{"id":4624,"date":"2010-06-08T06:20:43","date_gmt":"2010-06-08T05:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=4624"},"modified":"2010-06-08T06:20:43","modified_gmt":"2010-06-08T05:20:43","slug":"undp-nigeria-national-program-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/undp-nigeria-national-program-officer.html","title":{"rendered":"UNDP Nigeria: National Program Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Under the overall supervision of the UNIFEM Representative in Nigeria, the Programme Officer performs duties related to the development, execution, monitoring and effective delivery of UNIFEM Programme\/projects aimed at the economic and political empowerment of women in Nigeria in accordance with UNIFEM strategic plan, rules and regulations.<\/p>\n

The National Programme Officer will be required to supervise other UNIFEM staff in Nigeria and act as Officer-in-Charge from time-to-time. The post holder works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project staff for resolving complex issues and ensuring exchange of information<\/p>\n

Summary of Key Functions
\n<\/strong>1.\u00a0Supervision and Coordination
\n2.\u00a0Programme Management and Implementation
\n3.\u00a0Support to management of the Sub-Regional and Country Strategy
\n4.\u00a0Research and Advocacy on gender issues and women\u2019s empowerment
\n5.\u00a0Networking with clients and partners on UNIFEM\u2019s areas of work
\n6.\u00a0Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
\n7.\u00a0Support to Gender Equality and Development
\n1.\u00a0Supervision and Coordination
\n<\/strong> Provides support for the supervision and coordination of programme, operations and other staff in country, particularly in the absence or by delegation of the Country Director.
\nParticipate in UN Country Team meetings in the absence of the Country Director or as and when directed\/delegated to do so.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Programme Management and Implementation:
\n<\/strong> Play a lead role in formulation and implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of results, including grant management and reporting with support from finance staff;
\nManage relationships with partner organisations, including troubleshooting where necessary;
\nManage staff responsible for the implementation of these projects;
\nCoordinate the production of high-quality project outputs
\nInput into the design and implementation of\u00a0 national and sub-national level dialogue processes
\nLead on designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the country programme including visits to projects\u2019 sites and discussion with projects\u2019 personnel
\nProvide leadership for agency efforts at promoting and monitoring quality performance and compliance in all programmes and processes
\nMonitor project and programme financial\/budget status;
\nPresent information for audit and support for implementation of audit recommendations.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Support to management of the Sub-Regional and Country Strategy:
\n<\/strong>Generate innovative ideas and develop programmes as well as project proposals for funding;
\nParticipate in the review and critique of project proposals and strategic planning document from various agencies and institutions to ensure that they are gender sensitive and conform to UNIFEM\u2019s funding requirements.
\nLiaise with various governmental bodies, NGOs, women\u2019s groups and other members of\u00a0 civil society to raise project proposals for funding and networking purposes
\nWork in close collaboration with the staff of UNIFEM Africa Section and Sub- Regional Office to keep up to date with new developments in the field of gender and to participate in in-house gender working group meetings and other meetings as requested.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Research and Advocacy:
\n<\/strong>Coordinate and support high quality research\u00a0 in different locations to generate knowledge on gender equality and women\u2019s empowerment issues in diverse thematic areas;
\nDerive policy recommendations from research and assist in the development and implementation of an evidence-based advocacy strategy for the programme;
\nWork in a team to produce concise reports, briefing notes, etc for external audiences, both national and international.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Networking:
\n<\/strong>Develop, maintain and increase the present network of UNIFEM contacts in the country, including government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), UN officials, NGOs and networks of NGOs, experts and consultants;
\nRepresent UNIFEM values and ideas and be a spokesperson for the organisation at relevant conferences, seminars and other meetings;
\nNetwork with other local and international organisations working in the areas of Gender, establishing\/maintaining collaborative activities and strategic alliances as appropriate;
\nExpand and coordinate contacts and networks within government and with other actors, contributing to gender equality and women\u2019s rights nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
\n<\/strong>Provide information on a timely basis, on important political and institutional changes of interest for UNIFEM, and on potential opportunities of work in the country.
\nEnsure learning and monitoring processes are in place and that resulting best practice is widely shared.
\nOrganize trainings for partners, staff and other actors on a wide range of gender related issues;
\nPrepare briefings, talking points and presentation materials;
\nMake sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
\nOrganize projects\u2019 review mission and other missions; ensures timely submission of project progress reports including terminal and technical reports to UNIFEM Headquarters.
\nAnalyze incoming correspondence \u2013 letters, faxes, telexes and any other communication on programmes\/projects and drafts replies on these correspondence as appropriate.<\/p>\n

Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Essential<\/strong><\/p>\n

Knowledge of gender and development theory;
\nUnderstanding of the current socioeconomic and political context of Nigeria;
\nSkills to clearly communicate complex issues relating to Gender to a wide range of audiences;
\nExcellent analytical skills;
\nGood research and writing skills;
\nAbility to take a strategic view;
\nStrong interpersonal and leadership skills;
\nAbility to work in collaboration with individuals from different backgrounds;
\nCapacity to encourage the development of skills among colleagues and associates.<\/p>\n

Desirable
\n<\/strong>Knowledge of participatory training, learning and research techniques
\nExcellent facilitation skills<\/p>\n

Required Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n