United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Job Recruitment (6 Positions)

United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP), helps developing countries attract and
use aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of
human rights, capacity development and the empowerment of women.

We invite applications from suitably qualified
candidates to fill the position below:

1) Job Title: National Programme Specialist
for Strategic Policy and Inclusive Economic Growth (SPIEG)

Job ID: 26502
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Grade: NOC
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Posting Type: Common System
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for
extension
Practice Area – Job Family: Poverty Reduction –
STRATEGIC POLICY

Background

The National Programme
Specialist manages the UNDP SPIEG portfolio in the Nigeria Country office
in line with the current Country Programme Document (CPD 2018-2022) and
UNDP Corporate Plan, the country’s overall development framework and other
relevant regional and international development frameworks such as
SDGs. The incumbent also managerial oversight over the design,
implementation and monitoring and reporting on UNDP Inclusive Growth
portfolio working closely with Environment and Governance programme
portfolios.
He/she works as Programme
Manager for all Inclusive Growth unit will provides strategic oversight on
interventions aimed at promoting sustainable development by supporting
interventions at national and sub-national level aimed to promote
implementation of inclusive growth strategies to promote economic growth
and job creation while ensuring greater programme coherence between
interventions aimed at advancing economic transformation and those
promoting environmental sustainability and democratic governance, peace
and security.
The National Programme
Specialist will cover a broad range of programmatic issues ranging from
participation in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the CPD
and UNSPF, joint programming and others UNDP projects and programmes
thematic areas assigned to the Unit in addition to supporting program
evaluations and monitoring and reporting in line with corporate
requirements and standards. He/she advices the country office senior
management team on creative partnerships and responses to emerging complex
challenges with a view to increasing programme effectiveness and impacts
as well as to promote harmonization and alignment with the CPD and
corporate plan.
Under the overall guidance of
the DRR (Programme) and the direct supervision of the SPIEG Unit Team
Leader, the National Programme Specialist contributes to programme
development, substantive monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, partnerships
development and management, and results-based management of multi-thematic
programmes in all areas covered by the Unit. The National Programme
Specialist will support the programme team in strategic planning and
identify new programme areas while ensuring consistency with UNSDPF/CPD
priorities and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.
To that end, the National
Programme Specialist will work in close collaboration with the Programme
Pillars, Programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and
Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and
bi-lateral donors and civil society to successfully implement the UNDP
programme. Within the country office, the National Programme Specialist
works in close collaboration with the Operations team, the Programme
Management and Support Unit (PMSU), and the Sub-Office coordinating UNDP’s
interventions in Northeast Nigeria and other states to foster teamwork and
attainment of country office performance goals and targets.
The National Programme
Specialist is also responsible for providing supervision of staff in the
SPIEG team and fostering cross-unit cooperation and coordination.

Duties
and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:

Ensuring the strategic
direction of UNDP SPIEG Unit programmes
Management of the CO Inclusive
SPIEG programme, and supervision of the Inclusive SPIEG teams and
directing their efforts to achieve corporate and CO strategic goals and
results;
Fostering strategic
partnerships to enhance programme collaboration and resource mobilization
efforts;
Facilitation of knowledge
building and management and sharing of best practices.

As a
member of the CO programme team, the National Programme Specialist ensures
strategic direction of country programme activities relevant to his/her
portfolio from programme design through implementation, monitoring and
evaluation. The National Programme Specialist leads the UNDP programme
portfolio with the following expected results:

