Job Title:Management Assistant
Announcement Number: 11-45
OPEN TO: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
POSITION: Management Assistant, FSN-08, FP-*06
OPENING DATE: Wednesday, November 23, 2011
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week
SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: $44,737 p.a. (Starting Salary based on 40 hours)
(Position Grade: FP-06 following confirmation by Washington)
*Ordinarily Resident: Gross Salary191,285 DH p.a. (Starting Salary based on 40 hours including allowances, competitive bonus and benefits package. U.S. Mission will withhold from your gross salary employee's portion of the CNSS and CIMR contributions, health/life/disability insurance contributions as well as all tax obligations as imposed by the US and/or host country governments)
(Position Grade: FSN-08)
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca is seeking an individual for the position of Management Assistant in the Management Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Management office in the US Consulate in Casablanca. S/he coordinates the operations of diverse administrative functions of the Management Section; maintains oversight of these functions, ensuring timely completion of all activities; maintains working relationship with the Embassy Management Staff in HR, GSO Procurement, Shipping and Customs, B&F, and Facility Maintenance sections; serves as the first point of contact for the above functions and for all management related issues that are handled by the Management Office in Casablanca; provides on-going support and back up for other Management staff as requested by the Management Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must meet all qualifications and provide supporting documentation for each criterion below
Education: University degree in business administration or related field is required.
Experience: Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, travel management, event organizing, or other related field with a strong customer services background is required.
Language: Level 3 (good working knowledge) in English is required. Level 4 (fluency) in Arabic and French is required.
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of administrative support services is required.
Abilities and Skills:
-Ability to draft routine communication, working memoranda, letters, e-mails, and meeting minutes is required.
-Excellent Computer skills are required.
-Customer service, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen EFMs and US Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
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ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
5. Current Ordinarily Resident employees must serve in the same position for a period of 52 weeks before being eligible to apply for advertised positions.
How TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment, DS-174 form.
2. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g. education diplomas, essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION
a) By mail to: Human Resources Office
Attention: Vacancy Announcement 11-45
Address: 2 Avenue Mohamed El Fassi (ex-Marrakech), Rabat
b) By e-mail: RecruitmentRabat@state.gov
Important: If your application has been selected for further consideration, you will be contacted within 3-6 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement for further testing and/or interview.
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Sunday, 27 November 2011
UNDP Jobs in Kenya
Job Title: Administrative Assistant (MATERNITY REPLACEMENT)
Location : Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline : 29-Nov-11
Type of Contract : TA Local
Post Level : GS-5
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 03-Jan-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : Six months
Expected Duration of Assignment : Six Months
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Background
Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager/Administrative Associate, the Administrative Assistant provides support to office operations performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Administrative Assistant promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach.
The Administrative Assistant works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme and projects staff in the CO and other UN agencies staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
* Implementation of operational strategies
* Support to effective and efficient functioning of the unit (DRR’s office/operations unit/ administrative unit)
* Support to administrative and logistical services
* Support to office maintenance and facilities management
* Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing
1. Ensures implementation of operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Full compliance of administrative activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
* Provision of inputs to the CO administrative business processes mapping and implementation of the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Provision of inputs to preparation of administrative team results-oriented workplans.
2. Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the administrative unit, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Compilation and preparation of data, briefing and presentation materials, background information and documentation for work planning and management of common services.
* Drafting of simple correspondences, when needed.
3. Ensures effective administrative and logistical support, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Performance of a general user role in Atlas and preparation of requisitions for administration activities.
* Support to organization of procurement processes including preparation of RFQs, ITBs or RFPs documents, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their preliminary evaluation. Preparation of POs.
* Administrative support to conferences, workshops, retreats.
* Support to organization and provision of reliable and quality common services.
* Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials.
* Research and Extraction of data from various sources.
* Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to head of unit.
* Assistance in the preparation of budget, provision of information for audit.
4. Provides support to office maintenance and facilities management, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Maintenance of records on facilities management, preparation of reports.
* Maintenance of files and records relevant to office contracts and maintenance.
* Provision of support to maintenance of common premises including office repairs and renovations, general upkeep of premises, daily premises running and delivery of other common services.
5. Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Participation in the training for the operations/projects staff on administration.
* Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the unit. Accurate presentation of information strengthens the capacity of the office and promotes the image of UN/UNDP as an effective contributor to the development of the country.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Building Strategic Partnerships
Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases
* Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis
* Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures
* Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
* Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
* Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Level 1.1: Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change
* Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions
Design and Implementation of Management Systems
Level 1.1: Data gathering and implementation of management systems
* Uses information/databases/other management systems
Client Orientation
Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships
* Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
* Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
* Responds to client needs promptly
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Level 1.1: Gathering and disseminating information
* Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems
Core Competencies:
* Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
* Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
* Self-development, initiative-taking
* Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
* Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
* Creating synergies through self-control
* Managing conflict
* Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
* Informed and transparent decision making
UNDP Procurement Certification programme
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Secondary education. Certification in administration desirable.
Experience:
* 5 years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Experience in handling of web-based management systems.
*
Language Requirements:
* Fluency in written and spoken English
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26853
Deadline : 29-Nov-11
Location : Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline : 29-Nov-11
Type of Contract : TA Local
Post Level : GS-5
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 03-Jan-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : Six months
Expected Duration of Assignment : Six Months
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Background
Under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager/Administrative Associate, the Administrative Assistant provides support to office operations performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Administrative Assistant promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach.
The Administrative Assistant works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme and projects staff in the CO and other UN agencies staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
* Implementation of operational strategies
* Support to effective and efficient functioning of the unit (DRR’s office/operations unit/ administrative unit)
* Support to administrative and logistical services
* Support to office maintenance and facilities management
* Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing
1. Ensures implementation of operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Full compliance of administrative activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
* Provision of inputs to the CO administrative business processes mapping and implementation of the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Provision of inputs to preparation of administrative team results-oriented workplans.
2. Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the administrative unit, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Compilation and preparation of data, briefing and presentation materials, background information and documentation for work planning and management of common services.
* Drafting of simple correspondences, when needed.
3. Ensures effective administrative and logistical support, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Performance of a general user role in Atlas and preparation of requisitions for administration activities.
* Support to organization of procurement processes including preparation of RFQs, ITBs or RFPs documents, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their preliminary evaluation. Preparation of POs.
* Administrative support to conferences, workshops, retreats.
* Support to organization and provision of reliable and quality common services.
* Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials.
* Research and Extraction of data from various sources.
* Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to head of unit.
* Assistance in the preparation of budget, provision of information for audit.
4. Provides support to office maintenance and facilities management, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Maintenance of records on facilities management, preparation of reports.
* Maintenance of files and records relevant to office contracts and maintenance.
* Provision of support to maintenance of common premises including office repairs and renovations, general upkeep of premises, daily premises running and delivery of other common services.
5. Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Participation in the training for the operations/projects staff on administration.
* Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the unit. Accurate presentation of information strengthens the capacity of the office and promotes the image of UN/UNDP as an effective contributor to the development of the country.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Building Strategic Partnerships
Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases
* Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis
* Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures
* Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
* Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
* Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Level 1.1: Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change
* Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions
Design and Implementation of Management Systems
Level 1.1: Data gathering and implementation of management systems
* Uses information/databases/other management systems
Client Orientation
Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships
* Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
* Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
* Responds to client needs promptly
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Level 1.1: Gathering and disseminating information
* Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems
Core Competencies:
* Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
* Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
* Self-development, initiative-taking
* Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
* Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
* Creating synergies through self-control
* Managing conflict
* Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
* Informed and transparent decision making
UNDP Procurement Certification programme
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Secondary education. Certification in administration desirable.
Experience:
* 5 years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Experience in handling of web-based management systems.
*
Language Requirements:
* Fluency in written and spoken English
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26853
Deadline : 29-Nov-11
Jobs at UNDP in Senegal- Communication Specialist
Job title: Communication Specialist
Location : Juba, SOUTH SUDAN
Application Deadline : 29-Nov-11
Type of Contract : TA International
Post Level : P-3
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Dec-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 364 days
Background
Under the supervision of the Country Director of the UN Resident Coordinator for South Sudan, the Communication Specialist manages the drafting and preparation of both internal and external communication from the Office including (but not limited to) Security Council reports, strategic documents, budget proposals, code cables, memos, letters, and daily situation reports. S/he also prepares briefs, speeches and PowerPoint presentations for the UN Resident Coordinator and other officials; reviews all outgoing reports from other sections of the Office; and liaises with journalists to ensure consistent media messaging.
The Communication Specialist plays an integral part in developing, implementing, managing and monitoring a strategy to further the ‘Delivering as One’ initiative. S/he facilitates and chairs the Inter-Agency Communications Group (UNCG) to do this.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions and Expected Results
I. Provide ongoing communications support to the Resident Coordinator:
* Prepares, drafts and/or inputs into both internal and external communication including (but not limited to) Security Council reports, strategic documents, speeches, budget proposals, code cables, memos, letters, and daily situation reports.
* Ensures that each type of report contains the correct information and is delivered on time.
* Ensures that all outgoing mail to high-level officials is written according to protocol.
* Ensures that all presentations and briefings are clear, memorable and contain consistent messaging.
* Works effectively with other colleagues in the Office to ensure that all written materials are quality checked.
* Designs and implements templates and systems to ensure timely and effective communication with external stakeholders.
II. Develop, implement, manage and monitor a strategy to further the ‘Delivering as One’ initiative, in close consultation with the UNCG:
* Acts as Chair of the UNCG and primary communications focal point for the UN in respect to the implementation of the One Programme and the ‘One UN’ pilot more broadly. In this role, the incumbent strengthens UN capacity and learning on strategic communications by providing support to the members of the UNCG, guidance to the UN Country Team to facilitate decision-making, and by leading joint campaigns to call attention joint-programming.
* Coordinates initiatives to support system-wide internal communication activities to enhance staff engagement in the reform process.
* Ensures documentation of the country’s pilot experience and wide dissemination locally as well as globally. Supports the Office of the Deputy Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator to maintain and strengthen external communication and ensure funding for reform process at country level.
III. Provide support on media liaison:
* Answers journalists' enquiries.
* Writes press releases and news articles.
* Liaises with the press and broadcast media on a regular basis via telephone, email and networking.
* Monitors press and broadcast coverage.
* Arranges press conferences, news briefings, media interviews, visits and public events.
* Keeps up-to-date with current issues and public opinions.
* Manages the press and media in a potential crisis situation.
Impact of Results:
* High-level and effective communication and positioning of the RCSO of Southern Sudan.
* UN cohesiveness in the area of communications institutionalized.
* Internal communication among UN agencies improved and staff at all levels engaged in Delivering as One.
* Partnership with media, development partners, NGO partners and government communication officers strengthened and capacity of national partners enhanced.
* The UN positioned as a key development partner to the Government in Southern Sudan
* Among UN agencies, a wider and deeper knowledge of the importance of strategic communications as support to the attainment of results.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
* Demonstrate integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
* Advocates and promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UN
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
* Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge and Learning Management:
* Shares knowledge and experience and contributes to the UN Practice Areas.
* Encourages office staff to share knowledge and contribute to UN Practice Areas.
* Has the capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations; evaluate it accurately and identify key issues required to resolve problems.
* Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
Management and Leadership:
* Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, focuses on impact and result and responds positively to feedback.
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
* Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills.
* Schedules activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitors performance against development and other objectives and corrects deviations from the course.
* Demonstrates strong coaching/mentoring skills, regularly providing helpful feedback and advice to others in the Office.
Coordination Effectiveness:
* Excellent coordination skills to facilitate inter-agency collaboration.
* Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with UN Agencies and main constituents, advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different constituencies.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Masters degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the communications area. ·
Experience:
* A minimum of 5 years relevant proven experience at the national and international level.
* Knowledge of UN as a whole, and the role of the UN Resident Coordinator system.
* Experience in the development and implementation of complex communications campaigns involving coordination and partnership with a range of actors and systems.
* Experience in national development planning processes and UN strategic planning processes would be highly desirable.
* Experience and knowledge of working in complex post-conflict contexts and field experience in humanitarian and/or recovery assistance would be highly desirable.
Language:
* Fluency in English is required.
* Working knowledge of other UN languages is desirable.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26799
Closing Date: Application Deadline : 29-Nov-11
Location : Juba, SOUTH SUDAN
Application Deadline : 29-Nov-11
Type of Contract : TA International
Post Level : P-3
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Dec-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 364 days
Background
Under the supervision of the Country Director of the UN Resident Coordinator for South Sudan, the Communication Specialist manages the drafting and preparation of both internal and external communication from the Office including (but not limited to) Security Council reports, strategic documents, budget proposals, code cables, memos, letters, and daily situation reports. S/he also prepares briefs, speeches and PowerPoint presentations for the UN Resident Coordinator and other officials; reviews all outgoing reports from other sections of the Office; and liaises with journalists to ensure consistent media messaging.
