Bridge Expert - Consulting Job at UNDP Nigeria

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Job Title: Bridge Expert, Accrediting And Workshop Facilitators – 10

Job ID: 31592

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Organisation: United Nations Development Programme – UNDP Nigeria

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Post Level: International Consultant

Languages Required: English  

Duration of Initial Contract: 1 year Retainer

Background:

The Democratic Governance for Development (DGD) project is managed by UNDP in support of elections and more broadly, the deepening of democracy in Nigeria. It is funded with contributions from The European Union, the UK Department for International Development (DfID), UNDP, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). The project duration is 2010-2015. It aims to consolidate and advance democratic governance and accountability in Nigeria to achieve the country's stated development priorities and outcomes as specified in the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP).

Education:

•   A degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Administration and Management or relevant social sciences.

Experience:

Required Skills and Competencies:

Lead facilitators:

•   Not less than 10 years working and training experience in electoral administration including areas related to key BRIDGE modules including but not limited to Electoral Dispute Resolution, Electoral Planning, Electoral Technology, Gender, Voter Registration, Observation, Media and Electoral Contestants.

•   Extensive experience running BRIDGE courses.

•   Qualified as a BRIDGE Expert or Accrediting Facilitator.

Facilitators:

•   Not less than 5 years working and training experience in electoral administration in the areas related to key BRIDGE modules including but not limited to Electoral Dispute Resolution, Electoral Planning, Electoral Technology, Gender, Voter Registration, Observation, Media and Electoral Contestants.

•   Previous experience of running the BRIDGE curriculum.

•   Qualified as a BRIDGE Workshop Facilitator.

For all the positions the following skills and competencies are expected:

•   Strong communication skills, ability and willingness to travel to and within Nigeria

Language Requirements:

•   Fluency in English

Application Deadline: 31-Aug-12.

Bridge Expert - Consulting Job