Job Vacancies at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – 4 Positions (Nigeria)

Job Identification: 2302
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: NOB
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa
Practice Area: Crisis management / Country Management Support

Background

• Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country with an estimated population of 206 Million1 and an annual population growth rate of 2.6%2. By 2050, the country’s population is expected to have doubled, reaching more than 400 million and thereby becoming the third-largest country in the world3. More than half of its population will be under the age of 30 years.
• At the same time, unemployment and under-employment are one of the key development challenges facing young people in Nigeria and undermining the prospects of the country to achieve its development aspirations and fulfill its potential as the continent’s largest economy.
• According to the National Bureau for Statistics’ report of 2018, over 13.9 million youth are unemployed. The highest unemployment rate was recorded for youths between 15 – 24 years standing at 40.8%, followed by those aged between 25 – 34 years at 30.7%4. Investing in Nigeria’s youth is therefore becoming more urgent than ever.
• In response to this complex development challenge, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other partners, seeks to invest in the next generation of leaders through the establishment of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (JFP) - a platform for empowering young Nigerian graduates with practical on-the-job skills and leadership competencies through a twelve-month paid placement opportunity.
• Under this programme, highly qualified recent graduates of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme will be provided with work opportunities within private sector organisations, the public sector, UN agencies and development organisations.
• The goal of the NJPF is to enhance these Fellows with professional and leadership capacities thereby enabling them to positively contribute to the social and economic development prospects of Nigeria. The enrolment of an initial 20,000 Fellows is envisaged followed by a scaling up of the programme in the coming years.
• The Jubilee Fellows Programme will expand opportunities for learning to work transitions for fresh graduates in Nigeria through placement opportunities, job market information, skills transfer and facilitated learning. It is designed as a partnership platform that brings together private and public sector actors – including learning institutions to co-create and deploy to scale a viable solution that enhances youth employability, entrepreneurship and retention of national talent.

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Position Purpose

• To this end, UNDP Nigeria is seeking a Private Sector Engagement Analyst, to further elaborate the private sector engagement strategy and coordinate the implementation of the strategy.
• The Private Sector Engagement Analyst will be responsible for the engagement of the private sector, influencing private sector organizations to participate in the Jubilee Fellowship project as host entities, providing placement opportunities for the Fellows, and as knowledge partners or potential donors of the Fellowship for sustainability.
• The Private Sector Engagement Officer will support the implementation of partnership building strategies to upscale and deepen the impact of the Jubilee Fellowship, by contributing to the establishment and growth of new partnerships, with the view of achieving broader and systematic change towards youth unemployment in Nigeria.

Duties & Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of Crisis Prevention and Recovery Advisor, the Private Sector Engagement Officer will be responsible for the following functions and tasks:

• Private Sector Engagement project planning, implementation & follow-up;
• Develop knowledge tools and guidance on engagement with private sector tailored to the programme’s needs;
• Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts, as well as to resource mobilization strategies.

Private Sector Engagement Project Planning, Implementation & Follow-up:

• In coordination with Talent Management team and Youth Engagement officer, identify high potential Fellows for placement opportunities in private sector host entities.
• Contribute to a detailed rapid market assessment of key economic sectors that will inform placements
• Liaise and coordinate with multiple stakeholders in different economic sectors, to provide successful matching of selected Fellows for the 12-month placement opportunities.
• Identify, advertise, attract & select, and actively cooperate with private companies and employers able to absorb additional Jubilee Fellows.
• Continuously monitor and analyze the market for data and information relating to current and future employment trends and develop reports or case studies to be shared with project stakeholders where required.
• Assess desired and most needed skills required by private sector and employers in project implementation area and work closely with the PM to ensure linkage to other project outputs and the development of appropriate and effective training mechanisms and tools.
• In coordination with the Talent Management team, develop Jubilee Fellows selection criteria, workplans and monitoring, evaluation & mentorship/support plans for the entire duration of the 12-month Fellowship.
• Advertise, identify and attract would-be entrepreneurs with business ideas and match them with the appropriate mentors.
• Ensure lessons learnt and periodic review of activities are utilized and result in adaptations for the improved quality of programming and implementation.
• Conduct routine and regular monitoring visits to participating private sector enterprises to ensure appropriate follow-up, guidance and quality. Monitoring and follow-up should have a view toward continually improving skills acquisition of Jubilee Fellows, tailoring professional development toward business needs and supporting selected Fellows for negotiating long-term employment.
• Support the articulation of private sector engagement in line with development efforts towards achievement of the SDGs in close cooperation with the PMU.

