Consultant - Development of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 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 - Development of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2023-2027), Nigeria

Location: Abuja
Post Level: National Consultant
Additional Category: Democratic Governance and Peacebuilding
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Starting Date: 01-Nov-2021 - (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    
Duration of Initial Contract: 75 Days
Expected Duration of Assignment: 75 Days

Duties and Responsibilities
Considering the Common Country Analysis (CCA), the overarching principle of ‘Leave No One Behind’, as well as recommendations and findings of the Evaluation of the current UN Sustainable Development Partnership Framework 2018-2022 (UNSDPF), previous UNDAF evaluations and relevant agency-specific evaluations, the Consultant will collaborate with the GoN, UNCT, PMT as well as key stakeholders to facilitate the Cooperation Framework (CF) consultation & prioritization process, as well as to lead the design and drafting of the CF, by performing the following indicative tasks:

• Desk review and development of Inception Report outlining consultant’s approach to work, action plan and timeline (based on Nigeria’s Roadmap).
• Facilitating the prioritization and consultation process, including prioritization workshop, additional national consultations with key stakeholders, with a view to produce 3-5 agreed development solutions/strategic priorities shared by the Government and United Nations, framed within the broader landscape of partners.
• Facilitate a visioning exercise to develop a ‘Theory of Change’ against prioritized development solutions/strategic priorities as well as a Results Framework (based on Theory of Change), in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, including geographical outreach.
• Working closely with the CF Task Team and Outcome Groups, lead the overall process of drafting and finalization of the UNSDPF 2023-2027, including preparing draft versions of the UNSDPF and related Annexes (integrating/consolidating comments and inputs received from stakeholders) as well as submit final (publishable) UNSDPF document that is accepted and approved by the RC and the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning.
• Participate in regular and/or ad-hoc virtual teleconferences, meetings, and discussions with the UN RCO, PMT, TWGs, the M&E Working Group, UN subject experts, government officials, and other groups and individuals necessary to draft and complete the UNSDPF;
• Regular communication and coordination with the RCO, PMT, UNCT, including conduct of online discussions and facilitations as needed;
• Provision of quality assurance of the process relate products against relevant corporate guidelines as well as inputs from the Peer-Support-Group (PSG).
• Development of a presentation of the Cooperation Framework or other visualization products.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables
The assignment will be concluded by March 2022.

Reporting and Management / Institutional Arrangements:

• The process to develop the UNSDPF will be under the leadership of the RC and UNCT supported by the PMT and RCO. The RCO will facilitate contacts with the GoN, the UNCT and relevant stakeholders via e-mail or online platforms.

Reporting:

• The consultant will be accountable to the Resident Coordinator’s Office.

United Nations Country Team:

• In line with the adopted Roadmap for preparation of the 2023-2027 Cooperation Framework, the PMT, under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator and UNCT, provides the overall strategic oversight and guidance for the entire process, including the participation in the visioning and prioritization as well as validation sessions.
• The PMT will guide the Result Groups and the consultant with preparation of the Cooperation Framework and review/endorse the initial and final drafts of the Cooperation Framework.

Office of the UN Resident Coordinator:

• RCO will be responsible for the overall coordination and daily management of the assignment. It will also provide guidance, data and analytical support as well as quality assurance in consultation and coordination with the UNCT and Result Groups.
• The responsibility of the RCO will also include facilitation and coordination of the inputs by the UNCT and Result Groups into the Cooperation Framework.
• The RCO will also manage the administrative and logistical aspect of the assignment as well as liaison with the consultant and the PSG on behalf of the UNCT.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least a Master’s Degree or PhD in Public Health, Social Sciences, Demography or Population Studies, Statistics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of experience in the field of international development and/or humanitarian action.
• Proven track record of previous work experience in developing published documents or policy briefs with Government, development sector or academia
• Proven experience in developing policy documents with public, private organisations or academia
• Experience in facilitating group discussions, and workshops, managing group dynamics to  build consensus
• Good communication skills, (verbal and written) and experience in report writing.
• Ability to deliver results and quality products under pressure and a strict deadline

Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism.
• Ability to work with a multi-cultural and diverse team.
• Ability to produce high quality research work under pressure of tight schedules and timelines.
• Ability to understand and interpret governance issues and complex development situations.
• Good communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to motivate staff and work well with others.
• Ability to plan and priorities, and to work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
29th October, 2021 (Midnight New York, USA).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online