Consultant - Returnees Community Focused Reintegration Programme at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) helps developing countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights, capacity development and the empowerment of women.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Returnees Community Focused Reintegration Programme

Location: Abuja
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: National Consultant
Duration of Initial Contract: 15 days

Background
In response to the October 2002 International Court of Justice ruling on the international boundary dispute between Cameroon and Nigeria, the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC) recognized the need for confidence building measures between and among the populations affected by the demarcation (an estimated 170,000 people in Nigeria), in order to secure peace and cooperation between the two States. In this context, the Nigeria United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and United Nations Civilian Observers (UNCO) participated in a Joint Needs Assessment Mission (NAM) with Nigeria specialized agencies in December 2011. This mission aimed at getting first-hand knowledge of the returnees’ needs, resulting from the conflict, the demarcation exercise and the poor environmental conditions and economic status of the host communities. In summary, these areas face serious socio-economic challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, poor health conditions, lack of public services such as potable water, energy, health and education facilities, agriculture, fisheries, livestock services. In addition, issues of human security and social protection, including gender based discrimination and violence, rule of law and justice, feature prominently as key priorities.

Therefore, after the NAM, a sub-committee formed by the FGN dedicated agencies developed a programme document, as the basis for future interventions from the FGN as well as from partners.

This Returnee Community Focused Reintegration (RCFR) programme is organized according to the four main components enhanced in the NAM report:

• Livelihoods, resettlement and reintegration;
• Access to basic services;
• Security and protection of human rights;
• Infrastructure. For each component, priority projects have been determined in the diverse locations assessed, directed at the returnees in the various camps and in their respective host communities.

The support that UNCT and UN specialized agencies in Nigeria can bring to this programme is two-pronged: (i) advocacy to the Federal and relevant States Governments of Nigeria (ii) implementation of some projects (or pilot projects) for the rehabilitation of returnees within their mandate and possibilities.

Purpose
The purpose for the engagement of a National Consultant, is to review/update the programme document taking into consideration the following:

• New challenges such as Boko Haram in the Lake chad area;
• New challenges such as IDP’s in the North, North-East; areas affecting Bakassi returnees;
• Militancy in the South-South and South-East; particularly areas where Bakassi returnees are residing;
• Mhether the programme is in line with government new priorities and agenda;
• Salient issues of the joint communique issued at the conclusion of President Buhari’s official visit to Yaoundé vis-a-vis the rehabilitation of Bakassi returnees

Existing Information:

• Report on Inclusive and Sustainable development for peace and stability along the Nigeria/Cameroon border.
• Need assessment of the Bakassi returnees conducted by the UN in 2011.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall direction of the UNDP and the direct day to day technical supervision of the CNMC observers Office in Calabar, the consultant shall perform the following tasks:

• Desk review all available documentation, by the UN system, Federal and States Governments, as well as NGO’s on all challenges related to IDP’s and Boko Haram in the Lake Chad area;
• Desk review all available documentation, by the UN system, Federal and State Governments, as well as NGO’s on challenges related to militancy in the South-South and South-East;
• Desk review all available documentation, by the UN system, Federal and States Governments, as well as NGO’S on mater pertaining to resettlement of persons affected by the 2002 ICJ judgement;
• Desk review all available documentation by the Federal Government pertaining to its priorities (Green Energy and new alternatives to oil) and its relationship with Cameroon (joint communique Presidents Buhari-Biya);
• Review of proposed/draft plan activities for the rehabilitation of returnees by UNCT following needs assessment conducted in 2011;
• Based on the results of the above, items (a) - (d), review and update the Nigeria Programme Document that would contribute immensely to relaunching the Returnees Community Focused Reintegration Programme.

Reporting and deliverables:

• The consultant is expected to submit the following as part of deliverables for the assignment:
• Inception Report: detailing work plan and working strategy submitted not later than two (2) days after commencement of the assignment;
• A Draft Report - highlighting progress made to be submitted not later than six (6) days after commencement of the assignment. This document would be subjected to review by the CNMC;
• The assignment will be undertaken during a period of one (1) month but only 15 working days will be paid in accordance with the UN Rules and Regulations;
• CNMC does not intend to extend the period of assignment and will not be responsible for extension cost;
• A Final Report - to be submitted at the end of the assignment and containing agreed amendments and suggestion to the draft report.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English, including the ability to analytically edit a variety of written documents;
• Effective time management, ability to plan or logically adjust established work schedules to deliver promptly on deadlines to meet stake-holders needs as may be necessary;
• Proficiency in computer skills and use of relevant software and other MS Office applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets and other applications.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• An advanced university degree in Development Economics, Accounting, Development Management, Social Sciences, social Works, gender development and other relevant fields is a requirement.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years progressive work in programme development with special focus on poverty alleviation and development;
• Strong understanding and knowledge of development;
• Experience with needs assessment processes;
• Working experience with UN Agencies/bi-lateral development Agencies, government organizations, especially, those having mandates to works on development programmes at different sectors;
• Evidence of previous engagement in areas similar to the current assignment.

Language:
Fluent in English.

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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