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Recruitment of National Consultant – Research Expert

• Job TypeFull Time  
• QualificationMBA/MSc/MA  
• Experience 5 years
• Location Abuja
• Job Field Administration / Secretarial  

Job description

Listing Info

Background

UNODC supervises the implementation of surveys around the world in the areas of corruption, victimization and access to justice, including in Nigeria. With funding from the European Union to the Government of Nigeria to support anti-corruption activities, the National Bureau of Statistics has been selected to conduct the ‘Household survey on corruption, victimization and access to justice’, under the supervision of UNODC. In order to ensure the use of common methodology, UNODC develops survey tools, common research protocols and data analysis tools in consultation with implementing partners. The Statistics and Surveys Section (SASS) of UNODC contributes technical supervision, provides expertise and advice in carrying out the survey and will be responsible for data analysis and report drafting on the survey results.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Purpose Of The Assignment Is

• To undertake background research on patterns, experiences and manifestations of corruption in Nigeria and to provide relevant draft elements for the report on corruption in Nigeria;
• To carry out a series of interviews and focus group discussions on corruption in Nigeria, targeting relevant officials in law enforcement, anti-corruption agencies and civil society organizations, as well as selected groups of citizens, and to condense the results in a summary report on experiences and perceptions of participants, including pertinent quotes and analysis of widespread forms and mechanisms of administrative (petty) corruption.

In carrying out this assignment, the consultant will be in continuous contact with the selected national implementing partner, CONIG and SASS to ensure an efficient flow of information and a consistent application of established research standards and principles.

Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant

Under The Supervision Of The Research Officer Of UNODC/CONIG, The Consultant Will Undertake The Following Activities

• Undertake background desk research on patterns, experiences and manifestations of corruption, and provide a 10-15 page summary on the literature and findings to UNODC;
• Carry out at least 30 interviews with relevant officials in law enforcement, anti-corruption agencies and civil society organizations, as well as with selected groups of citizens and carry out at least 6 focus group meetings on various aspects of corruption in Nigeria with selected groups; interviews and focus groups must be held in three different States of Nigeria in equal parts (10 interviews and 2 focus group discussions in each of the 3 states); and condense the results in a 20-25 page summary report on experiences and perceptions of corruption of participants, including pertinent quotes and analysis of widespread forms and mechanisms of administrative (petty) corruption.

The Consultant Is Expected To Produce The Following Tangible Outputs, Which Will Be Assessed On The Basis Of Their Quality And Timely Completion

• Background research note on the state of justice in Nigeria;
• Summary report on experiences and perceptions of corruption in Nigeria.

Deliverable specified by required time

Deliverable                                                                         Deadline                            Duty Station

Background and research note   -                                30 September, 201 5   -          Home based

Summary report on experiences and perceptions  -     31 October, 2015        -          Home based

Schedule of Payment in accordance with required outputs

Method of Application

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.