Analyzes and keeps abreast of
the country’s political and socio-economic environment as well as UNDP
policies and priorities in the areas assigned and identifies and proposes
areas for UNDP support in line with national priorities and UNDP strategic
areas of focus and comparative advantages;
Identifies key substantive/analytical
linkages with other areas of focus within the Country Programme.
Provides analysis of political,
social and economic context in the country and collaborates with others to
support the preparation/revision of UNSDPF/CPD, AWP and other key documents;
Operationalizes the
UNSDF/CPD/AWP in collaboration with main partners (both governmental and
non-governmental) and other UN Agencies;
Regular liaison and
partnerships building and management with National and sub national
authorities, Nigerian institutions, CSOs and International community
relevant to the CO portfolio.
Leads/coordinates the SPIEG
programme Unit in programme formulation and networking to ensure a
programme which is relevant innovative and responsive to changes in the
country context;
Support the Team to ensure a
visible, dynamic SPIEG programme which positions UNDP as one of the key
SDG accelerator and poverty reduction agencies in the country.
Ensures the SPIEG programme is
designed with gender sensitivity fully incorporated and Human Rights Based
Approach.
Provides support and inputs to
CO business processes mapping and establishment of internal Standard
Operating Procedures in Results Management, control of the workflows in
the Programme Unit.

Ensure
effective management of the UNDP programme and close and quality Programme
Monitoring and Evaluation of programmes in areas concerning Inclusive Growth
and Innovation and supervision of the team, focusing on quality control of the
full cycle of programming from formulation to on achievement of the following
results:

Works closely with the SPIEG
programme staff to assist in monitoring ongoing projects
substantively through review of work-plans, progress and performance,
evaluation missions and proposes directions and solutions to emerging issues;
Ensures effective application
of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring
achievement of results;
Provide strategic oversight of
planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the programme,
tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and
regulations;
Ensures effective monitoring,
measuring the impact of the CO programme and evaluation. Through
constant monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, ensures
timely readjustment of programme.
Routinely monitors financial
exception reports for unusual activities, transactions investigates
anomalies or unusual transactions, and put in place necessary corrective
actions. Informs supervisors of the results of the investigation when
satisfactory answers are not obtained.
Provides guidance in the
implementation of advocacy of thematic programme.
Facilitates any NIM/NEX audit
process, arranges for the management response to audit recommendations and
timely carries out the recommendations.
Carries out regular field
monitoring visits, reports back on findings and recommendations, ensures
the timely implementation of the recommendations to build the capacity of
the implementing partners.

Establish
and maintain strategic partnerships and supports the resource mobilization,
focusing on achievement of the following results:

Contributes to the development
and implementation of the CO partnerships and resources mobilization
strategies to achieve programme outcomes;
Ensure effective creation and
coordination of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government
institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil
society etc;
Analysis and research of
information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas
of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing;
Determination of programmatic
areas of cooperation, based on the Nigeria UNSDPF, CPD and donors’
priorities.
Supporting outreach,
communication and advocacy activities for all project and programmes.
Analysis and research of
information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas
of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing
Advocates for UNDP with
government counterparts, donor community, international financial
institutions and the UN

Ensure
facilitation to knowledge building and management, focusing on achievement of
the following results:

Sound contributions to
knowledge networks and communities of practice;
Systematic recording of best
practices and lessons learnt in the areas assigned;
Coordination of internal and
external reviews and evaluations;
Organization and facilitation
of training for the other staff on Inclusive Growth and Innovation related
issues.
Identifies communications and
knowledge management products to be regularly produced with high quality
content standards.

Impact
of Results:

The key results have an impact
on the overall success of the country programme within specific areas of
cooperation and reaching UNSDPF/CPD goals. In particular, the key results
have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities,
creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource
mobilization targets.
The results of the work of the
National Programme Specialist greatly impact on the standing and
reputation of UNDP in the country.

Required
Skills and Experience
Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent
in Development Economics, Development Studies or other related Social
Science field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant
work experience at the national or international level in design and
implementation and monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
Experience in the
implementation of Poverty Reduction strategies, as well as in
collaborating with International Financial Institutions, will be an asset
Demonstrated experience in the
use of approaches fostering innovations in programming (such as design
thinking, prototyping, etc.) as well as experience in implementing
programme strategies which will promote innovative aspects of a growing
economy.
Demonstrated experience in the
management of Inclusive economic growth, livelihoods and employment
creation programmes.
Experience in the usage of
computers and office software packages, experience in handling of
web-based management systems

