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Senior Advisor (SSAP Special Projects), Presidency is needed at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
JOB TITLE: Senior Advisor (SSAP Special Projects), Presidency
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: National Consultant
Starting Date: 03-Aug-2020
Duration of Initial Contract: 12 Months
Expected Duration of Assignment: 12 Months
Background
- This position is located in the Presidency. The incumbent will report to the UNDP Senior Economist, Chief of Staff and is responsible for the provision of technical advice and support for the monitoring and implementation of legacy presidential projects of Government in the critical areas of power, agriculture and infrastructure development.
- The Consultant may be requested to perform any other functions of a technical advisory role in line with advancing the Government’s post-COVID-19 recovery plans as well as in the ongoing efforts to leapfrog national development within the overall context of the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in one of the following disciplines: International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, and Law.
Experience:
- A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in such areas as: international organizations, government, political, social, civil, or legal affairs; public or business administration; or management is required;
- A proven track record of leadership and management in multicultural settings, including coordination of interdisciplinary teams, is required;
- Experience in a senior managerial capacity, providing clear advice on complex organizational or bureaucratic issues to inform the decision making of high-level leadership is required;
- Experience in leading the implementation of strategic development frameworks, multi-donor development fund, stakeholder relationship management, inter-agency coordination and knowledge and familiarity in engagements with Governments and international partners are desirable.
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Job Features
Job Category | Management Advisor |
Deadline | 19th July, 2020. |