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This position is located in the UNODC Country Office in Nigeria. The Project Coordinator works under the overall supervision and policy guidance of the UNODC Country Representative in Nigeria.
Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator will undertake the following tasks:
• Be responsible for the implementation of project NGA T97 “Partnership in the Bayelsa Expenditure and Income Transparency Initiative (BEITI) and the Judicial Integrity Action Programme”.
• Develop, implement and evaluate assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitor and analyze programme/project development and implementation; review relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addresses and initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up actions.
• Provide substantive technical and advisory services in guiding the project and providing policy guidance to various counterpart agencies.
• Prepare all necessary project progress report and project implementation delivery rate report, together with dedicated project personnel.
• Research, analyze and presenting information gathered from diverse sources.
• Coordinate policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparations of impact evaluation or equivalent studies, etc.
• Generate survey initiatives; review, analyze and interpret responses, identify problems/issues and prepare conclusions.
• Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g. draft background paper, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications etc.
• Provide substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Lead and/or participate in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Manage financial resources allocated to assigned projects/programme components; monitor and/or certify expenditures and funds utilization.
• Coordinate activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepare related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget etc.).
• Supervise, guide and mentor assigned project staff and experts; participate and/or oversee the recruitment of project personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Knows and understands theories, concepts and approaches relevant to crime prevention issues preferably in the areas of anti corruption, good governance or justice sector reform; Knows policies and practices in international drug control and crime prevention, as well as the mandates of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Has practical experience in programme/project management and administration; Gets conceptual analytical and evaluation skills, good research and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; Has experience in the use of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases; Applies good judgment in the context of assignment given, plans work and manages conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communications: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
•Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
•Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, law or other relevant discipline. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least seven years progressively responsible professional experience including in the area of project and programme management preferably in the areas of anti corruption, good governance or justice sector reform is required. Experience in research, policy development and technical advisory services is desirable. Knowledge of United Nations policies and guidelines is desirable. Specific experience including project and programme evaluation, budget and financial management and donor reporting is an asset. Working experience in developing countries is an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency/proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Assessment Method
Written test and competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This vacancy is subject to availability of post. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING,TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
HOW TO APPLY
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Deadline: April 6, 2011