The Communication Specialist plays an integral part in developing, implementing, managing and monitoring a strategy to further the ‘Delivering as One’ initiative. S/he facilitates and chairs the Inter-Agency Communications Group (UNCG) to do this.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions and Expected Results
I. Provide ongoing communications support to the Resident Coordinator:
* Prepares, drafts and/or inputs into both internal and external communication including (but not limited to) Security Council reports, strategic documents, speeches, budget proposals, code cables, memos, letters, and daily situation reports.
* Ensures that each type of report contains the correct information and is delivered on time.
* Ensures that all outgoing mail to high-level officials is written according to protocol.
* Ensures that all presentations and briefings are clear, memorable and contain consistent messaging.
* Works effectively with other colleagues in the Office to ensure that all written materials are quality checked.
* Designs and implements templates and systems to ensure timely and effective communication with external stakeholders.
II. Develop, implement, manage and monitor a strategy to further the ‘Delivering as One’ initiative, in close consultation with the UNCG:
* Acts as Chair of the UNCG and primary communications focal point for the UN in respect to the implementation of the One Programme and the ‘One UN’ pilot more broadly. In this role, the incumbent strengthens UN capacity and learning on strategic communications by providing support to the members of the UNCG, guidance to the UN Country Team to facilitate decision-making, and by leading joint campaigns to call attention joint-programming.
* Coordinates initiatives to support system-wide internal communication activities to enhance staff engagement in the reform process.
* Ensures documentation of the country’s pilot experience and wide dissemination locally as well as globally. Supports the Office of the Deputy Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator to maintain and strengthen external communication and ensure funding for reform process at country level.
III. Provide support on media liaison:
* Answers journalists' enquiries.
* Writes press releases and news articles.
* Liaises with the press and broadcast media on a regular basis via telephone, email and networking.
* Monitors press and broadcast coverage.
* Arranges press conferences, news briefings, media interviews, visits and public events.
* Keeps up-to-date with current issues and public opinions.
* Manages the press and media in a potential crisis situation.
Impact of Results:
* High-level and effective communication and positioning of the RCSO of Southern Sudan.
* UN cohesiveness in the area of communications institutionalized.
* Internal communication among UN agencies improved and staff at all levels engaged in Delivering as One.
* Partnership with media, development partners, NGO partners and government communication officers strengthened and capacity of national partners enhanced.
* The UN positioned as a key development partner to the Government in Southern Sudan
* Among UN agencies, a wider and deeper knowledge of the importance of strategic communications as support to the attainment of results.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
* Demonstrate integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
* Advocates and promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UN
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
* Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge and Learning Management:
* Shares knowledge and experience and contributes to the UN Practice Areas.
* Encourages office staff to share knowledge and contribute to UN Practice Areas.
* Has the capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations; evaluate it accurately and identify key issues required to resolve problems.
* Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
Management and Leadership:
* Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, focuses on impact and result and responds positively to feedback.
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
* Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills.
* Schedules activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitors performance against development and other objectives and corrects deviations from the course.
* Demonstrates strong coaching/mentoring skills, regularly providing helpful feedback and advice to others in the Office.
Coordination Effectiveness:
* Excellent coordination skills to facilitate inter-agency collaboration.
* Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with UN Agencies and main constituents, advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different constituencies.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Masters degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the communications area. ·
Experience:
* A minimum of 5 years relevant proven experience at the national and international level.
* Knowledge of UN as a whole, and the role of the UN Resident Coordinator system.
* Experience in the development and implementation of complex communications campaigns involving coordination and partnership with a range of actors and systems.
* Experience in national development planning processes and UN strategic planning processes would be highly desirable.
* Experience and knowledge of working in complex post-conflict contexts and field experience in humanitarian and/or recovery assistance would be highly desirable.
Language:
* Fluency in English is required.
* Working knowledge of other UN languages is desirable.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26799
Closing Date: Application Deadline : 29-Nov-11
Jobs Vacancies at UNDP in Kenya
Job Title: LOCAL ADMINISTRATION CONSULTANT
Location : Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Additional Category Management
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract : 3 months
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Background
Organizational Context:
Given the current crisis in Somalia, OCHA has to scale up its support to the Humanitarian Coordinator in mobilization and coordination of an effective and principled humanitarian response. OCHA is particularly concerned about vulnerable communities and those at risk due to current drought and conflict. Under the leadership of the UN Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator for Somalia, OCHA maintains an office in Nairobi and a field presence inside Somalia. The primary objectives of OCHA Somalia include the following:
1. Advocate for access to basic services, especially water, sanitation, education and health for vulnerable communities, including collection, analysis and dissemination of information and negotiation of access;
2. Coordinate the implementation of humanitarian response in Somalia with UN agencies and programmes, national and international NGOs and local authorities/communities as appropriate with a focus on strengthening the Cluster Approach;
3. Enhance a protective environment that respects the human rights of all, including IDPs, returnees and minority clan.
Objectives of the assignment:
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of administrative and finance, the consultant executes varied and inter-related operational activities, ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. He/she promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach. He/she works in close collaboration with the Administrative Unit in Nairobi to ensure consistent service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of work:
* Maintain a selected number of administrative control records for commitments and expenditures, travel, insurance and procurement;
* Extract and input data from various sources including administration, human resource, procurement and other UNOCHA systems;
* Accurately extract, input, review and file data from various sources;
* Review supporting documents, verify claims for action and compliance with administrative rules and regulations, and liaise with other offices as appropriate;
* Design and update charts and tables utilizing graphic software;
* Retrieve and archive a variety of statistical data from computer files, reports or from other sources for external use.
Monitoring and Progress controls:
* Regular feedback to be provided by the supervisor.
Final product/Deliverables:
* Well organized reports and /or records;
* Well organized work with accurate information and databases.
Review/approval time :
* The performance of the contractor will be reviewed on a regular basis to approve outputs prior to authorization of payments.
Competencies
* Proficiency in written and oral English;
* Excellent computer skills (Email, MS Word, Excel and Power point, online databases);
* Strong communication skills.
Required Skills and Experience
* Secondary Education with specialized certification in Administration or secretariat. University Degree in Business or Public Administration will be desirable, but it is not a requirement;
* 5 years of relevant work experience in administration.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26822
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Location : Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Additional Category Management
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract : 3 months
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Background
Organizational Context:
Given the current crisis in Somalia, OCHA has to scale up its support to the Humanitarian Coordinator in mobilization and coordination of an effective and principled humanitarian response. OCHA is particularly concerned about vulnerable communities and those at risk due to current drought and conflict. Under the leadership of the UN Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator for Somalia, OCHA maintains an office in Nairobi and a field presence inside Somalia. The primary objectives of OCHA Somalia include the following:
1. Advocate for access to basic services, especially water, sanitation, education and health for vulnerable communities, including collection, analysis and dissemination of information and negotiation of access;
2. Coordinate the implementation of humanitarian response in Somalia with UN agencies and programmes, national and international NGOs and local authorities/communities as appropriate with a focus on strengthening the Cluster Approach;
3. Enhance a protective environment that respects the human rights of all, including IDPs, returnees and minority clan.
Objectives of the assignment:
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of administrative and finance, the consultant executes varied and inter-related operational activities, ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. He/she promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach. He/she works in close collaboration with the Administrative Unit in Nairobi to ensure consistent service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of work:
* Maintain a selected number of administrative control records for commitments and expenditures, travel, insurance and procurement;
* Extract and input data from various sources including administration, human resource, procurement and other UNOCHA systems;
* Accurately extract, input, review and file data from various sources;
* Review supporting documents, verify claims for action and compliance with administrative rules and regulations, and liaise with other offices as appropriate;
* Design and update charts and tables utilizing graphic software;
* Retrieve and archive a variety of statistical data from computer files, reports or from other sources for external use.
Monitoring and Progress controls:
* Regular feedback to be provided by the supervisor.
Final product/Deliverables:
* Well organized reports and /or records;
* Well organized work with accurate information and databases.
Review/approval time :
* The performance of the contractor will be reviewed on a regular basis to approve outputs prior to authorization of payments.
Competencies
* Proficiency in written and oral English;
* Excellent computer skills (Email, MS Word, Excel and Power point, online databases);
* Strong communication skills.
Required Skills and Experience
* Secondary Education with specialized certification in Administration or secretariat. University Degree in Business or Public Administration will be desirable, but it is not a requirement;
* 5 years of relevant work experience in administration.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26822
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
UNDP Jobs in Senegal
Job title: PRACTICE LEADER (CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT)
Location : Dakar, SENEGAL
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : P-5
Languages Required :
English French
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 02-Jan-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
Expected Duration of Assignment : 1 year
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Background
UNDP Practice Architecture:
UNDP’s Strategic Plan 2008-2013 and the 2008 regionalization paper articulate the corporate requirement to bring timely and effective substantive and technical services to the Country Offices through strengthened practice architecture at the global, regional and country level.
The UNDP Practice Architecture is an evolving framework for organizing UNDP to provide consistent policy advisory services, relevant and substantive knowledge, better linking of policy and programming and capacity development.
The Bureau for Development Policy (BDP)plays a key role in helping countries to reach their development goals. It is responsible for articulating UNDP’s global policy on developmental issues using evidence gathered through country applications, regional experiences and global interactions. It helps countries through a network of Country Offices that it helps connect to the best of knowledge and human resources on various thematic issues, in the design and implementation of programmes and projects that effectively contribute to the national-level policies and results. Driven by demand, and working through the Regional Bureaux and the Regional Support Center (RSC), BDP provides the global tools, analysis and capacities that Country Offices need to make a real difference in UNDP’s practice areas.
BDP’s support of UNDP’s strategic plan 2008-2013 is currently focused in 4 practices (Poverty Reduction and the MDGs, Governance, Environment and Energy, HIV/AIDS) and 2 cross cutting thematic areas Capacity Development and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment).
The practice management structure at the Regional Support Centre (RSC) RSC is composed of a dedicated Practice/Team Leader for each practice/thematic area and a Knowledge Management Team Leader (KMTL) at the 6 RSCs in Bangkok, Bratislava, Cairo, Dakar, Johannesburg and Panama City. They coordinate the regional team and community of practice with the global practice, to promote consistency and coherence within the practice.
Capacity Development Approach:
UNDP’s strategic plan identifies capacity development as the overarching UNDP contribution, and states that the development effectiveness principles of national ownership, effective aid management and South-South Cooperation will guide UNDP interventions.
Capacity Development Focus: The capacity development approach of UNDP ensures that when partner countries undertaken programmes and other interventions, they do so in cognizance of best fit with their national development priorities, and that programmes are well entrenched within national institutions and systems. The ultimate aim for UNDP is to graduate out of individual programmes and leave behind sustainable systems, people and institutions. As UNDP’s first line of capacity development work, the regional CD team ensures that development interventions are undertaken with full heed to capacity challenges, that capacity assessments have been undertaken and baselines established, and appropriate CD strategies are recommended and implemented. CD responses are designed into programmes and CD results tracked and measured. The UNDP CD approach and services are detailed in Supporting Capacity Development: the UNDP Approach (available on www.capacity.undp.org).
UNDP also undertakes policy advisory support to countries about alternate approaches to capacity development and their advantages and challenges.
Regional Context:
The Regional Bureau for Africa (RBA) has the strategic vision to be a development partner of choice to governments and all development actors in the Africa region. This vision places capacity development for pro-poor growth and accountability at the centre of all UNDP-supported activities in the region, given the fact that lack of capacity in these areas remains one of the key challenges faced by Africa today in its efforts to achieve the MDGs. To achieve this goal UNDP has set itself the task of performing the following key organisational functions to the highest standards of ethics, efficiency, and quality:
* Innovative region-wide strategic thinking, advocacy and partnerships in order to strengthen RBA’s substantive leadership with UNDP on African development issues;
* Translation of corporate and RBA strategies and goals into successful capacity development results on the ground;
* Support UN reform for greater UN System coherence in the region and strengthening its partnerships with both UN and non-UN partners; and
* Continuous upgrading and enhancement of in-house substantive and managerial effectiveness and accountability.
The application of corporate CD approaches and strategies in the Africa region will be guided by the region’s critical needs in attaining the MDGs as outlined in the regional strategy which itself is fully aligned with the UNDP 2008 -2013 Strategic Plan. Discussion with client country offices, RSCs, and BDP have highlighted the need for this application to include such critical areas as capacity diagnostics, effective delivery of social services, and organisational design to support change processes within the state apparatus.
