National Programme Officer – Human Rights and Gender (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
- Human Rights
- Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide substantive input on legal, criminal justice, terrorism prevention and rule of law aspects for assigned areas and activities of the project, with primary focus on human rights and gender dimensions. This will entail conducting research, compiling and preparing substantive papers, draft concept notes, draft agendas etc. as well as assisting in the substantive conduct of project activities.
- 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.
- Provide support for the project’s overall management and coordination. Contribute to the preparation of project reports, technical briefings, background papers, briefing notes, and speeches related to the project, with focus on human rights and gender.
- Carry out programmatic 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 law, criminology or closely related fields.
- A minimum of 2 years of progressive responsible experience in legal, criminal justice, crime prevention or closely related rule of law work.
- Work experience in substantive liaison and coordination in these areas would be an asset.
- Work experience in implementing capacity building activities for criminal justice entities in Nigeria, including on human rights and gender dimensions of terrorism is highly desirable
- Experience in project implementation is also 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.
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