contributions and outputs, e.g. self-evaluations, budgetary documents and financial analysis, etc.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Deep knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal justice and justice sector reform.
Good knowledge of institutional support to judicial entities and means to foster coordination among these entities.
Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of problems.
Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.
Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery on justice sector reform matters; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Leadership:
Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
Drives for change and improvement;
Does not accept the status quo;
Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
Planning & Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
Uses time efficiently.
Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Creativity:
Actively seeks to improve services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs;
Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas;
Thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks;
Meets timeframes for delivery of goods, transportation requests, or services to client.
Managing Performance:
Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work of others; ability to make timely decisions; ability to coach, mentor, motivate and develop staff and encourage good performance.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in Law, Criminology, Political or Social science, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Public Administration, or related field.
A first level-university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the field of criminal justice or justice sector reform processes in a national, international organization or civil society organization in a multi-cultural setting.
Three or more of these years should be at managerial level with responsibilities of similar size and complexity.
UN operational experience, experience in implementing projects funded by the European Union and working or living experience in challenging and diverse environments are an asset.
Working experience with financial databases and electronic reporting facilities and managerial tools and in complex developing countries is an asset.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset
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Job Title: Project Analyst Livelihoods and Social CohesionLocation:
Maiduguri
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-4
Duration of Initial Contract:1 Year
Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria has embarked on a new Japanese-Funded Project on Early Recovery and Social Cohesion in the North Eastern part of the country. The Project will contribute to the realization of the UNDAF Outcome 4.2 which states that ‘by 2017 the occurrence and effects of conflicts and violence are reduced through institutionalized and coordinated prevention and management by the establishment of a peace architecture supporting negotiated solutions at federal, state and community level in partnership with civil society, informed by gender sensitive conflict analysis and other evidence based EW/EA methodologies and tolerant, peace loving and resilient communities’.The specific Outputs of the Project are to ensure that: Disrupted livelihoods, loss of income and productive capacity of at least 1,500 persons are restored and stabilized; Damaged community infrastructures rehabilitated and short-term employment opportunities created in Borno State; Capacity for dialogue, mediation and peace building established and strengthened; Citizens sensitized to embrace core cultural and moral values and promote spirit of peaceful coexistence; Capacity of security personnel agencies in civilian protection and peacekeeping enhanced.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Team Leader, Sustainable Development, the Project Analyst is responsible for management of UNDP programme within the thematic/sectorial areas relating to Livelihoods and Social Cohesion. The Project Analyst analyzes political, social and economic trends, provides technical backstopping and quality assurances to programme activities, support formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio and facilitates knowledge management activities.
The Project Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs Staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society organizations in ensuring successful UNDP Programme implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
Implementation of programme strategies.
Management of the CO Project on Livelihoods and Social Cohesion.
Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the Project scaling-up strategy.
Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management.
Effective gender mainstreaming in early recovery and social cohesion.
1.) Ensure Implementation of programmes focusing on achievement of the following results:
Support analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to inform programme activities within his/her portfolio;
Provide inputs to the development of proposals, concepts, strategies, and ideas in the respective areas and building on UNDP’s comparative advantages and experiences, particularly in relation to integrating social cohesion into livelihoods programming;
Actively engage in the implementation of programme strategies within his/her portfolio.
2.) Ensures effective management of the CO programme within the Project activities, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Contribute to the results-based monitoring of the programme, including effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC), and monitoring of the achievement of results;
Support planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of programmes and programmatic interventions in the subject area, tracking the use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations;
Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with executing agencies;
Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones;
Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to PAC, entering project into Atlas, finalization of contribution agreements; determination of the required revisions, coordination of the mandatory budget re-phasing exercises, closure of project through review;
Performance of functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval, participates in recruitment processes for projects;
Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the Projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions;
Participation in relevant audit exercises. Follow up on audit recommendations;
Ensure that aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes;
Contribute to the timely and high-quality preparation and submission of reports, including donor reports.
3.) Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the Project scaling-up strategy, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Development of partnerships with UN Agencies, IFIs, Government institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, private sector, civil society and research institutions in specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of the UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities;
Liaise with stakeholders and partners;
Formulate strategic approaches towards scaling-up the Project beyond the initial phase;
Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs, on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office efforts in resource mobilization.
4.) Ensures the provision of top quality technical/ programmatic support and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Scanning the policy and political environments and advising on their implications for Livelihoods and Social Cohesion Project;
Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues, identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals;
Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.
