EXISTING VACANCY AT UNDP

CONSULTANT: SENIOR REINTEGRATION TECHNICAL ADVISOR


LOCATION: ABUJA, NIGERIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 09-DEC-10
ADDITIONAL CATEGORY DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
TYPE OF CONTRACT: SSA
POST LEVEL: NATIONAL CONSULTANT
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: ENGLISH
STARTING DATE:(DATE WHEN THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO START) 31-JAN-2011
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: ONE YEAR WITH POSSIBILITY OF RENEWAL
EXPECTED DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: ONE YEAR WITH POSSIBILITY OF RENEWAL


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE


EDUCATION
An advanced university degree in any of the following: Economics, political science, sociology, international relations, public administration, development studies or other relevant fields.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
At least 15 years of relevant experience, including working directly in post-conflict environments;
Demonstrated practical experience in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration at the senior management level is essential;
Solid experience in the design and implementation of successful DDR programme
Proven capacity for technical and advisory function at a senior level at government or the UN agencies and in a complex transitional and politically sensitive environment
Excellent computer literacy;
Excellent command of English is essential, written and oral;
Knowledge of the political and economic situation in Nigeria is highly desirable;
Previous military experience in a joint context would be an advantage;


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