Job Title: Chief Technical Advisor
Job ID: 35893
Job Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Nigeria
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-5 (SB5 peg 5)
Languages Required: English
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of one year
Background:
The Democratic Governance for Development (DGD) project supports Nigeria's democratic process within the framework of Electoral Cycle Support and Deepening Democracy over the period, 2009-2015. The overall goal of DGD is to help develop the capacity of national and sub-national institutions, networks and processes, whether governmental or non-governmental, as a contribution to the further entrenchment of electoral democracy and democratic governance in Nigeria. The project provided technical assistance to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) among other critical stakeholders towards the 2011 general elections to deliver free, fair and credible elections.
Following the improvement in the 2011 elections, partnership between DGD and INEC is being strengthened to further position it to improve on subsequent elections. While developing the post-election phase of its support to INEC in this regard, DGD is supporting INEC to produce a permanent voters card and register; identify specific issues to be addressed in the reform of the constitutional and legal framework of elections, the development of a strategic plan and organizational restructuring based on the report and recommendations of the Registration and Election Review Committee. To facilitate this, DGD is supporting INEC and the office of the Chairman to recruit a Chief Technical Advisor.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The person shall provide senior level technical advice to the Chairman and Commission on Electoral support project planning, management and implementation as follows;
• Provide technical advice to enhance the capacity of the Commission and Commission Secretariat; specifically enhance their capacity with regard to the holding of credible, transparent and inclusive elections, including the development of appropriate materials and training programs for officers and staff and ensure the institutionalization of the capacity being developed;
• Identify priorities and capacity development needs in the design of work plans, and establish a timely and participatory work planning process;
• Ensure the overall relevance, and performance of support to INEC, the effective realisation and quality of outputs, and adherence to applicable UNDP global standards, rules and regulations;
• Provide technical advice to the Chairman and Commission in developing baselines and indicators for project monitoring and evaluation, as well as in preparing reports focused on capturing results, lessons learned and good practices;
• Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of INEC policy notes, statements, etc., for important events (e.g. donor forums, international conferences, etc.);
• Exercise overall responsibility for planning, implementation, management, monitoring and coordination aspects of the support to INEC;
• Ensure strong partnerships with DGD and other stakeholders, by facilitating communication and exchange of lessons learned and good practices;
• Coordinate all electoral support activities;
• Ensure timely production and submission of progress reports to UNDP/DGD;
• Deliver monthly personal activity reports to UNDP.
Education:
• Advanced University degree (Masters or PhD) in relevant fields of study.
Experience:
• At least 15 years of relevant experience including at least 5 years in providing technical advice to an Electoral Management Body
• A good understanding of the social, economic, political and historical trends underpinning African and ideally Nigerian governance and electoral processes.
• Excellent knowledge of election procedures and frameworks
• Proven track record of advising, organizing and supervising public awareness activities partnering with democratic organizations capacity building projects
• Skills in training, process facilitation, strategic planning and partnership building
Language Requirements:
• Strong skills in written communications in English particularly in preparing issue-based papers or reports.
• Excellent spoken English is required as well as fluency in one Nigerian language.
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