5.) Ensures effective gender mainstreaming in the work of UNDP in the area of livelihoods and social cohesion, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Initiates and implement Project strategy aimed at enhancing the participation of women in livelihoods and social cohesion activities;
Provides technical and policy support, guidance, practical tools and hands-on training to the implementing agencies towards enhancing gender mainstreaming in project design and implementation;
Advocating for policies that will reduce feminized marginalization in livelihood support, end violence against women, and increase women engagement in addressing the challenges of social fragmentation, as well as achieving gender-sensitive interventions.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the overall success of the country programme and reaching UNDAF/ CPD goals, as they relate to the promotion of livelihoods and social cohesion. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda:
Creates effective advocacy strategies
Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses
Results-Based Programme Development and Management:
Provides information for linkages across programme activities to help identify critical points of integration
Provides information and documentation on specific stages of projects/programme implementation
Provides background information to identify opportunities for project development and helps drafting proposals
Participates in the formulation of project proposals
Building Strategic Partnerships:
Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UNDP’s mandate and strategic agenda
Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners
Promotes UNDP’s agenda in inter-agency meetings
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches:
Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals
Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations
Creates an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking
Makes the case for innovative ideas from the team with own supervisor
Resource Mobilization:
Analyzes information on potential bilateral donors and national counterparts to recommend a strategic approach
Identifies and compiles lessons learned
Develops a resource mobilization strategy at the country level
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:
Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines
Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments.
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
Analysis and creation of messages and strategies:
Performed analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses
Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for global advocacy work and adapts it for use at country level
Client Orientation
Establishing effective client relationships:
Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion;
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines;
Anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly.
Contributing to positive outcomes for the client:
Anticipates client needs
Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective
Solicits feedback on service provision and qualityCore Competencies:
Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
Self-development, initiative-taking
Acting as a Team player and facilitating teamwork
Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
Creating an emotionally intelligent organization and creating synergies, through self-control
Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.
Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member:
Informed, fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking
Required Skills and Experience
Educaation:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in the Social Sciences, Law, Peace and Conflict Studies, Development or related field.
3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services in the design, monitoring and evaluation of conflict prevention, social cohesion and livelihoods support
Familiarity with international norms and national legal frameworks and emerging policies on rule of law, counter-terrorism and development initiatives in the North-East.
Ability to think strategically and to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in teams, guided by cultural and gender sensitivity.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English.
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Job Title: Project Analyst Counter – TerrorismLocation:
Maiduguri
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-4
Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria has embarked on a new Japanese-Funded Project on Deradicalization, Counter-Terrorism and Migration (DCM) in the North Eastern part of the country. The Project will contribute to ensuring that Nigeria is on a peaceful, secure and sustainable development path where disaster, environmental, climate and conflict risks and threats are mitigated by policies, laws and plans that are participatory, gender responsive, funded, monitored and enforced systematically at all levels of the federation with high levels of political will; relevant government institutions respond timely, effectively, efficiently and are well coordinated (vertically and horizontally) in effective partnership with empowered civil society and utilize evidence-based early warning systems; and where the population is rights-assertive and increasingly resilient through awareness and ability to participate in preparedness and mitigation and response to threats, crises and change’.The Project will therefore aimed at enhancing the capacity of security agencies in investigation and prosecution of acts of terrorism, as well as in preventing and tackling irregular migration; strengthening the capacity of local religious communities in proffering counter-narratives to extremist views and perspectives towards the prevention and countering of radical views capable of breeding terrorism; and enhancing community engagements in De-Radicalization.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Specialist, Counter-Terrorism, the Project Analyst is responsible for management of UNDP programme within the thematic/sectorial areas relating to DCM. The Project Analyst analyzes political, social and economic trends, provides technical backstopping and quality assurances to programme activities, support formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio and facilitates knowledge management activities.
The Project Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs Staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society organizations in ensuring successful UNDP Programme implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
Implementation of programme strategies.
Management of the CO Project on Livelihoods and Social Cohesion.
Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the Project scaling-up strategy.
Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management.
Effective gender mainstreaming in early recovery and social cohesion
1.) Ensure Implementation of programmes focusing on achievement of the following results:
Support analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to inform programme activities within his/her portfolio;
Provide inputs to the development of proposals, concepts, strategies, and ideas in the respective areas and building on UNDP’s comparative advantages and experiences, particularly in relation to integrating social cohesion into livelihoods programming;
Actively engage in the implementation of programme strategies within his/her portfolio.
