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Job ID: 25915
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Practice Area - Job Family: Management - LIVELIHOOD
Grade: P4
Vacancy Type: FTA International
Posting Type: Common System
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension

Background

• The nexus of security-humanitarian-development issues around Lake Chad has given rise to an intractable extremist insurgency that has left tens of thousands of people dead, approximately 2.5 million displaced, and more than 10 million people in the region affected and in need. While robust national and multi-national military operations have re-taken territory previously controlled by Boko Haram, UNDP recognizes that a new approach is required to consolidate these gains and establish the conditions necessary to transition from military to civilian responsibility for security, and from the provision of humanitarian assistance to the resumption of stalled development processes.  In this context, the UNDP is strengthening its presence in the North East region by establishing a sub-office in Maiduguri.  The sub-office will serve as the centre of operations for programming which will include a Regional Stabilization Facility, a Disengagement, Disassociation, Reconciliation and Reintegration (DDRR) and Recovery and Resilience programme. 
• The Sub-Office (SO) for North East (NE) Region of Nigeria has been operational since 2017 and UNDP has established an Operations Service Centre to support management and operations functions related to the effective delivery of programmatic results in anticipation of launch of new programmes, such as Nigerian Window of the Stabilization Facility in NE Region. The National Window of the Regional Stabilization Facility for Nigeria aims to address the needs of immediate stabilization in the target areas in North-East Region of Nigeria with high degrees of insecurity, promoting the phased transition of insecure areas toward greater security, and the reduction of current volatility whereby previously secure areas have become more rather than less vulnerable.
• Livelihood enhancement is one of the programme focus of the Stabilization Facility and integrated recovery programmes, particularly promoting emergency income-generation and jump-start local businesses. Furthermore, restoration of cross-border trade is also identified as a critical entry point for fostering stabilization in the Lake Chad region.

Summary of Key Functions
Under the direct supervision of Head of Stabilization, the Livelihood Specialist will lead implementation of livelihood and community economic recovery interventions in NE Region of Nigeria, as described below:

• Programme strategies and project activities are designed and implemented with strong technical soundness to enhance livelihoods and local economic recovery.
• Day-to-day activities on livelihood and local economy recovery of the Stabilization Facilities and other NE integrated recovery projects, including supervision of national staff
• Strategic partnerships with the key actors, including the community leaders, the academics and the private sector, are established for successful implementation of the project activities and policy advocacy, including mobilization of resources and support (e.g., in-kind contribution, public-private partnerships)
• Policy advice and technical inputs are provided to the respective stakeholders for ensuring effective emergency income-earning support, livelihood enhancement and economic recovery. 
• Contribute to knowledge management including M&E, reporting and communications

Develop implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of enhancement of livelihoods and local economic recovery in NE Region, identifying appropriate livelihood enhancement mythologies, ranging from emergency livelihood creation to sustainable employment promotion:

• Conduct thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and provide substantive inputs to the Stabilization Facility and other related programmes/projects in the NE Region.
• Develop and update programme strategies, identifying the areas for support and interventions on promotion of livelihoods and local economic recovery in line with the current context of NE Region.
• Identify all major stakeholders engaging in the related areas, including the government counterparts, local business associations, community-based organizations, UN agencies and the international community 
• Identify potential partners and interested parties who would contribute to achievement of the project activities  
• Identify catalytic interventions for creating immediate income-earning opportunities (e.g., cash for work) and promoting local economic resilience of the affected populations.
• Design a detailed implementation plan of the identified interventions, including potential implementing partners, methodologies, and coordination mechanisms, in accordance with UNDP’s rules and regulations

Ensure effective management of the day-to-day activities on livelihoods and local economic recovery under the Stabilization Facility and other NE integrated recovery projects focusing on result management and oversight of the project activities:

• Lead and manage Livelihood interventions in NE Region, providing pertinent guidance and supervision to the livelihood team members.
• Oversee and monitor day-to-day project activities, providing technical support to ensure the project activities are implemented in line with the planned timeline and results. Promptly report to the Senior Management of UNDP, the respective NE Project team and relevant actors whenever the issues that require their attention arise.
• Design and formulation of activity plans for livelihood support activities, which include analysing the relevant data and research documents in a regular basis, conducting needs/market assessments, organizing consultations with relevant parties to identify the need gaps and UNDP’s entry points for catalytic effects
• Provide technical support to implementation partners to undertake UNDP-supported activities in line with the planned objectives to ensure effective project delivery.
• Provide supervision of a national staff and coordinate with other programme staff to effectively implement and monitor the project activities.
• Prepare reports, information materials, and publications on the project activities under the livelihood component.

Supports creation of strategic partnerships with a wide range of the key actors, including community leaders, local government officials, and the private sector:

• Conduct analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on livelihood and economic recovery activities under the Stabilization Facility and other NE integrated recovery projects.
• Provide policy advice to strengthen synergies and partnerships with other actors, such as the governments, the private sector, and the international organizations for greater positive impacts of the UNDP interventions in NE Region.
• Provide technical support and inputs to the relevant coordination mechanisms, such as the Early Recovery and Livelihoods Sector for the NE Region, to leverage UNDP’s stance and strategic policies and promote coordination with other partners.
• Identify opportunities and provide technical inputs to promote innovative partnerships with non-traditional donors, such as academic institutions/universities and the private sector, including mobilization of their in-kind contribution or pro bono services in the framework of the Stabilization Facility and other NE integrated recovery projects.

Provides top quality advisory services to the Government and other key stakeholders and ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identify the latest trends in socio-political situations and other relevant areas that can have an impact on the delivery of the project results.
• Support organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches, etc. in the area of livelihood and economic recovery.
• Outreach and coordinate with UN System actors and other organizations in the field of livelihood and economic recovery, to create synergies and collaboration.
• Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to livelihood support projects from around the world.
• Engage in Community of Practice within the area of livelihood support and economic recovery, support knowledge sharing and documentation of best practice.

