Programme Manager: Collaborative Capacities for Peace and Democratic Governance in Lesotho

UNDP in Lesotho is contracting Programme Manager: Collaborative Capacities for Peace and Democratic Governance in Lesotho
Application Deadline : 27 November 2014 at noon 
Type of Contract : Service Contract 
Post Level : SB5
Languages Required : English and Sesotho 

The Collaborative Capacities for Peace and Democratic Governance in Lesotho is a four year programme aimed to address systemic governance issues in Lesotho with the overall objective of “Democratic Governance and civil society institutions and processes strengthened to undertake peaceful resolution of disputes, deepening democratic governance, respect for human rights and active citizenship participation”.
Summary of key functions:
Lead project implementation (perform all Project Management functions)
Strategic advisory services related to the project areas
Support partner relations, resource mobilization
Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge

VI. Recruitment Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent in Governance, Public Administration, Political Science, Development Studies or other related Social Sciences.
Experience: At least five years of experience in advisory and project management work (or combination of these) in such areas as (a) peacebuilding or governance, (b) working with parliament, electoral management bodies and human rights institutions or alike (c) institutional analysis and design, development planning, project design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects/programmes.

Please refer to the detailed Job description and recruitment qualifications available on www.ls.undp.org
Applications with comprehensive CVs, names and contact details of three referees should be submitted by email on or before 27 November 2014 to registry.ls@undp.org or hand delivered to the Resident Representative, UN House, United Nations Road, Maseru 100 .Only short listed candidates will be responded to.

“UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.”