United Nations Development Program (UNDP): seeks National Consultants on Capacity Building

CAPACITY BUILDING CONSULTANTS (2) Location : Abuja, NIGERIA Application Deadline : 08-Nov-10 Type of Contract : SSA Post Level : National Consultant Languages Required : English   Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 10-Nov-2010 Duration of Initial Contract : 5 Weeks Duties and Responsibilities

To review the level of preparation of relevant NASS Committees on their oversight responsibilities of INEC on 2011 electoral process. Mobilize CSOs to conduct advocacy and make presentation to NASS on current issues, including public concerns on the amendment of the relevant sections of the 1999 constitutions that deals with the electoral process. To provide technical assistance to relevant NASS Committees on their oversight responsibilities of INEC  To design and deliver a stakeholders’ consultative workshop with the National Assembly on electoral matters. To maximize legislators’ command of key electoral issues with respect to the new laws as amended by the National Assembly and promote INEC’s adherence of the same during the implementation of the electoral process. To prepare a report on information and outputs from the review, discussions and workshop for input to the design of future support to the National Assembly. The presentation to NASS by CSOs on preparation for the conduct of 2011 elections and the assistance to NASS committees on election matters shall provide the following outputs: Strengthen NASS Committees on oversight functions to enable INEC perform more effectively and on the basis of democratic values and practices during 2011 general elections. Enhance civil society engagements of NASS on constitutional amendments.   Provide detailed engagement plan for Senate Committee on INEC and House Committee on Electoral Matters with INEC during the process leading to the 2011 elections. Provide detailed recommendations on future interventions by the DGD Project

Competencies

Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards  Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Treats all people fairly without favoritism. Functional Competencies: A lead facilitator who has knowledge of the National Assembly and an expert with experience in report writing of political analysis of meetings and workshops with a clear understanding of the role of CSOs intervention in the conduct of free, peaceful and credible elections. Knowledge Management and Learning Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example  Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills  Management and Leadership Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback  Ability to share knowledge and experience, good interpersonal skill, a good team player, possess leadership and self-management.  Competent in leading project monitoring and evaluation control and ensuring all parties are well informed regarding project financial status and achievement.  Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude, always in control even under pressure.  Builds strong relationship with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback  Consistently approach work with energy and positive, constructive attitude  Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities  Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills  Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills Development and Operational Effectiveness Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in project reporting, monitoring, evaluation  and audit Strong project management skill with experience in results-based management and results-oriented approach.  Excellent written communication and skills in English, with analytical capacity and ability to synthesize project issues and compile high quality financial and narrative documents.  Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project financial and narrative report reviews and provision of feed back as necessary to respective national project coordinators.  Ability to conceptualize issues and analyze  data  Ability to coordinate the works of others  Ability to implement new systems ( business side), and affect staff behavioral / attitudinal change

Required Skills and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (with a minimum of 15 years experience) / a Master’s Degree (with a minimum of 10 years experience) in Political Science, Public Administration or related Social Sciences. Experience in providing technical support and assistance to legislative assemblies at the national or state level. Experience in training and group facilitation.  Demonstrated knowledge and experience in development projects, reporting, monitoring and evaluation. Demonstrated knowledge in right based issues and conflict management. Experience in mobilizing civil society groups to advocate for change.   Familiarity of UN systems and/or the UNDP system, rules, procedures, reporting, monitoring and evaluation is not a requirement but will be an advantage

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.  All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. To apply, click here