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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. The overall goal of the Democratic Governance for Development Project (DGD) in Nigeria 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 democratic governance in Nigeria.

Under the strategic direction of the Project Director, the supervision of the International Expert Democratic Governance and working in close coordination with UNDP’s Capacity for Governance Team Leader and development partners, the National Expert Democratic Governance National Assembly (NASS) and Political Parties (PP) will support and provide expert services in negotiations, identification of priorities, preparation of relevant documents, implementation of activities and follow up support for management and continued partnership development to the project on behalf of UNDP.


Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) in areas of democratic governance and development including Law, Political Science, and other social sciences.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years post Masters experience in planning and implementing NASS and/or PP related activities in the context of electoral reforms and democratic process.
  • Work experience in democratic governance, including electoral issues, dealing with: (a) policy dialogue and advisory work; (b) leadership and management of research and analysis; (c) design and execution of capacity development programmes; (d) project management, including the leadership of multi-disciplinary expert teams, preferably funded by development partners (UN or other); and (e) promotion of stakeholder/community awareness of and participation in democratic governance.
  • A good understanding of the social, economic, political and historical trends underpinning African and, ideally, Nigerian governance and electoral processes.
  • Excellent knowledge of election procedures and frameworks.
  • 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.
  • Excellent PC user skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases and web-based research.
  • Ability to travel within Nigeria and overseas.


Application:


  • Interested candidates should apply online through the website by clicking here: https://jobs.undp.org/cj_apply.cfm?cur_job_id=27613. The system will prompt you to upload a CV on the next page.
  • Please note that instead of a CV you're required to download the UNDP Personnel History Form (P11) from the following link http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Pe...story_form.doc Complete it and upload when prompted.
  • Applications without a fully completed P11 form will not be considered. Only applicants that are shortlisted will be contacted.
  • The system will only allow for one attachment.

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.