Competencies
Corporate Competencies:

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 favoritism

Functional
Competencies:

Knowledge Management and
Learning
Promotes knowledge management
in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and
personal example
In-depth practical knowledge of
inter-disciplinary development issues
Actively works towards
continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice
Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Seeks and applies knowledge,
information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP

Development
and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to lead strategic
planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting
Ability to lead formulation,
oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development
projects
Ability to apply development
theory to the specific country context to identify creative, practical
approaches to overcome challenging situations
Ability to manage for results:
translates strategic aims into achievable plans, with established
priorities, monitors them, making periodic adjustments as required.

Management
and Leadership:

Builds strong relationships
with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds
positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work
with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates openness to change
and ability to manage complexities
Ability to lead effectively,
mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
Demonstrates outstanding
communication skills oral and written communication skills
Negotiations skills: capacity
to work with diverse partners including Government, donors and civil
society;
Remains calm, in control and
good humored even under pressure
Proven networking,
team-building, organizational and communication skills

Language
requirements:

Fluency in English and the
official National language.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2019. (Midnight New York, USA)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:
Qualified Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

2) Job
Title: National Consultant for Land Clearing

Location: Benue
Post Level: National Consultant
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Expected Duration of Assignment: 10 Days
Duration of Initial Contract:
10 Days per Location
Starting Date: (Date when the selected candidate
is expected to start)21-Oct-2019

Background
The implementation of this pilot project will
specifically achieve the following objectives:

To reduce the vulnerability of
affected persons through community-based protection by enhancing ability
of affected communities to identify and mitigate risks and threats while
ensuring that there is no interruption in livelihoods and productive
activities.
Livelihood and empowerment of
community members in intensive production of pasture, management of fodder
bank and provide training on pasture management for community members,
particularly youth and women. The animal husbandry, nutrition value
addition and linkages to markets will also empower the cattle breeders.
Conflict prevention and
peacebuilding by establishing a state peace architecture; local peace
committees in conflict affected LGAs to foster dialogue and non-violent
resolution of disputes.
National and regional
mobilization on the promotion of Human Security at national and
sub-regional levels.

Objectives
of Land Preparation:

The main objective of land
preparation is to create a favourable environment for adequate rainwater
harvesting that would support the seeds or plants to germinate and grow
over a longer period during the rainy season. Adequate land preparation
will help to:

Improve soil structure (better
ventilation, permeability, and loosening of the root zone) to make root
penetration easier.
Improve field topography in
order to facilitate rainwater harvesting or irrigation
Distribute weeds and crop
residues evenly over the field and incorporate them into the soil
structure
Obtain good recovery of
fertilizer nutrients
Control weeds.

Duties
and Responsibilities
Under
the overall direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the service provider
will fulfil the following activities:

The service provider will
provide land clearing and land preparation services in five local
government areas where the project is being implemented in Benue State. A
combine coverage of 50 ha will be cleared in each LGAs to make a total of
250ha ready for planting of pasture & crop. The service provider
should pay special attention to the following:

Ploughing not to exceed 60
meter in length at once. (I.e. allow a break or gap of about 3 – 4-meter
length on a continuous row of land being ploughed).
Ploughed rows should be done
at 4m intervals
Take into consideration –
Existing Cattle routes, existing tracks/roads to water points, etc
Take pictures of Sites before,
during and after land preparation
Geo-referenced ploughed sites,
Villages / Communities (i.e. Take GPS Coordinates – minimum 8 – 10 points
per site).

Required
Skills and Experience
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in
Agriculture or related courses. Postgraduate degree is an added advantage.

Experience:

She/he should have at least 5
years of experience in land clearing, of which at least 5 years of
professional experience should be in North Central Nigeria. Wide
experience in the study, design and implementation of crop production
development projects. Sound experience in agricultural extension service
delivery. Experience working with UN or non-governmental organizations is
an asset.
The services provider must have
adequate equipment for land clearing and preparation including – bulldozer
for land clearing and tractor with accessories for ploughing and
harrowing.
The service provider must have
undertaken such services for a donor or community development project in
the past.
The service provider should be
able to deploy and undertake the services within the time frame necessary.
(10 days per location including weekends not to exceed 1 month for the
five locations to cover mechanized land clearing and preparation).

Competencies:

Knowledge Management and
Learning;
Promotes a knowledge sharing
and learning culture;
Has good knowledge of UNDP
programme and operational issues;
Has knowledge of UNDP/UN
policies and programme in crisis and post-crisis situations.

Language:

Fluent in spoken and written
English;
Knowledge of Tiv / Idoma
language is an asset.

Application
Closing Date
17th October, 2019 (Midnight New York, USA)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
online

Note

UNDP is committed to achieving
workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.
Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with
disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be
treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual
exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual
harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore,
undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

3) Job
Title: Supervisor, Security Operations Centre – Bauchi, Enugu, Kaduna, Kano,
Lagos, Port Harcourt, Sokoto, Yola (with possibility of building a roster)

Job ID: 26406
Location: Kaduna
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Duration of Initial Contract: 1 year with possibility
of extension

Background

Under the direct guidance and
supervision of the Senior SOC/S and overall supervision of the respective
FSCO, the SOC/S assists in the implementation of Security Communications
System (SCS) and other operational communications related tasks to the
implementation of safety and security for UN personnel within respective
Area of Responsibility (AOR).
The SOC/S is required to
provide timely and accurate technical advice to Senior SOC/S keeping the
designated Security Area Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO)
informed.

Duties
and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:

To ensure undisrupted
functioning of SCS within AOR.
To ensure that the Area SOC
keeps a 24/7 watch to collect all available info in their AOR and send it
to the FSCO and the Senior SOC/S through the Country SOC.
To monitors the security
situation within AOR;
To monitor/track/report UN
movement and activities within giver AOR.
To maintain and update the
Daily Staff List for respective AOR.
To keep informed designated
FSCO on all area-specific security and safety matters.
To serve in the shift duty and
manage the activity and performance of the staff of the SOC.
To support Senior SOC/S to
consolidate the integrated UN SCS in his area (GSM and Satellite transmission
of data and voice for the UN AFPs).
To maintain the availability of
HF, UHF and/or VHF radio communication means for extreme emergencies.
To assist designated FSCO in
the implementation Security Plan;
To plan and conduct
communications training exercises and regular SCS checks/drills;
To provide technical
communications support to Senior SOC/S; to provide technical support to
the logistical issue of procurement, maintenance, and repair of
communications equipment.
To advise Senior SOC/S of
practical means to enhance communication capability.
To draft and disseminate the
Security Information Threat (STIs) notices, alerts, warnings, advisories,
and updates.
To draft and disseminate Daily
Media Monitoring Reports;
Any other task directed by
designated FSCO and Senior SOC/S.

Impact
of Results:

The key results have an impact
on the accurate and timely implementation of the overall UN security
program within given AOR through the functioning, effective, and efficient
communications of information and instructions, particularly during
emergency conditions. The functions and associated key results
ensure UN policy compliance and practical capabilities throughout the AOR.

Required
Skills and Experience
Education:

High school and technical
qualification in communications.
The Bachelor’s degree is
preferred but not a requirement.
Recognized certificates in
radio communication is desirable.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in
practical communications implementation, preferably in the military or
police context, or related field of work.
Prior experience with the UN
system or international NGOs is an advantage.

Language
Requirements:

Fluency in English language.

Competencies:

Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for diversity
Communication
Teamwork
Planning and Organizing
Client orientation
Creativity
Technological Awareness
Commitment to continuous
learning
Managing Performance
Building trust
Judgment/decision making

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

4) Job
Title: Irrigation Engineer

Job ID: 87904
Location: Benue
Additional Category: Democratic Governance and
Peacebuilding
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: National Consultant
Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate
is expected to start) 21st October, 2019
Duration of Initial Contract: One Month
Expected Duration of Assignment: One Month

Background
The conflict between the herders and farmers in
Nigeria has been identified as the single most widely spread peace and security
threat by a recent Strategic Conflict Assessment (SCA) report carried out by
the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Nigeria has continued
to register huge casualties and tension throughout almost all states of the
Federation on a recurrent basis. Most reported in the Middle Belt (particularly
the states of Benue, Plateau, Kaduna and Nasarawa) between herdsmen and local
farmers, the clashes over farmland and or pasture, have increasingly taken
religious undertones (Muslims versus Christians), with religious leaders
publicly exchanging accusations, a development which has further polarized
communities and complicated efforts at mitigating the violence. Thousands of
lives have been lost, property destroyed, and communities left in disarray and
tens of thousands internally displaced all over many parts of the Middle Belt
and other parts of Nigeria. Some estimates indicate that the communal violence
between farmers and herders claimed more lives in 2016 alone than the Boko
Haram insurgency, hinting at its magnitude nationwide.

One of the main sources of tensions in the
farmers-herders conflict is access to water. Frequent clashes evolve from
disputes, particularly at water points, where herders and farming communities
come into contact and frequently compete for scarce water resources. To that
effect, this project will enhance access to water for both farming and herder
communities through the establishment of bore holes and irrigation systems.

The farmers-herders violence is both widespread
and fluid in scope, making any geographic limitations to the implementation of
the project challenging. Violence occurs in many different localities, and the
dynamic movement of persons across community, local government, and state lines
demand a flexible approach in selection of target areas. For example, when
Benue State implemented the Open Grazing Prohibition Law on November 1, 2017.
Media reports suggested that the attacks on communities in Benue in early 2018
were reportedly occurring in communities along the River Benue watershed. As
such most affected LGAs embroiled in this crisis are located along the banks of
the River Benue.

According to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program’s
(UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset (GED), 28% of deaths in attacks between
farmers and herders from 2014 – 2017 in Benue state occurred in Guma and Logo
LGAs. The Transitioning from Humanitarian Relief to Long-Term Development:
Addressing the Herdsmen-Farmers conflict in Nigeria Project will therefore
target Benue state with community-level activities in LGAs along the River
Benue drainage basin with huge devastation from the crisis such as Guma,
Buruku, Kwande, Logo and Agatu LGAs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Functions

Support the topography survey
team in data collection and analysis
Production of detailed
operation, technical and cost analysis for irrigation options
Develop detailed design of
irrigation and drainage networks for selected irrigation method
Support the setup of water
users association and
Support production of knowledge
products and capacity development.

Description
of Functions
Under the general supervision of the Assistant
FAOR Programme and direct supervision of the Project Manager, Transitioning
from Humanitarian Relief to Long-Term Development: Addressing the
Herdsmen-Farmers conflict in Nigeria Project, the incumbent will support the
overall irrigation and drainage management component of the project and will be
expected to perform the following key functions:

Support the topography survey team in data
collection and analysis:

The Consultant will provide
highest quality technical support to the, Transitioning from Humanitarian
Relief to Long-Term Development: Addressing the Herdsmen-Farmers conflict
in Nigeria Project
She/he will work in close
collaboration with the Project Manager, collaborating Agencies and other
Stakeholders at state and LGA levels to gather topography information and
carry out geophysical investigation on allocated lands and interpret
geophysical survey data to identify aquifers and determine water yields by
location
Develop Digital Terrain Models.
Integrate information from soil and hydrology surveys to 3D models
developed.

Production
of detailed operational, technical and cost analysis for irrigation options:

In accordance with the
topography, soil and hydrology surveys, proposing some irrigation option with
a matrix comparing advantages and disadvantages of each of these options
These options will consider
water management and land ownership status. Given land quality, proposed
cropping patterns, water availability, the consultant should propose two
or three options of irrigation systems
Propose the necessary
rehabilitation of existing irrigation schemes if needed.