RBA will work on the frontiers of the development discipline, to develop institution-building and change management as a distinct competence. This work will be aligned with corporate efforts to infuse capacity development into all UNDP activities.
The CD team in the RC Dakar serves the Western and Central African region and supports the team in the RC Johannesburg in the implementation of the CD regional programme.
The Practice Leader (PL) is the principal provider and coordinator of policy advice, technical backstopping and knowledge services to countries in the region. S/he will manage a CD team based in the region to create a partnership platform for CD initiatives with key local, national and regional partners. He/she will facilitate cross-practice and cross-regional collaboration and knowledge brokering on capacity development. The Practice Leader will work with the Capacity Development Group (CDG) global team and will collaborate with UNDP’s Country Offices, regional bureaux and other practice teams to realize the above and be responsible for delivering quality services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The PL’s role is to lead from the front with quality policy, knowledge and technical services delivered to countries. S/he has other roles of practice co-ordination with connecting countries to global experiences. The incumbent will ensure the quality and relevance of programme and project services in the Africa region, ensuring consistency at the global level. To that end the TL‘s functions are fully integrated in the Regional Service Centre structure, results planning and delivery. As a result, the incumbent will be accountable for the delivery and quality of results to both Capacity Development Group Director in BDP, NY and the Manager, Regional Center Dakar.
In addition, the PL will (i) Participate substantively in respective regional projects (esp. the regional CD project managed out of the Johannesburg center) as part of efforts to provide integrated services; (ii) Manage the allocation of BDP Global Programme resources provided through CDG HQ ; (iii) Manage, lead and coordinate several Policy Advisors at the P-4 level; (iv) Manage the substantive area of work in a politically complex environment ---crisis/conflict/post-conflict situation; and (v) Lead the capacity development work in the region ensuring UNDP’s credibility in delivering on a highly visible programme which in turn links to UNDP’s capacity to deliver on its Strategic Plan 2008-2013.
This integrated approach translates into joint work planning and joint performance assessment.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:
1. Policy Advisory/Programme Support-Delivery;
2. Policy Development;
3. Team Management/Coordination;
4. Advocacy;
5. Partnership Building;
6. Quality Control and Assurance; and
7. Knowledge Management.
Policy Advisory/Programme Support-Delivery:
* Provide policy advisory services to the Governments and other partners in the region on capacity development;
* Provide policy advisory services in the context of the Regional Bureau for Africa’s regional programme;
* Contribute to the design and formulation of CO programmes/regional programmes drawing upon lessons from programmes and other initiatives in the region and from global experiences;
* Provide effective support and backstopping for, and timely feedback and reporting on implementation of programmes in support of the practice architecture;
* Strengthen internal CO capacity on the use of UNDP corporate capacity development framework;
* Monitor the utilization of financial resources mobilized and allocated for practices in regional and country programmes and in HQ, thematic trust funds, ensuring that all policy advisors are able to facilitate access to these funds by country offices and regional projects;
* Provide guidance on cross thematic issues and lead the development of cross practice synergy.
Policy Development:
* Develop corporate policy and guidance in focus area with the Capacity Development Group Director in BDP NY;
* Provide substantive inputs to international fora to help shape global and regional development strategies, policies, norms and standards.
Team Management and Co-ordination:
Substantive Leadership:
* Provide substantive and managerial leadership of the team and coordination for all personnel engaged in related operational activities in the RSC including on the regional programme;
* Lead advocacy for capacity development in the region including promotion of global policies, norms and standards and the sharing of global experience;
* Collaborate with the Capacity Development Group Director and policy advisors in headquarters to ensure that the RSC-based team is up to date on evolving policies;
* Lead on capacity development in the region ensuring UNDP’s credibility in delivery on a highly visible programme which in turn links to UNDP’s delivery on its Strategic Plan 2008-2013.
Coordination and Management:
* Develop and implement team work plans including for the global CD programme and RBA regional programmes;
* Lead and manage the CD team at the Dakar Regional Centre;
* Consolidate and anchor the practice architecture in the regions to support Country Offices;
* Liaise with Country Offices to support the inclusion of capacity development at the planning stages of country and regional programmes;
* Identify sub-regional and inter-country development and integration opportunities and translates them into capacity development initiatives to address cross border issues;
* Support the Global Tracking system of the capacity development team;
* Manage all activities related to the team functions at the RSC including direct supervision, when appropriate, of the policy advisors and specialists, create positive team environment and ensure access to learning opportunities for all staff;
* Ensure coordination and management of all related human and financial resources in a politically complex environment
Mobilizing the Community of Practice:
* Promote the development of a community of practice (COP) at the regional level and catalyze and connect to global experiences including cross-regional/practice collaboration;
* Be appraised of and leverage the approaches and tools in other practices.
Advocacy:
* Provide substantive and content leadership in UNDP corporate discussions and Inter-Agency coordination on capacity development;
* Represent UNDP (and UN partner organizations) to advocate common messages in the international development arena;
* Mobilize external partnerships behind UN/UNDP initiatives.
Partnership Building:
* Effectively position UNDP within the UN system to foster consistency in approach at the regional level by scanning and assessing activities of non-UNDP players in local context and in support of UNCTs and UNDP CO programming arrangements with government counterparts;
* Provide guidance and leadership for the engagement of civil society in regional and country programmes, the promotion of civic engagement and the establishment of strategic partnerships;
* Engage national and regional partners in capacity development policy and programme responses under the leadership of the country offices and the UNCT;
* Lead partnership building with regional and local institutions and consultancies;
* Develop with staff an expert roster for the region
* Develop multi-partner proposals;
* Lead the formulation and implementation of the regional partnerships to support the capacity development agenda and support resource mobilization strategies through the Centre Manager in liaison with the Regional Bureaux and other concerned units;
* Scan partnership opportunities and donor intelligence and inform the Centre Manager and Capacity Development Group Director of new partnership opportunities – e.g. donor priorities; pledges, new donor funding modalities, etc. ensuring that this supports the work on UNDP in capacity development;
* Maintain and strengthen partnerships with key multilaterals (BWIs, Regional Banks, etc) and key regional institutions to support the practice architecture.
Quality Control and Assurance:
* Provide Quality Assurance to ensure alignment with global development policies, norms and standards;
* Co-ordinate delivery of demand-driven service delivery to country offices and regional programmes ensuring professionalism in support – e.g. timelines, responsiveness, quality in deliverables, etc;
* Promote quality standards including long-term locally driven initiatives;
* Ensure cross-practice approach and cross-regional collaboration back into the global level.
Knowledge Management (KM):
* Develop, in co-ordination with the Capacity Development Group Director, region-wide lessons learnt, best practices and generate knowledge needed and lessons learnt to shape UNDP’s global strategies in the region;
* Lead local knowledge sharing events and support the corporate KM agenda;
* Support the development of a knowledge system and support the utilization of KM strategies and tools;
* Link KM to business processes and;
* Promote UN wide Knowledge Management Strategies.
Competencies
Corporate:
* Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNDP’s values and ethical standards;
* Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP;
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional:
* A self-starter with demonstrated credibility to carry missions and country support;
* Strong ability to apply various practice/thematic area related development theories to the specific context, including translating practice principles into effective policy and programme interventions in the field;
* Strong substantive knowledge and experience of capacity development and ability to link knowledge to UN/UNDP global policies, processes and frameworks;
* Capacity to interact with senior officials and credibly influence senior decision makers in UNDP programme countries and other international development organizations;
* Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products, represent the organization and present global policies, norms and tools;
* Professional and/or academic experience in one or more of the areas of capacity development.
Leadership:
* Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to provide credible leadership;
* Innovative approaches/experience on global development issues;
* Demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic overview and corporate vision;
* Demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing the analysis/resolution of complex issues;
* Strong managerial/leadership experience and decision-making skills with proven track record of mature judgments ;
* Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development experience;
* Knowledge and expertise/recognized expert in practice area;
* Proven ability to lead a practice area and drive for results;
* Demonstrated ability to be accountable for practice’s global policies.
Managing Relationships:
* Demonstrated well developed people management and organizational management skills;
* Strong ability to manage teams; creating an enabling environment, mentoring and developing staff;
* Excellent negotiating and networking skills with strong partnerships in academia, technical organizations and as a recognized expert in the practice area;
* Strong resource mobilization and partnering skills and ability to accept accountability for management of large volume of financial resources;
* Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed environment balancing regional and global priorites and assignations.
Managing Complexity:
* Ability to address global development issues;
* Substantive knowledge and understanding of development cooperation with the ability to support the practice architecture of UNDP and inter-disciplinary issues;
* Demonstrated substantive leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives;
* A sound global network of institutional and individual relationships.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
* Ability to strongly promote and connect knowledge to situations;
* Promote knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
* Seek and apply knowledge, information and best practices from within and outside of UNDP;
* Provide constructive coaching and feedback.
Judgment/Decision-Making:
* Mature judgment and initiative;
* Proven ability to provide strategic direction in practice area;
* Independent judgment and discretion in advising on handling major policy issues and challenges, uses diplomacy and tact to achieve results.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Master’s Degree in a development related field with academic training in practice areas.
Experience:
* 10 years of overall relevant professional experience as well as a proven professional record in capacity development;
* Work experience in the region is highly desirable;
* A track record of extensive national and international working experience with increasing managerial responsibilities in the development arena and UNDP’s practice areas and the ability to link to global policy development for UNDP;
* Experience in leading/managing knowledge product development and dissemination.
Language Requirements:
* Fluency (both written and verbal) in English and French.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26667
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Location : Dakar, SENEGAL
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : P-5
Languages Required :
English French
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 02-Jan-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
Expected Duration of Assignment : 1 year
Refer a Friend Apply Now
Background
UNDP Practice Architecture:
UNDP’s Strategic Plan 2008-2013 and the 2008 regionalization paper articulate the corporate requirement to bring timely and effective substantive and technical services to the Country Offices through strengthened practice architecture at the global, regional and country level.
The UNDP Practice Architecture is an evolving framework for organizing UNDP to provide consistent policy advisory services, relevant and substantive knowledge, better linking of policy and programming and capacity development.
The Bureau for Development Policy (BDP)plays a key role in helping countries to reach their development goals. It is responsible for articulating UNDP’s global policy on developmental issues using evidence gathered through country applications, regional experiences and global interactions. It helps countries through a network of Country Offices that it helps connect to the best of knowledge and human resources on various thematic issues, in the design and implementation of programmes and projects that effectively contribute to the national-level policies and results. Driven by demand, and working through the Regional Bureaux and the Regional Support Center (RSC), BDP provides the global tools, analysis and capacities that Country Offices need to make a real difference in UNDP’s practice areas.
BDP’s support of UNDP’s strategic plan 2008-2013 is currently focused in 4 practices (Poverty Reduction and the MDGs, Governance, Environment and Energy, HIV/AIDS) and 2 cross cutting thematic areas Capacity Development and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment).
The practice management structure at the Regional Support Centre (RSC) RSC is composed of a dedicated Practice/Team Leader for each practice/thematic area and a Knowledge Management Team Leader (KMTL) at the 6 RSCs in Bangkok, Bratislava, Cairo, Dakar, Johannesburg and Panama City. They coordinate the regional team and community of practice with the global practice, to promote consistency and coherence within the practice.
Capacity Development Approach:
UNDP’s strategic plan identifies capacity development as the overarching UNDP contribution, and states that the development effectiveness principles of national ownership, effective aid management and South-South Cooperation will guide UNDP interventions.
Capacity Development Focus: The capacity development approach of UNDP ensures that when partner countries undertaken programmes and other interventions, they do so in cognizance of best fit with their national development priorities, and that programmes are well entrenched within national institutions and systems. The ultimate aim for UNDP is to graduate out of individual programmes and leave behind sustainable systems, people and institutions. As UNDP’s first line of capacity development work, the regional CD team ensures that development interventions are undertaken with full heed to capacity challenges, that capacity assessments have been undertaken and baselines established, and appropriate CD strategies are recommended and implemented. CD responses are designed into programmes and CD results tracked and measured. The UNDP CD approach and services are detailed in Supporting Capacity Development: the UNDP Approach (available on www.capacity.undp.org).
UNDP also undertakes policy advisory support to countries about alternate approaches to capacity development and their advantages and challenges.
