United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Consultant Policy Specialist Job Vacancy in Nigeria

United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP), helps developing countries attract and
use aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of
human rights, capacity development and the empowerment of women.

We
are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title:
Consultant Policy Specialist – Women, Peace and Security
Location: Abuja
Position Level: International
Starting Date: 21st August, 2017
Contract Duration: Initial contrat duration 4 Months

Background

UN
Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the
United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women
and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality
between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human
rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

National
Context:

Nigeria’s
central role in ECOWAS, its large population and strong economy is a
strategic player in West Africa and in sub-Saharan Africa more generally.
However, Nigeria faces several security challenges including low-intensity
conflicts over resource wealth, crimes and kidnappings and in recent
years, the onset of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East.
The
Boko Haram insurgency which began in 2009 has claimed over twenty thousand
lives, displaced over two million people and destroyed thousands of
properties. Women have been the first victims of the displacement and
human rights abuses triggered by the conflict. Over 2000 women have been
kidnapped since the start of the insurgency; a notable example being the
adoption of 276 Chibok girls in 2014. Women have also been involved in
Boko Haram activities, for example as suicide bombers, with about 100
cases of suicide bombing so far perpetrated by women and girls.

UN
Women’s Work:

UN
Women’s program, Promoting Women’s Engagement in Peace and Security in
Northern Nigeria (2014-2018), was designed to support the Nigerian
government (federal level), three northern states (Adamawa, Plateau and
Gombe) and selected constituent local government areas (LGAs) to
strengthen women’s leadership, advance gender equality and improve
protection for women and children in conflict settings.
By
ensuring the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325
(UNSCR 1325). UN Women has also worked closely with the Nigerian
Government and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to
update the National Action Plan for the implementation of the UNSCR 1325
and other resolutions that was elaborated in 2017.
UN
Women is currently in the process of increasing its support to the
Boko-Haram affected zones and more particularly Borno State, which has
been the center of the Boko Haram insurgency. The Country Office is also
looking at strengthening women’s participation in peacebuilding in all the
different conflicts affected areas in Nigeria.
Under
the strategic guidance of UN Women’s Country Representative, with
day-to-day reporting to the Deputy Representative, the Policy Specialist
will elaborate a programme proposal addressed to humanitarian support to
women and girls in North East Nigeria, and will further support the design
of a programme strategy on women’s participation in peace and security
with a national focus.
Additionally,
the Policy Specialist will support the design of a strategy for UN Women’s
cooperation with ECOWAS on issues of peace and security, and develop
relevant knowledge products. The consultant will also review and support
opportunities for expanding the UN’s programmes on preventing and
addressing gender-based violence in conflict and non-conflict-affected
regions of Nigeria.

Duties
and Responsibilities

Undertake
a desk review and mapping of key ongoing initiatives on women, peace and
security and humanitarian support in Nigeria
Analyze
and assess gender gaps and opportunities in ongoing peace and security
initiatives at the national level
Undertake
consultations with partners institutions and agencies
Conduct
field visits and a thorough analysis and research of the conflict situation
in the country, particularly in the North-East region
Elaborate
project proposals to expand UN Women’s interventions to support
gender-responsive humanitarian action, and coordinate consultations and
the process of revision and finalization of the draft documents
Provide
technical support to programs on women, peace and security
Elaborate
a draft strategy for UN Women’s cooperation with the ECOWAS Commission on
Peace and Security issues
Undertake
a mapping of key partners and donors relating to humanitarian action and
women, peace and security; participate in the elaboration of a resource
mobilization strategy for UN Women’s work under this thematic area of
focus
Undertake
research and consultations to collate good practices on strategies for
prevention and response to gender-based violence, with potential for
replicability and adaptability.
Research
and analyze information on donors; prepare substantive briefs on possible
areas of cooperation

Key
Delieverables

Full-fledged
proposals on humanitarian, peace and security interventions, and more
particularly on Humanitarian Response in Borno State, with an accompanying
detailed budget
A
mapping of key initiatives and partners engaged in supporting women peace
and security in Nigeria
A
Strategy for UN Women Cooperation with the ECOWAS Commission on women’s
empowerment and women’s participation in peace and security processes
A
summary document outlining good practices on strategies and approaches to
preventing and responding to gender-based violence in Nigeria.
A
partnership framework, outlining potential funding partners for
implementation of the programmes developed

Key
Performance Indicators:

Timely
and quality technical advice and support
Leadership
in area of expertise in the region
Quality
reports and other strategic documents drafted and submitted in a timely
manner
Strong
relationships with various partners and stakeholders
Contributions
to resource mobilization
Timely
and quality knowledge products

Qualifications

Master’s
Degree or equivalent in Peace and Security, Human Rights, International
Relations or other Social Science fields is required.

Experience:

At
least 5 years progressively responsible experience in designing programmes
linked to women’s participation in peace and security processes ideally
with some experience in Africa
Experience
in programme, policy analysis, and strategic planning;
Experience
working with, and building partnerships with governments, donors and civil
society organizations internationally and in the field;
Experience
working with the UN is an asset;
Experience
working in Nigeria is an asset.

Language:

Fluency
in English is required;
Knowledge
of any other UN official working language is an asset.

Core
Values:

Respect
for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core
Competencies:

Awareness
and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative
Problem Solving
Effective
Communication
Inclusive
Collaboration
Stakeholder
Engagement
Leading
by Example

Functional
Competencies:

Excellent
knowledge of Peace and Security issues, including in Nigeria
Excellent
networking skills
Excellent
writing skills
Ability
to interact with donors, identify and analyze trends, opportunities and
threats to fundraising
Ability
to perform qualitative and quantitative policy research
Ability
to advocate and provide policy advice
Excellent
analytical skills;
Strong
knowledge of programme development, implementation, results based
management and reporting.