UNDP Project Officer Jobs 2021

UNDP Project Officer Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNDP Nigeria programme looking for “Project Officer”. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 07 January 2022.

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UNDP Project Officer Jobs 2021

The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 21 December 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Project Officer to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Recruiter	United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Position	Project Officer
Location	Abuja, Nigeria
Country	Nigeria
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	Master’s degree
Experience Required	A minimum 4 years
Application Deadline	07 January 2022

UNDP Job Vacancy 2021

Job Purpose: To implement this programme, UN Women seeks a recruit Project Officer to facilitate the field implementation of the project (to serve as a focal point for states in the states in the South of Nigeria). Under the overall supervision of UN Women Deputy Representative, and direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the incumbent exercises responsibility for supporting the planning, implementation, and management of the UN Women’s programme on Women’s Political Participation in Nigeria. She/he works in close collaboration with the WPE team, other programme and operations teams, UN Women staff and substantively and technically support state-level implementation of the programme, including providing guidance to implementing partners in respective states. The Programme Officer will be expected to spend a lot of time in the target states under their respective supervision and provide first-hand information necessary to draw and collate lessons learning and sharing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure timely and effective implementation of the UN Women’s project on Women’s Leadership and Political Participation
Ensure that all partners work together to deliver concrete results in compliance with the work plan and the Results Framework
Facilitate the delivery of the project by leading and promoting a coordinated approach to delivery across different outcomes/outputs
Support all partners in the implementation of the project through direct assistance and technical/operational advice
Assist in the systematic monitoring and reporting on project implementation and results
Participate in the project mid-term review and evaluation in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
Assist in managing financial resources for achieving results in line with the outputs and activities outlined in the project document and the Annual Work Plan (AWP)
Support the delivery of results and ensure efficient and effective use of resources
Prepare annual and quarterly progress reports and organize technical meetings for the project
Actively participate at the regular Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings and assist in organizing meetings of the TWG of the project
Support the preparation of inputs for different fora, as required
Identify and support partners engaged in governance and democratization with a view to increase the participation and leadership of women
Assist in the provision of support to women political candidates and help them build their capacities
Share lessons learned from different Country Offices (COs) of UN Women on election, political participation and leadership of women
Identify and support entities that provide voter and civic education and sensitization campaigns on gender equality
Provide support to gender equality advocates that make calls for political parties, governments and others to do their part in empowering women in politics and leadership
Encourage young men and women to engage in advocacy around making gender equality measures central to public policy making
Support advocacy efforts and undertake initiatives for legislative reforms to ensure women’s fair access to political spheres—as voters, candidates, elected officials and civil service members
Collaborate and liaise with other UN Country teams and CSOs in undertaking tasks related to women’s leadership and political participation
Support the project team in facilitating knowledge building and information sharing under the different outcome areas of the project.

Qualification:

Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, international development, or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Project management certification would be an added advantage.

Experience:

A minimum 4 years of relevant work experience, six years with B.A/B.Sc. Degree, in the area of human rights, governance or development of which at least two years of professional experience in program/project implementation
Experience in the implementing programmes for women’s political empowerment is a strong advantage
Experience in implementing multi-partner programmes, and proven experience in partnership building and networking
Strong facilitation, training, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of M & E of programmes, proven advocacy, analytical and writing skills

Other Details

Contract Type: Full Time
Selection Process: Interview
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required
Salary: negotiable
Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNDP Project Officer Jobs 2021

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The Closing Date: 07 January 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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