Duties and Responsibilities
As the designated representative of the Secretary General, the RC draws the relevant skills and assets of all members of the UNCT, working in a participatory, inclusive and collegial manner to better serve Nigeria in its attainment of the national development objectives.
Under the direct supervision of the RC, and in close collaboration with the members of the UNCT, the main duties and responsibilities of the Senior Strategic Advisor would be to:
- Coordinated Support to the RC and UNCT
- Coordinated Support to the RC and UNCT in the management and implementation of UNDAF:
- Unit Head for the RC's Office
Coordinated Support to the RC and UNCT
Co-ordinate and facilitate the preparation, organisation and implementation of UNCT general/annual review meetings and other retreats;
Keep the UNCT, and all UN Staff abreast of UN Reform processes, international instruments and developments, and initiate action to incorporate into the UN System work environment;
Oversee the provision of secretariat support to the Theme Groups, and UN working groups as indicated by the Secretary General, and support the drafting of relevant documents for annual reporting and ensure feed back to UN Development Operations Coordination Office (DOCO);
Advocate for joint partnership responses where appropriate and provide support to strategy development, input to committees and maintain formal relations with Government and Development Partners;
Oversight of, and active coordination, in case of national emergencies
Coordinated Support to the RC and UNCT in the management and implementation of UNDAF:
- Ensure continuous UNDAF alignment (coordination bodies and partnerships) with national development processes and ensure systematic coordinated UN response to national analysis, development plans and strategies;
- Review country team activities in the light of UN System Reform and UNDAF implementation, and advise the RC on this basis;
- Identify and provide solution to issues related to the implementation of UNDAF;
- Attend and input into relevant theme groups, UN working groups, national and development partner committee/mechanisms and on joint programmes;
- Oversee support and contribute to Common Services & Operations;
Unit Head for the RC's Office
- Supervise RCO staff;
- Initiate, and ensure implementation of the Annual Work plans of the RCO;
- Ensure timely response to requests for information regarding UN activities;
- Monitor and report on RCO expenditure and generate budgets;
- Coordinate outputs from RC Team for the RC's annual report.
- Promote the profile of the RCO through the use of information technology and the coordination of public events and media;
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards
- Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
- Knowledge and Learning Management
- Shares knowledge and experience from within and outside the UN Country Team.
- Encourages UN staff to share knowledge
- Develops deep understanding in UNDAF, UN System reform and MDGs
Coordination Effectiveness
- Ability to lead the design and implementation of UN programme activities, strengthening of strategic partnerships for UNDAF implementation.
- Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with UN Agencies and main constituents, advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different constituencies.
Management and Leadership
- Strategic vision and strong technical and analytical capabilities.
- Focuses on impact and result for the client
- Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
- Establishes priorities for self and other members of the RC office; schedules activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitors performance against development and other objectives and corrects deviations from the course
- In providing advice to the RC, has the capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations; evaluates information accurately and identifies key issues required to resolve problems
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
- Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
- Manages conflict and stress, remaining composed and working as a mediator in crisis or antagonistic situations
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
- Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view
- Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior
- Master degree or higher, in political science, economics, international development and/or management and coordination.
- At least 10 years work experience in development operations. Good knowledge of UN system, procedures and activities for development. Experience in UN reform is a bonus. Conversant with the logical framework approach and other strategic planning and reporting approaches; Familiarity with UNDAF development/planning will be considered a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of English, including writing and oral skills.
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.
Duration of Initial contract: One year, paid monthly in arrears.
The fee range for the position of Senior Strategic Advisor will be between £3,800 and £4,300 per month depending on educational qualifications and directly relevant experience.
The selected candidate is expected to start in November 1, 2010
Application Deadline: 14th October, 2010
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