The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is
implementing three European Union funded projects in
Nigeria:
Support to the Justice Sector in Nigeria;
Support to Anti-Corruption in Nigeria; and
Response to Drugs and Related Organized Crime in
Nigeria.
Through these projects, UNODC is supporting the
Government of Nigeria to strengthen the rule of law and human
security, in line with the international treaties against
drugs, crime and terrorism.
To improve visibility for these projects, UNODC is required to
develop and launch a website for each of the three projects.
UNODC is now seeking the services of a consultant website
designer to design a website that will provide timely information
to the public on project activities and highlight the
achievements of the three projects as well as improving the
visibility of the European Union as funder of the
projects
The United Nations Office on Drugs and
Crime (UNODC) is implementing three European Union funded
projects in Nigeria:
Support to the Justice Sector in
Nigeria;
Support to Anti-Corruption in Nigeria; and
Response to Drugs and Related Organized Crime in
Nigeria.
Through these projects, UNODC is
supporting the Government of Nigeria to strengthen the rule
of law and human security, in line with the international
treaties against drugs, crime and terrorism.
To improve visibility for these
projects, UNODC is required to develop and launch a website
for each of the three projects. UNODC is now seeking the
services of a consultant website designer to design a website
that will provide timely information to the public on project
activities and highlight the achievements of the three
projects as well as improving the visibility of the European
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Position: NATIONAL CONSULTANT – WEBSITE
DESIGNER FOR UNODC PROJECTS
Responsibilities
Purpose of the
Assignment:
The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a website for
each of three European Union funded projects implemented by
UNODC in Nigeria:
(i) Response to Drugs and Related Organized Crime in
Nigeria;
(ii) Support to the Justice Sector in Nigeria;
(iii) Support to Anti-Corruption in Nigeria.
Specific tasks to be performed
by the consultant
Under the direct supervision of the Outreach and
Communication Officer and in coordination with the project
teams, the consultant will design a website for the three
projects with appropriate user interface, ensuring that all
design elements and templates work within a variety of
browser types and screen settings.
The consultant will be
responsible for the following duties:
Design and launch three websites, based on UNODC’s
requirements, using a web content management system that will
be easy to use for a variety of purposes, including search
engine, social media applications interface, mobile internet
use, creation of additional web pages, etc.;
Upon design and launch of the websites, train selected
staff to update the website contents using applicable
tools;
Create web linkage to the project Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube and other social media pages, as well as to the
websites of UNODC, European Commission and in-country project
partners;
Create feature webpages within the website as required,
including calendar of events, what’s new, quick links, FAQs,
etc. as well as flash player/animation for photo and video
uploads and visitor counter;
Provide technical support for initial administration
and updating of the website.
Consultancy milestones:
Consultation with designated staff for initial
assessment of consultancy needs and to discuss design
ideas;
Development and submission of a consultancy work
plan;
Collation of information and materials for designing
the websites;
Development and design of the websites: two sample
designs per project is required;
Presentation of designs for reviews, comments and
additional information;
Modification of designs based on suggestions by the
reviewers and creation of additional webpages and interactive
functions;
Presentation of modified designs for final approval by
UNODC;
Any other amendments to the designs;
Launch of website;
Training of staff in website administration and
update;
Limited time support for initial administration and
update.
Expected tangible and measurable
outputs:
Three websites creatively and innovatively designed and
launched, user friendly and easy to navigate and
update;
Training of staff in website administration and
update;
Limited time initial technical support for website
administration and update.
Duration of
consultancy:
The consultancy is designed to be executed within thirty (30)
working days from June to November, 2015.
Remuneration:
Successful candidate will be remunerated in an agreed ratio
of about four (4) instalments tied to different deliverables
as will be stated in the contract.
Criteria to evaluate the consultant’s
performance:
Substantive and technical quality of the
websites;
Timeliness of submission of all
outputs/deliverables;
Acceptance of the required outputs by UNODC.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality
and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standard of integrity, discretion and
loyalty.
