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Job Title: Technical Advisor
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Type of Contract: FTA International
Post Level: International Consultant
Duration of Initial Contract: One Year
Number of Position: 2
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.
Education: Advanced University degree (Masters or PhD) in areas of democratic governance and development including Law, Political Science and other social sciences.
Experience:
• Minimum 15 years experience in journalism and media practice.
• Experience in journalism and media practice.
Language: Excellent spoken English is required as well as fluency in one Nigerian language
Note: Please visit (http://rosters.ng.undp.org:8050/vmsb/) to access the Call for Individual Consultant document and the detailed Terms of Reference and apply online. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing, or by standard electronic communication to the address or e-mail olayinka.sanusi@undp.org
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WHEN SUBMITTING THE PROPOSALS.
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications and suitability.
• Proposal explaining why you are the most suitable candidate for the work.
• Provide a brief methodology on how you will approach and carryout the assignment.
• CV of the individual consultants.
• Financial Proposal - provide the breakdown of fees which include all the costs in connection with this assignment.
How to Apply:
There are two positions in this category, use the link below to explore your chosen position:
• Technical Advisor to Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC) on Electoral Cycle Support (International and National Consultants can apply): UNDP Jobs (http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=25858)
• Technical Advisor to Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC) - Operations (International and Local Consultants can apply): UNDP Jobs (http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=25857)
Deadline: 28th September, 2011.