Contract

Consultant
in UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) in Abuja



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Industry
NGO

Specialization
Consulting/Business Strategy & Planning

Minimum Qualification
Degree

Required Experience
7 - 10 years

Application Deadline
5 days from now
Job Description
UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations. We are currently seeking to recruit a Consultant To Support The Development Of A Gender Policy For The Independent National Electoral Commission In Nigeria.

Responsibilities:
Prepare an inception report for how they will undertake this assignment for INEC and DGD approval. The plan should include methodology, tools including the draft UNDP tool to measure the performance of Electoral Management Bodies on gender equality.
Undertake a gender audit/mapping including by holding consultations with a wide group of stakeholders in INEC including but not limited to the Chairperson, Commissioners, Directors, the Chief Technical Advisor, Gender Desk staff, INEC department staff covering Voter Education, Election Observation & Monitoring, Operations, Publicity, Human Resources, a selection of INEC state offices and departments (Voter Education, Human Resources etc.).
Consultations with agencies providing electoral assistance in Nigeria, civil society and other arms of government (as relevant).
Prepare a draft Gender Policy (based on an agreed upon format with INEC and DGD) and hold consultations on the same with INEC (national and state offices), DGD and members of the reference group set up to provide technical support to the process. This can be done through email, joint or one on one meetings with respondents.
Prepare final Gender Policy incorporating feedback received.
Prepare several products to be used by INEC Gender Desk staff to popularize the Policy to other staff at national and state level as well as raise the public’s awareness of its existence. These could include an abbreviated Gender Policy (in simple language for later translation to local languages); a PowerPoint presentation outlining the rationale and contents of the Policy; content for posting on the INEC website.
Draw up an action plan for implementation of the Gender Policy and convene a working session with the Gender Desk, other key INEC departments, DGD and other stakeholders to finalize it.
Compile an ‘Introduction to INEC Gender Policy’ basic training package for use in future training of INEC staff.
Conduct at least 2 training workshops on the Gender Policy for INEC staff.

Qualification/Experience:
Degree or certification in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Development studies, Gender studies, Media, communications or related field.
Knowledge and working experience of electoral processes, election administration, promoting gender equality in electoral and governance processes.
Knowledge of key constraints to women’s participation in electoral processes, factors limiting the accountability of Election Management Bodies and other Public Institutions to gender equality issues.
Knowledge of the landscape for elections in Nigeria and Africa preferable.
Previous experience of providing technical assistance to enable institutions including public, private and civil society organizations) to mainstream gender considerations.
Experience in conducting strategic planning processes, managing organizational change processes.
Strong writing skills (consultants should submit a sample of Gender mainstreaming Guidelines or similar policy documents previously prepared for institutions).
Excellent presentation skills.
Strong facilitation skills – ability to guide discussions with audiences of varying seniority and backgrounds, hold negotiations, training experience etc.
Ability to travel to and within Nigeria.
Fluency in English.
Demonstrates integrity by modeling 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.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply within.
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