Programme Analyst - Poverty and Gender Job at United Nations Development Programme - Nigeria

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Job Title: Programme Analyst (Poverty and Gender) – Opened To Nigerian Nationals Only

Job ID: 36078

Job Location: Abuja, NIGERIA

Organisation: United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Nigeria

Additional Category: Women's Empowerment

Type of Contract: FTA Local

Post Level: NO-B

Languages Required: English  

Duration of Initial Contract: Initial duration of one year

Background:

The UNDP Country Office in Nigeria is implementing the 7th Country Programme agreed and signed in November 2008 with the Federal Government of Nigeria. The 7th CP runs from 2009 – 2013 and includes the following programmes; Poverty and Strategy, Governance and Peacebuilding, Sustainability and Risk Management Programmes. These are implemented within the context of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework II for Nigeria through several Federal agencies, 14 States and other Nigerian partners.

The Poverty and Strategy Programme of UNDP is part of a larger agenda to reduce poverty by facilitating entrepreneurial activities, employment generation, enhancing human development and promoting the MDGs in Nigeria and assist the coordination of the fight against HIV/AIDS. It is a deliberate attempt to nurture growth in the non-oil sector of the economy using the 'inclusive markets' approach to create opportunities and enhance security of the poor. In particular, activities will aim at promoting enterprises (MSMEs, SMEs etc.) thus allowing the private sector to make a greater contribution to growth, employment and income generation associated with economic opportunities and securities of the poor.

The Programme Analyst (PA) will act as the anchor for the poverty and gender work of the office and will work under the guidance of the Deputy Country Director – Programmes and the direct supervision of the Poverty Team Leader.  The PA will work with others to translate programme documents into robust and innovative strategies to achieve measurable programme results. S/he will be a specialist especially in the field of gender with explicit experience in poverty reduction. S/he will bring to the CO expertise and knowledge of best practices. Also, s/he is expected to contribute to knowledge building and build partnership with other stakeholders.  S/he will also support resource mobilization efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Summary of key functions:

•   Programme development

•   Facilitation of knowledge services and capacity development

•   Building of strategic partnerships

•   Project implementation and management

Education:    

•   Master's Degree or equivalent in Economic Development, Economics, Gender Studies and other social science and/or related discipline.

Experience:

•    At least 5 years experience in planning at national and/or international level with focus on poverty reduction, inclusive growth and gender.

•   Demonstrated ability to engage at the high level with donors and development agencies, government officials and UN Agencies.

•   Knowledge of best practices and policies in the fields of poverty and gender.

•   Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural setting.

•   High-level computing skills in word processing, spreadsheets, power point, and preferably web pages;

Language Requirements:  

•    Excellent command of written and spoken English and at least one Nigerian language

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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