Develop knowledge tools and guidance on private sector engagement tailored to the project’s needs:

• Undertake tailored research and analysis on relevant industries and sectors, analyzing trends and developments in the labour market, including latest technologies and innovation, and how it affects the future of work for youth in Nigeria.
• Support the interpretation of the findings of this research and analysis to influence the development of evidence-based policies on youth employment.
• Conduct skills-based needs assessment on private sector host entities representing all the key economic sectors to guide the placement of Jubilee Fellows.
• In close consultation with the PMU and other relevant colleagues, ensure that the tools and guidance developed are aligned to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting guidance of the project and activities.
• Organize meetings, roundtables and briefings aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships and joint initiatives with the business community, government representatives, youth networks and other key stakeholders

Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts, as well as to resource mobilization strategies:

• Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to private sector’s engagement for youth employment
• Coordinate and organize advocacy campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products targeted toward private sector organizations.
• Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on private sector engagement and partnership cultivation.
• Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases.
• Prepare relevant documentation such as project summaries, conference papers, briefing notes, speeches, and donor profiles.
• Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.

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People Management:

• Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities: None for now
• UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Requirements
Education:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Social Policy, Public Policy, Politics, Development Studies, Statistics, Political Science, International Relations, or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree with additional  2 years of qualifying experience may be considered in lieu of the Master’s degree.

Experience:

• 2 years (Master’s Degree) or 4 years (Bachelor’s Degree) work experience in private sector in national and international levels.
• Experience in devising strategies, knowledge tools and guidance in relation to private sector and adapted to the economic context of the country.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook) and web-based applications is required
• Working knowledge of the private sector in Nigeria is an asset
• Experience in working with private sector in relation to youth employment is an asset
• Working knowledge of UN principles, SDGs and international development in Africa is an asset
• Strong digital and data analytics skills is an asset
• Demonstrate the ability to showcase cross-disciplinary and cross-functional experience and expertise.

Competencies:
Core Competencies:

• Achieve Results - LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
• Think Innovatively - LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem-solver, makes improvements /
• Learn Continuously - LEVEL 1: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 1: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback.
• Act with Determination - LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible.
• Engage and Partner - LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion / understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion - LEVEL 1: Appreciate / respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Functional & Technical competencies:

• Business Direction & Strategy - Business Acumen: Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization  and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks.
• Business Direction & Strategy - Negotiation and Influence: Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates 'win-win' situations
• Business Direction & Strategy - Entrepreneurial Thinking: Ability to create clarity around UNDP value proposition to beneficiaries and partners and to develop service offers responding to client needs based on UNDP's organizational priorities and mandate.
• Business Development- Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.
• Business Development- Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
• Business Development- Partnerships Management: Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
• Business Development – Integration within the UN: Ability to identity, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• Knowledge of other official UN languages is an asset

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2022 at 05:59 AM

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Identification: 2296
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: NOB
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Practice Area: Management
Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa

Background

• Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country with an estimated population of 206 Million1 and an annual population growth rate of 2.6%2. By 2050, the country’s population is expected to have doubled, reaching more than 400 million and thereby becoming the third largest country in the world3. More than half of its population will be under the age of 30 years.
• At the same time, unemployment and under-employment are one of the key development challenges facing young people in Nigeria and undermining the prospects of the country to achieve its development aspirations and fulfil its potential as the continent’s largest economy.
•  According to the National Bureau for Statistics’ report of 2018, over 13.9 million youth are unemployed. The highest unemployment rate was recorded for youths between 15 – 24 years standing at 40.8%, followed by those aged between 25 – 34 years at 30.7%. Investing in Nigeria’s youth is therefore becoming more urgent than ever.
• In response to this complex development challenge, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other partners, seeks to invest in the next generation of leaders through the establishment of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (JFP) - a platform for empowering young Nigerian graduates with practical on-the-job skills and leadership competencies through a twelve-month paid placement opportunity.
• Under this programme, highly qualified recent graduates of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme will be provided with work opportunities within private sector organisations, the public sector, UN agencies and development organisations.
• The goal of the NJPF is to enhance these Fellows with professional and leadership capacities thereby enabling them to positively contribute to the social and economic development prospects of Nigeria. The enrolment of an initial 20,000 Fellows is envisaged followed by a scaling up of the programme in the coming years.
• The Jubilee Fellows Programme will expand opportunities for learning to work transitions for fresh graduates in Nigeria through placement opportunities, job market information, skills transfer and facilitated learning. It is designed as a partnership platform that brings together private and public sector actors – including learning institutions to co-create and deploy to scale a viable solution that enhances youth employability, entrepreneurship and retention of national talent.

