UNDP Recruitment 2021 (5 Positions)

Apply for Ongoing UNDP Recruitment 2021. See the 5 job positions, descriptions, eligibility, and how to apply. UNDP is seeking the services of both graduates and experienced job seekers to fill the vacant positions in their establishment.

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. Jamb Result

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 following position below:

1. National Constitution and Gender Expert (Nigerian House of Representatives)

2. Host and Moderator

3. National Constitution and Gender Expert (Nigerian Senate)

Required Skills and Experience
Education and certification:

• PhD in Legal Studies
• Special focus on constitutional law/studies is desirable

Experience:

• At least 15 years of experience in law and legal research.
• Experience in combination of gender analysis and legal frameworks/constitutions is mandatory.
• Proven experience in conducting legal research and drafting bills.
• Experience in presenting research papers and facilitating working sessions.
• Strong ties with the National Assembly and the GEOB TWC
• Experience with UN Intergovernmental processes including those related to women’s empowerment, gender mainstreaming and gender equality.
• Proven experience working with the National Assembly on law reforms.
• Strong knowledge of the Nigerian 1999 Constitution.
• Experience of working with multi-stakeholder organizations is essential: governments, CSOs, and the UN/ multilateral/bilateral institutions.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required

4. Data Scientist (UNDP Knowledge Hub)

Expected Outcome/ Deliverables
The Expert will be expected to deliver the following for each project:

• A research brief or presentation deck detailing the research question, statistical and enginering methodology, results, technical recommendations for practical use, and policy implications.
• Well-documented code in either the R or Python programming language that allows other technical staff to use.
• Supporting visualizations that enable intuitive communication with stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience
Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in conducting various methods of statistical analysis including machine learning, predictive modeling;
• Proven ability to translate findings statistical findings to policy recommendations
• Ability to lead the statistical analysis and to combine with broader analytical trends and observations. This work includes explaining and applying findings and recommendations following the assessment;
• Proven experience writing procedure documents and analysis reports for an international audience.
• Excellent command of English

5. Public Engagement, Outreach, and Partnerships Lead

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Mass Media, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations or related studies

Experience:

• Master’s Degree with 5 years or Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of progressively responsible for teams with relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media and or fundraising/corporate communication, advocacy, Public Relations, project management, brand management including
• Work experience in conflict related contexts, ideally at national or regional level is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in partnership development, collaboration and management is required
• Demonstrated skills and experience in media and public engagement through dynamic platforms is required.
• Experience in communications for development is not mandatory but an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is required.
• Experience in leading teams to create highly effective content targeting various audiences for use on digital platforms and mainstream media using innovative approaches and tools is required
• Experience in the United Nations, a governmental, other multilateral or civil society organization is an asset.