Develop
detailed design of irrigation and drainage networks for selected irrigation
method:

For whatever irrigation method
selected (surface, drip or sprinkle), and drainage method, the consultant
will generate a detailed analysis to back up such option
The following issues will be
analyzed; capital costs, operational and management costs, beneficiary
acceptance and their expected involvement, management problems as well as
bill of quantities.

Support
the setting up of water users association:

The consultant shall support
the development of a plan to constitute water users’ association
A ToR will be developed for the
association with assigned roles and responsibilities of executives clearly
stated
Furthermore, in collaboration
with the Project Manager, other Agencies, community and other Stakeholders
compute water service fees.

Support
development of knowledge products and capacity development:

The Consultant shall support
the development of operation and maintenance guidelines for irrigation and
drainage installations. She/he will also prepare a farmer training
programme on irrigation and water management for beneficiaries on the
project.

Expected
Outcomes

A detailed topographical map of
the project area showing location of project features (boreholes,
irrigation areas, Communities among others).
A detailed geophysical report
Framework for the constitution
of the water users association
Based on the review of the data
collected, analysis results and stakeholder consultations, a technical
design of two suitable irrigation systems shall be made with detailed
analysis of:

Capital costs
O&M costs
Beneficiary acceptance and
their expected involvement
Management problems
Bill of quantities
A matrix comparing advantages
and disadvantages of the different options

Develop operation and
maintenance manual

Competencies:

Knowledge Management and
Learning
Has good knowledge of UNDP data
management process
Promotes a knowledge sharing
and learning culture in the office.
Has good knowledge of UNDP
programme and operational issues.
Has knowledge of UNDP/UN
policies and programme in crisis and post-crisis situations.

Required
Skills and Experience
Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in
Civil/Agricultural/Irrigation Engineering or related courses. A
Postgraduate Degree is an added advantage.

Experience:

She/he should have at least 10
years of experience in the field of irrigation engineering of which at
least 5 years of professional experience should be in developing
countries, specifically sub-Saharan Africa;
Wide experience in the study,
design and implementation of irrigation infrastructure development
projects;
She/he should be conversant
with the principles and working methods of project cycle management;
Experience working with UN or
non-governmental organizations is an asset.

Language:

Fluent in English.

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click
here to apply online

5) Job
Title: Consultant – Market Mapping

Job ID: 87907
Location: Benue
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: National Consultant
Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate
is expected to start) 21st October, 2019
Duration of Initial Contract: One Month
Expected Duration of Assignment: One Month

Background
The herdsmen-farmers clashes have been ongoing
on for a long time, but it has now taken a more frightening dimension. The
conflict between the herders and farmers in Nigeria has been identified as the
single most widely spread peace and security threat by a recent Strategic
Conflict Assessment (SCA) report carried out by the Institute for Peace and
Conflict Resolution (IPCR). Nigeria has continued to register huge casualties
and tension throughout almost all states of the Federation on a recurrent
basis. Most cases are reported in the Middle Belt (particularly the states of
Benue, Plateau, Kaduna and Nasarawa) between herdsmen and local farmers.

The clashes over farmland and or pasture, have
increasingly taken religious undertones (Muslims versus Christians), with
religious leaders publicly exchanging accusations, a development which has
further polarized communities and complicated efforts at mitigating the
violence. Thousands of lives have been lost, property destroyed, and
communities left in disarray and tens of thousands are internally displaced all
over many parts of the Middle Belt and other parts of Nigeria. Some estimates
indicate that the communal violence between farmers and herders claimed more
lives in 2016 alone than the Boko Haram insurgency, hinting at the magnitude of
the crisis nationwide.

In recognition of a growing need to provide a
holistic response to the crisis, the Federal Government developed and launched
the National Livestock Transformation Plan in January 2019. The framework
provides a holistic approach to addressing this crisis, while aiming to lay the
foundations for longer term security, peace and transformation of the livestock
sector.