2.) Ensures effective management of the CO programme within the Project activities, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Contribute to the results-based monitoring of the programme, including effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC), and monitoring of the achievement of results;
Support planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of programmes and programmatic interventions in the subject area, tracking the use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations;
Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with executing agencies;
Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones;
Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to PAC, entering project into Atlas, finalization of contribution agreements; determination of the required revisions, coordination of the mandatory budget re-phasing exercises, closure of project through review;
Performance of functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval, participates in recruitment processes for projects;
Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the Projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions;
Participation in relevant audit exercises. Follow up on audit recommendations;
Ensure that aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes;
Contribute to the timely and high-quality preparation and submission of reports, including donor reports
3.) Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the Project scaling-up strategy, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Development of partnerships with UN Agencies, IFIs, Government institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, private sector, civil society and research institutions in specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of the UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities;
Liaise with stakeholders and partners;
Formulate strategic approaches towards scaling-up the Project beyond the initial phase;
Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs, on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for i
4.) Ensures the provision of top quality technical/ programmatic support and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Scanning the policy and political environments and advising on their implications for De-radicalization, Counter-terrorism and Migration Project;
Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues, identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals;
Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.nitiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office efforts in resource mobilization.
Ensures effective gender mainstreaming in the work of UNDP in the area of counter-terrorism, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Initiates and implement Project strategy aimed at enhancing the participation of women in livelihoods and social cohesion activities;
Provides technical and policy support, guidance, practical tools and hands-on training to the implementing agencies towards enhancing gender mainstreaming in project design and implementation;
Advocating for policies that will reduce feminized radicalization, end violence against women, and increase women engagement in preventing and responding to violent extremism, halt and reverse the spread of suicide attacks amongst women and girls, and achieve gender-sensitive counter-terrorism programmes.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the overall success of the country programme and reaching UNDAF/ CPD goals, as they relate to the promotion of livelihoods and social cohesion. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.
Competencies
Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda:
Creates effective advocacy strategies
Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses
Results-Based Programme Development and Management:
Provides information for linkages across programme activities to help identify critical points of integration
Provides information and documentation on specific stages of projects/programme implementation
Provides background information to identify opportunities for project development and helps drafting proposals
Participates in the formulation of project proposals
Building Strategic Partnerships:
Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UNDP’s mandate and strategic agenda
Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners
Promotes UNDP’s agenda in inter-agency meetings:
Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches:
Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals
Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations
Creates an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking
Makes the case for innovative ideas from the team with own supervisor
Resource Mobilization:
Analyzes information on potential bilateral donors and national counterparts to recommend a strategic approach
Identifies and compiles lessons learned
Develops a resource mobilization strategy at the country level
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:
Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines
Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments.
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
Analysis and creation of messages and strategies:
Performed analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses
Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for global advocacy work and adapts it for use at country level
Client Orientation
Establishing effective client relationships:
Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion;
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines;
Anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly.
Contributing to positive outcomes for the client:
Anticipates client needs
Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective
Solicits feedback on service provision and quality
Core Competencies:
Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
Self-development, initiative-taking
Acting as a Team player and facilitating teamwork
Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
Creating an emotionally intelligent organization and creating synergies, through self-control
Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
Informed, fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking.
Required Skills and Experience
Master’s Degree or equivalent in the Social Sciences, Law, Peace and Conflict Studies, Development or related field.
3 yea’s of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services in the design, monitoring and evaluation of governance and conflict prevention support.
Familiarity with international norms and national legal frameworks and emerging policies on rule of law, counter-terrorism and development initiatives in the North-East.
Ability to think strategically and to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in teams, guided by cultural and gender sensitivity.
Hands-on experience in working with diverse communities and in managing conflict prevention projects in Northern Nigeria.
Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), experience in handling of web-based management systems.
Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills and should also be culturally and politically sensitive in the work with counterparts and be able to work at all levels.
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Job Title: Research SpecialistLocation:
Abuja
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-5
Duration of Initial Contract: One year, renewable.
