Senior Civil Society Expert Job at UNDP Nigeria

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Job Title: Senior Civil Society Expert

Job ID: 32257

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Organisation: United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Nigeria

Additional Category: Democratic Governance

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Post Level: SB-5

Languages Required: English  

Duration of Initial Contract: 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:

•   Advises on the bottom-up legitimacy aspects of democratization and election through the projects work in support of civil society;

•   Maintains partnerships with civil society particularly the umbrella organizations and also through Component      Sectoral Working Group;

•   Manages the Civil Society component of the DGD project;

•   Substantively manages the directions and mechanisms of the project's Civil Society grant scheme;

•   Substantively certifies project activities implemented by civil society organizations;

•   Carries out 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, law and other social sciences.

Experience:  

•   A minimum of 7 years of experience in planning and implementing CSO activities in relation to electoral reforms and democratic  process;

•   Progressively responsible work experience in democratic governance, including electoral issues, dealing with: (a) policy dialogue and advisory work; (b) leadership and management of research and analysis;