UNDP Technical Analyst, Social Protection and Conditional Grants Scheme Jobs in Nigeria
UNDP Technical Analyst, Social Protection and Conditional Grants Scheme Jobs in Nigeria
Background The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in September 2015 in New York, as the successor to the unfinished business of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). To fast tract its 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 Development Programme (UNDP) has been developed.
The technical collaboration is aimed 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 both institutions during the implementation of the MDGs. This recruitment will help bring the requisite capacity to ensure that the 17SDGs are aligned to the medium-term plans at both national and sub-national levels especially at the sector levels and its implementation are also consistent with the implementation of the domestic development plans.
Given the national and State level peculiarities, the recruited Staff member will help facilitate the localization of the SDGs at the tiers of government and its subsequent mainstreaming into the plans in addition to the specific duties and responsibilities states in section III below. The overriding purpose is therefore to strengthen the technical leadership for SDGs implementation and coordination at both the State and federal levels through the office of SSAP- SDGs in Abuja, Nigeria.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of UNDP National Economist, the candidate will:
Liaise with the Head of CGS to coordinate OSSAP-SDGs subnational interventions
Work with the Head of CGS to review and implement the CGS implementation manual
Liaise with the Office of the Vice President/Special Adviser to the President on Social Investment to mainstream and mobilize funding for OSSAP-SDGs Social Protection Programmes
Provide support to the Head of CGS to develop and implement strategies to effectively engage the sub-national governments and mainstream the SDGs into the State Development Plans
Develop and Implements a Monitoring, Supervision and Evaluation Mechanism for CGS projects to ensure value for money
Provide technical support in the design of new social protection programmes and strategies for implementation at the national levels.
Liaise with other development
partners on social protection and develop innovative programmes on social protection.
Support efforts to improve learning systems and planning processes to ensure knowledge and evidence are fully utilized to improve existing social protection interventions, as well as inform policy and framework level decision making
Establish and maintain strong working relationship with key stakeholders, including from the MDAs, UN and donor communities to initiate, adapt or test new practices, approaches or methodologies with a view of improving the quality of social protection interventions.
Liaise with key stakeholders on data analysis, impact evaluations and learning activities, identifying opportunities for the coordination of the publication and dissemination process of technical reports and other products on social protection.
Build and sustain effective relationships with senior government officials, line ministries, project implementation units, international development partners and think tanks.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
First Degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Development and Law. A Master’s Degree with 04 years experience will be an added advantage.
Experience:
Seven years’ experience in Development Work
Knowledge of SDGs issues at both national and sub-national government
Demonstrated working experience with government institutions in Nigeria.
Computer literacy skills
Language Requirements:
Good written and oral communication skills in English
Knowledge of at least on Nigerian language.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNDP Technical Analyst, Social Protection and Conditional Grants Scheme Jobs in Nigeria
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