Contribute to knowledge management including M&E, reporting and communications:

• Provide and maintain the quality assurance and the validation of livelihoods and economic recovery portfolio data (indicators, targets, results) in the established information management system for measuring the qualitative and quantitative impact, and report on the progress;
• Contribute regularly to donors’ reporting and briefings in addition to regular reporting to the Sub Office;
• Lead, facilitate and document human interest stories of beneficiaries and develop various communication materials linked to livelihood and economic recovery;
• Lead and conduct analysis of data, case evidence and research findings to distill relevant lessons from projects and programmes to support strategy and project development and innovation on livelihoods, and community economic recovery;
• Lead regular monitoring of the implementation of the livelihood and economic recovery activities in UNDP’s project location.

Impact of Results

• The key results have an impact on the success of the Stabilization Facility and other NE integrated recovery projects to enhance livelihood and economic recovery to undertake effective crisis response and promote resilience in the communities to on-going crises in the NE Region of Nigeria through high-quality of design, operation and programming of activities with strong technical inputs.

Competencies
Corporate:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN values and ethical standard;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Technical/ Functional:

• Substantive and technical expertise in all aspects of stabilization, peace-building, and DDR programming within broader recovery frameworks, including assessments and planning;
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
• Has good knowledge of UNDP programme and operational issues;
• Has knowledge of UNDP/UN policies and programme in crisis and post -crisis situations;
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

Managerial:

• Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external clients;
• Demonstrates capacity to communicate effectively; resource management; capacity to plan and organize programmes effectively;
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and mature judgment.

Behavior:

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

People Skills:

• Promotes a learning and knowledge sharing environment;
• Facilitates the development of individual and multi-cultural/team competencies.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Minimum Master's Degree in Economics, International Development/Relations, Economics, Business Management, Political Science, or other relevant topics

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in economic development, livelihood enhancement, or poverty reduction
• Experience in post conflict environment with knowledge of socio-economic, culture, and community development issues in complex crisis situation is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge on employment creation, emergency livelihoods interventions, cash-for-work activities, economic recovery
• Knowledge of economic and trade-related issues in Lake Chad Basin Region is an asset
• Experience with diverse projects – in complex environments, involving multi-disciplinary teams, broad ranges of stakeholders, and within volatile security situations – is strongly preferred
• Previous working experience with UNDP and other UN agencies strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge on Result-based Project Management. Knowledge on UNDP’s Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP) is strongly preferred.

Language Requirement:

• Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement.  The ability to communicate effectively in French is an asset.

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Location: Abuja, Home-Based, NIGERIA
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: National Consultant
Languages Required: English 
Duration of Initial Contract: One
Expected Duration of Assignment: One (1) year
Starting Date: (Date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 1st October, 2019

Background

• The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive growth sustainably to improve the quality of life for everyone. On the ground over 170 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.
• UNDP in Nigeria is seeking services of a graphic designer to develop a series of promotional materials (e.g. calendar, posters, flyers, etc.), publications (brochures, booklets, reports, leaflets), panels exhibitions, and social media campaigns materials to support UNDP’s efforts in implementing projects, to communicate results and impact on the ongoing interventions across the country, including in responding to the Boko Haram crisis in the North-East.
• UNDP collaborates with many partners including governments, civil society groups, NGOs, and other UN agencies in implementing its activities. The Communication Unit is responsible for ensuring quality of all visibility materials for UNDP in Nigeria.
• UNDP Nigeria seeks to compile a roster with qualified consultants to provide graphic designing services.  For this purpose, UNDP is requesting bids from individuals based within and outside Nigeria.
• The consultant(s) will be engaged on as ‘as needed’ basis.  In other words, when the office requires the services of the Consultant, a selection will be made based on availability at the needed time, value for money (fee rate) and expertise for type of product being developed.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of Communication Unit, the consultant will be responsible for:

• Transforming text-based communications materials into visual graphic design materials such as infographic, brochures, backdrop etc.
• Develop designs for communication materials based on assignment brief
• Provide recommendations on the best and most relevant visual design style and materials suitable for the project’s target audience
• Liaise with and report to UNDP Communications Unit regarding any visual design work

Examples of deliverables are:

• Project brochures
• Project infographics
• Project factsheets
• Project Leaflets
• Project Posters
• Visuals for social media campaigns
• Layout design for project and annual reports
• Design for project communications collaterals such as: notepad, dug bag, backdrop, banners, t-shirts/hats, cards, calendars, etc.
• Custom photo editing (restoration, noise reduction, tonal adjustment

Deliverables will be required to be produced in a variety of formats including for digital and print distribution, depending on the needs of the office.

If and when any of the above services will be required, UNDP and consultant will agree on work input, number of working days necessary and deadline prior to commencement of work. Detailed specifications for each individual assignment will be given to the selected designer as and when the designer’s services are requested.

For each agreed communication products assigned the contractor will:

• Design and layout the assigned communication product
• Submit the preliminary layouts for discussion with UNDP
• Revise the selected layout as discussed with UNDP
• Submit a draft to UNDP for proofreading (up to 4 rounds of corrections to be covered under the agreement)
• Ensure all corrections have been inserted
• Obtain a final sign off from UNDP before submitting electronic files to the printer
• Prepare the electronic files for the printer
• Send electronic files to printer and liaise with printer during printing process, receive and mark up final blueprint with final corrections from UNDP
• Make final corrections to electronic file
• Create PDF from final electronic file for UNDP Web posting
• If the project is to be done in multiple languages, same proofreading procedure described above applies.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or any other related qualifications including art and design.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of work experience in graphic design.
• Strong theoretical and practical background in graphic design, including the use of design software such as Adobe Design Premiere, In-Design, or similar; At least 3 examples of previous works to be listed
• Proven experience of graphic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and color management; At least 3 examples of previous works should be demonstrated

Competencies
Corporate Competencies:

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent graphic design and creative skills
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Experience in development of statistics, charts, and social networking
• Internet research skills, ability to handle and interpret data
• Good writing skills
• Be creative and proactive
• Flexibility to attend events during weekends
• Desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds.
• Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose
• Ability to respect timeframes and meet deadlines.

Language Requirements:

• Written and spoken proficiency in English.
• Fluency in a local language, an asset, but not a requirement.

