UNDP Job Vacancy in Nigeria for Consultant - Decentralization Programme

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently recruiting for the following position(s) in Nigeria:

Job Title: Consultant - Strengthening The Undp Nigeria's Country Office Local Governance and Decentralization Programme
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Additional Category: Poverty Reduction
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: International Consultant
Languages Required: English 

Starting Date (date when the selected candidate is expected to start): 12-Sep-2011
Duration of Initial Contract: 60 Working Days
Expected Duration of Assignment: 60 Working Days

Objective:
•   The main objective of this assignment is to scale-up the UNDP's Local Development Programme (LDP) through developing a long term vision document for the pursuit of UNDP Nigeria CO's local governance and decentralization programme, using Ondo State as an example that can be replicated by other states of the country.
•   Implicit in this vision is the need to take cognizance of all UN interventions in the state, dealing with local governance and decentralization, and develop a project document that would be used for resource mobilization in implementing the vision.

Scope of Work:
The study would be undertaken by a two-man team, one International (Team Leader) and a national consultant.

Competencies
•   Strong understanding and knowledge of local governance, development and participatory approaches is a must.
•   Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•   Excellent writing and reporting skills.
•   Evidence of previous engagement in areas similar to the current assignment.
•   A good understanding of Participatory Governance Assessment (PGA) methodology/tools/techniques.
•   A considerable experience in working UNCDF and UNDP local governance and decentralization programme is a requirement for the international consultants.

Education:
•    advanced University degree, preferably in political science, economics, management or administration

Experience:
•   Minimum 10 years solid working experience on Governance issues, especially in areas such as urban governance, local development programmes, environment, public accountability and procurement etc at sub-national levels.

Language:
•   Fluency in written and spoken English.

For more information and online application: UNDP Jobs

Application Deadline: 30 August, 2011.