Functional Competencies:
Excellent understanding of organisational
issues;
Commitment to professionalism;
In-depth and extensive technical knowledge of web
design and the use of web design tools such as HTML5, CSS,
JS, Java and Google Analytics, Drupal, and relevant software
applications;
Ability to visualize creative and innovative designs
for websites and presentations;
Ability to analyze project needs and translate them
into creative web solutions;
Ability to create web banners and flash
animations;
Advanced graphic design skills;
Exceptional artistic and aesthetic skills with a good
sense of colours, visualizations, designs and layouts;
Excellent communication skills and ability to pay
attention to details;
Commitment to quality;
Commitment to deadlines;
Objectivity, honesty and fairness;
Logic and ability to operate systematically;
Excellent oral and writing communication skills;
Timely and accurate submission of reports and other
required documents;
Substantive and linguistic quality of documents
prepared;
Commitment to confidentiality of the assignment and
handing over of products and documents paid for by UNODC used
in the delivery of consultancy outputs.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science,
information technology or any relevant field, plus
certification or advanced training in web design, web
management and application
Experience:
At least five years practical and active experience in
website development and design;
Knowledge of the context in which non-profit
organizations operate will be an advantage.
Language:
Fluency in English;
Working knowledge of some major Nigeria Languages is an
advantage.
Additionally:
The consultant will ensure that stakeholders are
shielded from needless risk of harm or embarrassment and
proceed with their willing and informed cooperation;
The consultant should maintain objectivity and exercise
professional integrity in the conduct of the assessment and
all related activities;
UNODC retains the proprietary rights to any information
collected or produced from the consultancy.
Position: NATIONAL MONITORING AND EVALUATION
CONSULTANT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF A MONITORING
AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK FOR JUSTICE SECTOR
REFORM
Responsibilities
Purpose of the
assignment:
The purpose of the consultancy is to assist in strengthening
the Monitoring and Evaluation capacity of the National
Planning Commission (NPC), Federal Ministry of Justice (FMOJ)
and lead agencies in the Project.
A system that will equip the executing
agency with appropriate but simplistic tools and capacities
to M&E project performance against pre-determined bench
marks at all levels of activities, outputs and outcome, while
also identifying bottlenecks and providing an objective
assessment on the performance of the project to the
management hence enabling them to take informed decisions
regarding the different aspects of the project performance. A
system that is able to capture best practices, and
contributes to the knowledge base within and beyond the
project boundaries.
The system should also allow for
simplistic mechanism for systematic data collection and
analysis by the different stakeholders, not only to monitor
and evaluate progress made but promote project accountability
towards stakeholders, donors and end users
(beneficiaries)
Tasks to be performed by the
consultant:
Under the supervision of the UNODC’s Programme Officer
Monitoring and Evaluation, in consultation with the project
Coordinator/justice project team, and in direct collaboration
with NPC and FMoJ management, and focal persons of the
relevant M & E units, the incumbent will perform the
following broad tasks:
Review of the existing M&E system;
Development of a refined M&E System;
Roll out of the approved M&E System (including
piloting phase), and provide training to focal points that
are responsible to manage and update the system;
Post implementation follow up and back stopping;
In collaboration with NPC staff and UNODC, refine
outcome and output indicators;
In consultation with FMoJ/NPC staff and UNODC, develop
and field test all templates of the M&E System.
Expected tangible and measurable
output(s):
The main output of the assignment is to have a functional
M&E System for the FMoJ/NPC to monitor and evaluate the
project.
Under the broad tasks (as
stated above) the consultant is expected to undertake and
deliver the following outputs:
Prepare and submit a written proposal to UNODC and the
NPC on the methods of, and timeline for, development of the M
& E System;
Conduct comprehensive assessment of the M&E system
within the relevant institutions, this will also entail
visits to the field and discussion with NPC/FMoJ/UNODC
relevant staff including that from the M&E
Unit/section;
Based on the assessment and discussions with relevant
staff including UNODC, NPC and FMoJ develop a concept of a
proposed refinedM&E system for the approval of the
component authorities;
Develop a detail annual costing of the proposed M&E
system both in terms of human resources, hard ware and
overhead.
Develop a complete refined M&E system not
limited to the following:
Key performance indicators at output, outcome and
impact level, along with defining the data collection,
collation, analysis and dissemination protocols, and these
indicators should be aligned with the project log frame.
Indicators must be consistent with well-known SMART criteria.
