- The incumbent will provide highest quality monitoring and evaluation support to the Integrated Approach to Building Peace in Nigeria’s Farmer-Herder Crisis Project as well as the Transitioning from Humanitarian Relief to Long Term Development, Addressing the Herdsmen-Farmer Crisis Project (HSTF).
- Incumbent shall support the Country Office (CO) to prepare/complete Project and other reporting documents; develop tools, indicators, and coordinate field work as when needed.
- She/he shall regularly update on progress towards implementation of the annual work plan; and support the CO’s effort on research, provide input into resource mobilization documents and partnership building
- The incumbent shall assist in the development of knowledge products – tools, methodologies, situation briefs, updates or reports; and prepare and submit to UNDP regular project reports (progress and annual), as well as, regular mission reports and make useful recommendations that can help to deepen the project impact/results.
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN values and ethical standards
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
- Has good knowledge of UNDP programme and operational issues
- Has knowledge of UNDP/UN policies and programme in crisis and post-crisis situations.
- Focuses on impact and results for the clients and responds positively to feedback
- Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
- Builds strong relationships with internal and external clients and partners
- Demonstrates capacity to communicate effectively; resource management; capacity to plan and organize programmes effectively
- The desired candidate for this assignment shall possess an advanced degree in Social Science, Information Technology, Development Studies or other relevant fields.
- She/he must have, at least, five (5) years development experience with national or international organizations, two (2) of which must be in the area of Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, and System Strengthening.
- Cognate experience and evidence of competence in working with national and/or international partners, such as, UN, government and CSOs is desired.
- The candidate should be able to use ATLAS ERP for Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation purposes.
- The candidate should be adept in results based monitoring.
- She/he must have sound technical report writing skill and proven ability to engage with multiple stakeholders to achieve desired results.
- Previous working experience with UN agencies is an asset.
- The candidate’s knowledge of disaster risk management, environmental management, peace and conflict prevention, human capacity development and management consulting will be an added advantage
- She/he must be fluent in written and spoken English.
Important applicant information
All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.
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Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension