UNDP Recruiting SENIOR REINTEGRATION TECHNICAL ADVISOR

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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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