UNDP Special Adviser, Office of Honorable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning Jobs in Nigeria
UNDP Special Adviser, Office of Honorable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning Jobs in Nigeria
Background This position is located in the Office of Honorable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning. The incumbent will report to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning and will be responsible for the provision of strategic policy advice in performance management and development partner cooperation.
The Adviser will lead the technical team supporting the establishment and implementation of sustainable government-owned and driven international development aid management processes.
The incumbent will also provide support in the areas of national results-based management and accountability relating to development partner cooperation; and to other areas as designated by the Honourable Minister.
The overall objective of the Consultant is to support the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning through leadership in the provision of high-quality policy advice and support in the delivery of key sustainable government and development aid processes and programmes of the Ministry; and in performance management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Policy Advisory Service:
Provide strategic policy advice in development partner cooperation
Provide strategic policy advice directly to the Honorable Minister, in coordinating, overseeing and monitoring the effectiveness and performance of the Ministry.
Coordinate strategic planning required to deliver on the implementation of INFF, Nigeria Regional Facility Development and other development aid processes of the ministry.
Provide policy advice to strengthen systems and structures that support the development and implementation of a national pro-poor development framework and sound public financial management.
Establish critical linkages with relevant Government agencies, Ministries and parastatals, and participate in policy-making processes to achieve progress in identified projects of the Ministry.
Initiate periodic policy reviews in close consultation with relevant Ministries, agencies, and parastatals to provide advice on the effectiveness and efficacy of policies.
Facilitate the translation of policy intent and Ministerial decisions in the identified areas into viable tasks, and projects to ensure their effective and timely implementation.
Ensure that advice and information on cross-cutting issues is coordinated with all relevant Ministries, Agencies and parastatals and UN country team prior to submission of strategic advice.
Draw upon other country experiences, lessons learned and knowledge networks, to provide contributions towards effective policy -making.
Monitoring and Implementation:
Monitor progress on development partner cooperation and performance management in the delivery of key development aid management processes and brief the Honorable Minister accordingly.
Ensure proper conduct of processes and provide strategic advice to facilitate the implementation of INFF, Nigeria Regional Facility Development and other development aid processes of the Ministry.
Provide technical advice on strategy and risk-management in development aid management processes.
Support the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning Office in its engagement with relevant stakeholders toward the coordination of national strategic policy development and implementation.
Support the Minister of Finance in other areas of national and ministry results-based management and accountability, as necessary.
Liaison and Government Relations:
Liaise with international partners and multi-lateral financial institutions, including the UN Country Team on the priorities of new and ongoing development aid projects in close coordination and consultation with other relevant actors in Government to advance objectives of these priorities.
Liaise with other arms of government, Ministries, Agencies and Parastatals in close coordination with other principal leads at the Ministry to ensure seamless coordination of work-flow processes between the different government entities and provide advice to fast-track the achievement of results-based management and accountability.
Participate in meetings as directed by the Honorable Minister and provide feedback to facilitate progress in the implementation of critical development aid projects and initiatives.
Strengthening Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
Support the Honorable Minister to engage with
State Ministries, national level institutions and civil society;
Support the Honorable Minister to engage, create and coordinate partnerships with bilateral and multilateral donors, UN Agencies, and International Financial Institutions;
Ensure appropriate linkages are made by the Honorable Minister to draw upon other country experiences, lessons leant and knowledge sharing to strengthen implementation of the mandate of the Ministry.
Representational Duties:
Represent the Honorable Minister in high-level meetings, discussions and negotiations on the establishment and implementation of sustainable government-owned and driven international development aid management processes
Supervise draft budget memos, reports, assessments and analysis as may be required.
Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modelling 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 favouritism
Ability to work with a multi-cultural and diverse team
Ability to produce high quality work under pressure of tight schedules and timelines
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in one of the following disciplines: International Relations, Finance, Political Science, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Law and Related Specialization in International Development and Planning.
Experience:
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in such areas as: International Organizations, Government, Political, Social, Civil, or Legal Affairs; Public or Business Administration; or Management is required;
A proven track record of leadership and management in multicultural settings, including coordination of interdisciplinary teams, is required;
Experience in a senior managerial capacity, providing clear advice on complex organizational or bureaucratic issues to inform the decision making of high-level leadership is required;
Experience in leading the implementation of strategic development frameworks, multi-donor development funds, stakeholder relationship management, inter-agency coordination and knowledge and familiarity in engagements with Governments and international partners are desirable.
Advanced professional career in development planning and international relations at a senior level is preferred.
Work experience with senior level government officials at the national or international level providing management and technical advisory services in international development, national planning and policy within a central finance and planning Ministry.
Experience relevant to designing and implementing public sector financial assessments that improve government ministries’ budgetary effectiveness, transparency, and accountability is desirable.
Experience with budgetary policies and practices, financial regulations and rules and with financial systems of enterprise resource planning (ERP) is required and Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) knowledge is also required.
Ability to proactively seek and recommend sound policy initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to transfer skills and knowledge to others.
Good communication, negotiation and diplomatic skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Special Adviser, Office of Honorable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning Jobs in Nigeria
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