UNDP Program Specialist Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

UNDP Program Specialist Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNDP Nigeria programme looking for “Program Specialist”. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 31 March 2022.

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UNDP Program Specialist Jobs 2022

The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 17 March 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Program Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

UNDP Job Vacancy 2022

Job Purpose: Under the supervision of the CTA – Rule of Law, Human Rights, Access to Justice, Gender & Security   and in close collaboration and engagement with the Rule of Law and Human Rights Specialist, the Program Specialist – Rule of Law and Human Rights– SPRPN shall be a resource person in the Rule of Law, Human Rights and Justice programme in UNDP Nigeria in ensuring innovation, coherent and consistent quality in the implementation of the SPRPN Project. In facilitating alignment and complementarity with UNDP Strategic Plan, UNDAF and Country Programme Document, the Program Specialist – Rule of Law and Human Rights will contribute to advance the credibility and recognition of the UNDP’s leadership and technical expertise and capabilities in this knowledge domain and associated community of practice.

Key Duties and Accountabilities:

• Overall management of the SPRPN Projects, focusing on the following actions and achievement of the following results:
• Under the coordination of the Rule of Law and Human Rights Advisor and other UNDP colleagues, participate in building strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy of the SPRPN Project focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Provide technical advice and support to UNDP in particular the Rule of Law and Human Rights Advisor and other UNDP colleagues on additional needs and/or indicated follow up activities
• Work with the Country Office and Rule of Law and human rights team in the implementation and monitoring of the SPRPN Projects, ensuring coordination and collaboration with relevant CO units and making use of available information on donors’ priorities for Iraq.
• Provide leadership in reinforcing the vision for the establishment and ongoing implementation of the SPRPN Projects through developing work plans, objectives, and plans for monitoring and evaluation of the process, and resolving all challenges that arise in the process.
• Identify risks and challenges to the ongoing operations of the SPRPN Project and provide advice to the Programme Advisor on mitigation strategies.

Qualification:

• Master’s degree in Social/Political Science, Law, International Development, Conflict-resolution, and Peace-building or related field. Candidates with master studies in other fields might be qualified depending on their relevant work experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience, including network administration, management of hardware and software platforms, data management, knowledge of Windows-based packages/applications. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the rule of law, justice and human rights sector.
• Experience in engaging and working with law enforcement and political institutions including the Nigeria Police Force and related institutions.
• Proven experience in result-based reporting, public relations/communication. Prior experience in monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
• Experience managing complex relationship at federal, state and community levels.
• Proficiency in usage of computers, office software packages and advanced project management software as well as in the handling of web-based management systems.
• Experience working with UNDP/UN is an asset.

Other Details

• Contract Type: Full Time
• Selection Process: Interview
• Language requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Salary: negotiable
• Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNDP Program Specialist Jobs 2022

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The Closing Date: 31 March 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.