UNDP Policy Specialist Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNDP Kenya looking for “Policy Specialist”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 08 March 2023.
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UNDP Policy Specialist Jobs 2023
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 23 February 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Policy Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Policy Specialist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of 7 years |
| Application Deadline | 08 March 2023 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2023
Job Purpose: The Policy Specialist, RoLSHR (community security) based in Nairobi is responsible for contributing substantive advice and technical expertise, advocacy, relationship building and knowledge to the thematic area of community security within the Bureau and UNDP as a whole, across a range of development settings, particularly in conflict, crisis and fragile settings. Working under the direction and support of the Senior Advisor, Justice & security s/he collaborates with teams across UNDP’s Regional Hubs, Country Offices and Global Policy Centers, to provide quality policy services and deliver technical advice which advances UNDP’s credibility and coherence in the area of community security, people centered justice, security sector reform, community policing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop guidance on people centered security related tools for the implementation of global policy standards, including testing and roll out of tools and methodologies;
- Develop multi-stakeholder policy and programme initiatives for different contexts on key emerging policy agendas, in collaboration with policy teams in the Regional Hubs, and bringing in perspectives and knowledge from Country Offices and the regions.
- Coordinate and conduct analysis of data, case evidence and research findings to distill relevant lessons from projects and programmes to inform policy formulation and guidance;
- Develop relevant analysis and guidance, in close collaboration across the GPN, on emerging trends, analysis and partnership issues of global significance, as well as contribute to new research, including through working with the Global Policy Centers;
- Guide the policy teams in the Regional Hubs in applying policy and tools on community security in crisis contexts to make them relevant for specific situations and stakeholder
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in development economics, business administration, social sciences or related disciplines.
Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years of professional work experience providing policy advice and programme support in the area of community security in different development contexts.
- At least 3 years of experience working in developing country settings is required.
- Experience in crisis contexts is an asset.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDP Policy Specialist Jobs 2023
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The Closing Date: 08 March 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.ke.undp.org |
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