Position Purpose

• To this end, UNDP Nigeria is seeking a qualified Impact Learning and Monitoring Analyst to provide technical leadership in the implementation of the Jubilee Fellowship program framework, plans and indicators to capture project performance results and provide effective, accurate and timely monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all project activities.
• The ILM Analyst will work with UNDP CO, JFP project team, and relevant partners to ensure that lessons learned are consistently identified and integrated into the program implementation to continuously improve the quality of interventions and outcomes.
• The ILM Analyst is responsible for documenting and disseminating program results with partners and leads impact evaluation activities.

Duties & Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of Crisis Prevention and Recovery Advisor (Jubilee Fellows Team Lead), the Impact Learning and Monitoring Analyst will be responsible for the following functions and tasks:

Summary of Key Functions:

• Support the coordination and planning of the JFP project outputs and results in collaboration with project team members, private sector host entities, Government partners and UNDP CO.
• Provide leadership in project monitoring and implementation to align with project goals and objectives
• Ensure effective management of the project evaluation process in accordance with UNDP evaluation policies, procedures and practices.
• Coordinate knowledge building and sharing activities amongst partners to enhance capacity development and improve project implementation.

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Support the coordination and planning of the JFP project outputs and results in collaboration with project team members, private sector host entities, Government partners, and UNDP CO:

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) to capture project performance and results, including routine service delivery data reporting, baseline, and endline assessments, and all monitoring for process and outcome evaluations
• Develop and oversee data flow patterns for the program that will ensure timely data collection and reporting
• Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits
• Coordinate progress of project activities and outputs within the project to ensure synergies within components.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans in coordination with component coordinators and other relevant project staff.

Provide leadership in project monitoring and implementation to align with project goals and objectives:

• Design and implement a monitoring mechanism to monitor and ensure the timely implementation of all activities under each component of the Jubilee Fellowship including the development of performance indicators and success criteria for each component.
• Coordinate the implementation of different components of the Jubilee Fellowship in collaboration with the program team, private sector host entities, Government partners and the talent management team.
• Monitor financial expenditure of the project and ensure that financial delivery of the project is in accordance with the project plans.
• Support liaison with all relevant partners to determine the level of effectiveness of the activities and outputs of the project.
• Monitor risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Prepare presentations and briefings including performance monitoring charts and tables on all components of the project.

Ensure effective management of the project evaluation process in accordance with UNDP evaluation policies, procedures and practices:

• Lead efforts to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making.
• Prepare an evaluation plan to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project and to ensure that activities and outputs result in positive outcomes.
• Carry out a quarterly informal and annual formal evaluation of the project in coordination with the project team, Jubilee Fellows, private sector host entities, Government partners, and talent management team.
• Integrate evaluation findings and feedback into project implementation activities to improve project outcomes.

Coordinate knowledge building and sharing activities amongst partners to enhance capacity development and improve project implementation:

• Identify and formulate lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into project implementation efforts.
• Contribute to relevant knowledge networks and communities of practice, with a view to facilitating innovation and knowledge sharing mechanisms among countries and programmes.
• Liaise with the Communication team to finalize outreach, communication and reporting materials and packages to support for resource mobilization and general communication efforts.
• Liaise with the Communication team to develop and publish success stories of the Jubilee Fellowship on social media platforms as well as on the JFP digital platform.
• Coordinate the development and dissemination of quarterly reports in collaboration with project team members, UNDP CO, private sector host entities, and Government partners.
• Perform any other duties as required and requested.

