UNDP Massive Employment (8 Positions); Aug. 2011

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UNDP Massive Employment (8 Positions); Aug. 2011

UNDP has been in Nigeria since the country became independent in 1960. In the last  programme cycle (2003-2008), UNDP provided capacity building and policy development support to the Federal Government and 21 states drawn from the six geo-political zones in four programme areas: Governance & Human Rights; Poverty Reduction; HIV & AIDS; and Energy & Environment.

In November 2008, the Federal Government of Nigeria and UNDP agreed and signed a new 7th Country Programme that runs from 2009 – 2012 under the UN Development Assistance Framework, UNDAF II.

Job Title  Team Leader – Institutional Development and Multi-Stakeholder Trust Fund (International & Local Consultants can Apply)

Consultant for Institutional Development and Multi-Stakeholder Trust Fund (International & Local Consultants can Apply)

Consultant for Social Sector Investment Plan (International & Local Consultants can Apply)

Consultant for Public Sector Investment Plan (International & Local Consultants can Apply)

Team Leader – Social Sector Investment Plan(International & LocalConsultants can Apply)

Team Leader, Public Sector Investment Plan (International & LocalConsultants can Apply)

Consultant – Strengthening the UNDP Nigeria’s Country Office Local Governance and Decentralization Programme

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UNDP will work in a total of 14 states of the federation. It will implement programmes alone in the following 7 states:  Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Niger, Ondo, Rivers and Sokoto. Working with other UN agencies UNDP will carry out joint programmes in another 6 states and the FCT, viz; – Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Imo, Kaduna, Lagos and the FCT in the spirit of ‘delivery as one.’  In addition to working with federal and states government partners, UNDP will also partner with other stakeholders such as donors, development partners, academia, media and Civil Society Organisations.

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UNDP Job for Project Director, July 12 2011

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UNDP Job for Project Director, July 12 2011

UNDP is the United Nations' global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 176 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners.

PROJECT DIRECTOR

LOCATION: Abuja, NIGERIA

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 26-Jul-11

TYPE OF CONTRACT: FTA International

POST LEVEL: P-6

LANGUAGES REQUIRED: English

STARTING DATE: (Date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    01-Sep-2011

DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: One Year

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Advanced university degree (Masters or Phd) related to democratic governance and development, such as political science, economics and other social sciences.

EXPERIENCE:

Progressively responsible work experience of at least 12 years in democratic governance, including electoral issues, dealing with: policy dialogue and  advisory work; leadership and management of research and analysis; design and execution of capacity development programmes; project management, including the leadership of multi-disciplinary expert teams, preferably funded by development partners (UN or other); and promotion of  stakeholder/community awareness of and participation in democratic governance;

An excellent understanding of the social, economic, political and historical trends underpinning African and, ideally, Nigerian governance and electoral processes;

Skills in training, process facilitation, strategic planning, and partnership-building;

Advanced analytical skills, sound judgment, resourcefulness, ability to take initiative, capacity to work in a self-directed manner and in a multi-cultural environment, and ability to create a team-based work environment;

Ability to prepare high quality policy briefs, analytical reports, and technical research reflecting global good practice in democratic governance;

Excellent communication skills and fluency in English;

Excellent PC user skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases and web-based research.  Applied knowledge of statistical packages such as SAS and SPSS will be an advantage.;

Ability to travel within Nigeria and overseas.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Strong skills in written communications in English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or reports.  Excellent spoken English is also required.

TO APPLY

Interested Candidates should apply online through the website by clicking on the Apply now button. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.

Please note that instead of a CV you’re required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) from the following link http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc , complete it upload when prompted.

Applications without a fully completed P.11 form will not be considered. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.

The system will only allow for one attachment.

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.

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.

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UNDP Job Vacancy for National Consultant June 21 2011

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UNDP Job Vacancy for National Consultant June 21 2011

UNDP is the United Nations' global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 176 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners.

 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.

The annual Human Development Report, commissioned by UNDP, focuses the global debate on key development issues, providing new measurement tools, innovative analysis and often controversial policy proposals. The global Report's analytical framework and inclusive approach carry over into regional, national and local Human Development Reports, also supported by UNDP.

In each country office, the UNDP Resident Representative normally also serves as the Resident Coordinator of development activities for the United Nations system as a whole. Through such coordination, UNDP seeks to ensure the most effective use of UN and international aid resources.

UNDP is recruiting applicants to fill in the position of a SOFTWARE DEVELOPER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SOFTWARE FOR CONFLICT EARLY WARNING SYSTEM (CEWS) IN JOS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA (WE ARE LOOKING FOR BOTH LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS. If you are qualifiedfor this position, click on the link below.

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