Regional Context:
The Regional Bureau for Africa (RBA) has the strategic vision to be a development partner of choice to governments and all development actors in the Africa region. This vision places capacity development for pro-poor growth and accountability at the centre of all UNDP-supported activities in the region, given the fact that lack of capacity in these areas remains one of the key challenges faced by Africa today in its efforts to achieve the MDGs. To achieve this goal UNDP has set itself the task of performing the following key organisational functions to the highest standards of ethics, efficiency, and quality:
* Innovative region-wide strategic thinking, advocacy and partnerships in order to strengthen RBA’s substantive leadership with UNDP on African development issues;
* Translation of corporate and RBA strategies and goals into successful capacity development results on the ground;
* Support UN reform for greater UN System coherence in the region and strengthening its partnerships with both UN and non-UN partners; and
* Continuous upgrading and enhancement of in-house substantive and managerial effectiveness and accountability.
The application of corporate CD approaches and strategies in the Africa region will be guided by the region’s critical needs in attaining the MDGs as outlined in the regional strategy which itself is fully aligned with the UNDP 2008 -2013 Strategic Plan. Discussion with client country offices, RSCs, and BDP have highlighted the need for this application to include such critical areas as capacity diagnostics, effective delivery of social services, and organisational design to support change processes within the state apparatus.
RBA will work on the frontiers of the development discipline, to develop institution-building and change management as a distinct competence. This work will be aligned with corporate efforts to infuse capacity development into all UNDP activities.
The CD team in the RC Dakar serves the Western and Central African region and supports the team in the RC Johannesburg in the implementation of the CD regional programme.
The Practice Leader (PL) is the principal provider and coordinator of policy advice, technical backstopping and knowledge services to countries in the region. S/he will manage a CD team based in the region to create a partnership platform for CD initiatives with key local, national and regional partners. He/she will facilitate cross-practice and cross-regional collaboration and knowledge brokering on capacity development. The Practice Leader will work with the Capacity Development Group (CDG) global team and will collaborate with UNDP’s Country Offices, regional bureaux and other practice teams to realize the above and be responsible for delivering quality services.
Duties and Responsibilities
The PL’s role is to lead from the front with quality policy, knowledge and technical services delivered to countries. S/he has other roles of practice co-ordination with connecting countries to global experiences. The incumbent will ensure the quality and relevance of programme and project services in the Africa region, ensuring consistency at the global level. To that end the TL‘s functions are fully integrated in the Regional Service Centre structure, results planning and delivery. As a result, the incumbent will be accountable for the delivery and quality of results to both Capacity Development Group Director in BDP, NY and the Manager, Regional Center Dakar.
In addition, the PL will (i) Participate substantively in respective regional projects (esp. the regional CD project managed out of the Johannesburg center) as part of efforts to provide integrated services; (ii) Manage the allocation of BDP Global Programme resources provided through CDG HQ ; (iii) Manage, lead and coordinate several Policy Advisors at the P-4 level; (iv) Manage the substantive area of work in a politically complex environment ---crisis/conflict/post-conflict situation; and (v) Lead the capacity development work in the region ensuring UNDP’s credibility in delivering on a highly visible programme which in turn links to UNDP’s capacity to deliver on its Strategic Plan 2008-2013.
This integrated approach translates into joint work planning and joint performance assessment.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:
1. Policy Advisory/Programme Support-Delivery;
2. Policy Development;
3. Team Management/Coordination;
4. Advocacy;
5. Partnership Building;
6. Quality Control and Assurance; and
7. Knowledge Management.
Policy Advisory/Programme Support-Delivery:
* Provide policy advisory services to the Governments and other partners in the region on capacity development;
* Provide policy advisory services in the context of the Regional Bureau for Africa’s regional programme;
* Contribute to the design and formulation of CO programmes/regional programmes drawing upon lessons from programmes and other initiatives in the region and from global experiences;
* Provide effective support and backstopping for, and timely feedback and reporting on implementation of programmes in support of the practice architecture;
* Strengthen internal CO capacity on the use of UNDP corporate capacity development framework;
* Monitor the utilization of financial resources mobilized and allocated for practices in regional and country programmes and in HQ, thematic trust funds, ensuring that all policy advisors are able to facilitate access to these funds by country offices and regional projects;
* Provide guidance on cross thematic issues and lead the development of cross practice synergy.
Policy Development:
* Develop corporate policy and guidance in focus area with the Capacity Development Group Director in BDP NY;
* Provide substantive inputs to international fora to help shape global and regional development strategies, policies, norms and standards.
Team Management and Co-ordination:
Substantive Leadership:
* Provide substantive and managerial leadership of the team and coordination for all personnel engaged in related operational activities in the RSC including on the regional programme;
* Lead advocacy for capacity development in the region including promotion of global policies, norms and standards and the sharing of global experience;
* Collaborate with the Capacity Development Group Director and policy advisors in headquarters to ensure that the RSC-based team is up to date on evolving policies;
* Lead on capacity development in the region ensuring UNDP’s credibility in delivery on a highly visible programme which in turn links to UNDP’s delivery on its Strategic Plan 2008-2013.
Coordination and Management:
* Develop and implement team work plans including for the global CD programme and RBA regional programmes;
* Lead and manage the CD team at the Dakar Regional Centre;
* Consolidate and anchor the practice architecture in the regions to support Country Offices;
* Liaise with Country Offices to support the inclusion of capacity development at the planning stages of country and regional programmes;
* Identify sub-regional and inter-country development and integration opportunities and translates them into capacity development initiatives to address cross border issues;
* Support the Global Tracking system of the capacity development team;
* Manage all activities related to the team functions at the RSC including direct supervision, when appropriate, of the policy advisors and specialists, create positive team environment and ensure access to learning opportunities for all staff;
* Ensure coordination and management of all related human and financial resources in a politically complex environment
Mobilizing the Community of Practice:
* Promote the development of a community of practice (COP) at the regional level and catalyze and connect to global experiences including cross-regional/practice collaboration;
* Be appraised of and leverage the approaches and tools in other practices.
Advocacy:
* Provide substantive and content leadership in UNDP corporate discussions and Inter-Agency coordination on capacity development;
* Represent UNDP (and UN partner organizations) to advocate common messages in the international development arena;
* Mobilize external partnerships behind UN/UNDP initiatives.
Partnership Building:
* Effectively position UNDP within the UN system to foster consistency in approach at the regional level by scanning and assessing activities of non-UNDP players in local context and in support of UNCTs and UNDP CO programming arrangements with government counterparts;
* Provide guidance and leadership for the engagement of civil society in regional and country programmes, the promotion of civic engagement and the establishment of strategic partnerships;
* Engage national and regional partners in capacity development policy and programme responses under the leadership of the country offices and the UNCT;
* Lead partnership building with regional and local institutions and consultancies;
* Develop with staff an expert roster for the region
* Develop multi-partner proposals;
* Lead the formulation and implementation of the regional partnerships to support the capacity development agenda and support resource mobilization strategies through the Centre Manager in liaison with the Regional Bureaux and other concerned units;
* Scan partnership opportunities and donor intelligence and inform the Centre Manager and Capacity Development Group Director of new partnership opportunities – e.g. donor priorities; pledges, new donor funding modalities, etc. ensuring that this supports the work on UNDP in capacity development;
* Maintain and strengthen partnerships with key multilaterals (BWIs, Regional Banks, etc) and key regional institutions to support the practice architecture.
Quality Control and Assurance:
* Provide Quality Assurance to ensure alignment with global development policies, norms and standards;
* Co-ordinate delivery of demand-driven service delivery to country offices and regional programmes ensuring professionalism in support – e.g. timelines, responsiveness, quality in deliverables, etc;
* Promote quality standards including long-term locally driven initiatives;
* Ensure cross-practice approach and cross-regional collaboration back into the global level.
Knowledge Management (KM):
* Develop, in co-ordination with the Capacity Development Group Director, region-wide lessons learnt, best practices and generate knowledge needed and lessons learnt to shape UNDP’s global strategies in the region;
* Lead local knowledge sharing events and support the corporate KM agenda;
* Support the development of a knowledge system and support the utilization of KM strategies and tools;
* Link KM to business processes and;
* Promote UN wide Knowledge Management Strategies.
Competencies
Corporate:
* Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNDP’s values and ethical standards;
* Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP;
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional:
* A self-starter with demonstrated credibility to carry missions and country support;
* Strong ability to apply various practice/thematic area related development theories to the specific context, including translating practice principles into effective policy and programme interventions in the field;
* Strong substantive knowledge and experience of capacity development and ability to link knowledge to UN/UNDP global policies, processes and frameworks;
* Capacity to interact with senior officials and credibly influence senior decision makers in UNDP programme countries and other international development organizations;
* Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products, represent the organization and present global policies, norms and tools;
* Professional and/or academic experience in one or more of the areas of capacity development.
Leadership:
* Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to provide credible leadership;
* Innovative approaches/experience on global development issues;
* Demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic overview and corporate vision;
* Demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing the analysis/resolution of complex issues;
* Strong managerial/leadership experience and decision-making skills with proven track record of mature judgments ;
* Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development experience;
* Knowledge and expertise/recognized expert in practice area;
* Proven ability to lead a practice area and drive for results;
* Demonstrated ability to be accountable for practice’s global policies.
Managing Relationships:
* Demonstrated well developed people management and organizational management skills;
* Strong ability to manage teams; creating an enabling environment, mentoring and developing staff;
* Excellent negotiating and networking skills with strong partnerships in academia, technical organizations and as a recognized expert in the practice area;
* Strong resource mobilization and partnering skills and ability to accept accountability for management of large volume of financial resources;
* Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed environment balancing regional and global priorites and assignations.
Managing Complexity:
* Ability to address global development issues;
* Substantive knowledge and understanding of development cooperation with the ability to support the practice architecture of UNDP and inter-disciplinary issues;
* Demonstrated substantive leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives;
* A sound global network of institutional and individual relationships.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
* Ability to strongly promote and connect knowledge to situations;
* Promote knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
* Seek and apply knowledge, information and best practices from within and outside of UNDP;
* Provide constructive coaching and feedback.
Judgment/Decision-Making:
* Mature judgment and initiative;
* Proven ability to provide strategic direction in practice area;
* Independent judgment and discretion in advising on handling major policy issues and challenges, uses diplomacy and tact to achieve results.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Master’s Degree in a development related field with academic training in practice areas.
Experience:
* 10 years of overall relevant professional experience as well as a proven professional record in capacity development;
* Work experience in the region is highly desirable;
* A track record of extensive national and international working experience with increasing managerial responsibilities in the development arena and UNDP’s practice areas and the ability to link to global policy development for UNDP;
* Experience in leading/managing knowledge product development and dissemination.
Language Requirements:
* Fluency (both written and verbal) in English and French.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26667
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Jobs at UNDP in Congo, DRC
Job Title: PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Location : Kinshasa, CONGO, DEM. REPUBLIC
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Additional Category Management
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : P-4
Languages Required :
English French
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Jan-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
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Background
Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director Operations (DCD/O), the Procurement Specialist will undertake direct procurement responsibilities in support of the Procurement team whose role is to fully manage the strategic procurement requirements for goods and services demanded by UNDP business units which have a countrywide nature and/or are highly specialized and therefore beyond the capacity of the individual unit to gain the necessary leverage in price or access the quality required.
The Centralized Procurement Unit will manage the LTAs related to strategic procurement in UNDP in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Procurement Specialist will work in close collaboration with the other members of his/her team, colleagues in the the Centralized Procurement Unit and UNDP business units in the Country Office (CO). S/he will interact regularly with Regional Offices, vendors and contractors on related functional matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
* Support to the development and implementation of operational strategies;
* Efficient management of procurement processes;
* Elaboration and implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools;
* Relationship management with internal and external stakeholders
* Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Support to the development and implementation of operational strategies with the following key responsibilities:
* Coordinate the formulation of the annual work-plan development process together with team colleagues, establishing procurement priorities, performance indicators and results;
* Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies; develop and implement an effective internal control framework and a client-oriented procurement management system;
* Elaborate and implement cost-saving and reduction strategies;
* Conceptualize, elaborate and implement a contract strategy including tendering processes and evaluation, contractor appraisal, evaluation and negotiation of offers, management of the contract and contractor, legal considerations, payment conditions and risk assessment;
* Conceptualize, elaborate and implement strategic procurement elements including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relations, and e-procurement development and refinement.
Efficient management of procurement processes with the following key responsibilities:
* Prepare and deliver well-developed procurement plans for projects including deadlines and monitoring processes;
* Establish and implement monitoring and control systems for procurement processes including organization of RFQ, ITB, or RFP, receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals and negotiation of certain conditions of contracts to ensure full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations; Take action where standards or regulations are not met;
* Prepare submissions to the CAP and ACP committees;
* Elaborate and implement the internal control system which ensures that purchase orders are prepared and dispatched; take timely corrective action on purchase orders if problems arise;
* Harmonize procurement services where relevant in relation to joint procurement with other UN agencies in line with the UN reform;
* Draft and issue contracts, Terms and Conditions and Schedules and ensure effective management of contracts to secure beneficial contractual arrangements for UNDP;
* Provide consultation on ad hoc procurement processes to support business units that experience difficulties throughout the procurement chain.
