National Project Officer (BEITI) - UNDP Nigeria

Summary of Key Functions:

• 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 sensitization 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

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.

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 relevant academic qualification from technical or professional colleges or institutions with at least eleven years of relevant work experience will be considered.
• A doctorate degree with relevant work experience will also be considered.

Experience:

• At least two years of progressively responsible professional experience in public sector management, budget management, and/or programme/project management;
• In-depth knowledge in the area of budget tracking and budget monitoring, the Nigerian budgeting and expenditure system;
• Experience working for an international or bi-lateral development partner, in particular a UN agency, 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.