UNDP Recruits Programme Analyst Anti-Corruption and Public Procurement Officer

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Location : Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 20-Mar-10
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected canditate is expected to start) 26-Apr-2010
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
Expected Duration of Assignment : yearly renewal

Duties and Responsibilities
Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of key functions:
• effective management of the CO programme;
• provision of top quality advisory services.
• creation of strategic partnerships;
• implementation of programme strategies;
Ensures effective management of the CO programme within the sectoral areas assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:
• Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results.
• Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions.
• Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies. Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones.
• Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to PAC, entering project into Atlas ( in small offices), finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions;
• Coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review. Programme Analyst can perform functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval, participates in recruitment processes for projects.
• Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of NEX projects.
• Follow up on audit recommendations. All exceptions are timely reported.
• Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes. Preparation of donor reports.
Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to programme country policy goals.
• Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.
Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy in cooperation with the Planning and Partnerships Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities.
• Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP and other documents.
• Assist in the implementation of the UNDP supported Democratic Governance Programme with special focus on anti corruption and public procurement reform.
• Contribute to the delivery of advisory and technical support services to the governance, development partners and other clients.
• CO business processes mapping and preparation of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management.
Any other duties as requested.

Impact of Results
The key results have impact on the overall success of the Country Offices programme and the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets. In specific terms, it impacts the following results areas:
• Anti-Corruption and Public Procurement Reform programme articulation and advisory services promoted with potential impact of contributing to the overall fight against corruption.
• The CO’s overall Democratic Governance Programme implementation enhanced especially in strengthening anti-corruption institutions.
• Team-building and management strengthened to provide improved focus to anti-corruption issues.
• Donor intelligence and strategic partnership improved to ensure coherence and coordination in donor support for anti-corruption drive and due process.
• Resource mobilization and management improved to
• Policy advocacy promoted.

Competencies
Corporate:
• Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNDP’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.
Functional:
• Strong ability to apply various local governance and local area development approaches to the specific context, including translating these into effective policy and programme interventions in the field;
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products;
• Professional and/or academic experience in one or more of the areas of practice/thematic area.
Leadership:
• Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of global development experience;
• Knowledge and expertise in UNDP’s programming processes;
• Proven ability to contribute to a practice area and drive for results with a strong knowledge of results-based management and budgeting.
Managing Relationships:
• Demonstrated well developed people management and organizational skills and strong ability to work within teams; creating an enabling environment, mentoring and developing staff;
• Excellent negotiating and networking skills;
• Strong resource mobilization and partnering skills.
Managing Complexity:
• Ability to address global development issues;
• Substantive knowledge and understanding of development cooperation with the ability to support the practice architecture of UNDP and inter-disciplinary issues;
• Demonstrated substantive contributions and ability to integrate global knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
• Ability to strongly promote and build knowledge products and a sound global network of institutional and individual contacts;
• Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
• Seeks and applies knowledge, information and best practices from within and outside of UNDP;
• Provides constructive coaching and feedback.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.
Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in anti-corruption or related areas, demonstrating both advisory and project management skills.
• Evidence of substantive knowledge, including ideally publications (e.g. papers), on anti-corruption or related areas.
• Experience in working with international development agencies. Familiarity in working with sub-national governments is highly desirable.
Language Requirements:
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) English.
• Working knowledge of any of the three Nigerian major languages would be an advantage.

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