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Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: National Consultant
Starting Date (date when the selected candidate is expected to start): 1st October, 2019
Duration of Initial Contract: One (1) year
Expected Duration of Assignment: One (1) year

Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive growth sustainably to improve the quality of life for everyone. On the ground over 170 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.

UNDP in Nigeria is seeking services of a professional photographer with experience in taking development and crisis response-oriented photographs. The photographer will assist the organisation to document its various projects activities and success stories through photography. These photographs will form part of UNDP’s project/programme photo portfolio.

UNDP collaborates with many partners including governments, civil society groups, NGOs, and other UN agencies in implementing its activities. The Communication Unit is responsible for ensuring quality of all visibility materials for UNDP in Nigeria.

UNDP Nigeria seeks to compile a roster with qualified consultants to provide graphic designing services.  For this purpose, UNDP is requesting bids from individuals based within and outside Nigeria.

The Consultant(s) will be engaged on as ‘as needed’ basis.  In other words, when the office requires the services of the Consultant, a selection will be made based on availability at the needed time, value for money (fee rate) and expertise for type of product being developed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Head of Communication Unit at the Country Office, the consultant will be deployed to locations where UNDP is organising or holding events, carrying out project activities and other areas where such photographic material as can be used for highlighting UNDP’s work in Nigeria can be collected.

For each agreed assignment, the contractor will:

• Capture high resolution images of UNDP’s meetings, project activities, beneficiaries of UNDP interventions and their communities, infrastructure and other objects of UNDP support across the country, including in responding to the crisis in North-East Nigeria.
• Caption each photograph with specific details such as the location taken, name of the people (for portraits), activity and any other relevant information.
• Process the photos to enhance quality and remove any blemishes/imperfections
• Provide UNDP with at least 100 high resolution photographs per assignment on 2CD-roms or flash drive at the end of the assignment. Copyright for all photographs taken during assignments remains with UNDP Nigeria.
• Sometimes, the photographer may be required to frame selected number of photos.
• If and when any of the above services will be required, UNDP and consultant will agree on work input, number of working days necessary and deadline prior to commencement of work. Detailed specifications for each individual assignment will be given to the selected photographer as and when their services are requested.

Expected Output

• A collection of photographs depicting UNDP’s work across its core programme areas – Democratic Governance, Growth and Poverty Reduction, Energy and Environment, Crisis Prevention and Recovery, HIV/AIDS and Women Empowerment and Inclusion, and Strategic Policy Advice;
• A collection of sample photo essays of project beneficiaries of UNDP projects across all its core programme areas.
• Edited and captioned pictures to illustrate uploaded stories.

Competencies
Corporate Competencies:

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent photography and creative skills
• Proficiency in photography software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, etc)
• Good writing skills
• Creative and proactive
• Flexibility to attend events during weekends
• Desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds.
• Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose
• Ability to respect timeframes and meet deadlines.

Required Education, Skills and Experience
Education:

• At least a First Degree in Photo Journalism or Photography Training Certification from a reputable institution.

Experience:

• Years  of progressive experience as a professional photographer
• Experience taking photographs for development related agencies and projects
• Previous experience of working with UNDP, or other UN and international agencies.
• Availability and willingness to travel upcountry
• Skills in creative photography, capturing actions, surroundings, portraits, outdoor and indoor photos.
• Proof of previous work (shared via url).
• Ownership or possession of a professional digital camera/equipment is a MUST.

Language Requirements:

• Written and spoken proficiency in English.
• Fluency in a local language, an asset.

Evaluation / Selection Process
All applicants will be screened against qualifications and the competencies set above. Candidates fully meeting the requirements will be further evaluated based on the criteria below.

• Technical Criteria (CV review and interviews) - 70 % of total evaluation - max. 70 points
• CV review: 20 points:
  • Educational qualifications as defined in the ToR (10 points);
  • Experience as defined in the ToR (10 points).
• Only candidates who obtained at least 70% of points from the CV review (who will score at least 14 points) will be invited for an interview.
• Desk Review and/or Interview: 50 points
  • Previous photography experience for large or international organizations (5 points)
  • Communication and interpersonal skills (5 points)
  • Strong theoretical and practical background in photography, including the use of photography software such as Adobe Photoshop, or similar; demonstration of at least 3 examples of previous works to be listed (20 points)
  • Proven experience of photographic production from start to published/printed product with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and color management; demonstration of least 3 examples of previous works should be demonstrated (20 points).

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Job ID: 25916
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Practice Area - Job Family: Management - Conflict and Political Economy
Grade: P3
Vacancy Type: FTA International
Posting Type: Common System
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension

Background

• Millions of civilians continue to grapple with extreme adversity across north-east Nigeria and the rest of the Lake Chad region where a recent surge in violence has uprooted tens of thousands more people, exacerbating an already dire crisis situation. An intractable extremist insurgency that has left tens of thousands of people dead, approximately 2.5 million displaced, and more than 10 million people in the region affected and in need. It is unlikely that security responses alone will be sufficient to address the complex factors that gave rise to the insurgency, and which continues to sustain it. There is increasing consensus that military efforts must be coupled with significant investments in complementary stabilisation activities to benefit the local population with both local and Lake Chad Basin (LCB) regional levels, if the security-humanitarian-development nexus around Lake Chad is to be effectively addressed.
• While robust national and multi-national military operations have re-taken territory previously controlled by Boko Haram, a new approach is required to consolidate these gains and establish the conditions necessary to transition from military to civilian responsibility for security, and from the provision of humanitarian assistance to the resumption of stalled development processes.  To this end, UNDP has launched Lake Chad Basin Regional Stabilization Facility, supporting four Lake Chad Basin countries (i.e., Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad) as well as LCB regional institutions, such as the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC).
• The Facility will act as a rapid-response package–delivering within 90 days of target area selection – that relevant authorities can sequence with military operations as necessary, to ensure immediate follow-up in specific locations and curtail the ability of armed opposition groups to re-infiltrate and exploit any security vacuum or community perceptions of non-responsive Government by extending an organised and effective civilian security umbrella, consolidating military progress with development ‘dividends’ for the local population. 
• The National Window of the Regional Stabilization Facility for Nigeria aims to address the needs of immediate stabilization in the target areas in North-East Region of Nigeria with high degrees of insecurity, promoting the phased transition of insecure areas toward greater security, and the reduction of current volatility whereby previously secure areas have become more rather than less vulnerable.
• In advance of intervention in each selected target area, a rapid local conflict analysis needs to be undertaken in order to map the situation at the granular level necessary, ensuring that the proposed intervention is appropriate and fully conforms with the principle of “do no harm.” The analysis should also identify immediate stabilization needs to design catalytic interventions.  It is vital to avoid exacerbating any existing tensions, or – wherever possible – being seen to work through, or otherwise favour, those who have previously abused power and put a constant surveillance mechanism to detect any signs of negative impacts of UNDP’s interventions. It is also essential that a local conflict analysis encompasses gender and social exclusion analyses in each target area to identify the actors and working methodology for equal access to the benefits of the programme interventions.  The analysis will be prepared for each target area during the six-week period of the inception period of the immediate stabilization activities. 
• To this end, UNDP Nigeria is seeking for qualified personnel to lead conflict and political-economy analyses under the Stabilization Facility programme, focusing on the target geographical areas as well as the NE Nigeria or Lake Chad basin Region as a whole. The Specialist will also guide contracted experts or NGOs/CSOs to assure the quality of conflict analysis and other socio-economic assessments and ensure coordination with other specialists, UDNP staff, government officials and NGOs/CSOs to consolidate the analyses and disseminate the assessment results to relevant stakeholders.  S/he will provide pertinent advice to UNDP senior management for designing and implementing immediate stabilization activities under the Stabilization Facility for North-East Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of NE Head of Stabilization, the Conflict and Political Economy Specialist will be responsible for the following functions and tasks:

Summary of Key Functions

• Design and implement the programme strategies and project activities with strong technical soundness to conduct conflict and political economy analyses and provide accurate information on the latest conflict dynamics and trends including socio-economic situations;
• Lead day-to-day activities on conflict and political economy analyses and community conflict surveillance mechanism to capture early-warning signs for harmful factors for the programme interventions, including technical guidance to local and international consultants and NGO/CSO partners and coordination with other programme teams and the key stakeholders;
• Provide policy advice and technical inputs to the Stabilization Facility Team and UNDP senior management as well as the respective stakeholders for designing effective immediate stabilization interventions, monitoring impacts (both positive and negative) of stabilization interventions in the beneficiary communities as well as the NE Nigeria and Lake Chad Basin Region as a whole.

Specific Functions/Results expected
Ensure effective formulation and implementation of programme strategies for conflict and political economy analyses throughout the programme management cycle of the Stabilization Facility:

• Lead to undertake thorough analyses and researches on the political, social and economic, and conflict situations in the NE Nigeria as well as the programme target communities and provide substantive inputs to the Stabilization Facility and other related programmes/projects in the CO;
• Identify the areas for support and interventions on conflict analysis, conflict surveillance mechanism, and conflict mitigation in line with the current context of NE Nigeria; 
• Develop a methodology, approach, and workplan to analyze the conflict context dynamics in the target communities/areas in North-East Region of Nigeria and regularly update the analysis results and data;
• Design the detailed implementation plan of the identified interventions for conflict and political economy analyses, including identification of potential implementing partners, methodologies, and coordination mechanisms;
• Establish a mechanism to constantly capture information on conflict dynamism and other socio-economic trends in the target communities and consolidate the analyses;
• Liaise and coordinate with experts/staff in relevant projects in CO, to ensure collaboration and sharing of the analysis activity results and lessons learnt.

Ensure effective leadership of the day-to-day activities on conflict and political economy analyses and community surveillance mechanism, focusing on result management, quality assurance and oversight of the conflict analysis activities:

• Support NE Stabilisation Facility Team trough providing technical support to ensure the project activities are implemented in a conflict sensitive manner and promptly report to the Senior Management of the Stabilization Facility and relevant actors whenever the issues that require their attention arise;
• Lead to design and undertake conflict and political-economy analysis activities through community mobilization, establishing community consultation groups, including vulnerable target population (e.g., women, disability, social minorities etc.) and promoting consultations with relevant parties to identify the need gaps and UNDP’s entry points for catalytic effects;
• Provide technical support to design conflict and political-economy analyses in an inclusive and participatory manner with all concerned parties and manage the conflict analyses and surveillance mechanisms;
• Provide technical advice to national/international consultants and NGOs/CSOs for conflict analyses and implementation of project activities;
• Support selection, recruitment and training of local volunteers on conflict surveillance, dispute resolution and mediation, including Sexual & Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and human rights in the target communities;
• Prepare reports, information materials, and publications on the conflict and political-economy analysis activities.  

Provide top quality advisory services to the Programme Team, UNDP Nigeria, Government, donor partners and other key stakeholders and ensure facilitation of knowledge building and management:

• Provide policy advice and technical inputs to the Stabilization Facility Team and UNDP as well as the respective stakeholders for designing conflict sensitive stabilization interventions, monitoring impacts of the interventions and undertaking necessary counter-measures;
• Ensure timely and effective dissemination of analysis results on the latest trends in conflict, political and socio- economic situations and other relevant areas that can have an impact on the delivery of the project results;
• Support organization of roundtable discussions, briefing sessions, and presentation to internal and external audiences on conflict/socio-economic trends in the target communities, NE Nigeria, and Lake Chad Basin Region;
• Undertake outreach activities and coordinate with UN System actors and other organizations in the field of conflict analysis and peace-studies to create synergies and collaboration including participation in Task Forces and other ad-hoc internal working groups on cross-cutting themes as requested,;
• Provide policy advice to strengthen synergies and partnerships with other actors, such as CSOs/NGOs, the governments, academic institutions and the international organizations for greater positive impacts of conflict analysis/assessment activities;
• Provide technical support to strengthen the capacity of staff and community groups for advocacy, communications, and tools on conflict analysis and monitoring, including utilization of social media and other innovative communication tools;
• Engage in Community of UNDP Practice within the area of crisis management, conflict analysis and peace-building to support knowledge sharing and documentation of best practice.

