UNDP Inclusive Parliaments Specialist (Home-based, Part-time 50%) || Apply Now
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UNDP Inclusive Parliaments Specialist (Home-based, Part-time 50%) || Apply Now
The Inclusive Parliaments Specialist will work under the supervision of the Parliamentary Development Portfolio Manager and act as technical specialist for the portfolio of projects providing parliamentary support with a focus on initiatives aimed at increasing the inclusivity of Pacific Island Country Parliaments. This post requires substantive technical advisory knowledge to advise the national counterparts, recommend effective approaches and formulate new initiatives in the subject area, with particular skill to advocate for and support implementation of measures to increase inclusivity in a context where the prevailing appetite or perceived readiness for change may be limited. The Specialist member will be home-based, with frequent travel to Suva (Fiji) as well as other countries covered by the Portfolio. The Specialist will work in close coordination with the Country Office’s broader gender equality programming, particularly with the Gender Specialist of the Inclusive Governance team.
Duties and Responsibilities of Inclusive Parliaments Specialist
- Provide strategic technical direction and leadership, and lead on provision of high-quality policy advice and support on Inclusive Parliaments in line with international best practice.
- Lead on drafting of policy recommendations on Inclusive Parliaments (that leverages UN expertise, resources, international best practice) aiming at improving both the supply and demand of opportunities for historically underrepresented and excluded individuals and groups to be part of and engage in the work of Parliaments, in close collaboration with the Parliament Speakers, administration and all relevant departments within the Parliaments.
- Deliver leading edge technical advice and thought leadership on inclusive parliaments to national counterparts and lead analytical work to identify key policy issues/gaps to improve policies for the thematic area of the portfolio.
- Advise the design and implementation of programming initiatives in the area of women’s political representation and participation, improved inclusion of youth, persons with disability, marginalized and minoritized groups including through collaboration with other parliamentary portfolio specialists and UNDP election support team.
- Conduct thorough analysis of the political, social, and economic situation in the context of the portfolio and provide strategic advice to the UNDP CO management on issues related to the thematic area.
- Provide background papers, briefing notes and concept notes to inform decision- makers for a comprehensive, long-term approach to inclusive parliaments the Pacific including strengthening of the legislatures’ law-making, representation, oversight and other roles of Parliaments.
- Provide strategic advice to the Parliamentary Development Portfolio Manager leading to strategic positioning of UNDP with regards to sustainable capacity development of the Pacific Parliaments and advise the UNDP Pacific Office on possible key interventions with a longer-term perspective that will complement the process of deepening democracy and facilitate the development of new projects in this or adjacent areas.
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Required Skills and Experience:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Science and other Social Sciences, Public Policy or Public Administration, Law, Development Studies or a related area; is required.
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Minimum 7 years (with master’s degree) OR 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in Inclusive Parliaments, 3 years of which is spent in an international development role.
- Proven management experience, preferably developed within UNDP, another UN agency or an international organization, with sound knowledge and experience in aspects of project cycle (design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation).
- Proven experience in leading effective technical teams.
- Proven experience delivering capacity-strengthening and professional development, including training and mentoring.
- Previous work experience with small Parliaments.
- Experience in SIDS and/or Pacific Islands contexts.
- Knowledge and experience from working in countries in transition.
Rdequired Languages:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Working knowledge of another UN language is desired.
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Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Internships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 06 August,2024 |
| Country | Fiji |
| City | Suva |
| Organizer | UNDP |