Impact of results:

• The key results have an impact on the overall effectiveness and success of UNDP’s interventions and activities in achieving the country’s development and the SGDs.
• Effective implementation of evaluation policies and strategies, as well as efficient management of the evaluation process, enhance the organization’s capacity and credibility to provide leadership and high-quality technical advice on the formulation of innovative programme strategies and projects which address specific needs of the country in the UNDP Practice Areas.
• As an active UNDP CO team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNDP and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his M&E duties, resulting in a positive impact on the overall success of UNDP’s programming to support the Jubilee fellows programme.

People Management:

• Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: None for now
• UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Requirements
Education:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Social Policy, Public Policy, Politics, Development Studies, Statistics, Political Science, International Relations or related field.
• A Bachelor's Degree with additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be considered in lieu of the Masters's degree.

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Experience:

• 2 years (Masters Degree) or 4 years (Bachelors Degree) of progressively responsible experience in programme management, design, monitoring, and learning is required.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting on projects/programmes funded by multiple donors and with political sensitivity is desirable.
• Previous experience working within private sector institutions is desirable
• Experience in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming is desirable
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software is desirable.
• Strong inter-personal and teamwork skills.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, as well as experienced in the handling of web-based management systems.

Competencies:
Core Competencies:

• Achieve Results:  Level 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline.
• Think Innovatively:  Level 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem-solver, makes improvements
• Learn Continuously: Level 1: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Adapt with Agility: Level 1: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Act with Determination: Level 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
• Engage and Partner: Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion:  Level 1: Appreciate/respect differences, be aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Functional & Technical competencies:

• Business Direction & Strategy - Business Acumen: Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks.
• Business Direction & Strategy - Negotiation and Influence: Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain an advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions through compromise, and creates 'win-win' situations
• Business Direction & Strategy - Entrepreneurial Thinking: Ability to create clarity around UNDP value proposition to beneficiaries and partners and to develop service offers responding to client needs based on UNDP's organizational priorities and mandate.
• Business Development- Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.
• Business Development- Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
• Business Development- Partnerships Management: Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
• Business Development – Integration within the UN: Ability to identify, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• Knowledge of other official UN languages is an asset

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2022 at 05:59 AM

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Identification: 2255
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: NOA
Job Schedule: Full time
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Practice Area: Management

Background

• Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Finance Analyst (NOB), the Finance Analyst is responsible for the effective and transparent utilization of financial resources and the integrity of financial services.
• The Finance Analyst promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
• He/she analyzes and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex financial issues. The Finance Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Finance Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations, programme, and project teams in the Country Office (CO) and with UNDP HQs staff and Government officials ensuring successful Country Office (CO) performance in Finance.
• Implementation of operational and financial management strategies
• Projects’ budget management
• CO cash management
• Control of CO accounts
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Ensures implementation of operational and financial management strategies, and adapts processes and procedures focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Full compliance with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, and policies of financial activities, financial recording/reporting system and follow up on audit recommendations; implementation of effective internal controls, proper functioning of a client-oriented financial resources management system.
• CO Finance business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Finance under the supervision of the Finance Specialist
• Continuous analysis and monitoring of the financial situation, presentation of forecasts for development and management projects, monitoring of financial exception reports for unusual activities, transactions.
• Analysis and elaboration of proposals on cost-saving and reduction strategies.

Ensures the management of projects’ budgets and organization and functioning of the optimal cost-recovery system focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Elaboration of proposals for the planning of financial resources of the CO, preparation of reports containing analysis of the financial situation.
• Preparation and monitoring of budgets; regular analysis and reporting on the budget approvals and the delivery situation.
• Establishment of projects’ budgets preparation/modification monitoring system, control of budgetary status versus authorized spending limits (ASL), and budgets delivery levels.
• Implementation of the control mechanism for projects through monitoring budgets preparation and modifications, budgetary status versus ASL, follow-up with HQs on ASL for projects, maintenance of General Ledger.

Ensures proper control of CO accounts focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Analysis and elaboration of proposals for the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; payrolls are duly prepared; MPOs, travel claims, and other entitlements are duly processed, and receipting of goods and services and establishment of accruals are properly done in compliance with IPSAS and UNDP policies and procedures.
• Control of accounts closure
• Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers. Timely response to HQ requests to resolve financial data issues.
• Control of the Accounts Receivables for UNDP projects and maintenance of General Ledger.