Elaboration and implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools with the following key responsibilities:
* Develop and manage the rosters of suppliers, elaboration of supplier selection and evaluation, quality and performance management mechanisms;
* Conduct pre-bid meetings with interested vendors to ensure complete understanding of the bidding documents.
Manage the e-procurement system;
* Manage the complete tender process for multiple concurrent tenders using an e-procurement system.
Identify, implement and manage preferred supplier arrangements (LTAs) for goods and services.
Relationship management with internal and external stakeholders with the following key responsibilities:
* Develop effective collaborative relationships with UNDP ‘clients’ working in HQ business units or CO operations and programmes; facilitate client capacity development as a key element of every procurement assignment;
* Develop and maintain an effective network with inter-agency procurement counterparts working on specialized procurement activities;
* Act as primary focal point for vendors involved with LTAs for Global Procurement Services.
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing with the following key responsibilities:
* Organize training or informational events for UNDP ‘client’ counterparts concerning the procurement of global and specialized goods and services;
* Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in the procurement of global and specialized goods and services;
* Make regular contributions to the procurement knowledge network and other communities of practice;
* Provide leadership in the establishment of a reputation as the “Centre of Excellence”, which shares best procurement practices with other business units.
Impact of Results:
The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency in procurement management and success in establishment and implementation of operational strategies. Strategic approach to procurement, establishment and implementation of the monitoring and control system, timely and appropriate delivery of services, introduction of e-procurement ensure client satisfaction and overall timely delivery of UNDP programmes and projects.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
* Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
* Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
* Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
* Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
* In-depth knowledge on development issues;
* Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
* Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
* Ability to lead procurement processes using ‘best practice’ procurement methods, tools and approaches (including RFQ, ITB, RFP);
* Strong research and analytical skills to develop tools, methods and approaches to support improved practices and business processes;
* Ability to introduce strategic procurement approach to procurement planning and implementation including sourcing and contract management;
* Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;
* Demonstrates a complete in-depth grasp of procurement rules and practices.
Management and Leadership
* Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
* Leads teams effectively and shows effective communication and conflict resolution skills;
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
* Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
* Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
* Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Behavioral
* Demonstrates strong interpersonal, team-based and presentational skills in a multicultural, multidisciplinary and multi-sectorial environment;
* Demonstrated negotiation skills to facilitate negotiations of LTAs;
* Strong networking skills to ensure effective collaborative relationships between UNDP and other UN agencies and with a diverse range of clients and suppliers.
UNDP Procurement Certification programme.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Economics or related field.
Experience:
* 7 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years at the national or international level in procurement management.
* Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of web based management systems;
* Excellent team leadership spirit; solid experience in the management of people and systems in high-pressure environments;
* Experience of UN or UNDP procurement policies and procedures essential;
* Advance knowledge of ERP system (PeopleSoft) and IPSAS.
Language Requirements:
* French language fluency and effective writing skills required. Fluency in spoken and written English is also required.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26657
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Location : Kinshasa, CONGO, DEM. REPUBLIC
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Additional Category Management
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : P-4
Languages Required :
English French
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Jan-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
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Background
Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director Operations (DCD/O), the Procurement Specialist will undertake direct procurement responsibilities in support of the Procurement team whose role is to fully manage the strategic procurement requirements for goods and services demanded by UNDP business units which have a countrywide nature and/or are highly specialized and therefore beyond the capacity of the individual unit to gain the necessary leverage in price or access the quality required.
The Centralized Procurement Unit will manage the LTAs related to strategic procurement in UNDP in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Procurement Specialist will work in close collaboration with the other members of his/her team, colleagues in the the Centralized Procurement Unit and UNDP business units in the Country Office (CO). S/he will interact regularly with Regional Offices, vendors and contractors on related functional matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
* Support to the development and implementation of operational strategies;
* Efficient management of procurement processes;
* Elaboration and implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools;
* Relationship management with internal and external stakeholders
* Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Support to the development and implementation of operational strategies with the following key responsibilities:
* Coordinate the formulation of the annual work-plan development process together with team colleagues, establishing procurement priorities, performance indicators and results;
* Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies; develop and implement an effective internal control framework and a client-oriented procurement management system;
* Elaborate and implement cost-saving and reduction strategies;
* Conceptualize, elaborate and implement a contract strategy including tendering processes and evaluation, contractor appraisal, evaluation and negotiation of offers, management of the contract and contractor, legal considerations, payment conditions and risk assessment;
* Conceptualize, elaborate and implement strategic procurement elements including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relations, and e-procurement development and refinement.
Efficient management of procurement processes with the following key responsibilities:
* Prepare and deliver well-developed procurement plans for projects including deadlines and monitoring processes;
* Establish and implement monitoring and control systems for procurement processes including organization of RFQ, ITB, or RFP, receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals and negotiation of certain conditions of contracts to ensure full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations; Take action where standards or regulations are not met;
* Prepare submissions to the CAP and ACP committees;
* Elaborate and implement the internal control system which ensures that purchase orders are prepared and dispatched; take timely corrective action on purchase orders if problems arise;
* Harmonize procurement services where relevant in relation to joint procurement with other UN agencies in line with the UN reform;
* Draft and issue contracts, Terms and Conditions and Schedules and ensure effective management of contracts to secure beneficial contractual arrangements for UNDP;
* Provide consultation on ad hoc procurement processes to support business units that experience difficulties throughout the procurement chain.
Elaboration and implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools with the following key responsibilities:
* Develop and manage the rosters of suppliers, elaboration of supplier selection and evaluation, quality and performance management mechanisms;
* Conduct pre-bid meetings with interested vendors to ensure complete understanding of the bidding documents.
Manage the e-procurement system;
* Manage the complete tender process for multiple concurrent tenders using an e-procurement system.
Identify, implement and manage preferred supplier arrangements (LTAs) for goods and services.
Relationship management with internal and external stakeholders with the following key responsibilities:
* Develop effective collaborative relationships with UNDP ‘clients’ working in HQ business units or CO operations and programmes; facilitate client capacity development as a key element of every procurement assignment;
* Develop and maintain an effective network with inter-agency procurement counterparts working on specialized procurement activities;
* Act as primary focal point for vendors involved with LTAs for Global Procurement Services.
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing with the following key responsibilities:
* Organize training or informational events for UNDP ‘client’ counterparts concerning the procurement of global and specialized goods and services;
* Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in the procurement of global and specialized goods and services;
* Make regular contributions to the procurement knowledge network and other communities of practice;
* Provide leadership in the establishment of a reputation as the “Centre of Excellence”, which shares best procurement practices with other business units.
Impact of Results:
The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency in procurement management and success in establishment and implementation of operational strategies. Strategic approach to procurement, establishment and implementation of the monitoring and control system, timely and appropriate delivery of services, introduction of e-procurement ensure client satisfaction and overall timely delivery of UNDP programmes and projects.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
* Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
* Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
* Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
* Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
* In-depth knowledge on development issues;
* Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
* Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
* Ability to lead procurement processes using ‘best practice’ procurement methods, tools and approaches (including RFQ, ITB, RFP);
* Strong research and analytical skills to develop tools, methods and approaches to support improved practices and business processes;
* Ability to introduce strategic procurement approach to procurement planning and implementation including sourcing and contract management;
* Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;
* Demonstrates a complete in-depth grasp of procurement rules and practices.
Management and Leadership
* Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
* Leads teams effectively and shows effective communication and conflict resolution skills;
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
* Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
* Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
* Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Behavioral
* Demonstrates strong interpersonal, team-based and presentational skills in a multicultural, multidisciplinary and multi-sectorial environment;
* Demonstrated negotiation skills to facilitate negotiations of LTAs;
* Strong networking skills to ensure effective collaborative relationships between UNDP and other UN agencies and with a diverse range of clients and suppliers.
UNDP Procurement Certification programme.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Economics or related field.
Experience:
* 7 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years at the national or international level in procurement management.
* Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of web based management systems;
* Excellent team leadership spirit; solid experience in the management of people and systems in high-pressure environments;
* Experience of UN or UNDP procurement policies and procedures essential;
* Advance knowledge of ERP system (PeopleSoft) and IPSAS.
Language Requirements:
* French language fluency and effective writing skills required. Fluency in spoken and written English is also required.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26657
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Jobs at UNDP in Mozambique
Job Title: MAINSTREAMING GENDER - ENHANCING WOMEN’S ROLE, PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION IN CC, DRR AND ENVIRONMENT ACTIVITIES IN MOZAMBIQUE
Location : Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE
Application Deadline : 01-Dec-11
Additional Category Women’s Empowerment
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English Portuguese
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 23-Nov-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 4 Months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 4 Months
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Background
Mozambique, in spite of its steady positive growth rates during the last decade, is still a country where income inequalities are evident, and where widespread poverty (54.7%[1] population) persists, especially in rural areas. With a large portion of the population living in rural areas (over 70%) and heavily dependent on the environment for their daily livelihoods (with over 80% of the population dependent on subsistence agriculture), the impact of unsustainable management practices and the increasingly felt impacts of natural disasters and the effects of climate variability and climate change, are having profound consequences in communities’ ability to provide for themselves, women in particular, hampering the nation’s efforts on poverty reduction.
Mozambique, being one of the most disaster prone countries in the world due to its geographical location, is one of the most exposed countries to the cumulative effects of climate variability and climate change. Even in the most conservative scenarios, the impact of climate change alone on GDP is considerable (averaging 3.5%), but its impact on the most vulnerable groups of the population is much greater.
Widespread environmental degradation is decreasing the social and economic benefits derived by the poor from land and other natural resources, and is thus increasingly worsening environment, social and economic conditions in rural, as well as in urban areas. Many of the environmental problems Mozambique faces today have a direct impact on communities’ well being and their capacity to adapt to new climate and resource base conditions. For example, erosion leading to losses in agriculture productivity and other livelihoods, deforestation increasing vulnerability to flooding, evolving climate conditions leading to an increase in waterborne diseases, depletion of natural resources resulting in greater difficulties for women and children to access them. These all result in cumulative negative impacts that leave communities even less equipped to adapt to new environment and climate challenges. Amongst all groups, women, in particular poor women in rural areas, are the ones who suffer most, both discrimination against the poor and vulnerable segments of society, and discrimination resulting from gender inequality.
Women in Mozambique, representing 54% of the population, still face significant challenges to participate in discussions and decisions that affect their lives and their families. Being the ones who bear the greatest burden from the impacts of environmental degradation, climate change, and related disasters, and playing a central role as stewards of natural resources (being responsible for securing food, water, and energy for their families), Mozambican women play an important role and their voice needs to be heard and recognized, as they can be key agents of change in building resilience in their communities.
Recognizing that the country’s persistent environmental management and climate change issues and its related consequences need to be addressed urgently if the nation is to make progress towards poverty alleviation, the Government of Mozambique (GoM) has included gender mainstreaming in all pillars of their Poverty Reduction Strategy Plan (PARP). It also recognizes the key role that women can play in adapting to new environmental changes and has endorsed a number of international agreements (including UNFCCC), which include commitments regarding the empowerment of women. The GoM has also taken steps to initiate action at the national level, including the approval of the Gender, Environment and Climate Change Strategy, GECCS, in 2010.
In order to better support the GoM to implement its agenda for change, and in alignment with UN principles, UN agencies in Mozambique are taking a closer look at ways to strengthen their support to the gender mainstreaming through enhancing women’s role in environment, climate change, and disaster risk reduction work. This project presents a timely opportunity, as UNDP is currently developing its Country Program document and the GoM is keen on disseminating its GECCS.
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[1] National Poverty Line (under 18MZN/day): 3rd national poverty assessment (MPD 2010)
Duties and Responsibilities
The local consultant will undertake the following:
* Develop an initial summary stock taking of the establishment and functioning of local management committees in the country, and assist in the selection of the 5 local management committees that will be engaged in the project;
* Review of good practices on increasing women’s participation in community programmes and ongoing capacity development initiatives with local management committees;
* Working with the 5 local management committees to identify barriers and opportunities to women’s participation in these committees, and to strengthen committees knowledge on planning, budgeting and M&E processes and opportunities to integrate women’s concerns;
* Report on findings from work (situational analysis study and capacity building activities) undertaken with 5 local management committees to increase women’s participation and membership;
* Facilitate a validation workshop(s) to present the findings to stakeholders and actors to get their input and comments of the situational analysis study on women’s participation and representation in local management committees; and a national workshop to share the guidelines and indicators;
* Develop gender mainstreaming guidelines that are aligned with the implementation of the National Gender, Environment and Climate Change Strategy (GECCS);
* Engage with government and local officials, parliament (meetings, dialogues) on how to mainstream gender and integrate the recommendations of the GECCS in the different sectors and across sectors;
* Develop gender monitoring and evaluation framework detailing quantitative and qualitative measureable, reportable and verifiable indicators;
* Develop knowledge products (gender analysis report, policy briefs) on gendered vulnerabilities, gender issues in legal and regulatory framework, and gender in relation to climate change cross-sectoral issues;
* Document and showcase best practices of women’s role in environment management, DRR, and CCA;
* Be part of the GGCA cadre of experts network in order to bridge the national work with the UNDP regional and global thinking on gender mainstreaming in relation to climate change adaptation and mitigation;
* Collaborate with the AAP regional expert on specific tasks;
* Any that duties that she/he may be directed to carry on by the supervisor.
