UNDP Programme Analyst - RCO Jobs in Nigeria
UNDP Programme Analyst - RCO Jobs in Nigeria
BackgroundThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by World leaders in September 2015 as the successor to the unfinished business of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
In order to fast-track it implementation in Nigeria, a technical collaboration between the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) has been developed.
The technical collaboration is aimed at coordinating the partnerships for SDGs implementation between MDAs at the National level, between the national and sub-national governments as well as between the government and the private sector. The approach builds on the work already done by OSSAP-SDGs and individual UN Agencies in the last four years.
This recruitment will help strengthen the implementation capacity of the OSSAP-SDGs in the discharge of its four-fold mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Senior Technical Advisor, and oversight by the SSAP-SDG, the Programme Specialist will work in close collaboration with relevant Units/Departments to:
Support strategic planning, coordination and implementation of the SDGs, in close collaboration with other Units/Departments;
Support the preparation of Annual Work Plans, establish priorities, timelines, targets and standards for monitoring results;
Work in close collaboration with other teams in the office, as well as, other UN agencies, Government officials, multilateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society in ensuring successful implementation of the SDGs;
Prepare timely and regular progress reports for effective dissemination to MDAs and other stakeholders. Regularly report on progress, best practices, lessons learned, success stories, beneficiaries’ stories;
Support and/or conduct case studies and researches;
Facilitate effective partnership building and resource mobilization for the SDGs;
Contribute to the development of SDGs’ Partnership and Resource Mobilization strategy, including the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF);
Support the identification of critical non-state actors and build credible working partnerships in support of the SDGs in Nigeria.
Perform any other duties that could be assigned by the supervisor
Competencies
Core
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work.
Analyzes complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant recommendations
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow.
Proactively identifies new opportunities and challenges
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.
Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.
Creates confidence among stakeholders
by delivering authoritative positions, compelling analysis, and contextual acumen
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement.
Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services;
Technical/Functional
Building Strategic Partnerships : Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Client Orientation: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise
Required Skills and Experience
Education
Advanced University degree in development-related disciplines, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, Project Management or other relevant Social Sciences.
Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in development planning and management;
Familiarity with SDGs mainstreaming principles and processes.
Good Knowledge of SDGs issues at both national and sub-national levels.
Cognate working experience with government institutions in Nigeria.
Knowledge of Programme/project management, monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
Computer literacy skills
Good written and oral communication skills in English
Language Requirements
Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Programme Analyst - RCO Jobs in Nigeria
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