Special Advisor / Partnership Development Job at United Nations Development Programme - Nigeria

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Job Title: Special Advisor/Partnership Development

Job ID: 35902

Job Location: Abuja, NIGERIA

Organisation: United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Nigeria

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Post Level: SB-5 (SB5 peg 3)

Languages Required:

Expected Duration of Assignment: 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 Special Advisor/Partnership Development

Duties and Responsibilities:

The person shall provide special advisory services to the Chairman and the Commission in partnership management and development as follows:

•   Oversee and manage the implementation of activities related to civil society organizations and political parties;

•   Coordinate engagement with National Assembly and advise on strategic partnership for promoting electoral reforms;

•   Advise the Chairman and Commission in developing a targeted, structured and regular dialogue with election stakeholders and partners, including: political actors; governmental agencies; Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Security Agencies;

•   Provide policy & methodological advice to the Chairman, Commission and electoral stakeholders on international best practice in electoral education;

•   Support the Chairman and Commission in engaging relevant election stakeholders and Agencies in developing coherent and strategic electoral education programmes;

•   Devise innovative policies and activities to increase the outreach to youth and women and promote an active role of both groups in delivering electoral education to Nigerian citizens;

•   Develop and maintain good working relations with the National Assembly, CSOs, political parties and other relevant government institutions;

•   Provide policy advice to the Chairman and Commission on the development and implementation of an Election Management System;

•   Provide policy advice to the Chairman and Commission on the development and implementation of Training Needs and Skills Development;

•   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 10 years of relevant experience including at least 5 years in managing partnerships in electoral processes.

•   A good understanding of the social, economic, political and historical trends underpinning African and ideally Nigerian media environment.

•   Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian media terrain and of the existing media networks.

•   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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