Antecedentes
Deberes y responsabilidades
- Assess the project performance for the DGD components, particularly on the strengthening of political parties, of the National Assembly and on the improvement of the electoral process 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.
Competencias
- 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
- Proven competence in conducting evaluations and reviews for development projects, with demonstrated ability to use Monitoring and Evaluation methodology and strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrated experience as a Democratic Governance expert/analyst and in the design, implementation and management of Democratic Governance programme interventions in Nigeria or another developing country.
- Broad knowledge in key areas related to democratic governance including political parties, the role of Parliament in a functioning democracy, technical assistance to elections, the role and potential of mass and community media, civil society in emerging democratic societies, advocacy/education, and the participation and role of women in politics.
- The selected consultant is expected to be independent and should have no prior involvement in the DGD programme.
Habilidades y experiencia requeridas
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;
- At least 3/4 years experience conducting international development evaluations and reviews;
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation methods for development projects; knowledge of UNDP’s results-based management orientation and practices;
- Demonstrable knowledge of key gender and governance issues in Nigeria and/or sub-Saharan Africa.
- 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.