Programme Officer (Democratic Governance) Job in Kenya - UNDP

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is UN’s global development organization.

UNDP has a normative global mission as a pro-poor development agency to promote human rights, gender and the Millennium Development Goals.

Organizational Unit / Agency: UNDP Kenya, Democratic Governance Unit

Application deadline: 3 October 2011

Type of contract: Service Contract

Post Level: SB-4

Languages required: English

Starting date: November 1, 2011

Duration of initial contract: 1 year renewable

Background

One of the five priority areas of focus under the GOK/UNDP Country Programme is Fostering Democratic Governance.

Under this programme area, UNDP seeks to strengthen the national capacity towards progressive and accelerated realization of human rights and deepened /democratic governance.

UNDP works closely with both governmental and non-state actors in this regard.

Particular emphasis is placed on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

The programme also contributes to a process which builds a culture of respect and promotes progressive realization of citizen-centred reforms in the public sector and decentralised public service delivery.

Furthermore, this component will also promote accountable and participatory development programming, policy formulation and implementation at the national and local levels.

The values that underpin the work of this component include respect for the rule of law, citizens’ responsibility, gender equality, tolerance, and access to justice and the realization of human rights.

Position Information

Under the supervision of the Team Leader of the Governance Unit, and working closely with the other UNDP based Programme Analysts and more importantly the MoJNCCA Project Coordinator, the incumbent will:

• Work in collaboration with the MoJNCCA Project Coordinator in the day-to-day implementation of the project activities, as per the Project Work Plan.
• Planning, monitoring, reporting, financial management and evaluating the progress of the project as per the Project Work Plan and ensuring compliance with UNDP and/or Implementing Partners rules and regulations.
• Ensure coordination of the project implementation process with relevant stakeholders to ensure coherence, including their involvement in monitoring and evaluating project activities, joint field visits to enhance appreciation of the project’s work.
• Provide technical expertise into strategic planning of the project implementation process.
• In collaboration with the MoJNCCA Project Coordinator, ensure preparation of project reviews and final evaluations, as well as audits, including action plans to implement audit recommendations.
• Engagement with key partners to influence policies and issues as relates to national cohesion, integration, reconciliation, peace building and conflict prevention, among other related issues.
• In collaboration with the MoJNCCA Project Coordinator ensure project documentation and publicity.
• Ensure mainstreaming of relevant issues such as Gender, Human Rights Based Approach, etc in the implementation of the project.
• Undertake any other responsibilities as may be assigned in relation to this position, as well as perform other tasks as assigned by the Unit Team Leader or by Senior Management.

The full post description detailing the scope of work required academic qualifications and years of relevant work experience can be accessed on The UNDP Kenya website.

Application Procedure:

Interested and qualified persons should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located at http://www.ke.undp.org/erecruit.

Applicants are required to fill and sign a Personal History Form (P11 Form) and submit it together with their online application. Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

Additional considerations

1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
2. UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
3. Preference will be given to equally qualified women.
4. UNDP as a matter of practice does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment. If you have any questions as to vacancy announcements you have received, please refer to the UNDP Kenya website.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.

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