Job ID: 12163 Location: Maiduguri, Borno Slot: 2 Grade: SB4 Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC) Contract Duration: Initial duration of 1 year Background The North East in Nigeria, which includes the six states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe has a combined population of almost 19 million and has been under insurgency attacks since 2009. The population accounts for about 13.5 percent of the national population (2006 Census). On 14th May, 2013, the Federal Government, in response to the growing spate of violence unleashed by the Boko Haram sect on citizens declared a State of Emergency in the 3 north eastern states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. The upsurge in terrorist activities of the Islamist sect in northern Nigeria, especially in the North East geo-political zone, has resulted in huge loss of lives, wanton destruction of properties and disregard for the sovereignty of the Nigerian state as evidenced in an earlier situation where the group was in control of more than 12 Local Government Authorities (LGAs) in Borno State in 2014. The combined insurgency and counter-insurgency activities in the region have had considerable negative effect on the people, such as mass displacement of the people, crippled socio-economic activities, livelihoods, food supplies, communication and worsened an already debilitating health delivery services. The displaced population are returning to their natural habitants but lack every basic necessities of lives including food and non-food times, shelter, sanitation and sustainable means of livelihoods. UNDP has supported the government to design and implement recovery projects which ensures linkage to the immediate humanitarian efforts with longer term sustainable development. Within UNDP’s recovery approach, emergency employment, immediate livelihoods recovery projects provided immediate jobs and livelihoods for the affected population, as well as, the wider local economy. To effectively address the needs of North-East Nigeria through a consolidated early recovery response, UNDP has established a Sub Office in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno. Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Head of UNDP Sub-office in NE Nigeria and direct supervision of the Early Recovery Programme Coordinator, the Early Recovery Area Coordinator is delegated the responsibility for achievement of programme results in his/her assigned geographic area of responsibility.
Within agreed constraints in the detailed work plan the ER Area Coordinator is fully accountable for the achievement of substantive and/or geographic programme outputs and oversees a Programme Associate (when applicable).
Summary of Key Functions
Ensures day-to-day management of programme activities in his/her assigned substantive and/or geographic programme outputs;
Reports to ER Programme Coordinator on the achievement of project outputs, feeds into project/programme reports and into communications results of UNDP Nigeria;
Ensures that the programme produces the ER results specified in project documents, to the required standard of quality and within specified constraints of time and cost within his/her area; and
Suggests activities in her / his area for the annual project work plan and contributes to overall ER programme development as well as resource mobilization
Ensures day-to-day management of programme activities in his/her assigned substantive and/or geographic programme outputs:
Liaises and collaborates with relevant counterparts and target groups in specific locations in the three targeted states
Details and implements ER programme components and outputs for the benefit of IDPs as well as communities
Ensures full alignment and complementarity of UNDP’s ER efforts with those of national counterparts, sister UN Agencies and other institutions and individuals in the target areas
Monitors and supervises the work of contracted parties and individuals for specific substantive or geographic outputs
Ensures full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations of all ER activities for specific substantive or geographic outputs.
Reports to ER Programme Coordinator on the achievement of project outputs, feeds into project/programme reports and into communications results of UNDP
Reports on UNDP’s ER activities, accomplishments and results as per formats, milestones and other requirements for specific substantive or geographic outputs
Contributes to sub-office reporting towards counterparts and humanitarian clusters for UNDP
Certifies completion of specific works and services as conducted by contractors as part of specific substantive or geographic outputs
Produces stories, editorials, audio-visual and other materials in support of UNDP communications efforts furthering ER in the three targeted states.
Ensures that the programme produces the ER results specified in project documents, to the required standard of quality and within specified constraints of time and cost within his/her area:
Implements and monitors the high quality of UNDP’s programmatic work in specific substantive or geographic outputs
Works laterally with other UNDP ER Area Coordinators to discuss approaches, learn lessons, exchange experiences and improve UNDP ER programming and operations across board
Conceives and supports a range of partnerships for the benefit of UNDP’s ER activities with state and local governments, non-traditional leaders and institutions, research and volunteer organizations, UN Agencies and non-governmental actors of all sorts
Suggests and advances areas for improvement of the UNDP ER programme for further incorporation into further proposals and concepts.
Suggests activities in her / his area for the annual project work plan and contributes to overall ER programme development as well as resource mobilization:
Contributes to discussion and documentation on lessons learnt and best practices towards furthering the UNDP ER business case;
Contributes to the conception and drafting of project and programme concepts, proposals and budgets for new and expanded ER programming;
Advocates UNDP’s achievements and experiences to wider audiences, in the targeted areas and beyond;
Contributes to resource mobilization efforts of UNDP.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on creation of effective positioning of UNDP as a key actor in early recovery in the NE of Nigeria, thus contributing to the stature and name of UNDP as UN’s global development network.
In particular, the key results have an impact on implementation of UNDP early substantive recovery strategies with a view to delivering on-ground UNDP’s early recovery programmes and projects, as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.
Competencies (Functional Competencies) Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda:
Preparing information for advocacy
Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate
Maintains a functioning network of contacts with a variety of stakeholders to promote a better understanding of UNDP’s mandate and to support advocacy efforts
Building Strategic Partnerships:
Maintaining a network of contacts
Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues
Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders
Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
Basic research and analysis
Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:
Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Creating Visibility for UNDP/Supporting UNDP’s Capacity to Advocate:
Research and data analysis
Promotes awareness of UNDP’s centrally to development through dissemination of information and materials
Maintains networks and knowledge assets for use in visibility and image activities
Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals:
Preparing information for global advocacy
Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences
Maintains a functioning network of contacts in the media and civil society, to promote a better understanding of UNDP’s mandate and to support advocacy efforts
Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise:
Research and analysis
Keeps updated in his/her area of substantive expertise
Identifies opportunities for conceptual innovation
Client Orientation:
Establishing effective client relationships
Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
Core Competencies:
Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
Self-development, initiative-taking
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
Creating synergies through self-control
Managing conflict
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
Informed and transparent decision making
Required Skills and Experience Education:
Master’s degree in Media relations, Journalism, Publishing
Experience:
2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy.
Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is helpful but not mandatory.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in both oral and written English
Knowledge of local language is an advantage
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