Project Officer

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Mission and objectives

UNDP is the UN’s global development network, an organization that advocates for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help build resilient nations and improve the livelihoods of people. UNDP Gambia was established in 1975 as a development partner to provide technical assistance through advice, access to its global knowledge networks and financial support to implement government development frameworks to boost capacity development and promote national efforts to eradicate poverty and attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In The Gambia, UNDP supports national efforts for sustainable human development in line with the Gambian National Development Plan (NDP) 2018 – 2021 which is aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development/SDGs and the African Union Agenda 2063. To deliver on its mandate, UNDP partners with key government institutions and employs different means of actions including institutional capacity strengthening, harnessing strategic linkages, support to evidence-based policy formulation, planning and implementation, resource mobilization, support to national planning processes and mainstreaming of relevant issues.

Context

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization in fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. UNDP partners with key government institutions and employs different means of actions including institutional capacity strengthening, harnessing strategic linkages, supporting evidence-based policy formulation, planning and implementation, resource mobilization, supporting national planning processes and mainstreaming of relevant issues to deliver its mandate. UNDP Gambia was established in 1975 as a development partner to provide technical assistance through advice, access to its global knowledge networks and financial support to implement government development frameworks to boost capacity development and promote national efforts to eradicate poverty and attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In The Gambia, UNDP supports national efforts for sustainable human development in line with the Gambian National Development Plan (NDP) 2024 – 2028 which is aligned with the Country Programme Document (2024-2028), the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development/SDGs and the African Union Agenda 2063. UNDP in The Gambia is working to strengthen and provide a broad response to the people of The Gambia’s aspirations for a transparent, accountable, and responsive transition to democracy. It seeks to ensure equal access to justice, particularly for women and marginalized groups across the country, working in close collaboration with a range of partners and Stakeholders and justice sector institutions.
The objective of “The Gambia’s Responsive and Accountable Democratic Transition Project (EU-UNDP GREAT initiative)” is to enhance The Gambia’s democratic system. Drawing on past experiences and lessons learned, this Project aims to contribute to The Gambia’s democratic transition through three specific objectives:(i) Supporting constitutional and legislative reforms to strengthen checks and balances and safeguard human rights, including those of minorities and vulnerable populations. (ii) Enhancing the ongoing transitional justice process, rule of law, and human rights. (iii) Strengthening the effectiveness of local governance structures. The Project also aligns with the NDP Strategic Priority 1, which aims to restore good governance, respect for human rights, and the rule of law and empower citizens through decentralization and local governance. It supports UNDP’s Strategic Plan Outcome 2 by ensuring that citizen expectations for voice, development, the rule of law, and accountability are met through stronger democratic governance systems.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Director of the
Department of Community Development in coordination with EU-UNDP Great Project
Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV (United Nations
Volunteers) Project Officer will:
 Assist in the development concept notes, strategies, workplans and implementation of the EU-UNDP Great Project activities.
 Ensure timely and effective coordination of all project activities with other relevant
national stakeholders including assisting in developing and implementing project
communication strategy.
 Track and report on the implementation of project activities and funds utilization.
 Assist in the preparation, filing, compilation, and dissemination of documents/materials relating to the Project activities.
 Provide planning, preparation and coordination support for missions, events, and
project-related workshops.
 Provide other daily administrative support to the Ministry
 Participate in the trainings for the Ministry on continued professional development
issues.
 Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice
 Ensure timely, effective, and efficient programmatic, operational, and administrative
support to the Ministry.
 Support the Ministry in establishing synergies and partnerships with other actors
(national and international) on governance issues at the strategic, technical, and
operational levels.
 Assist in developing a monitoring plan and participate in the monitoring visits to verify
results as required.
Contribute to the development of capacity development tools, including training
materials and packages;
 Support capacity building training of the Ministry’s staff in project management, result based management, monitoring and evaluation.
 Facilitate quarterly review of EU-UNDP Project implementation with the Ministry to
assess, report and document progress, challenges, draw lessons and strengthen
coordination with relevant stakeholders for project effectiveness.
 Support EU-UNDP Project evaluation progresses including drafting management
responses in line with the Ministry’s intervention areas.
 Any other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the Director of the Department of Community Development and the UNDP EU GREAT Project Manager.