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Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative for Nigeria, the Victim Support, Rehabilitation and Grants Officer will be responsible for implementation of all activities related to victim support, rehabilitation and grants. S/he will work in close teaming with other colleagues to create synergy and ensure full coordination of project activities related to victim support, rehabilitation, and provision of grants and other initiatives. S/he will support efforts designed to extend CONIG’s TIP and SOM partnerships with various counterparts, including, state governments and authorities, civil society organizations, and private sector entities.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Summary of Key Functions:

1.    Develop and ensure timely implementation of a work plan on victim support, rehabilitation, and provision of grants in close consultation with beneficiary institutions and other team members to ensure full coordination and synergy as well as maximization of project resources
2.    Advise the Project Manager and the International Project Coordinator of local considerations and realities for proper and effective implementation of victim support, rehabilitation, and grant provision activities under the project
3.    Identify, verify, and vet various entities and individuals as a precursor to carrying out various activities on victim support, rehabilitation, and grant provision
4.    Take the lead in establishing and nurturing appropriate relationships for victim support, rehabilitation, and grant provision activities that have considered local structures, practices, sensitivities, and gender dynamics
5.    Ensure that various grants and projects are managed in accordance with the financial requirements of the project and where applicable in accordance with UN financial rules and regulations, especially as pertains to procurement
6.    Ensure that all project reports from various sub-grantees and projects that s/he is overseeing are prepared in a timely manner and that their quality and detail are up to standard
7.    Create and implement a monitoring and evaluation system of project activities in relation to victim support, rehabilitation, and grant provision
8.    Document best practices and lessons learnt in a manner that can be shared and disseminated to various stakeholders and that provides gender desegregated information
9.    Perform additional related tasks as may otherwise be assigned                                        

Compétences

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to victim support, assistance, and rehabilitation; knowledge of best practices/approaches for victim reintegration and support; knowledge of programme management cycle, including monitoring & evaluation tools; knowledge of best practices as regards micro-credit schemes; knowledge of monitoring and reporting on results, in particular as regards project impact and areas of improvement; ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; 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; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including ability to prepare reports and make presentations in a variety of fora; ability to conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely, conveying maximum necessary information as well as making and defending recommendations. Possesses excellent drafting and communication skills with proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to match style and format to audience.

Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Teamwork:  Proven interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Works collaboratively with colleagues within and outside of UNODC to achieve organizational goals; solicits inputs by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; demonstrates willingness 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.

Planning & Organizing: Able to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate, and monitor work while prioritizing competing demands; able to work on tight deadlines; knowledge on how to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and projects as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Critical Success Factors:
1.    Timely and effective implementation and full coordination of activities related to victim support, rehabilitation, and provision of grants
2.    Synergy of activities in relation to victim support, rehabilitation, and provision of grants
3.    Expansion of partnerships with various counterparts, including national authorities, state government structures, non-state actors, and private sector entities on victim support and rehabilitation activities

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education: 
1.    Advanced university level degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social studies, law, criminology, or business administration.
2.    A first-level university degree in combination with additional 2 years of other qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:
1.    A minimum of 7 years of progressive professional experience in social work or a related field, especially in victim support and rehabilitation activities or administration of various grant schemes and programs. 
2.    In-depth knowledge of TIP and SOM and related crime and social problems as they relate to Nigeria is required.
3.    Substantial experience in managing micro-scheme programs, measuring the impact of various programs/projects and training/capacity building is also necessary.
4.    Experience in results-based management, project monitoring, reporting and evaluation is required.
5.    Work experience in the United Nations System and/or beneficiary institution would be an asset.
Language:   
 Fluency in any UN (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.
Other Skills:    Up-to-date knowledge and practical experience of United Nations programme policies and guidelines are desirable.

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