Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Application Deadline: 10th January, 2011.
Type of Contract: SSA
Post Level: International Consultant
Languages Required: English
Starting Date: 17-Jan-2011
(date when the selected candidadte is expected to start)
Duration of Initial Contract: 3 months
Expected Duration of Assignment: 3 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Function / Expected Results:1. Management of the results transmission and management component of the DGD:
-Develop and manage relation with INEC in the area of results transmission and management;
-Preparation of activities, financial and human resources needed for creating a system for transmission of preliminary results and capacity building to support INEC in relation to the 2011 elections;
-Monitor the implementation of this component of the programme and to provide detailed narrative and financial reports when due;
-Undertake Needs Assessment missions with regard to preliminary results transmission and management in the country.
2. Advise on related operational matters to INEC:
-The Expert will provide advise to INEC with regard to improvements of their operational capacities with regard to preliminary results transmission and management, thereby improving the capacity of INEC to correctly deliver fast and reliable elections results;
-Provision of advice to the Project Director on preliminary results transmission to advise the Steering Committee Board in its strategic planning and decision-making;
-Identification of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to programme country policy goals;
-Effective supervision and achievement of these deliverables from INEC.
3. Maintain relationships with INEC in the operational activities in Nigeria
-Building of synergy among institutions working on results transmission;
-To provide support and advise to INEC in their relation with political parties, domestic and international observer groups, and other stakeholders on this issue;
-Maintenance of a robust relationship between the Technical Support Unit (TSU) of the project and partner organizations;
-Nurturing broader partnerships in the areas of results transmission and engage with project partners effectively; Effective monitoring and evaluation of operational project activities thereby ensuring value for money.
4. Certifying financially supported works focusing on achievement of the following results:
-Ensuring that a results transmission system is in place to allow for a fast and reliable transmission of preliminary elections results from Polling Stations to INEC HQ level on Polling Day;
-Ensuring that reporting timelines are strictly complied with;
-Provision of all reports submitted by INEC collated in a well-organized manner and discussed and shared with Project Director for endorsement.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:-Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s 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.
Election Administration and Assistance:
-Good work experience in operational support in relation to elections and specially results transmission;
-Demonstrated ability to effectively conduct operational programs in developing countries;
-Demonstrated ability to advise National Election Commissions in an effective and cooperative manner;
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
-Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
-Ability to work with minimal supervision;
-Ability to lead formulation and evaluation of development programs and projects;
-Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
-Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
-Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
-Computer skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Required Skills and Experience
-A minimum of an advanced university degree in the field of Economic Science, Management, Business Administration or any other discipline relevant to the related subject;
-At least ten years progressive professional experience in the work of operational support across different regional settings and in a field environment, with a minimum of 5 years in the field of communications;
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