Program Governance Associate

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Overview

Support governance initiatives in a collaborative team environment.

You have:

• Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to two years) in democratic governance, public administration, institutional strengthening, decentralization, local development, access to justice, rule of law, human rights, and gender equality.
• Programme support, project coordination, monitoring and reporting, research and analysis, data collection, knowledge management, stakeholder engagement, event organization and communication for development.
• Skills in programme and project support, including planning, coordination, implementation follow-up, monitoring, reporting and documentation of results.
• Research, analysis and communication skills, including drafting briefing notes, meeting minutes, reports, presentations, knowledge products and communication materials in a multicultural environment.
• Stakeholder coordination and partnership engagement, including organizing meetings, supporting consultations, following up on action points and working respectfully with national institutions, local authorities, civil society and UN partners.
• Digital literacy and knowledge management, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and the ability to organize information, maintain records, manage data, and support collaborative work processes.

Contract

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The assignment will be implemented within the UNDP Senegal Country Office, in support of the Governance portfolio and the broader United Nations contribution to SDG 16 on peace, justice and strong institutions. UNDP Senegal works closely with national institutions, local authorities, civil society, communities, development partners and other UN agencies to promote inclusive, accountable and effective governance, strengthen access to justice, support decentralization and local development, digitalisation and advance gender equality and human rights. Key national partners include, among others, the Ministry of Justice, including structures working on access to justice, human rights, digital justice and good governance; the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Cooperation; the Ministry of Local Authorities, Territorial Development and Land-use Planning; the Ministry of Women, Family, Gender and Child Protection; the Ministry of Digital Economy and Telecommunications and relevant digital transformation institutions; local and regional authorities, including municipalities and regional development agencies; national human rights and governance bodies; and civil society organizations working on justice, transparency, women’s empowerment, youth participation, social cohesion and community development. Based in Diamniadio, the UN Volunteer will join a multidisciplinary and collaborative team environment that combines policy support, programme implementation, monitoring and reporting, knowledge management and partnership engagement. The assignment offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful governance initiatives that respond to national priorities, while gaining practical experience in a UN country office setting. The UN Volunteer will support analytical, coordination and programme-related tasks, contribute to evidence-based reporting and communication of results, and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders involved in governance, institutional strengthening and sustainable development in Senegal.

Under the direct supervision of Team Leader Governance Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

•Support the Governance Unit in the day-to-day implementation, coordination and fol-low-up of programme activities related to democratic governance, access to justice, de-centralization, local development, gender equality and institutional strengthening.

•Assist in the preparation, review and updating of annual workplans, activity plans, con-cept notes, terms of reference, meeting agendas, briefing notes and other programme documents, in line with UNDP procedures and quality standards.

•Contribute to the collection, organization and analysis of programme information, data and evidence to support monitoring, reporting and communication of results, including inputs for progress reports, donor updates, dashboards and management briefs.

•Support coordination with national institutions, local authorities, civil society organiza-tions, development partners, UN agencies and other stakeholders, including through meeting preparation, note-taking, follow-up of action points and maintenance of contact lists.

•Assist in the logistical and substantive preparation of workshops, consultations, field missions, trainings and partner meetings, including drafting background materials, sup-porting participant coordination and compiling mission or event reports.

•Support knowledge management by helping document lessons learned, good practices, success stories and innovative approaches emerging from governance-related interven-tions in Senegal.

•Contribute to the integration of gender equality, youth participation, inclusion, human rights and the principle of leaving no one behind in programme planning, implementa-tion, monitoring and reporting.

•Assist the team in maintaining organized programme records, files and supporting doc-umentation, and contribute to internal coordination, information sharing and compliance with relevant UNDP programme management requirements.

•Perform any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor, in line with the learning and support nature of the UN Volunteer Associate assignment.

•Accountability

•Adaptability and Flexibility

•Building Trust

•Client Orientation

•Commitment and Motivation

•Commitment to Continuous Learning

•Communication

•Creativity

•Empowering Others

•Ethics and Values

•Integrity

•Judgement and Decision-making

•Knowledge Sharing

•Leadership

•Managing Performance

•Planning and Organizing

•Professionalism

•Respect for Diversity

•Self-Management

•Technological Awareness

•Vision

•Working in Teams

Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to two years) in:

Democratic governance, public administration, institutional strengthening, decentralization, local development, access to justice, rule of law, human rights and gender equality.

•Programme support, project coordination, monitoring and reporting, research and anal-ysis, data collection, knowledge management, stakeholder engagement, event organi-zation and communication for development.

•Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Skills in:

•Programme and project support, including planning, coordination, implementation fol-low-up, monitoring, reporting and documentation of results.

•Research, analysis and communication skills, including drafting briefing notes, meeting minutes, reports, presentations, knowledge products and communication materials in a multicultural environment.

•Stakeholder coordination and partnership engagement, including organizing meetings, supporting consultations, following up on action points and working respectfully with national institutions, local authorities, civil society and UN partners.

•Digital literacy and knowledge management, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and the ability to organize information, maintain records, manage data and sup-port collaborative work processes.

Senegal is generally considered a stable and welcoming country in West Africa, known for its tradition of hospitality, social cohesion and vibrant cultural life. The assignment is based in Diamniadio, near Dakar, which is a family duty station and benefits from access to most urban services, including housing, schools, health facilities, banks, supermarkets, restaurants, internet and mobile networks. Dakar and its surrounding areas offer relatively good living conditions, although traffic congestion, occasional water or electricity disruptions, and seasonal heavy rains may affect daily life. The climate is generally warm and sunny, with a rainy season usually from around June to October. Health services are more developed in Dakar than in other regions, and UN Volunteers should ensure they have appropriate medical insurance, follow UN medical and security guidance, and bring any specific prescription medication they may require. Public and private transport options are available, including taxis, ride-hailing services, buses and the Regional Express Train linking Dakar with Diamniadio and the airport area. Senegal is a family duty station, but UN Volunteers are expected to remain vigilant, follow UNDSS security advice, take normal precautions against petty theft, and respect local customs, languages and cultural practices. French is the official language and Wolof is widely spoken, while English may be used in some international and professional settings.

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