UNDP Head Of Stabilisation Jobs in Nigeria
UNDP Head Of Stabilisation Jobs in Nigeria
Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage the Stabilization Facility and its timely implementation:Leads the project teams and works closely with a wide array of partners to ensure that the projects under stabilization directly respond to the UNDP country programme strategy;
Supervises the project staff, provides coaching to staff and effective leadership;
Develops, oversees and monitors work plans and budgets for all activities in the project portfolio;
Ensures timely and adequate reporting against plans, including timely and articulate progress reports;
Identifies risks and challenges to the ongoing operations of the projects and provides advice to the Resident Representative on mitigation strategies;
Ensures appropriate levels of visibility and public awareness on results and ongoing activities;
Ensures the integrity of financial and administrative operations in the project area through financial oversight, under advice of UNDP Operations staff;
Strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations and ensuring the implementation of clear accountability mechanisms;
Participates in internal control mechanisms for adherence to UNDP rules and regulations in contracts, assets, procurement, recruitment, etc., as required;
Manages day to day administrative matters for the project with support from administrative staff and the performance of consultants and specialist advisers.
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.
Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office through personal example;
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;
Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession;
Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally;
Contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates;
Shows willingness to learn from others.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to apply conceptual models in support of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects;
Strong IT skills;
Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioural/attitudinal change;
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;
Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects;
Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.
Management and Leadership
Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive
attitude;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
Remains calm, in control and good humor even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority;
Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member;
Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills;
Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines;
Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff.
Recruitment Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in conflict resolution, peace studies, political science, human rights, sociology, international relations, economics, law, public administration, or other related social sciences.
or other relevant social science fields.
Experience
At least 10 years of relevant experience of which at least five years in senior management position;
Proven experience in Resource Mobilization,
Proven policy, advisory and advocacy experience and track record of engagement with senior officials, such as in the United Nations, government and external partners;
Experience in national and community level conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives and programming is an asset
Experience in working in crisis or conflict country;
Experience working in a multi-cultural and/or international work environment.
Functionally-related professional management skills;
Plan and prioritizes 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;
Previous UN Experience - Experience from previous UNDP assignments and/or UN agencies or multilateral banks (World Bank, African/Asian Development Bank, etc.) and bi-lateral aid organizations would be an asset.
Language Requirements
Fluency in the English both written and oral.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Head Of Stabilisation Jobs in Nigeria
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