Impact of Results:

• The key results have impact on effective positioning of UNDP in NE Nigeria through sound conflict and political economy analyses, which informs the design and implementation of area-specific, conflict responsive and flexible programming.

Competencies
Core:

Innovation:

• Ability to make new and useful ideas work
• Conceptualizes and analyses problems to identify issues, underlying problems and how they relate
• Contributes creative, practical ideas and approaches to deal with challenging situation
• Strives for quality client-centered services (internal/external) when making decisions and taking actions.

Leadership:

• Ability to persuade others to follow
• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills required
• Ability to plan own work, manage conflicting priorities, report on work progress and delivery outputs in a punctual manner
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Sets clear performance goals and standards; execute responsibilities accordingly.

People Management:

• Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
• Ability to plan own work, manage conflicting priorities, report on work progress and delivery outputs in a punctual manner
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Communication:

• Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
• Strong communication (spoken and written) skills and ability to articulate ideas in a clear, concise style
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills

Delivery
Ability to get things done:

• Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals
• Ability to lead strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage transactions, financial analysis and reporting.

Technical/Functional
Primary:

Result-Based Management:

• Experience on result-based project management, M&E and reporting
• Experience on capacity and functional building support for crisis management and coordination in the governments
• Understanding project implementation cycle and relations between programme and operations departments during project implementation
• Experience on partnership building and resource mobilization for crisis response and early recovery projects.

Government Capacity Building:

• Experience on capacity and functional building support for crisis management and coordination in the governments
• Experience in developing national frameworks and institutions for disaster and crisis management

Communications and Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to foster good working relations with various persons, good working knowledge of information and computer technology.
• Understanding the challenges of working in a multi-cultural environment and working in  a  crisis setting
• Excellent writing skills in English. Proficiency in French is an asset.

Secondary:

Knowledge Management:

• Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge
• Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and post requirements with excellence
• Uses ICT and web-based management systems effectively as a tool and resource
• Is motivated & demonstrates a capacity to pursue personal developments & learn.

Partnership Management:

• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to motivate staff and mobilize colleagues and partners in the best interest of achieving results;

Stress Management:

• Ability to work under pressure and oversee and manage multiple activities and processes simultaneously and Ability to make difficult priorities and sharpen focus to achieve results.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Minimum of Master's Degree in International Conflict/Peace Studies, International Development/Relations, Economics, Political Science, with a focus on peace and conflict studies.

Experience:
Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in designing and implementing local level and/or national level context analysis mechanisms and early warning programs related to conflict affected environments
• Extensive experience in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding in conflict affected areas;
• Relevant experience in fieldwork and research of the country socio-political and development dynamics. Previous experience in Africa or Lake Chad Region is an asset
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, including political/context analysis skills;
• Extensive experience in strategy and programme development in conflict settings. Previous experience in UNDP or other UN agencies is an advantage;
• Well-developed skills and demonstrated experience in the following areas: facilitation, consensus-building, multi-stakeholder dialogue processes, mediation, negotiation and dispute resolution;
• A high degree of political and cross-cultural sensitivity;
• Understanding of the political, social and cultural background of the Nigeria and Lake Chad Region is greatly desirable;
• Functionally-related professional management skills including remote office management;
• Strong leadership and team-building skills in complex and conflict settings
• Plan and prioritize work activities to meet organizational goals and organizes and oversees work processes efficiently to achieve quality results;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, as well as experience in the handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement. The ability to communicate effectively in French is an asset.

 

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Job ID: 25886
Location: Nigeria
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: National Consultant
Languages Required: English 
Starting Date: 01-Oct-2019
Duration of Initial Contract: One (1) year Renewable
Expected Duration of Assignment: One (1) year Renewable

Background

• The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive growth sustainably to improve the quality of life for everyone. On the ground over 170 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.
• UNDP in Nigeria is seeking services of a video and post-production editor(s) to support its video production on a series of projects covering its interventions in the country. The video products will highlight UNDP’s work in Nigeria. UNDP collaborates with many partners including governments, civil society groups, NGOs, and other UN agencies. The productions include short news features for broadcasters, short and long documentaries, public services announcements, promotional videos, and video messages both internal and external to UNDP.
• The video production unit is part of UNDP’s Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) and is responsible for video production both for HQ and Country Offices. UNDP Nigeria seeks to compile a roster with qualified consultants to provide video production services.  For this purpose, UNDP is requesting bids from individuals and companies based in Nigeria.
• The consultant(s) will be engaged on as ‘as needed’ basis.  In other words, when the office requires the services of the Consultant, a selection will be made based on availability at the needed time, value for money (fee rate) and expertise for type of product being developed.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of Communication, the consultant will be responsible for:

• Capturing of assigned activities/programmes by UNDP Nigeria
• Ensuring highest broadcast quality of video-editing and sound mixing;
• Ensuring that all requests and instructions from UNDP pertaining to video-editing requirements are fulfilled;
• Ensuring that all required video-editing and post-production services are completed on agreed deadline;
• Ensuring that correct video formats are used as requested by UNDP;
• Work with the highest professional ethical standards and in keeping with UNDP’s and the UN’s core values.
• The timeline for deliverables (including deadlines) will be agreed upon with the supervisor on an on-call basis.

Equipment and Software:
Under the supervision of the Head of Communication, the consultant will be responsible for:

• Capturing of assigned activities/programmes by UNDP Nigeria
• Ensuring highest broadcast quality of video-editing and sound mixing;
• Ensuring that all requests and instructions from UNDP pertaining to video-editing requirements are fulfilled;
• Ensuring that all required video-editing and post-production services are completed on agreed deadline;
• Ensuring that correct video formats are used as requested by UNDP;
• Work with the highest professional ethical standards and in keeping with UNDP’s and the UN’s core values.
• The timeline for deliverables (including deadlines) will be agreed upon with the supervisor on an on-call basis.
• Possession of high-quality equipment/software is a requirement for selection; selected candidates will need to use their own high-quality audio-visual equipment/software. UNDP Nigeria will not provide any equipment/software.

