Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Specialist

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Overview

Oversee the anti-corruption project and provide strategic direction.

You have:

• Experience in designing national anti-corruption policies, strategies, and public campaigns, is required.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to corruption, corruption prevention, economic crimes, or related issues.
• Substantive knowledge of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
• Demonstrating the ability to lead consultations with senior government officials and facilitate discussions among a wide group of stakeholders is an asset.
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice to senior decision-making public officials.

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Union (EU) are collaborating on a Good Governance (anti-corruption) action in Namibia to support the country's efforts in combating corruption, strengthening public financial management, and promoting governance for improved and enabling environment and infrastructure development. The contribution agreement is drawn from the EU Multi-Annual Indicative Programme 2021 – 2027, Priority Area 3: Good Governance and Gender Equality. UNDP recognizes the critical role of good governance in promoting participatory and representative democracy and its importance as a cross-cutting issue for all sectors of development and strengthening key institutions, such as Parliament, the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, and other relevant public institutions. The action intends to enhance governance performance, improve the enabling environment for civil society, and promote better service delivery. Namibia is considered a role model for governance, rule of law, and press freedom. However, despite its high-ranking in-governance indicators in Africa, there are warning signals and worrisome developments in governance, particularly in areas such as participation, rights, and inclusion; security and the rule of law; inclusion and equality; accountability and transparency; gender; and public administration. The perception of corruption in Namibia is increasing, and trust in Namibian institutions is decreasing. To address these challenges, there is a need for continued and enhanced engagement and capacity building with key institutions, in complementarity with ongoing EU-funded programs such as "Enhancing Participatory Democracy in Namibia", the "Technical assistance to enhance the Performance Management System (PMS) of the public sector," and other EU Member States' initiatives. Civil society and local authorities play a vital role in policy dialogue and implementation in all sectors under this priority. UNDP remains committed to supporting Namibia's efforts to strengthen governance, promote transparency, and enhance service delivery for all citizens, particularly those who are most vulnerable.

Role of the Project Manager: The Good Governance and Anti corruption Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the anti-corruption project, providing strategic direction, and ensuring the project's successful implementation in line with the UN and EU's objectives. The specialist will oversee the project's day-to-day operations, manage the project team, and ensure that the project is implemented on time, within budget, and in line with the project's objectives.

Within assigned authority and under substantive guidance of the UNDP Resident Representative, the Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Specialist will primarily be responsible for guiding the implementation of the EU/UNDP corporation agreement action on Good Governance. The Specialist will provide anti-corruption technical assistance activities of the project, advise the Anti-Corruption Commission in Namibia, in the design/review/implementation of anti-corruption legislation, policies, and specific initiatives as well as suggestions and development of a broader set of interventions in support of anti-corruption frameworks (including policy advice, technical expertise and practical day-to-day support to country anti-corruption bodies). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: • Technical Leadership: Provide substantive expertise in the areas of anti-corruption, public financial management, and economic governance, ensuring that the project's interventions are evidence-based, sustainable, and responsive to Namibia's needs. Provide advice and assistance, where necessary and required, to enhance and upgrade relevant legislative and other measures in conformity with UNCAC. Support the strengthening and capacity-building of the national anti-corruption institutions, including the development of /their mandates, structures, and operations, providing them with advisory services and technical expertise. Provide expert advice and support to the national counterparts to develop the technical assistance programme and proposals in the area of anti-corruption, good governance, etc. in line with their mandates. • Stakeholder Engagement: Guide and assist in designing, developing and/or upgrading national anti-corruption strategies and state programs, anti-corruption campaigns, accountability policies and mechanisms, and monitoring government performance, including by involving, as appropriate, the media, the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs). Comments and recommendations are provided on the national anti-corruption strategies and state programs, anti-corruption campaigns, accountability policies, and government performance monitoring mechanisms. • Engage with relevant stakeholders, including the Namibian government, UN agencies, civil society organizations, private sector, and development partners, to ensure their active participation and support for the project. Foster contacts and, where appropriate, co-operation and partnerships with bodies and institutions at national, regional and global levels tasked with the prevention of and fight against corruption. • Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation system in consultation with the country office M&E unit to track the project's progress, assess its impact, and ensure that lessons learned are documented and shared. • Reporting: Prepare regular progress reports, donor reports, and other required documentation, ensuring that they are of high quality and submitted in a timely manner. Contribute to programme development and resource mobilization by establishing and maintaining close contacts with donors, partners, experts’ communities, etc. • Perform other work-related duties as required.

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards. • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP. • Maturity combined with tact and diplomacy. • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability. • Creates and promotes an environment for open communications. • Leverages conflict in the interest of UNDP and sets standards. • Shares knowledge across the organization and builds a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

• Experience in designing national anti-corruption policies, strategies, and public campaigns, is required. • Expert knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to corruption, corruption prevention, economic crimes, or related issues. • Knowledge of the normative and operational aspects of preventing and combating corruption, including their international dimensions. • Has the ability to identify issues, analyze, and contribute to the resolution of problems/issues. • Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. • Substantive knowledge of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given and ability to provide effective specialized advice. • Demonstrating the ability to lead consultations with senior government officials and facilitate discussions among a wide group of stakeholders is an asset. • Knowledge and experience with UNDP or UN agencies policies and procedures are desirable. • Evidence of sound project management, stakeholder engagement, technical leadership, monitoring, and evaluation, and reporting skills. • Knowledge and previous experience working in the area of corruption prevention in the Africa region is an added advantage. • Ability to advocate and provide policy advice to senior decision-making public officials.

Namibia is characterized by diverse geographical landscapes including deserts, savannahs, and rivers, offering a unique living and working environment. The duty station in Windhoek provides good living conditions, with access to health services, international schools, and recreational facilities. The country is generally safe, peaceful and politically stable, with a level of infrastructure and services conducive to international standards. The UN Volunteer will be based in Windhoek, the capital city of the Republic of Namibia. The city has a population of approximately 400,000 people and is cosmopolitan. It is relatively safe, peaceful and politically stable. There is a good and easily accessible transport and communication network systems. There is ample access to various social amenities. The climate is pleasant with a mild winter from May to August and a hot summer (high temperature but very low humidity) from September to April.

UN Volunteers receive the following entitlements: • A monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): $3695.46 per month; • A once-off entry lump sum of $3500 at the start of the assignment; • Family Allowance: $250 per month for one dependent & $450 per month for two or more dependents; • Medical insurance, Life cover, and annual leave; • Access to all learning platforms; • A once-off exit lump sum at the end of the assignment.

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