Ensures proper CO cash management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Timely review of cash position for local accounts to ensure sufficient funds on hand for disbursements. Timely identification and recording of receipts for income application.
• Daily review of zero-balance account bank statements in Atlas to monitor imprest level; identification and recording of contributions.
• Initiation of bank transfers and deals, selecting bank transfers and deals for approval and settlement.
• Timely preparation of monthly cash flow forecast for use by the supervisor.
• Acts as a cashier for onsite transactions.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO and guidance to all stakeholders on financial matters focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Organization/conduct of training for the operations/ programme/projects staff on financial management.
• Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in Finance.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

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Requirements
Education:

• Advanced (Masters) University Degree in Finance / Accounting, Business or Public Administration, or a professional accounting qualification from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy.
• Professionally qualified accountants from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
• Long-listed candidates may be required to undergo the UNDP Advanced Accountancy & Finance Test (AAFT).

Experience:

• A minimum of one year's relevant experience is desirable in providing financial management services, managing staff, and operational systems.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems and ERP financials, preferably PeopleSoft.
• Experience of IPSAS and/or IFRS is required for external candidates.

Competencies
Core Competencies:

• Achieve Results: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by the deadline
• Think Innovatively: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem-solver, makes improvements
• Learn Continuously: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Adapt with Agility: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Act with Determination: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
• Engage and Partner: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate/respect differences, be aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Functional & Technical competencies:

• Business Direction & Strategy - Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP's objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks, and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions. Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP.
• Business Direction & Strategy - Business Acumen: Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks.
• Business Direction & Strategy - Entrepreneurial Thinking: Ability to create clarity around UNDP value proposition to beneficiaries and partners and to develop service offers responding to client needs based on UNDP's organizational priorities and mandate
• Business Direction & Strategy - Effective Decision Making: Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise, and resources.
• Business Direction & Strategy – Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media,  social media, and other appropriate channels.
• Business Direction & Strategy – Integration within the UN: Ability to identify, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations.
• Business Direction & Operations Management: Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization's business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms.

People Management:

• UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in oral and written English is required

Impact of results:

• The key results have an impact on the overall CO efficiency in financial resources management and success in the introduction and implementation of operational strategies.
• Accurate, thoroughly researched, and documented financial information, timely and appropriate delivery of services ensure client satisfaction and enhance UNDP credibility in the use of financial resources.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2022. at 05:59 AM

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Note: Candidates selected pursuant to this vacancy may be subject to UNDP’s policy on Probation upon assignment.

Job ID: 40937
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: P2
Bureau: Africa
Posting Type: External
Vacancy Type: FTA International (JPO)
Practice Area - Job Family: Democratic Governance - Governance, Peace, And Security, Capacity Development - Peacebuilding & Conflict Prevention
Contract Duration: One-year appointment, renewable at least once subject to satisfactory performance.

Background

• The peace and stability challenges facing Nigeria are becoming increasingly complex. The constellation of actors is now more complicated than they have been in decades and conflicts are spreading throughout the country. 2021 marks the 11th year of the Violent Extremist conflict in the North East.
• While the security services have recorded pockets of success and has largely been contained to one part of the country, the conflict continues to adversely affect the peace, economy and development of the epicenter of the insurgency (Borno, Adamawa and Yobe).
• In the North West of Nigeria, the Farmer-Herder conflict metamorphosing into armed banditry and commercial crime with potential links to global violent extremism networks has quickly become an added strain to Nigeria’s fast retreating peace.
• Despite its economic potential, the North West has the highest poverty rate in Nigeria. As of 2019, all seven states in the zone had poverty levels above the national average of 40.1%. Millions lack access to basic health care and clean water.
• The situation in the Middle Belt – especially in Benue State interwoven around herder-farmer conflict has taken a turn to the worse with the State experiencing the 4th highest cases of Fatalities countrywide. Social cohesion challenged in the South East enabled by historical and contemporary grievances based on exclusion and marginalization have paused a challenge.
• There is growing need to scale and sustain a preventative action agenda that deploys sustainable development solutions to conflict and instability by building social stability, enhancing resilience of institutions and addressing the root causes of Conflict.
• UNDP is supporting peace and stability efforts through the conflict prevention and integrated peacebuilding programmes on the herder-farmer issues in the Middle Belt and North Central and currently exploring avenues for greater engagement in the North West. These projects are supported by the Peace building fund, Human Security Trust Fund. Opportunities for scale up are currently being explored with partners.
• The JPO being recruited will therefore play a central role in supporting these ongoing efforts by UNDP and explore new opportunities for sustained peacebuilding and conflict prevention including in the area of Youth, Peace and Security.

