Location :Abuja, NIGERIA
TECHNICAL EXPERT / CIVIL SOCIETY
Application Deadline :08-Jul-11
Additional CategoryManagement
Type of Contract :Individual Contract
Post Level :National Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)18-Jul-2011
Duration of Initial Contract :7 Weeks
Expected Duration of Assignment :7 Weeks
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Background
Democratic governance is a concept that emerged from the principles that are based on the understanding that an effective system of democratic governance is one which is based on representative, equitable (across gender and other categories), transparent, accountable and inclusive institutions; a vibrant, responsible and capable media; and a dynamic civil society which is engaged in the political process. The project primarily provides technical assistance and financing for capacity development linked to practical outcomes in a number of areas: legislature, election management bodies, political parties, civil society, media and gender equality in politics. Contributors to DGD are the European Union, the UK Department for International Development, the Canadian International Development Agency, Korea International Cooperation Agency and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). A Project Management Unit runs the project under the leadership of UNDP. Nigeria’s general elections took place in April/May 2011.
A post-elections strategic independent review of DGD is foreseen with a view to aligning project activities with lessons learnt and emerging issues. The International Expert Civil Society is expected to analyze the implementation of the DGD component on “Increased capacity and performance of civil society” primarily and to contribute to the drafting of the relevant sections of the review report. S/he is also expected to contribute to the review work addressing the “Reinforcing the role of the media” and “Empowerment of women” components.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assess the project performance specifically for the components on civil society, women empowerment and the media in terms of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the support provided to recipient institutions and organizations, in conformity with the review methodology. This substantive review of DGD will be based on the conduct and outcome of the 2011 general elections, achievements made by the project from its inception to the end of the phase 1 work plan, effectiveness of the management and implementation systems.
Suggest measures to address actual and potential shortcomings identify new risks and associated risk mitigation strategies concerning all programme components.
Propose recommendations to refocus programme activities, outputs and expected outcomes for the above-mentioned components, in the light of evolving political and institutional conditions, especially considering the outcome of the 2011 general elections
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling 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 favoritism
Functional competencies:
Broad knowledge in key areas related to democratic governance including civil society in emerging democratic societies, the participation and role of women in politics, the role and potential of mass and community media, political parties, the role of Parliament in a functioning democracy, technical assistance to elections, advocacy/education, peace and development.
The selected consultant is expected to be independent and should have no prior involvement in the DGD programme.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Development, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Science, Law or a related field
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years work experience of capacity development in electoral support activities, such as civic/voter education, voter registration, mobilization for inclusive participation, democratisation processes, etc;
Familiarity with project implementation in complex multi donor-funded arrangements;
Prior experience from Sub-Saharan Africa preferred. Prior experience of working in Nigeria will be an added advantage
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