(The assessment of the proposed indicators should take into
account the expected and realistic frequency of data
collection on impact, outcome and output indicators;
Proposed criteria and mechanisms for data quality
assurance, where the data collected and reported is credible,
accurate, and reliable and is devoid of any biases;
Design relevant reporting templates, including field
visit reports, follow-up mechanism and protocols for project
review meetings
Propose a project specific Management Information
System (MIS), a database that is able to store relevant
information and can run simple queries (by indicator name and
time frame);
Conduct and submit a report on training need assessment
of the staff designated for the M&E of the project at all
levels of the project. The reports will include a training
programme on the M&E system;
Conduct training for identified focal staff (from
various departments and zonal offices) responsible for
monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the
project;
Draw up detail specifications and terms of reference
for the proposed hardware for the M&E System;
Provide backstopping support throughout the initial
activities during the first few months on the use of the
system;
Analysis of the results of the pilot (Before the
monitoring system is fully launched, it is important to pilot
the system to see what works and what does not work. The
piloting exercise is intended to test the indicators, data
sources, data collection and analysis methods, as well as
means of data collection and reporting. Analysis of the
results of the pilot will provide an opportunity to review
indicators against data collection methods to ensure their
relevance, feasibility and cost-effectiveness)
At the end of the above process, the consultant will
assist to ensure that a quality M&E system is in
operation, and facilitate an effective implementation of the
project. An M&E plan is in place providing guidance to
all relevant institutions in the delivery of the agreed
outputs and a functional review mechanism, which consult on
project progress and are taking corrective measures to
rectify identified deficits.
Details as to how the work must
be delivered:
To fulfil the objectives of the consultancy, the consultant
will:
Study relevant documentation provided
by the NPC/FMoJ/UNODC, including the project document and the
Act setting up the NPC with emphasis on the sections relating
to monitoring and evaluation role of the NPC.
Undertake an in-house assessment mission to the NPC
Headquarters and/or its zonal offices, as appropriate, which
will involve:
Interacting closely with NPC management staff and the
project focal person;
Meeting with staff of the Monitoring and Evaluation
unit;
Meeting with some NPC and Justice Sector stakeholders
to assess the type, nature, volume and level of projects and
programmes being implemented by the NPC, relevant to
the justice sector;
Review of any existing Monitoring and Evaluation System
being used by NPC.
Interacting/working with designated staff of the
NPC, FMoJ and UNODC to:
Develop and present the concept of the Monitoring and
Evaluation tool and the monitoring system to the NPC and
other stakeholders;
Identify, engage and manage the staff that will work
with or assist him/her in the assignment;
Implement the necessary training as determined in the
methodology;
Roll out the M&E system as per the agreed modality
and design of the system.
Evaluation Criteria:
Timely, accurate and logical submission of the
documents required;
Substantive and linguistic quality of the documents
prepared;
Delivery of the Training of Trainers for the selected
pioneering staff that will use the tools;
Evaluation of the whole activities by the management
staff of the NPC.
Additionally:
All documents submitted by the consultant will only be deemed
accepted, when communicated in writing to the consultant by the
component authority (ies).
Remuneration:
Successful candidate will be remunerated in an agreed ratio
of about five (5) instalments tied to different deliverables
as will be stated in the contract.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality
and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standard of integrity, discretion and
loyalty.
Functional Competencies:
Excellent understanding of organisational
issues;
Commitment to professionalism;
In-depth knowledge of M&E, specifically in relation
to public sector institutions;
Excellent understanding ofJustice Sector Reform issues
and/or fields directly relevant to the project;
Knowledge in conducting training sessions and good
facilitation skills;
Good understanding of change management, including
system development and organizational skills;
Commitment to quality;
Commitment to deadlines;
Objectivity, honesty and fairness;
Logic and ability to operate systematically;
Excellent oral and writing communication skills;
Timely and accurate submission of reports and other
required documents;
Substantive and linguistic quality of documents
prepared;
Commitment to confidentiality of the assignment and
handing over of products and documents paid for by UNODC used
in the delivery of consultancy outputs.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
University degree (preferably Post-graduate degree) in
law, public administration or a related discipline.
Experience:
At least 8 years ofprofessional experience, including
some years in M&E and/or public sector management
experience.
Language:
Fluency in English;
Working knowledge of some major Nigeria Languages is an
advantage.
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