Democratic Governance Officer, Dakar, Senegal

General Description of assignment title: Democratic Governance

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Officer Assignment country: Senegal Duty stations: Dakar Work location: On UN premises Expected start date: 07/15/2026 Duration: 12 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions Host entity: UNDP Modality: Onsite Type: International Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026 Work schedule: Full-time Number of Assignments: 1 Details Mission and objectives: As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies,

leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP's mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change,

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and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa (WACA) otherwise known as the Dakar Hub is part of the larger Regional Service Centre for Africa (RSCA) and is situated in Dakar, Senegal. It aims at strengthening resilience and sustainable development in the Sahel and WACA region by accelerating effective implementation of regional initiatives and supporting the 24 UNDP Country Offices in the region. To this effect, the Dakar Hub is well positioned to

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facilitate partnerships with UN regional representations in the

sub-region, Regional Economic Commissions (RECs), regional and sub-regional institutions, research centers and institutes, donor representations, and other international organizations. The Dakar Hub's offer for the region in spread out into five key areas 1. Governance; 2) Youth; 3) Renewable Energy; 4) Climate Action & 5) Livelihoods, economic recovery, and human mobility in fragile, crisis and post crisis context. Context: Withing the framework of the regional service Center for Africa, the UNDP WACA hub is working closely with UNDP HQ and Country Offices in implementing the UNDP Corporate strategic plan

• [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] and the UNDP renewed Africa Offer [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] . Governance is not only the signature solution number 2 of the UNDP strategic plan but also it remains central to the UNDP Africa offer both as an impact area as well as an enabler. In line with these two frameworks a governance and peacebuilding framework
• [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] was developed with the aim of guiding UNDP work in that thematic area in Africa. Out of the six pillars of this governance and peacebuilding framework of UNDP is democratic governance and civic participation which is a critical area for all African countries but particularly for West and central Africa due to recent fluctuations in its democratic space, increased citizen demand for a broader civic space and the trends in terms constitutional and unconstitutional change of power. This call for increased investment in SDG 16.6 "Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels" and SDG 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels but also the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the AU Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. It is against this background that UNDP WACA would like to acquire additional human capacity which will enable dedicated focus and delivery on democratic governance through the recruitment of a democratic governance officer. He/she will be working under the supervision of the Governance and Peacebuilding Advisor and in close collaboration relevant the UNDP WACA, advisors, specialists, analysts, the governance, and peace building team. Task description: The democratic governance officer will support UNDP work on democratic governance in support to the UNDP WACA Hub and twenty-four countries of West and Central Africa focusing on strategic analysis, knowledge generation and support to the implementation of the projects aiming at promoting civil and political rights including broadening the democratic space and rebuilding public trust. Under the direct supervision of UNDP WACA Governance and peacebuilding advisor, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Conduct regular strategic analysis on democratic governance and civic participation for countries and the region. Propose knowledge product on democratic governance trends in the region and countries in West and Central Africa. Support the elaboration and implementation of projects focusing on democratic governance. Support the effective implementation of initiatives agreed upon within the framework of the AU and UNDP Africa Facility for Inclusive Transition. Promote resource mobilization to support the implementation of UNDP democratic governance initiatives. Contribute to the implementation of the UNDP WACA regional governance program. Contribute to the development of knowledge and communication products. Eligibility criteria Age: 18 - 80 Required experience: 3 years Donor priorities: . Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment. Additional eligibility criteria: This assignment is funded by the Government of Luxembourg, and therefore specific eligibility criteria apply. Applicants must be nationals of one of the following countries: Luxembourg (residents of Luxembourg with at least five years of residency are also eligible; a residence certificate must be uploaded in the designated passport section) Benin Cabo Verde Costa Rica Lao PDR Rwanda Senegal To verify eligibility, applicants must upload a copy of their passport in the designated passport section. In addition, applicants must be nationals of a country other than the country of assignment. AGE CRITERIA Category: UN Volunteer Associate Applicants must not exceed 30 years of age at the time of application. Category: UN Volunteer Specialist Applicants must not exceed 35 years of age at the time of application. APPLICATION -Candidates may apply to a maximum of three assignments per advertisement. Please indicate the order of preference in the 'Additional remarks' section, including country and title of assignment. - Application deadline: 17 August 2026 11:59 UCT SELECTION - Only shortlisted applicants will be

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