Jobs - 96032- National Programme Officer/Monitoring and Evaluati

National Programme Officer/Monitoring and Evaluation

Location :

Dakar, SENEGAL

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

01-Mar-2021

Application Deadline :

05-Jan-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-B

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 Year - renewable subject to performance and funding availability

Languages Required :

English French

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 year–renewable subject to performance and funding

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

The UNODC Sahel Programme supports the development of accessible, efficient and accountable criminal justice systems to combat illicit trafficking drug trafficking, organized crime, terrorism and corruption in the region.

It has been developed within the framework of the UN Regional Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, which the UN Secretary-General launched in June 2013.

The UN integrated Strategy for the Sahel revolves around three key objectives: making governance more inclusive and effective, building capacities to counter cross-border threats, and strengthening the resilience of the Sahelian people.

The implementation of UNODC activities through the Sahel Programme is coordinated with other United Nations agencies participating in the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Region, including the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UNWomen and the offices of the Special Representative of the Secretary General and the Head of Mission of MINUSMA, as well as with other technical and financial partners present in the region (European Union including the EUCAP Sahel missions, INTERPOL, GIZ, Civipol, Expertise France, etc.).

The Sahel Programme is supported by contributions from Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United States.

In view of improving the impact of the Sahel Programme, the NPO will contribute, along with the Planning and monitoring officer, to monitor and evaluate the Sahel Programme and better communicate results to the beneficiaries and donors.

Duties and Responsibilities

The National Programme Officer will provide substantive, organizational and coordination support for implementing the UNODC Sahel Programme. The focus of work is the monitoring (financial and substantive) of activities and the evaluation of impact.

The National Programme Officer will carry out the following tasks:

Contribute to the annual planning of activities
Support the organization of activities
Financial monitoring
Closure of projects and grants in UMOJA
Monitor the implementation of agreements
Coordinate technical inputs for impact assessment reports
Identify best practices
Provide technical and logistical support to the organization of activities
Contribute to the recruitment and orientation of new staff
Liaise with staff in the field
Empower newcomers in the use of UMOJA
Support the promotion of UNODC tools
Develop visibility tools
Undertake any other tasks as required.

Competencies

Competencies:

Professionalism:

Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant crime prevention and criminal justice; Knowledge project management, including financial project monitoring; 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; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work

Planning & Organizing:

Ability to develops clear objectives in accordance with agreed upon strategies; to identify tasks and activities that have to be dealt with as a matter of priority; to adjust priorities if required; to allocate appropriate time and resources to completing tasks; to anticipate risks and to adopt corrective measures in the course of planning and executing activities; to use time in an effective manner.

Client Orientation:

Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with all relevant stakeholders, identifies clearly their needs to develop and implement legal, policy and other responses, ensures continuous dialogue with the stakeholders monitoring the relevant developments and undertaking the necessary adjustments; meets timeline for delivery of technical assistance and other services and products.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, business administration, human resources or equivalent. A first-level university degree (Bachelor/License) in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience:

A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in project management is required.

Experience in technical assistance in crime prevention and criminal justice is required.

Good knowledge of UMOJA is required.

Knowledge of UN system and its Administration and Finance rules is required

Familiarity with regional dimensions pertaining to the Sahel is desirable;

Language Requirements:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised fluency in English and French, i.e. oral and written proficiency, with excellent document drafting skills, is required.