Job Title: Senior Gender Expert
Job ID: 32013
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisation: United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Nigeria
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-5
Languages Required: English
Duration of Initial Contract: Initial period of one year
Background:
Democratic governance is a concept that emerged from the principles that are based on the understanding that an effective system of democratic governance is one which is based on representative, equitable (across gender and other categories), transparent, accountable and inclusive institutions; a vibrant, responsible and capable media; and a dynamic civil society which is engaged in the political process. Phase 1 of DGD, which commenced in 2010 and ended in May 2011, addressed specific interventions that sought to improve the conduct of the 2011 general elections. During this phase, the project's specific objectives were pursued through 6 distinct and inter-related programme components: Strengthening of the National Assembly; Strengthening of Political Parties; Improvement of the Electoral Process; Increased Capacity and Performance of Civil Society; Reinforcing the role of the Media; and Empowerment of Women. Based on lessons learnt and recommendations of the Project's Strategic Review which was conducted between November 2011 and January 2012, the project document has been substantively revised to provide a clear understanding of the scope of the project, redefine the strategy, re-prioritize intervention areas, and provide more targeted assistance in order to ensure that the project produces the intended results within the constraints of time and funds.
Summary of key functions:
• Strategic advice on the highly sensitive issues surrounding gender and elections and democratization in Nigeria to top level policy and decision makers, based on careful analysis and research;
• Management of the gender component of the DGD project, partly with UNWOMEN as the major implementing UN partner;
• Coordinate relationships and partnerships through the gender sectoral working group;
• Conduct gender mainstreaming in throughout the other components of the DGD project;
• Any other duties as assigned by the Project Director.
Education:
• Advanced university degree (Masters) related to democratic governance and development, such as political science, economics and other social sciences.
Experience:
• Progressively responsible work experience of at least 7 years in democratic governance, including electoral issues, dealing with: (a) policy dialogue and advisory work; (b) leadership and management of research and analysis;