The United Nations has also scaled up its
efforts to respond to the crisis, notably through this project that target the
states of Benue and Nasarawa states. The United Nations Trust Fund for Human
Security (UNTFHS) project will contribute to ending the Herdsmen-Farmers
Conflict in Benue and Nasarawa States in Nigeria. This will be through the
“Transitioning from humanitarian relief to long-term development: Addressing
the herdsmen-farmers conflict in Nigeria Project” which was designed to address
the farmer-herder conflict through enhancing preventive capacities, by
promoting dialogue and proactive engagement; building mutually beneficial
economic relationships between farmers and herders; improving the effectiveness
of the security response through strengthened human rights monitoring and
accountability; and providing an impartial and evidence-based narrative to
defuse the politicized debate and help mobilize a broader response. The overall
goal of the project is to contribute to peaceful coexistence in the Middle
Belt, with a focus on Benue and Nasarawa states. The project is funded by the
UN Trust Fund for Human Security. It is implemented by four UN Agencies-UNDP
(lead), FAO and UNHCR, drawing from their experiences and building on their
work

The implementation of this pilot project will
specifically achieve the following objectives:

To reduce the vulnerability of
affected persons through community-based protection by enhancing ability
of affected communities to identify and mitigate risks and threats while
ensuring that there is no interruption in livelihoods and productive
activities.
Livelihood and empowerment of
community members in intensive production of pasture, management of fodder
bank and provide training on pasture management for community members,
particularly youth and women. The animal husbandry, nutrition value
addition and linkages to markets will also empower the cattle breeders.
Conflict prevention and peace
building by establishing a state peace architecture; local peace
committees in conflict affected LGAs to foster dialogue and non-violent resolution
of disputes.
National and regional
mobilization on the promotion of Human Security at national and
sub-regional levels

Duties
and Responsibilities

As part of a bigger team
working towards the attainment of the objectives stated above, the
consultant shall work towards implementing and attaining objective 2
The consultant on market
linkage for fodder, milk will work directly with the Agricultural,
Livestock, Pasture Development, and Dairy Specialist in developing the
market for the fodder, pasture as well as, the milk and other products.

The
responsibilities of the market linkage consultant are as follows:

Review of relevant documents
and field visits to gather as much as possible information enabling
adequate analysis on fodder production, pasture development, feed stock
Discuss with relevant
institutions including farers, herders, input service providers linked to
livestock and dairy sector
Discuss with livestock
stakeholders to understand the livestock sector in the state and fodder
production and pasture management; and milk production and collection
Assess the socioeconomic impact
of fodder production, pasture development and feed stock
Conducting a national mapping
of major off takers of fodder, silage, feed stock and hay, as well as,
other dairy products.
Create a full list of possible
markets for fodder, silage and other products.
Develop an appropriate
marketing strategy for fodder, pasture, silage and other products.
Undertake other duties as may
be necessary towards attaining objective two and other inter-related
project objectives.

Competencies:

Technical knowledge and
expertise in mapping of structures
Excellent knowledge of market
linkages for fodder, milk and other products and their structures within
and outside Nigeria
Excellent data management and
analysis skills
Excellent networking skills
Excellent interviewing
techniques
Excellent writing skills
Excellent analytical and
problem-solving skills
Full compliance with UN
regulations and operating procedures

Required
Skills and Experience
Education:

University Degree in Animal Husbandry,
Animal Feeding, Agriculture And Rural Development, Veterinary Medicine,
Economics, Development Planning, Supply Chain Management or other related
fields.

Experience:

Minimum of 7 – 10 years
professional expertise in agricultural and value chain research, mapping
and evaluation, impact assessment/development of programming/strategies;
Professional certification or
membership of agro-allied, supply chain management or related professional
associations or societies.
Extensive experience in
conducting researches and mapping, with a strong working knowledge of
market economics, value chain, development and state building, and
governance issues.
Extensive knowledge of participatory
mapping methodologies and approaches.
Experience in working with
conflict sensitivity methodologies such as Do No Harm in undertaking
project activities.
Excellent knowledge and
operation skills of Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Word or other word processing
packages.
Demonstrated analytical,
communication and professional report writing skills.
Good professional knowledge of
the Africa region and the Nigerian fodder and dairy governance context.
Experience working with the UN
is an asset.