Working arrangements:

• The consultant(s) will be engaged on as ‘as needed’ basis. In other words, when the Country Office requires the services of the Consultant, a selection will be made based on availability at the needed time, value for money (fee rate) and expertise for type of product(s) being developed;
• Individual contract (IC) as Framework Agreement are for services on an intermittent and repetitive basis;
• Upon request for services, the consultant must advise within 48 hours as to their availability for said services;
• Financial commitments will only be established each time the services are requested within the scope of the IC;
• Corresponding payments shall be made following certification by UNDP that the services requested have been satisfactorily performed and Deliverables have been achieved by or before the due dates;
• The addition on an individual in the Roster does not guarantee a contract with UNDP;
• Repeated lack of availability and/or interest may result in removal from the roster.

Expected Outputs:

• All video files produced should be delivered according to the standards established and communicated by UNDP and agreed with the consultant in accordance to the terms of reference for each assignment;
• All assets used to produce the video, including project files, should be delivered in their entirety so the material can be updated, if needed, by the UNDP Communication Unit or Video Team after completion of the assignment;
• At the end of each project, the consultant should be available (by phone or email) for at least five business days to address questions or comments.

Competencies
Core Competencies:

• Interest in the UN system and general knowledge of development issues;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Functional Competencies:

• Ability to capture and edit broadcast quality video and audio: HD 1920x1080 or better;
• Have Final Cut Pro X and/or Adobe Premiere editing skills;
• Have Apple Motion or Adobe After Effects skills;
• Have knowledge of different video formats and video file conversions;
• Have knowledge of converting of video files from multiple formats;
• Have online video publishing and file transfer skills;
• Have sound mixing and mastering skills.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or three years of professional experience in lieu of degree.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of working experience using FCPX editing, Adobe Premiere or other professional editing software.
• Access to and able to use the latest technology in the field of film making and multimedia production.
• Proven experience in producing videos/films of international and broadcast standard

Language:

• Fluency in English; knowledge of at least one local language is an asset.

Evaluation process

• Applicants are reviewed based on Required Skills and Experience stated above and based on the technical evaluation criteria outlined below.  Applicants will be evaluated based on cumulative scoring.  When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
• Being responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
• Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation where technical criteria weighs 70% and Financial criteria/ Proposal weighs 30%.

Technical Evaluation - Total 70% (700 points):

• Criteria 1 - Technical/creativity of video sample - at least three on a reel with focus on editing technique, sound mix quality and creativity (via URLs) Weight = 50%; Maximum Points:280 points -Criteria 2- Proven experience - reference will be made to CV and video samples Weight = 20%; Maximum Points: 140 points;
• Criteria 2 - Proven experience - reference will be made to CV and video samples Weight = 20%; Maximum Points: 140 points;
• Criteria 3 - Understanding of audio-visual post-production as related to montage and sound mixing, as well as publishing formats Weight = 20%; Maximum Points: 140 points:
• Criteria 4: Knowledge of and experience in video and photo coverage of international events, preferably within the UN systemWeight = 10 %; Maximum Points: 70 points
• Interview: Weight = 10 %; Maximum Points: 70 points

Having reviewed applications received, UNDP will invite up to 12 shortlisted candidates to interview. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% (490 points) of the maximum obtainable points for the technical criteria (70 points) shall be considered for the financial evaluation.

Financial evaluation - Total 30% (300 points)
The following formula will be used to evaluate financial proposal:

• p = y (µ/z), where
• p = Points for the financial proposal being evaluated
• y = Maximum number of points for the financial proposal
• µ = Price of the lowest priced proposal
• z = Price of the proposal being evaluated

Framework Agreement:

• UNDP plans to enter into the Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with the TOP ranked successful Individual Contractors to assure resources availability at the required time fame and/or increased demand for services requested. The service of who will be used on an intermittent and repetitive basis when needed and based on the fixed unit price.  Other prospective applicants that are not contracted, at the UNDP’s discretion, may be placed in the roster of consultants to be used based on an on-call basis for similar services.
• Please note that the LTA does not form a financial obligation or commitment from UNDP at the time the LTA contract is signed, and that such an agreement is non-exclusive. When a specific need arises, the successful Individual Contractor/s will be approached and be provided with a specific TOR and deliverables (and time frame) but still within the scope of the responsibilities stated in the LTA. The successful Individual Contractor(s) is expected to provide Confirmation of Interest on the specific services required at the agreed LTA Daily Rate Consultancy Fee. Financial commitments will only be established each time a Purchase Order for the specific services/TOR for Individual Contractor is committed.
• This LTA has a cumulative ceiling amount that may accrue to the individual contractor during the life of the LTA, but said amount shall remain as an upper limit, and must not and cannot be interpreted nor understood as neither a financial commitment nor guarantee of business volume.

Contract Award:

• The up to the 12 Candidates obtaining the highest combined scores in the combined score of Technical and Financial evaluation will be considered technically qualified and will be offered to enter into Long-term Agreement with UNDP.

Institutional Arrangement:

• The consultants will work under the guidance and direct supervision of Video Specialist, Communication Group, BERA and will be responsible for the fulfilment of the deliverables as specified above.
• The Consultant will be responsible for providing her/his own laptop.

Payment Modality:

• Payment to the Individual Contractor will be made based on the actual number of days worked, deliverables accepted and upon certification of satisfactory completion by the manager.
• Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified above and deliverables accepted and upon certification of satisfactory completion by the manager.
• The work week will be based on 35 hours, i.e. on a 7-hour working day, with core hours being between 9h00 and 18h00 daily.