Background
This position is with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office in Nigeria (CONIG). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer/Head of Programme, Programme Support Team (PMO/HPST) and the overall guidance of the UNODC Representative. The Research Officer (Coordinator) will work under the technical supervision of the Chief of the Statistics and Surveys Section (SASS), Headquarters Vienna. S/he will work also in close collaboration with the Core Project Teams in CONIG and UNODC HQs staff
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of drug use, criminal justice and corruption surveys, the development of a system to monitor cannabis production, and the collection of drug and crime, including criminal justice related, administrative statistics. S/he will be responsible for the daily management and central coordination of data collection activities. Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:Lead, coordinate and monitor the implementation of surveys through all projects, and, in particular, design and implement population-based surveys on drug use, corruption, criminal justice and remote sensing surveys to monitor current trends in these areas with national partners;
Interact with senior managers from national counterparts to ensure their cooperation in the implementation of the surveys and their smooth operations;
Coordinate and participate in the designing of technical assistance programmes/projects for the development or strengthening of national monitoring systems for drug use, corruption and criminal justice, including the implementation of surveys;
Prepare and manage a consolidated plan of activities related to data collection in the field of crime and drugs, including illicit crop monitoring as well population-based surveys, in close collaboration with relevant national counterparts;
Plan, coordinate, supervise and provide expertise for the conduct and implementation of data collection activities and surveys including corruption, drug use, criminal justice and cannabis surveys in collaboration with national counterparts;
In coordination with the Project Coordinators, plan and supervise all baseline studies foreseen under the three projects;
Monitor and analyse the development and implementation of activities under all projects related to data collection and reporting; coordinate and review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; and ensure follow-up actions;
Coordinate and supervise activities related to budget funding as related to data collection through all three projects (programme/project preparation and submission, progress reports, financial statements, etc) and prepare related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc);
Ensure the conformity of data collection activities related to criminal justice, corruption and drugs with methodological guidelines established by UNODC;
Identify and help to introduce survey methodological improvements;
Ensure quality control in the implementation of data collection activities and reporting;
Undertake field missions, with a view to assist government/relevant institutions to conduct assessments and identify measures required to monitor the evolution of the drug and crime situation;
Coordinate the contribution to the reporting of data/information on illicit crops (cannabis), drugs and crime (particularly corruption) and criminal justice to UNODC Headquarters;
Manage, supervise and provide training and technical guidance to national and international research officers working in the country office or beneficiary institutions;
Liaise effectively with substantial units at UNODC headquarters, in particular with the Drug Prevention and Health Branch, the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch and the Justice Section as well as with counterparts, development partners and other stakeholders in Nigeria to avoid overlap and duplication of efforts and ensure UN wide coordination;
Undertake any other related activities, as may be required
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Specialists and senior staff within the Organization, Officers and other staff at the professional and higher levels from organizations in the UN system.
High level officials in government and other international organizations and non-governmental organizations, heads of research institutes, academia, etc.
Delivers high quality research results. Plays a lead role in the implementation of surveys on drug use, corruption, criminal justice and remote sensing surveys.
Develops well-reasoned, innovative suggestions and approaches to deal with complex policy/technical issues.
Effectively leads and manages major reports, projects and work teams and timely delivers outputs in a timely manner, in accordance with overall objectives and policies.
Serves as an effective spokesperson internally and externally and forms strong partnerships with relevant parties to help meet organization’s objectives, in particular, in relation to the three projects.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Has knowledge of the mandates of UNODC. Has knowledge and experience in programmes to compile process and analyse data. Has ability to design and monitor data collection activities such as population-based and remote sensing surveys.
Has knowledge and experience in programme management.
Ability to apply statistical methods to the collection of information.
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of drug-related statistics; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication:
Very good communication skills to liaise negotiate and advocate with key stakeholders and other implementing agencies. Proven ability to write technical reports and reviews and conduct presentations.
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork:
Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnership and working relationships in a multicultural environment.
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Judgement/Decision-making:
Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Statistics, Public Health, Geography, or related fields.
A first-level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
Experience:
A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in the development and/or implementation of large-scale surveys and programme management: agricultural, environmental, drug use, corruption, crime, or other socio-economic surveys required.
Practical experience in the design and implementation of technical assistance and training programmes in at least one of the subject area (crops, drugs or corruption) is required.
Experience with the design implementation of surveys in West Africa is a strong asset. Experience in the use of geographic information technologies such as remote sensing, geographic information systems and satellite-based position systems for land and environmental resources planning and management is an advantage. Previous work experience with the United Nations an asset.
Knowledge of EU funded projects an advantage.
Fully proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.
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Deadline:
31st March, 2016.
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