National Programme Officer – Coordination (Criminal Justice / Terrorism Prevention) -SB4 Peg3
Abuja
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Abuja
- Grade: Consultancy - SB-4 (SC8/SC9), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Legal - Broad
- Legal - International Law
- Criminology, Extremism, Police Affairs and Anti-Corruption
- Project and Programme Management
- Peace and Development
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide substantive input and coordination for the planning, preparation, organization and implementation of project activities, supporting the project manager to ensure that all administrative and logistics arrangements are in place. This will entail contributing to the preparation of draft letters and relevant working documents etc.
- Carry out substantive and organizational liaison especially with the project’s national stakeholders. Coordinate and liaise regularly on project activities planning and implementation with relevant national partners (including designated focal points and other senior professionals), and international partners present in Nigeria. Facilitate the smooth and effective flow of communication with national entities, by maintaining regular contact, providing required information, etc.
- Support the Project Manager and Project Staff in following-up communication with beneficiary institutions, including official letters, request for technical assistance, and the process of identifying participants and national experts, including trainers, for activities under the project.
- Advise the Project Manager and Project Staff of local considerations and realities for proper and effective project implementation, as well as on ways to strengthen partnerships with beneficiary institutions.
- Support the Project Manager and Project Staff in following-up communication with beneficiary institutions, including official letters, request for technical assistance, and the process of identifying participants and national experts, including trainers, for activities under the project.
- Conduct further project coordination and administrative actions, as needed to ensure efficient operations of the project including supporting the Project Manager in overseeing human resources actions for national project personnel and obtaining timely consultancy and procurement services
- Contribute to financial management and monitoring.
- Carry out organizational and administrative tasks necessary for the achievement of expected results of the project. Provide the necessary substantive and administrative support to project activities as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Required Skills and Experience
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) in international relations, public or business administration, project management, law, political or social science, criminal justice, legal or related fields, is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of progressive responsible experience in programme management, policy development, criminal justice or related work.
- Work experience in liaison and coordination in these areas would be an asset.
- Work experience in implementing capacity-building activities in Nigeria is highly desirable. Knowledge of UNODC work and work experience in the United Nations System would be an asset.
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.
Disclaimer
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