Competencies
* In-depth knowledge of the constraints to gender equality and the particular barriers women, disabled and marginalized communities face in fully benefiting from and participating in climate change mitigation and adaptation programme and projects;
* Recognized contributions to the theory and practice of climate change and gender equity, through publications, membership in gender networks, and/or participation and leadership in alliances and committees on these topics;
* Extensive experience in collecting and integrating gender disaggregated data, needs and views, including gender approaches and knowledge with respect to national policy and development;
* Experience in working with community structures in Mozambique, preferably including work with local management committees, on DRR, Environment or CC issues;
* Strong research, analytical and participatory processes skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
A minimum of a Masters degree in environmental sciences/development studies, sociology, gender studies with demonstrated professional practice in gender analysis (and CC) during the last five years.
Language Requirements:
The candidate should be able to write and speak fluent Portuguese; knowledge of English will be an advantage.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26877
Application Deadline : 01-Dec-11
Location : Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE
Application Deadline : 01-Dec-11
Additional Category Women’s Empowerment
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English Portuguese
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 23-Nov-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 4 Months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 4 Months
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Background
Mozambique, in spite of its steady positive growth rates during the last decade, is still a country where income inequalities are evident, and where widespread poverty (54.7%[1] population) persists, especially in rural areas. With a large portion of the population living in rural areas (over 70%) and heavily dependent on the environment for their daily livelihoods (with over 80% of the population dependent on subsistence agriculture), the impact of unsustainable management practices and the increasingly felt impacts of natural disasters and the effects of climate variability and climate change, are having profound consequences in communities’ ability to provide for themselves, women in particular, hampering the nation’s efforts on poverty reduction.
Mozambique, being one of the most disaster prone countries in the world due to its geographical location, is one of the most exposed countries to the cumulative effects of climate variability and climate change. Even in the most conservative scenarios, the impact of climate change alone on GDP is considerable (averaging 3.5%), but its impact on the most vulnerable groups of the population is much greater.
Widespread environmental degradation is decreasing the social and economic benefits derived by the poor from land and other natural resources, and is thus increasingly worsening environment, social and economic conditions in rural, as well as in urban areas. Many of the environmental problems Mozambique faces today have a direct impact on communities’ well being and their capacity to adapt to new climate and resource base conditions. For example, erosion leading to losses in agriculture productivity and other livelihoods, deforestation increasing vulnerability to flooding, evolving climate conditions leading to an increase in waterborne diseases, depletion of natural resources resulting in greater difficulties for women and children to access them. These all result in cumulative negative impacts that leave communities even less equipped to adapt to new environment and climate challenges. Amongst all groups, women, in particular poor women in rural areas, are the ones who suffer most, both discrimination against the poor and vulnerable segments of society, and discrimination resulting from gender inequality.
Women in Mozambique, representing 54% of the population, still face significant challenges to participate in discussions and decisions that affect their lives and their families. Being the ones who bear the greatest burden from the impacts of environmental degradation, climate change, and related disasters, and playing a central role as stewards of natural resources (being responsible for securing food, water, and energy for their families), Mozambican women play an important role and their voice needs to be heard and recognized, as they can be key agents of change in building resilience in their communities.
Recognizing that the country’s persistent environmental management and climate change issues and its related consequences need to be addressed urgently if the nation is to make progress towards poverty alleviation, the Government of Mozambique (GoM) has included gender mainstreaming in all pillars of their Poverty Reduction Strategy Plan (PARP). It also recognizes the key role that women can play in adapting to new environmental changes and has endorsed a number of international agreements (including UNFCCC), which include commitments regarding the empowerment of women. The GoM has also taken steps to initiate action at the national level, including the approval of the Gender, Environment and Climate Change Strategy, GECCS, in 2010.
In order to better support the GoM to implement its agenda for change, and in alignment with UN principles, UN agencies in Mozambique are taking a closer look at ways to strengthen their support to the gender mainstreaming through enhancing women’s role in environment, climate change, and disaster risk reduction work. This project presents a timely opportunity, as UNDP is currently developing its Country Program document and the GoM is keen on disseminating its GECCS.
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[1] National Poverty Line (under 18MZN/day): 3rd national poverty assessment (MPD 2010)
Duties and Responsibilities
The local consultant will undertake the following:
* Develop an initial summary stock taking of the establishment and functioning of local management committees in the country, and assist in the selection of the 5 local management committees that will be engaged in the project;
* Review of good practices on increasing women’s participation in community programmes and ongoing capacity development initiatives with local management committees;
* Working with the 5 local management committees to identify barriers and opportunities to women’s participation in these committees, and to strengthen committees knowledge on planning, budgeting and M&E processes and opportunities to integrate women’s concerns;
* Report on findings from work (situational analysis study and capacity building activities) undertaken with 5 local management committees to increase women’s participation and membership;
* Facilitate a validation workshop(s) to present the findings to stakeholders and actors to get their input and comments of the situational analysis study on women’s participation and representation in local management committees; and a national workshop to share the guidelines and indicators;
* Develop gender mainstreaming guidelines that are aligned with the implementation of the National Gender, Environment and Climate Change Strategy (GECCS);
* Engage with government and local officials, parliament (meetings, dialogues) on how to mainstream gender and integrate the recommendations of the GECCS in the different sectors and across sectors;
* Develop gender monitoring and evaluation framework detailing quantitative and qualitative measureable, reportable and verifiable indicators;
* Develop knowledge products (gender analysis report, policy briefs) on gendered vulnerabilities, gender issues in legal and regulatory framework, and gender in relation to climate change cross-sectoral issues;
* Document and showcase best practices of women’s role in environment management, DRR, and CCA;
* Be part of the GGCA cadre of experts network in order to bridge the national work with the UNDP regional and global thinking on gender mainstreaming in relation to climate change adaptation and mitigation;
* Collaborate with the AAP regional expert on specific tasks;
* Any that duties that she/he may be directed to carry on by the supervisor.
Competencies
* In-depth knowledge of the constraints to gender equality and the particular barriers women, disabled and marginalized communities face in fully benefiting from and participating in climate change mitigation and adaptation programme and projects;
* Recognized contributions to the theory and practice of climate change and gender equity, through publications, membership in gender networks, and/or participation and leadership in alliances and committees on these topics;
* Extensive experience in collecting and integrating gender disaggregated data, needs and views, including gender approaches and knowledge with respect to national policy and development;
* Experience in working with community structures in Mozambique, preferably including work with local management committees, on DRR, Environment or CC issues;
* Strong research, analytical and participatory processes skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
A minimum of a Masters degree in environmental sciences/development studies, sociology, gender studies with demonstrated professional practice in gender analysis (and CC) during the last five years.
Language Requirements:
The candidate should be able to write and speak fluent Portuguese; knowledge of English will be an advantage.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26877
Application Deadline : 01-Dec-11
UNDP Jobs in South Sudan
Job Title: UN WOMEN: GENDER AND SECURITY SPECIALIST
Location : Juba, SOUTH SUDAN
Application Deadline : 05-Dec-11
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : P-3
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
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Background
Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women will work for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN women will lead and coordinate United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
The success of the transition processes in South Sudan will hinge on the full and active participation of women, as well as proper consideration of women's needs and capacities at every stage in line with Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008). UN Women is particularly concerned that emerging priorities, such as security sector reform, rule of law and early recovery programmes, adequately mainstream gender issues and engage women as decision-makers throughout their design and implementation.
UN Women is implementing a global programme entitled "From Communities to Global Security Institutions" (FC2GSI) and South Sudan will be the fifth country to participate in the initiative. FC2GSI focuses on the following two complementary objectives:
* Strengthening women's security at community and national levels.
* Institutionalizing protection of women in national security services.
UN Women South Sudan has developed a country programme with five priority areas, namely:
* Peace consolidation and gender responsiveness of security sector reform processes strengthened.
* Protection of women and girls enhanced.
* Women's economic security enhanced.
* Women's leadership and gender-responsive governance, enhanced.
* Women's access to adult literacy services increased.
The first priority area looks to support the integration of women's security priorities into UN and Government policy and programming. Therefore, a Gender and Security Officer is required to support the UN Women Juba Country Office to implement key activities in the area of capacity building for government counterparts, coordination with other UN entities, and developing programming interventions on strategic priorities for UN Women and South Sudanese women's constituencies. The Officer will work closely with the UN Women South Sudan Coordination Specialist on coordination related work.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of and UN Women Representative, the Gender and Security Specialist is responsible for the following:
Project Management and Coordination:
* Manage UN Women South Sudan's programming on gender and security sector reform.
* Implement UN Women programming on community level protection for women and girls. This will include the establishment of functional women's centres providing services. Work will be done in close coordination with civil society, the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MOGCSW), UN entities and other key partners.
* Develop, manage and oversee project budget, in consultation with UN Women South Sudan Country Director and HQ Peace & Security cluster, and in close collaboration with administrative and financial staff.
* Develop annual work plan for implementation of outputs and generation of results. Ensure high-quality, evidence-based, results-oriented reporting on the results generated.
* Support the selection of partners for project implementation in line with UN Women rules and regulations.
* Support effective information flow, communication and coordination with and between the UN Women South Sudan Office and UN Women Peace & Security cluster.
Provides policy advice and technical and coordination support to partners.
* Establish and manage a working-level coordination forum for gender and security sector reform issues in partnership with government and UN counterparts.
* Support the development of a national capacity building plan for national counterparts within the security sector.
* Support the deployment of gender experts to be seconded into national security sector institutions.
* Oversee the commissioning of a study on gender issues within the corrections sector.
* Share knowledge and communicates results.
* Ensure high-quality timely and accurate reporting of project results to external partners as required.
* Participate in the collation of knowledge, best practice and lessons learned for global programme implementation, as well as for further replication of best practice in South Sudan.
Competencies
CORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
* Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
* Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.
Professionalism:
* Programme/project design and management skills.
* Effectiveness in establishing and fostering good relations with government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and NGO partners.
* Demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner; ability to organize work efficiently and deal with multiple tasks.
Planning and Organizing:
* Ability to plan work assignments, establish priorities and to meet strict assignment deadlines.
Coordination and monitoring:
* Ability to build strong relationships with clients and to focus on impact and results.
* Demonstrated aptitude to build effective partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
* Capacity to coordinate monitoring activities in the field, to mentor project staff and provide guidance and support.
Communications:
* Compelling communication (verbal and written) skills, including ability to prepare reports, formulate and defend sound recommendations and articulate options concisely conveying maximum necessary information.
* Negotiating skills and ability to work at all levels with others to reach mutually benefiting and lasting understandings.
Teamwork:
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Capacity to recognize and respond appropriately to the ideas, interests and concerns of others.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Master's degree (or equivalent) in gender, women's studies or related discipline.
* Knowledge of methodologies and best practices for promoting gender equality, equity and women empowerment in general and in Sudan in particularly.
Experience:
* Mininum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of women's empowerment and gender equality in post-conflict or least developed countries.
* Experience and knowledge of gender-responsive security sector reform, sexual and gender-based violence, conflict prevention and peacebuilding issues highly desirable.
* Experience with implementing gender mainstreaming agendas across a variety of sectors, including experience gender mainstreaming in governmental bodies.
* Experience working with and building capacity of national women's machineries, national civil society organizations and similar institutions.
* Knowledge of and experience in South Sudan highly desirable.
Languages:
* Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English and one other UN language.
* Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26685
Application Deadline : 05-Dec-11
Location : Juba, SOUTH SUDAN
Application Deadline : 05-Dec-11
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : P-3
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
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Background
Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women will work for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN women will lead and coordinate United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
The success of the transition processes in South Sudan will hinge on the full and active participation of women, as well as proper consideration of women's needs and capacities at every stage in line with Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008). UN Women is particularly concerned that emerging priorities, such as security sector reform, rule of law and early recovery programmes, adequately mainstream gender issues and engage women as decision-makers throughout their design and implementation.
