Consultant - State CSO Reference Group at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. It provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations.

Headquartered in New York City, the status of UNDP is that of an executive board within the United Nations General Assembly. The UNDP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states. The organization operates in 177 countries, where it works with local governments to meet development challenges and develop local capacity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - State CSO Reference Group on-boarding and Work plan Development

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Additional Category: Management
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: National Consultant
Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    01-Apr-2020
Duration of Initial Contract: 21 Days (with possibility of extension)
Expected Duration of Assignment: 21 Days (with possibility of extension)

Background

• The Spotlight Initiative is a global partnership between the United Nations and the European Union to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls and to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Initiative provides a model for delivering on the SDG 5 in a comprehensive manner. One of its priority countries is Nigeria. Through a comprehensive approach, the Initiative aims to support a Nigeria where all women and girls, particularly the most vulnerable, live a life free from violence and harmful practices. Geographically the programme will support interventions at federal, state and community levels across 5+1 focus states.
• Since the beginning of the year, the Spotlight Initiative team has worked in close partnership with the EU, CSOs & the Government to kick-start the implementation of the programme. Inception workshops have been conducted in the 5+1 targeted states, and 50 competent CSOs have been engaged as implementing partners who have kick-started the implementation of year 1 activities.
• The Spotlight Programme is engaging the services of a consultant to orient and build capacity of the 5 state CSO Reference Groups, and support development of one (1) National and five (5) state work plans for the new Spotlight Civil Society Reference Group.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• The purpose of this consultancy is to support the recruitment and on-boarding of state CSO Reference Groups, production of CSO Reference Group work plans.
• The selected Consultant is expected to travel to 6 locations (Adamawa, FCT, Lagos, Sokoto, Ebonyi and Cross River) to orient with the State Reference Group members and support the development of State Reference Group work plans.
• This will require the Consultant to undertake the following key tasks within the 30 days consultancy period.

Deliverables: Guided by the Spotlight Coordinator, the Consultant is expected to deliver the following products:

• Conduct orientation training on Spotlight Initiative for the State Civil Society members
• Assist and advise in the preparation of National and state Reference Group work plans
• Engage Spotlight focal points in Spotlight target states
• Support the project in the area of knowledge transfer and institutionalization
• Prepare an end of task progress report of the deliverables under his/her responsibility which includes analysis of programme implementation and advice for moving forward

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client
• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• First University Degree

Experience:

• The consultant must be a member of the current National Civil Society Reference Group.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Experience in Report Writing - 35 Points
• Experience in Work Plan Development - 35 points
• Experience working on Gender and development issues - 30 Points

Application Closing Date
23rd March, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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