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Job ID: 25920
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Practice Area - Job Family: Management - Procurement
Vacancy Type: FTA International
Posting Type: Common System
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension
Grade: P3

Background

• The nexus of security-humanitarian-development issues around Lake Chad has given rise to an intractable extremist insurgency that has left tens of thousands of people dead, approximately 2.5 million displaced, and more than 10 million people in the region affected and in need. While robust national and multi-national military operations have re-taken territory previously controlled by Boko Haram, UNDP recognizes that a new approach is required to consolidate these gains and establish the conditions necessary to transition from military to civilian responsibility for security, and from the provision of humanitarian assistance to the resumption of stalled development processes.
• In this context, the UNDP is strengthening its presence in the North East region by establishing a sub-office in Maiduguri. The sub-office will serve as the centre of operations for programming which will include a Regional Stabilization Facility, a Disengagement, Disassociation, Reconciliation and Reintegration (DDRR) and Recovery and Resilience programme. The Sub-Office (SO) for North East (NE) Region of Nigeria has been operational since 2017 and UNDP has established an Operations Service Centre to support management and operations functions related to the effective delivery of programmatic results.
• Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the Service Centre, ensures effective delivery of procurement services in the NE Sub-office. He/she analyzes and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to complex issues related to procurement. The Procurement Specialist promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Unit.
• The Procurement Specialist works in close collaboration with the Management Support, Operations, Programme and project teams in the SO/CO, and UNDP HQs to successfully deliver procurement services.

Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:

• Elaboration and implementation of operational strategies
• Efficient management of procurement processes
• Elaboration, introduction and implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Ensures elaboration and implementation of Sub-Office in NE Region operational strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Full compliance of procurement activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies; elaboration of the effective internal control, proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system.
• Sub-office (SO) Procurement business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Procurement, control of the workflows in the Procurement Unit, harmonization of the workflows in the office.
• Elaboration and implementation of cost saving and reduction strategies.
• Conceptualization, elaboration and implementation of contract strategy in the SO including tendering processes and evaluation, contractor appraisal, evaluation and negotiation of offers, management of the contract and contractor, legal considerations and payment conditions, risk assessment.
• Conceptualization, elaboration and implementation of strategic procurement in the SO including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management, e-procurement introduction and promotion, performance measurement.

Ensures efficient management of procurement processes for SO, NIM/DIM projects, and at the request of other Agencies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Timely and proper preparation of procurement plans for the office and projects, establishment of the deadlines and monitoring of their implementation.
• Establishment and implementation of proper monitoring system and control of procurement processes including organization of RFQ, ITB or RFP, receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulation.
• Certification of submissions to the Contract, Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP) and Advisory Committee on Procurement (ACP).
• Management of procurement contracts and, upon delegation of responsibility, performance of the functions of Manager Level 2 in Atlas for Purchase orders approval.
• Elaboration and implementation of the internal control system which ensures that Purchase Orders (PO) are duly prepared and dispatched. Timely corrective actions on POs with budget check errors and other problems.
• Management of the implementation of the procurement processes monitoring system and mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in procurement.
• Supervision of preparation of cost-recovery bills in Atlas for procurement services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.
• Establishment and implementation of harmonized procurement services and elaboration of proposals on common services expansion for UN Agencies in the North Eastern Region, introduction and management of joint procurement for the UN Agencies in line with the UN reform.

Ensures elaboration, introduction and implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Development and management of the rosters of suppliers, elaboration of supplier selection and evaluation, quality and performance measurement mechanisms.
• Management of the e-procurement system

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the SO focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on Procurement.
• Organization of trainings for Govt. staff on Procurement as required.
• Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in Procurement.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Impact of Results

• The key results have an impact on the overall SO/CO efficiency in procurement management and success in establishment and implementation of operational strategies. Strategic approach to procurement, establishment and implementation of the monitoring and control system, timely and appropriate delivery of services, introduction of e-procurement ensure client satisfaction and overall timely delivery of UNDP programmes and projects.

Requirements,Skills and Experience
Education:

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.
• UNDP Procurement Certification (Level 4) programme is requred

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in procurement management. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of web based management systems
• Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization, notably with UNDP, is highly desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement.

Competencies
Functional Competencies:

• Building Strategic Partnerships
• Identifying and building partnerships:
  • Displays initiative, sets challenging outputs for him/herself and willingly accepts new work assignments
  • Takes responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and strives until successful outputs are achieved
• Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
• Developing tools and mechanisms:
  • Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
  • Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
  • Develops and/or participates in the development of tools and mechanisms, including identifying new approaches to promote individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methodologies

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter:
  • Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines
  • Serves as internal consultant in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff
  • Continues to seeks new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
  • Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
• Promoting Organizational Change and Development
• Assisting the individuals to cope with change:
  • Provides counseling and coaching to colleagues who are dealing with change Assists in the development of policies, communications, and change strategies
  • Performs appropriate work analysis and assists in redesign to establish clear standards for implementation
• Design and Implementation of Management Systems
• Designing and implementing management system:
  • Makes recommendations regarding design or operation of systems or programmes within organizational units
  • Identifies and recommends remedial measures to address problems in systems design or implementation
• Client Orientation
• Contributing to positive outcomes for the client:
  • Anticipates client needs
  • Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
  • Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective
  • Keeps the client informed of problems or delays in the provision of services
  • Uses discretion and flexibility in interpreting rules in order to meet client needs and achieve organizational goals more effectively
  • Solicits feedback on service provision and quality
• Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
• Input to the development of standards and policies:
  • Provides inputs to the development of organizational standards for accountability and results-based management

Core Competencies:

• Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
• Building support and political acumen
• Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation
• Building and promoting effective teams
• Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
• Creating an emotionally intelligent organization
• Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
• Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
• Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking

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Job ID: 25919
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Practice Area - Job Family: Management - Engineering
Vacancy Type: FTA International
Posting Type: Common System
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension
Grade: P4