Language:

Fluent in English.

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click
here to apply online

6) Job
Title: Agronomist

Job ID: 87901
Location: Benue
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: National Consultant
Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate
is expected to start) 21st October, 2019
Duration of Initial Contract: One Month
Expected Duration of Assignment: One Month

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Functions

Lead the soil survey team in
data analysis and interpretation;
Oversee land clearing and
mechanized land preparation in the five-project location
Production of detailed
operational, technical and cost analysis for land development
Develop best farming practices
for the project;
Support the development of
value chain proposal; and
Support production of
knowledge products and capacity development.

Description
of Functions
Under the direct supervision of the Project
Manager, Transitioning from Humanitarian Relief to Long-Term Development:
Addressing the Herdsmen-Farmers conflict in Nigeria Project, the consultant
will support the overall irrigation and drainage management component of the
project and will be expected to perform the following key functions:

Lead the soil survey team in data analysis and
interpretation:

The Consultant will provide
highest quality technical support to the, Transitioning from Humanitarian
Relief to Long-Term Development: Addressing the Herdsmen-Farmers conflict
in Nigeria Project
She/he will work in close
collaboration with the Project Manager, collaborating Agencies and other
Stakeholders at state and LGA levels to gather data on soil properties;
physical, biological and chemical
Follow up on laboratory
analysis of soil samples. Coordinate the analysis and interpretation of
results obtained as well as develop soil maps for allocated farmlands.
The Consultant will work closely
with the respective agencies in charge of lands in the states as well as
the service provider to supervise mechanized land preparation to create a
favorable environment for adequate rain water harvesting that would
support the seeds or plants to germinate and grow over a longer period
during the rainy season
She/he will ensure that the
service providers do not deviate from the parameters stimulated in their
terms of reference
After land clearing, the
consultant will propose the size of plot appropriate for a farmer to
cultivate
She/he will liaise with the
relevant stakeholders to delineate the land into plots as recommended.

Production
of detailed operational, technical and cost analysis for land development:

The Consultant will work with
the irrigation engineer to share hydrology, topography and soil survey
results
This will help in guiding
options for land development on the allocated lands across the five LGAs
in Benue State
Guide appropriate use of land
for farming based on interpreted soil laboratory tests and other surveys
carried out. Propose an annual land use programme, assess the cost of land
development (all necessary inputs and services costs).

Develop
best farming practices for the project:

Work with the Project Technical
Team and other Stakeholders to propose a cropping pattern specific for
each of the identified farmlands per LGA.
Propose appropriate farming
equipment for the project per allocated lands. Propose best farming
practices for the project (land conservation, fertilizer, crop protection,
etc.).

Support
the development of value chain proposal:

In collaboration with the
agronomist, the consultant will propose a process of value chain from the
crop production to produce trade
This will include harvesting,
processing, storage, transportation, marketing, input supply,
etc.

Support
development of knowledge products and capacity development:

The Consultant shall carry out
a field school programme on all agricultural practices needed
Support in agriculture
extension training
Develop training manuals for
beneficiaries.

Competencies

Knowledge Management and
Learning
Has good knowledge of UNDP data
management process
Promotes a knowledge sharing
and learning culture in the office.
Has good knowledge of UNDP
programme and operational issues.
Has knowledge of UNDP/UN
policies and programme in crisis and post-crisis situations.

Required
Skills and Experience
Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Soil
Science/Agronomy or related courses. Postgraduate Degree is an added
advantage.

Experience:

She/he should have at least 10
years of experience in the field of crop production and protection of
which at least 5 years of professional experience should be in North
Central Nigeria;
Wide experience in the study,
design and implementation of crop production development projects;
Sound experience in
agricultural extension service delivery;
She/he should be conversant
with the principles and working methods of project cycle management;
Experience working with UN or
non-governmental organizations is an asset.

Language:

Fluen en English.

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click
here to apply online

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