Job Title: Project Manager
Job Code: 27769
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-5
Languages Required: English
Starting Date (date when the selected candidate is expected to start): 26-Mar-2012
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial period of one year
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
Background:
• Under the direct supervision of the International Project Co-ordinator (Anti-TIP and SOM) and the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative for Nigeria, the Project Manager will be responsible for technical advice and the day-to-day implementation of the project.
• S/he will work in close teaming with other colleagues to ensure full coordination between the various activities of the project and those of other partners, such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), and the National Immigration Service (NIS).
• S/he will assist with efforts designed to expand CONIG's TIP and SOM portfolios.
Summary of Key Functions:
1. Provide specialized technical expertise to UNODC, NAPTIP, NIS, and other relevant agencies and partners on TIP/SOM matters
2. Take a lead in and work closely with project partners in determining and implementing activities related to enhancing the capacities of law enforcement agencies, including NAPTIP, NIS, the Nigeria Police Service, and the Judiciary
3. Ensure timely, efficient, and effective implementation of the project, especially in delivery of project outputs and outcomes
4. Advise the International Coordinator and the rest of the CONIG team, as appropriate, on local considerations and realities for proper and effective implementation of the project
5. Facilitate and take a lead in nurturing and creating appropriate fora/opportunities for project activities, including coordination activities with local counterparts that ensure that cultural, local, gender, and other sensitivities are considered and addressed effectively
6. Oversee the day-to-day management and coordination of the project
7. Follow-up, contribute, and ensure that all monitoring and reporting requirements are fulfilled, including narrative and financial reports
8. Generally take a lead in implementation of various project activities, such as establishment of the coordination mechanism, implementation of the various assessments under the project, and development of the sectoral action plan against TIP and SOM, as envisioned in the project
9. Create and implement a monitoring and evaluation system of project deliverables
10. Document best practices and lessons learnt in a manner that can be shared and disseminated to various stakeholders and that provides gender desegregated information
11. Deputize for the Coordinator for TIP and SOM and prepare and review various project reports as may be required
12. Perform additional related tasks as may be assigned
Education: 1. Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, criminology or relevant social or political areas with adequate focus on criminal justice issues.
2. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 more qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
1. A minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in law enforcement is 0
2. required, together with demonstrated in-depth knowledge of human trafficking, migrant smuggling and related crime and social problems as they relate to Nigeria.
3. Substantial experience in results-based management, training/capacity building, project monitoring, and reporting and evaluation is required.
4. Matured experience in creating and nurturing appropriate relationships with senior level personnel from both state and non-state actors is required.
5. Work experience in the United Nations System and/or a beneficiary institution would be an asset.
Language: Fluency in any UN (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.
Other Skills: Up-to-date knowledge and practical experience of United Nations programme policies and guidelines are desirable.
How 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). Complete it and upload when prompted.
Applications without a fully completed P11 form will not be considered. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.
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Deadline: 07 February 2012.
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