Background

• The nexus of security-humanitarian-development issues around Lake Chad has given rise to an intractable extremist insurgency that has left tens of thousands of people dead, approximately 2.5 million displaced, and more than 10 million people in the region affected and in need. While robust national and multi-national military operations have re-taken territory previously controlled by Boko Haram, UNDP recognizes that a new approach is required to consolidate these gains and establish the conditions necessary to transition from military to civilian responsibility for security, and from the provision of humanitarian assistance to the resumption of stalled development processes. In this context, the UNDP is strengthening its presence in the North East region by establishing a sub-office in Maiduguri. The sub-office will serve as the centre of operations for programming which will include a Regional Stabilization Facility, a Disengagement, Disassociation, Reconciliation and Reintegration (DDRR) and Recovery and Resilience programme.
• The Sub-Office (SO) for North East (NE) Region of Nigeria has been operational since 2017 and UNDP has established an Operations Service Centre to support management and operations functions related to the effective delivery of programmatic results in anticipation of launch of new programmes, such as Nigerian Window of the Stabilization Facility in NE Region. The National Window of the Regional Stabilization Facility for Nigeria aims to address the needs of immediate stabilization in the target areas in North-East Region of Nigeria with high degrees of insecurity, promoting the phased transition of insecure areas toward greater security, and the reduction of current volatility whereby previously secure areas have become more rather than less vulnerable.
• Provision of basic services through construction/rehabilitation of community infrastructure is one of the programme focuses of the Stabilization Facility and integrated recovery programmes, such as school and health facilities, water wells/systems, housing units, shops/markets, among others. It is considered vital that the NE Sub-Office has a highly qualified technical team for implementing engineering work with sound quality and international standard, ensuring successful implementation of construction or rehabilitation of community infrastructures primarily in Borno but also in Yobe and Adamawa in North-East Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the guidance and direct supervision of Head of Stabilization and in close collaboration with the Project teams in NE Sub-Office, the Senior Civil Engineer will perform the following functions by leading a team of civil engineers and other relevant staff:

Summary of Key Functions:

• Ensure the quality and technical soundness of the BOQ and specifications of infrastructure projects
• Provide support for smooth procurement process of the bidding of civil works
• Ensure quality of civil works and technical supervision

Ensure the quality and technical soundness of design, BOQs and specifications of infrastructure projects:

• Assess infrastructure facility needs and design the facility with a build-back better approaches
• Review all BOQs or the specifications provided by the Government or UNDP Engineers and ensure completeness in all respect to ensure international standards;
• Ensure timely submission of the specifications of the required equipment in coordination and cooperation with the technical teams from the Government authorities;
• Develop critical analysis of the required equipment and ensure that the equipment/requirement is compatible with the requirement and proposed brand/model and the specifications is generic in nature;
• Follow up on the preparation of specifications with the respective authorities and verify the specifications and coordinate with the Service Centre/Procurement Team before initiating the procurement process;

Provide support for smooth procurement  process of the bidding of civil works:

• Participate in the UNDP evaluation process and do quality technical evaluation of the received bids;
• Analyse the received bids and conduct detailed technical assessment of the received bids;
• Respond to queries arise from procurement unit and review committees related to BoQs and technical specifications.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and respond to queries from potential national/international bidders on the technical specifications.
• Participate in Technical Review Committee meetings and review all bids against the advertised evaluation criteria and submitted technical specifications.

Ensure quality of civil works and technical supervision:

• Design monitoring and supervision plan for civil works of the infrastructure activities. Provide practical recommendations on the monitoring methodologies in the areas with poor access
• Ensure that the Contractor maintain safety on the site and clean the site after the completion of the rehabilitation works.
• Coordinate supervision activities with national engineers and provide updates and recommendation to UNDP accordingly, which include:
  • Check quality of civil works and materials received at construction/renovation sites against damages, missing parts and appropriate ratings; ensuring that the materials/equipment provided by the Contractor meets UNDP requirement and standards.
  • Discuss site issues with the Contractor and promptly report back to UNDP if a problem arises that requires UNDP input.
  • Advice, monitor and manage the operational phase of the facilities and procured equipment on behalf of UNDP and in coordination with the respective Governorate and /or the line ministries directorates.
  • Ensure effective and efficient implementation of civil works and the operations of the outcomes.
  • Checks and certify substantial progress/completion and the corresponding payments. Advice UNDP to withhold payment for any work which has been rejected or any work which is not in compliance with the contract documents.
  • Review Variation that increase the Contract value and require the commitment of additional funds and hence require UNDP approval in writing.
  • Maintain project progress log and issue certificates, notices and instructions in consultation with UNDP to the contractor as may be required by the provisions of the contract requirements.
  • Advice UNDP on the value of the works at the date of termination, in the event of the termination of the contract.
  • Assist UNDP as expert witness in litigation arising from the development or installation of equipment.
  • Provide technical inputs to ensure maintenance and functionality of the infrastructure facilities after construction/rehabilitation in collaboration with the Government counterparts and other stakeholders.

Impact of Results

• The key results have an impact on effective positioning of UNDP as a key actor in immediate stabilization and early recovery in the NE of Nigeria In particular, the key results have an impact on implementation of UNDP’s Stabilization Facility and Early Recovery strategies with a view to delivering on-ground UNDP’s effort for basic service restoration and community infrastructure rehabilitation in the NE Region.

Requirements, Skills and Experience
Education:

• Master's or higher degree in Civil Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of extensive experience in involvement in infrastructure construction/civil work, developing specifications, and conduct technical supervision
• Experience in preparing drawings, layouts, design and cost estimates of construction/rehabilitation of infrastructure;
• Experience in supervising infrastructure construction/rehabilitation works and managing civil work projects.
• Knowledge of international standards, specifically for civil work works related to infrastructure construction/rehabilitation;
• Experience in handling of tender documents for contracts, including technical inputs/specifications for the procurement of services using the conditions of international standards;
• Experience in leading a team with civil engineers and construction workers
• Knowledge on site safety for civil works and monitoring methodologies for civil work projects in the site with poor accessibility is an asset.
• Experience in post conflict environment and knowledge of socio-economic, culture, and community development issues in complex crisis situation is a strong advantage.
• Experience with UN or international organization working in crisis-affected country is preferred

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement.
• The ability to communicate effectively in French is an asset.

Competencies
Corporate:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN values and ethical standard;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Technical/ Functional:

• Substantive and technical expertise in all aspects of stabilization, peace-building, and DDR programming within broader recovery frameworks, including assessments and planning;
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
• Has good knowledge of UNDP programme and operational issues;
• Has knowledge of UNDP/UN policies and programme in crisis and post -crisis situations;
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

Managerial:

• Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external clients;
• Demonstrates capacity to communicate effectively; resource management; capacity to plan and organize programmes effectively;
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and mature judgment.

Behavior:

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

People Skills:

• Promotes a learning and knowledge sharing environment;
• Facilitates the development of individual and multi-cultural/team competencies.