The UNDP Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme:

• The UNDP JPO Programme equips outstanding young leaders with the skills and experience required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a positive difference in the world.
• As a pathway into the world of development, the programme offers young professionals’ excellent exposure to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development while providing a valuable entry point into the UN system.
• During their assignments, JPOs benefit from the guidance of experienced UNDP staff members and are actively involved in supporting the design and implementation of UNDP’s programs within UNDP’s headquarters, regional or country offices.

Content and methodology of supervision:

• Title of Supervisor: Crisis Prevention and Recovery Advisor (UNDP Lead on Conflict Prevention, Peace Building, Reconciliation and Resilience)

As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities:

• Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially at the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
• Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
• Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment
• Easy access to the supervisor
• Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
• Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
• Completion of the yearly UNDP Performance Management Document (PMD)
• If more than one supervisor; clear agreement of the roles and responsibilities between the relevant parties

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Training and Learning
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning opportunities:

• Participation in a two-week long Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment.
• Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide
• Other training and learning opportunities, as presented in the UNDP JPO Orientation Programme. In addition, the JPO will benefit from the following specific training and learning modalities and opportunities in the receiving office: Working in the North-East and fragile Context Environment, HACT Training

Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure substantive support to Conceptualization and design of projects aimed at promoting peace and social cohesion:

• Support in developing critical baselines on existing national and state level peace and governance capacities including ongoing initiatives and mechanisms;
• Identify and support in the integration of innovative approaches in the design and roll out of Peacebuilding and conflict prevention work in Nigeria
• Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to the Programme into the portfolio under development
• Support in the documentation of project outcomes, reporting and packaging of knowledge and practices emanating from ongoing Peace Building work in the region
• Support developing strategic partnerships to advance UNDP’s work in the Middle Belt, North Central and North West Regions of Nigeria

Ensures provision of project operation and implementation support:

• Substantive support to ongoing project partners to ensure effective implementation
• Analysis and research of information in ongoing peacebuilding initiatives and the identification of opportunities for building synergies and initiation of new projects
• Assist in drafting of project proposals for resource mobilisation in consultation with the Programme team
• Provision of substantive inputs into strategies for Peacebuilding as required

Contribute to effective implementation of project monitoring and evaluation strategy:

• Effective support in the application of Results Based Management tools, establishment of management targets and monitoring achievement of peacebuilding results
• Support in the design and formulation of programme Monitoring and Evaluation strategies, ensuring alignment with the Country Programme Action Plan
• Support in capacity enhancement efforts targeting implementing partners to improve Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation of peacebuilding and conflict prevention work
• Provide efficient and timely responses to partner requests for information

Important: Under the UNDP Junior Professional Officer Programme framework, the following position is open only to Nationals of Finland. For the full requirements and information about the JPO Programme, please visit: www.jposc.undp.org

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in International Development, Political Science or related courses.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of progressive relevant experience in peacebuilding and conflict prevention or other relevant experience
• Experience in provision of operational support to peacebuilding programmes, monitoring and evaluations at the national or international level is desirable
• Experience working in Africa in peace and governance is an added advantage.

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Competencies
Core:

• Innovation - Ability to make new and useful ideas work
• Leadership  - Ability to persuade others to follow
• People Management - Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
• Communication - Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
• Delivery - Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

Technical / functional:

• Advocacy / Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda - Preparing information for advocacy
• Results-Based Programme Development and Management - Contributes into results through primary research and analysis
• Building Strategic Partnerships Maintaining a network of contacts - Resource Mobilization
• Providing inputs to resource mobilization strategies - Promoting Organizational Learning and
• Knowledge Sharing - Basic research and analysis
• Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals - Preparing information for global advocacy
• Client Orientation - Establishing effective client relationships

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English (both oral and written)
• Minimum basic knowledge of Finnish or Swedish languages
• Working knowledge of French would be an added asset

Nationality:

• This position is open only to Nationals of Finland

Other desirable education, languages and work experience:

• Knowledge of the UN and UNDP programme operations would be an added advantage.
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages such as (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point) and web based management systems is essential.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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