Overview
The Democratic Governance Officer will support UNDP's work on democratic governance in West and Central Africa, focusing on strategic analysis, knowledge generation, and project implementation to promote civil and political rights.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular strategic analysis on democratic governance and civic participation.
- Propose knowledge products on democratic governance trends.
- Support the elaboration and implementation of projects focusing on democratic governance.
- Support the effective implementation of initiatives agreed upon within the framework of the AU and UNDP Africa Facility for Inclusive Transition.
- Promote resource mobilization to support the implementation of UNDP democratic governance initiatives.
- Contribute to the implementation of the UNDP WACA regional governance program.
- Contribute to the development of knowledge and communication products.
Required Experience
- At least three years of relevant experience for UN Volunteer Specialist category (Master's degree + 3 years or Bachelor's degree + 5 years).
- Experience in technical and advisory work on democratic governance at national and regional level.
- Experience in capacity development of national and regional stakeholders in civic and political rights.
- Experience in promoting civil and political rights using modern technology and other innovative approaches.
- Experience in managing projects related to good governance with focus on democratic governance and civic participation.
- Experience in developing and managing partnerships with national and regional actors.
- Experience in mobilizing resources and managing donor funding.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public policy and management, political science, public sector management, public administration, law, development studies.
- A bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a master's degree.