UN Women is implementing a global programme entitled "From Communities to Global Security Institutions" (FC2GSI) and South Sudan will be the fifth country to participate in the initiative. FC2GSI focuses on the following two complementary objectives:
* Strengthening women's security at community and national levels.
* Institutionalizing protection of women in national security services.
UN Women South Sudan has developed a country programme with five priority areas, namely:
* Peace consolidation and gender responsiveness of security sector reform processes strengthened.
* Protection of women and girls enhanced.
* Women's economic security enhanced.
* Women's leadership and gender-responsive governance, enhanced.
* Women's access to adult literacy services increased.
The first priority area looks to support the integration of women's security priorities into UN and Government policy and programming. Therefore, a Gender and Security Officer is required to support the UN Women Juba Country Office to implement key activities in the area of capacity building for government counterparts, coordination with other UN entities, and developing programming interventions on strategic priorities for UN Women and South Sudanese women's constituencies. The Officer will work closely with the UN Women South Sudan Coordination Specialist on coordination related work.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of and UN Women Representative, the Gender and Security Specialist is responsible for the following:
Project Management and Coordination:
* Manage UN Women South Sudan's programming on gender and security sector reform.
* Implement UN Women programming on community level protection for women and girls. This will include the establishment of functional women's centres providing services. Work will be done in close coordination with civil society, the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MOGCSW), UN entities and other key partners.
* Develop, manage and oversee project budget, in consultation with UN Women South Sudan Country Director and HQ Peace & Security cluster, and in close collaboration with administrative and financial staff.
* Develop annual work plan for implementation of outputs and generation of results. Ensure high-quality, evidence-based, results-oriented reporting on the results generated.
* Support the selection of partners for project implementation in line with UN Women rules and regulations.
* Support effective information flow, communication and coordination with and between the UN Women South Sudan Office and UN Women Peace & Security cluster.
Provides policy advice and technical and coordination support to partners.
* Establish and manage a working-level coordination forum for gender and security sector reform issues in partnership with government and UN counterparts.
* Support the development of a national capacity building plan for national counterparts within the security sector.
* Support the deployment of gender experts to be seconded into national security sector institutions.
* Oversee the commissioning of a study on gender issues within the corrections sector.
* Share knowledge and communicates results.
* Ensure high-quality timely and accurate reporting of project results to external partners as required.
* Participate in the collation of knowledge, best practice and lessons learned for global programme implementation, as well as for further replication of best practice in South Sudan.
Competencies
CORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
* Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
* Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.
Professionalism:
* Programme/project design and management skills.
* Effectiveness in establishing and fostering good relations with government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and NGO partners.
* Demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner; ability to organize work efficiently and deal with multiple tasks.
Planning and Organizing:
* Ability to plan work assignments, establish priorities and to meet strict assignment deadlines.
Coordination and monitoring:
* Ability to build strong relationships with clients and to focus on impact and results.
* Demonstrated aptitude to build effective partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
* Capacity to coordinate monitoring activities in the field, to mentor project staff and provide guidance and support.
Communications:
* Compelling communication (verbal and written) skills, including ability to prepare reports, formulate and defend sound recommendations and articulate options concisely conveying maximum necessary information.
* Negotiating skills and ability to work at all levels with others to reach mutually benefiting and lasting understandings.
Teamwork:
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Capacity to recognize and respond appropriately to the ideas, interests and concerns of others.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Master's degree (or equivalent) in gender, women's studies or related discipline.
* Knowledge of methodologies and best practices for promoting gender equality, equity and women empowerment in general and in Sudan in particularly.
Experience:
* Mininum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of women's empowerment and gender equality in post-conflict or least developed countries.
* Experience and knowledge of gender-responsive security sector reform, sexual and gender-based violence, conflict prevention and peacebuilding issues highly desirable.
* Experience with implementing gender mainstreaming agendas across a variety of sectors, including experience gender mainstreaming in governmental bodies.
* Experience working with and building capacity of national women's machineries, national civil society organizations and similar institutions.
* Knowledge of and experience in South Sudan highly desirable.
Languages:
* Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English and one other UN language.
* Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26685
Application Deadline : 05-Dec-11
Jobs Vacancies at UNDP in Senegal
Job Title: REGIONAL CONSULTANT: LAW ENFORCEMENT TEAM
Location : Dakar, SENEGAL
Application Deadline : 06-Dec-11
Additional Category Crisis Prevention and Recovery
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English French
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 15-Dec-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 3 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 30 Days
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Background
Posted in Dakar under the overall supervision of UNODC’s Regional Representative for West and Central Africa and the Senior Law Enforcement Advisor (SLEA), as well as in close cooperation with the Global Coordinator of the UNODC-WCO Global Container Control Programme (GCCP).
In addition, it is expected that the Regional Project Consultant fully integrates into the UNODC ROSEN-based Law Enforcement Team with a view to promoting synergies with other projects and activities that are ongoing, as well as providing specialised expertise upon request.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Regional Project Consultant will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the GCCP’s strategy and project activities in West and Central African target countries as outlined in the respective project documents, inter alia:
* Facilitating the elaboration and subsequent signing of an inter-institutional Memorandum of Understanding detailing the establishment and operations of Joint Port Control Units (JPCU);
* Supporting the factual establishment of the JPCU;
* Organising the procurement of office and technical equipment;
* Organising trainings and mentorships according to the JPCU’s demands and in collaboration with international experts and consultants;
* Supporting project stakeholders with specialised expertise and providing assistance on an ad-hoc basis where necessary;
* Guiding and orienting the efforts and contributions of external experts and consultants as well as project personnel;
* Ensuring effective financial management, monitoring and reporting of the project budget;
* Preparing annual workplans, budget revisions, and project progress reports and submit them to UNODC for approval;
* Liaising regularly with wider project stakeholders such as donors, international institutions and counterparts in countries towards the achievement of project objectives;
* Identifying needs and determining necessary actions to be taken as well as providing feedback on impact;
* Performing all other duties as required.
Competencies
* Strong leadership and organisational skills, with proven ability to find sustainable solutions to emerging problems;
* Excellent planning and organizational skills in a challenging work environment, with ability to prioritize tasks and to focus on client orientation and service delivery;
* Promotion of teamwork in a multicultural environment;
* Proven high-level integrity to handle sensitive and confidential information;
* Basic knowledge of container control systems in the sub-region as well as current transnational organised crime trends an asset;
* Good knowledge of computer technology, the standard computer programmes and internet research;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French (particularly English for reporting, international correspondence and advocacy of the project).
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Advanced university degree in public administration, political science, economics, sociology, criminology, other relevant field, or equivalent education from a recognised national police, customs or other staff learning college.
Experience:
* A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in crime prevention and drug control, preferably with a focus on law enforcement, organised crime, drug trafficking, or closely related issues;
* Practical experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of regional projects in partnership with national institutions;
* Previous work experience in a United Nations field office in a developing country and knowledge of UN procedures an asset.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26867
Application Deadline : 06-Dec-11
Location : Dakar, SENEGAL
Application Deadline : 06-Dec-11
Additional Category Crisis Prevention and Recovery
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English French
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 15-Dec-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 3 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 30 Days
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Background
Posted in Dakar under the overall supervision of UNODC’s Regional Representative for West and Central Africa and the Senior Law Enforcement Advisor (SLEA), as well as in close cooperation with the Global Coordinator of the UNODC-WCO Global Container Control Programme (GCCP).
In addition, it is expected that the Regional Project Consultant fully integrates into the UNODC ROSEN-based Law Enforcement Team with a view to promoting synergies with other projects and activities that are ongoing, as well as providing specialised expertise upon request.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Regional Project Consultant will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the GCCP’s strategy and project activities in West and Central African target countries as outlined in the respective project documents, inter alia:
* Facilitating the elaboration and subsequent signing of an inter-institutional Memorandum of Understanding detailing the establishment and operations of Joint Port Control Units (JPCU);
* Supporting the factual establishment of the JPCU;
* Organising the procurement of office and technical equipment;
* Organising trainings and mentorships according to the JPCU’s demands and in collaboration with international experts and consultants;
* Supporting project stakeholders with specialised expertise and providing assistance on an ad-hoc basis where necessary;
* Guiding and orienting the efforts and contributions of external experts and consultants as well as project personnel;
* Ensuring effective financial management, monitoring and reporting of the project budget;
* Preparing annual workplans, budget revisions, and project progress reports and submit them to UNODC for approval;
* Liaising regularly with wider project stakeholders such as donors, international institutions and counterparts in countries towards the achievement of project objectives;
* Identifying needs and determining necessary actions to be taken as well as providing feedback on impact;
* Performing all other duties as required.
Competencies
* Strong leadership and organisational skills, with proven ability to find sustainable solutions to emerging problems;
* Excellent planning and organizational skills in a challenging work environment, with ability to prioritize tasks and to focus on client orientation and service delivery;
* Promotion of teamwork in a multicultural environment;
* Proven high-level integrity to handle sensitive and confidential information;
* Basic knowledge of container control systems in the sub-region as well as current transnational organised crime trends an asset;
* Good knowledge of computer technology, the standard computer programmes and internet research;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French (particularly English for reporting, international correspondence and advocacy of the project).
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Advanced university degree in public administration, political science, economics, sociology, criminology, other relevant field, or equivalent education from a recognised national police, customs or other staff learning college.
Experience:
* A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in crime prevention and drug control, preferably with a focus on law enforcement, organised crime, drug trafficking, or closely related issues;
* Practical experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of regional projects in partnership with national institutions;
* Previous work experience in a United Nations field office in a developing country and knowledge of UN procedures an asset.
How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26867
Application Deadline : 06-Dec-11
Jobs Vacancies at UNDP in South Sudan
Job Title: PEACE BUILDING TRAINING OFFICER
Location : Juba, SOUTH SUDAN
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
Arabic English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Dec-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 6 Months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 11 Months
Background
After more than 21 years of war in South Sudan, a massive transformation is taking place with hope for sustainable development and peace. Such a hope is premised on the success of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and the successful self determination referendum where South Sudanese pronounced the need for independence. The birth of the Republic of South Sudan places the need for security, peace building and reconciliation at the centre of the government agenda. This will provide a firm ground for recovery and development.
The legacy of decades of war has left millions of small arms in civilian hands, inter- and intra-community conflicts, mistrust, divisions, trauma and the need for a broader reconciliation and healing in South Sudan.
Many actors, both national and international, are currently undertaking peace building activities in South Sudan, ranging from localized through to more regional interventions. Given the broad scope of this work, as well as the need for a more sustained capacity, there is need for development of an approach that can be used to effect greater prioritization of peace building and conflict transformation activities. UNDP has sought to strengthen the capacity of peace actors as well as deepen its partners’ and its own understanding of conflict transformation. This portfolio/post is created to strengthen the knowledge, develop skills and change attitudes and behavior of key players in the peace building and conflict mitigation arena in South Sudan. This will support the actors on how to build durable peace together with a broad range of partners (government and non-governmental, national and international) and to consolidate awareness on the peace building and conflict transformation through a series of trainings at state, county and community levels.
Lead by the South Sudan Peace Commission and in collaboration with the state peace committees, this initiative will be facilitated through the UNDP Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit (CPRU), in spearheading its Community Security and Arms Control (CSAC) project.
Through State/Local Government and national rule of law institutions, and in conjunction with UNMISS, UN agencies and UN Rule of Law and Governance programmes and NGOs, the 3 main outputs of the project are:
* The GoSS Community Security and Arms Control (CSAC) Bureau is formally established and operational
* Improved security environment allows for development at the community level in Southern Sudan
* The capacity of the South Sudan Peace Commission is enhanced in supporting peace building, conflict transformation and mitigation
Working under the guidance and direction of the UNDP Technical Advisor to the SSPC, the Peace Building Training Officer will support the SSPC team to provide a broad-range of trainings in conflict transformation. The target participants both at National and State level will be determined by the Trainers in conjunction with the state peace committees based on the relevance of such institutions or individual in the peace architecture in South Sudan.
This will support and strengthen the capacity of institutions, communities and individuals to analyse conflicts and solutions, seek healing for the many years of trauma, while enabling them to participate more effectively in planning exercises at different levels of central government, State, county and payams – a critical dimension in building good governance.
The incumbent will be based within UNDP South Sudan’s Conflict Prevention & Recovery Unit (CPRU) in Juba, South Sudan under the direct supervision of the UNDP Technical Advisor to the South Sudan Peace Commission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordination
* Support the SSPC in the establishment of a coordination framework on conflict transformation with partners. This should include harmonizing the different approaches used by different partners in conflict transformation training. Once established at national level, the coordination framework should be rolled over to the states and counties, building on the lessons learnt and best practices by the different partners. Harmonized tools should be owned and coordinated by the SSPC. This will enable the participants to strengthen ties on activities and those of international/national actors in the peace building field.
