Overview
The Team Leader, Democratic Governance & Peacebuilding (DGP) will lead and coordinate UNDP Ethiopia’s programme strategies in the governance and peacebuilding sector, providing technical and operational support to democratic institutions and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate implementation of UNDP Ethiopia’s programme strategies in the governance and peacebuilding sector.
- Provide top-quality policy analysis and technical advisory services.
- Contribute to the development and roll out of a resource mobilization strategy.
- Facilitate effective communication, knowledge building and management.
- Lead the DGP Unit team and provide guidance/support in corporate processes and compliance requirements.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience in advising governments and development partners on governance and public sector issues—including programme support, capacity development, policy advice, governance assessments, and monitoring and evaluation—with strong contextual knowledge of Ethiopia’s political and social environment.
- Demonstrated professional experience in programme and project management within governance, peacebuilding, or institutional reform.
- Proven experience in leading or managing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to provide policy advice and technical support on governance, institutional strengthening, peacebuilding, or rule of law issues.
- Substantive experience in engaging with high-level government counterparts, civil society, and development partners.
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Governance Studies, Law, Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy, Peace and Security Studies, Development Studies, or equivalent social science field.
- Or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional 2 years of qualifying experience.
