Jobs - 14923- National Project Officer: Bayelsa Expenditure and

National Project Officer: Bayelsa Expenditure and Income transparency Initiative (BEITI)

Location :

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, NIGERIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

01-Apr-2010

Application Deadline :

05-Mar-10 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Coordinator and the overall guidance of the UNODC Country Representative for Nigeria, the National Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project activities as set out in the project document,. :

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement the specified project activities in accordance with approved annual costed work plans
Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders with respect to advocacy and sensitisation of citizens of Bayelsa state on the BEITI initiative
Build private – public partnerships
Setting up working groups and manage meeting schedules for various stakeholder groups,
Identify, draft terms of reference, e.g. to facilitate the initial assessment of risks, engage experts and facilitate grants
Engage experts for project meetings and training workshops, where applicable,
Coordinate and liaise regularly on project activities and implementation with Headquarters, Vienna, , BEITI Secretariat, other relevant national counterparts, and the BEITI project team,
Develops, maintains and intensifies contacts with relevant Ministries ,departments and agencies(MDAs),private businesses and its associations, NGOs, civil society organizations, the Media, local representatives of other United Nations organizations such as UNDP, resource persons and the media regarding the BEITI project, UNODC programme and project matters
Assist in preparing and delivering all necessary financial and operational revisions and reports
Any other duties as might be periodically required

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNODC’s mission, vision and values.
Shows respect and adaptability for diversity (cultural, gender, religion, race)

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning
Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Computer literacy, specifically advanced skills in MS Office Suite as well as writing and analytical skills.

Knowledge and Skills
Professionalism- A firm knowledge of project implementation and management.
Planning and Organizing- Ability to plan and coordinate work plans, priorities competing demands and work to tight deadlines.
Communication – Proven ability to draft in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively, including ability to prepare reports.
Networking – Ability to form and support cooperation networks among a large array of partners.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Advanced university degree in political science, public policy, economics, business administration, public administration, law, international relations or any other relevant area of knowledge.
Lower level university degree with Equivalent academic preparation in technical or professional colleges or institutions with at least two more years of experience will be considered.

Experience:

At least eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in Public financial management, budget tracking and budget monitoring and/or programme/project management for an international or bilateral organisation.
In-depth Knowledge of the Nigerian budgeting and expenditure system and auditing requirements, as well as UNODC mandates and objectives is a strong asset
Experience at International level and knowledge of the UN system is an asset.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Proven advocacy, networking and negotiation skills
Proven written and oral communication and presentation skills
Language:

Fluency in any UN (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.

Applications should be submitted on line and include the UNDP Personal History Form (P11) posted at http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.