* Identify synergies between other CPRU projects / UNDP Units / partner UN agencies that will maximize impact on peace building and conflict transformation at the community level e.g. how to mainstream peace building activities into the local government planning and budgeting framework.
Training guide development
* Support the SSPC and partners to develop a conflict transformation training guide building on the history, experiences, practices and lessons learnt in peace building in South Sudan. The training guide should be contextually correct building on the successful experiences of peace building in South Sudan. The training guide should be developed in a participatory way, in line with the recommendation of the SSPC capacity building needs in the area of conflict transformation and has to be approved by the SSPC before use.
Training of Trainers
* Develop a ToT approach for rolling out training of trainers to ensure ‘cascading’ of knowledge to grassroots levels (from state to county, payam and boma) for more sustainable local capacity in conflict transformation.
* Ensure that the ToT targets traditional leaders, religious leaders, youth, women and local authorities to empower them to become peace cadres at the community level, building on the accepted local conflict transformation methodologies. This approach will actively contribute to promoting the values of peace and tolerance among the different South Sudanese ethnic groups that will contribute to the overall enabling environment for peace.
* Guide the mainstreaming of the ToT approach to ensure that it is government led and inclusive of the civil society and other peace actors.
Conflict Transformation training to a broad range of participants
* Develop a conflict transformation training programme that will reach all 10 states and ensure that a broad range of national/international actors learn and interact together.
* Support the SSPC to roll out the Conflict transformation training to broad range of participants in 10 states of South Sudan. This will enhance greater understanding of tools for conflict analysis, mitigation and transformation across government, non-governmental and international actors at more local levels.
* With the Technical Advisor to SSPC, support the SSPC to focus on conflict in Africa in general and Sudan specifically, with emphasis placed on culturally sensitive and sustainable responses to regional and community conflicts in Africa and specifically in Sudan through participants’ own knowledge and experience.
* Support the trained peace actors to ensure that individuals and organizations form networks, coalitions and alliances with others working in similar fields.
* Support and guide the targeting of interventions at community level (to be strengthened through the extended Training of Trainers programme), focused on implementing the state conflict transformation strategy.
Development of the state conflict transformation strategy
* Support the state governments to conduct local conflict assessments focused on addressing the inter-intra communal conflicts.
* Support the state peace commissions to develop comprehensive conflict transformation strategy documents and implementation plans.
* Support the state peace commissions to mobilize all stakeholders to implement the state conflict transformation strategy.
Coaching and mentoring
* Pursue an approach of coaching and mentoring the staff of the SSPC and the state peace committees while executing the roles under this position.
Provision of trauma counseling support
* Ensure that the ToT training programme provides a broad-range of advisory services in psycho-social support to the participants and different institutions targeted.
Monitoring and Evaluation
* Monitor, evaluate and report on conflict transformation activities , ensuring that the SSPC and state governments learn from the experience
Competencies
Corporate competencies:
* Demonstrate integrity by modelling UN values and ethical standards
* Promote the vision, mission, and strategic in goals of the UNDP and the CPR Unit
* Displays cultural, gender , religion , race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
* Treats all people fairly without favouritism
Functional competencies:
Knowledge Management and learning:
* Promote a knowledge on sharing and learning culture in the office
* In depth knowledge on programmatic functions of UNDP, and CPRy
* Ability to advocate and provide policy advise and related to community security and small arms control brining socio- economic recovery for local communities at grassroots level.
Development effectiveness:
* Ability to support the facilitation of strategic programme planning , result- based management and reporting
* Ability to assist implementation , monitoring and evaluation of program activities mobilise resources , create net works etc
* Strong analytical skills combined with good judgment
* Discretion and sound reasoning in dealing with sensitive matters
* Ability to independently solve complex and challenging problems
* Strong IT/technical skills including e-mail, Excel, Word and Power Point applications
* Sound understanding of developmental strategies – particularly focusing on community empowerment and participation
Management leadership:
* Demonstrate an ability to very quickly take on the leadership and managerial role for the implementation of the programme through negotiations, facilitation, team building and capacity development.
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive and constructive attitude
* Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills • Remain calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
* Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Masters-level degree in Social Sciences, Peace Studies & Development, or other relevant field of studies.
Experience:
* Minimum of 2-3 years in development work related to peace building and / or conflict transformation, of which at least 2 have been in post-conflict zones/countries.
* Demonstrated experience as a trainer, and as trainer of trainers
* Experience of working with newly established State and Line Ministries/Institutions
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with Government counterparts
* Strong analytical skills combined with good judgment
* Discretion and sound reasoning in dealing with sensitive matters
* Ability to independently solve complex and challenging problems.
* Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Power point and etc.).
Language:
* Proficiency is required in English
* Knowledge of Arabic or any Sudanese languages is an advantage
How to apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26763
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Location : Juba, SOUTH SUDAN
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
Arabic English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Dec-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 6 Months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 11 Months
Background
After more than 21 years of war in South Sudan, a massive transformation is taking place with hope for sustainable development and peace. Such a hope is premised on the success of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and the successful self determination referendum where South Sudanese pronounced the need for independence. The birth of the Republic of South Sudan places the need for security, peace building and reconciliation at the centre of the government agenda. This will provide a firm ground for recovery and development.
The legacy of decades of war has left millions of small arms in civilian hands, inter- and intra-community conflicts, mistrust, divisions, trauma and the need for a broader reconciliation and healing in South Sudan.
Many actors, both national and international, are currently undertaking peace building activities in South Sudan, ranging from localized through to more regional interventions. Given the broad scope of this work, as well as the need for a more sustained capacity, there is need for development of an approach that can be used to effect greater prioritization of peace building and conflict transformation activities. UNDP has sought to strengthen the capacity of peace actors as well as deepen its partners’ and its own understanding of conflict transformation. This portfolio/post is created to strengthen the knowledge, develop skills and change attitudes and behavior of key players in the peace building and conflict mitigation arena in South Sudan. This will support the actors on how to build durable peace together with a broad range of partners (government and non-governmental, national and international) and to consolidate awareness on the peace building and conflict transformation through a series of trainings at state, county and community levels.
Lead by the South Sudan Peace Commission and in collaboration with the state peace committees, this initiative will be facilitated through the UNDP Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit (CPRU), in spearheading its Community Security and Arms Control (CSAC) project.
Through State/Local Government and national rule of law institutions, and in conjunction with UNMISS, UN agencies and UN Rule of Law and Governance programmes and NGOs, the 3 main outputs of the project are:
* The GoSS Community Security and Arms Control (CSAC) Bureau is formally established and operational
* Improved security environment allows for development at the community level in Southern Sudan
* The capacity of the South Sudan Peace Commission is enhanced in supporting peace building, conflict transformation and mitigation
Working under the guidance and direction of the UNDP Technical Advisor to the SSPC, the Peace Building Training Officer will support the SSPC team to provide a broad-range of trainings in conflict transformation. The target participants both at National and State level will be determined by the Trainers in conjunction with the state peace committees based on the relevance of such institutions or individual in the peace architecture in South Sudan.
This will support and strengthen the capacity of institutions, communities and individuals to analyse conflicts and solutions, seek healing for the many years of trauma, while enabling them to participate more effectively in planning exercises at different levels of central government, State, county and payams – a critical dimension in building good governance.
The incumbent will be based within UNDP South Sudan’s Conflict Prevention & Recovery Unit (CPRU) in Juba, South Sudan under the direct supervision of the UNDP Technical Advisor to the South Sudan Peace Commission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordination
* Support the SSPC in the establishment of a coordination framework on conflict transformation with partners. This should include harmonizing the different approaches used by different partners in conflict transformation training. Once established at national level, the coordination framework should be rolled over to the states and counties, building on the lessons learnt and best practices by the different partners. Harmonized tools should be owned and coordinated by the SSPC. This will enable the participants to strengthen ties on activities and those of international/national actors in the peace building field.
* Identify synergies between other CPRU projects / UNDP Units / partner UN agencies that will maximize impact on peace building and conflict transformation at the community level e.g. how to mainstream peace building activities into the local government planning and budgeting framework.
Training guide development
* Support the SSPC and partners to develop a conflict transformation training guide building on the history, experiences, practices and lessons learnt in peace building in South Sudan. The training guide should be contextually correct building on the successful experiences of peace building in South Sudan. The training guide should be developed in a participatory way, in line with the recommendation of the SSPC capacity building needs in the area of conflict transformation and has to be approved by the SSPC before use.
Training of Trainers
* Develop a ToT approach for rolling out training of trainers to ensure ‘cascading’ of knowledge to grassroots levels (from state to county, payam and boma) for more sustainable local capacity in conflict transformation.
* Ensure that the ToT targets traditional leaders, religious leaders, youth, women and local authorities to empower them to become peace cadres at the community level, building on the accepted local conflict transformation methodologies. This approach will actively contribute to promoting the values of peace and tolerance among the different South Sudanese ethnic groups that will contribute to the overall enabling environment for peace.
* Guide the mainstreaming of the ToT approach to ensure that it is government led and inclusive of the civil society and other peace actors.
Conflict Transformation training to a broad range of participants
* Develop a conflict transformation training programme that will reach all 10 states and ensure that a broad range of national/international actors learn and interact together.
* Support the SSPC to roll out the Conflict transformation training to broad range of participants in 10 states of South Sudan. This will enhance greater understanding of tools for conflict analysis, mitigation and transformation across government, non-governmental and international actors at more local levels.
* With the Technical Advisor to SSPC, support the SSPC to focus on conflict in Africa in general and Sudan specifically, with emphasis placed on culturally sensitive and sustainable responses to regional and community conflicts in Africa and specifically in Sudan through participants’ own knowledge and experience.
* Support the trained peace actors to ensure that individuals and organizations form networks, coalitions and alliances with others working in similar fields.
* Support and guide the targeting of interventions at community level (to be strengthened through the extended Training of Trainers programme), focused on implementing the state conflict transformation strategy.
Development of the state conflict transformation strategy
* Support the state governments to conduct local conflict assessments focused on addressing the inter-intra communal conflicts.
* Support the state peace commissions to develop comprehensive conflict transformation strategy documents and implementation plans.
* Support the state peace commissions to mobilize all stakeholders to implement the state conflict transformation strategy.
Coaching and mentoring
* Pursue an approach of coaching and mentoring the staff of the SSPC and the state peace committees while executing the roles under this position.
Provision of trauma counseling support
* Ensure that the ToT training programme provides a broad-range of advisory services in psycho-social support to the participants and different institutions targeted.
Monitoring and Evaluation
* Monitor, evaluate and report on conflict transformation activities , ensuring that the SSPC and state governments learn from the experience
Competencies
Corporate competencies:
* Demonstrate integrity by modelling UN values and ethical standards
* Promote the vision, mission, and strategic in goals of the UNDP and the CPR Unit
* Displays cultural, gender , religion , race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
* Treats all people fairly without favouritism
Functional competencies:
Knowledge Management and learning:
* Promote a knowledge on sharing and learning culture in the office
* In depth knowledge on programmatic functions of UNDP, and CPRy
* Ability to advocate and provide policy advise and related to community security and small arms control brining socio- economic recovery for local communities at grassroots level.
Development effectiveness:
* Ability to support the facilitation of strategic programme planning , result- based management and reporting
* Ability to assist implementation , monitoring and evaluation of program activities mobilise resources , create net works etc
* Strong analytical skills combined with good judgment
* Discretion and sound reasoning in dealing with sensitive matters
* Ability to independently solve complex and challenging problems
* Strong IT/technical skills including e-mail, Excel, Word and Power Point applications
* Sound understanding of developmental strategies – particularly focusing on community empowerment and participation
Management leadership:
* Demonstrate an ability to very quickly take on the leadership and managerial role for the implementation of the programme through negotiations, facilitation, team building and capacity development.
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive and constructive attitude
* Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills • Remain calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
* Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Masters-level degree in Social Sciences, Peace Studies & Development, or other relevant field of studies.
Experience:
* Minimum of 2-3 years in development work related to peace building and / or conflict transformation, of which at least 2 have been in post-conflict zones/countries.
* Demonstrated experience as a trainer, and as trainer of trainers
* Experience of working with newly established State and Line Ministries/Institutions
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with Government counterparts
* Strong analytical skills combined with good judgment
* Discretion and sound reasoning in dealing with sensitive matters
* Ability to independently solve complex and challenging problems.
* Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Power point and etc.).
Language:
* Proficiency is required in English
* Knowledge of Arabic or any Sudanese languages is an advantage
How to apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=26763
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
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