Position Title: Chief of Party - Burundi Application Deadline Date: 16 Apr 2012
Position Location: Bujumbura Position Start Date: 01 Jul 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 30 Jun 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Burundi Program/Office Name: WV Burundi
City/Province: Bujumbura Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 17 IIPP Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2012AFELNTA-8RZJM3
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Chief of Party (COP) will have overall responsibility for the management of all program activities and staff. S/he will have principal responsibility for representation for the program to the Netherlands Government (NLDG). The COP will serve as representative of the project and will be responsible for the activities and all long-term and short-term personnel under this grant. The COP shall have a keen understanding of the unique political dynamics and will work carefully and collaboratively to support the various political entities in Burundi and Rwanda.The COP should embrace the shared NLDG vision for the program and effectively manage available financial and human resources to make that vision a reality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct and oversee World Vision's work in an assigned program, ensuring that all program goals are met through proper design, staffing, and implementation.
Research new funding opportunities and develop and write funding proposals for assigned program.
Organize and direct the work of local staff and short-term advisors. Provide supervision, training and performance appraisals.
Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems. Submit timely accurate and professional program reports that meet donor requirements to appropriate World Vision Partnership staff.
Establish leadership and personal credibility and implement and maintain clearly understood chain of authority and accountability.
Develop and maintain an adequate human resource plan consistent with WV policies, donor requirements and local laws. Ensure proper technical capacity of staff to manage complex government funded projects.
Manage grant/project budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial repots to donors and WV NLD IPG headquarters staff.
Ensure grant/project expenses are reasonable, allocable, prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure clean audits.
Oversee property and equipment acquisition, disposition, and management in compliance with WV internal and donor requirements.
Liaise with host government officials, local communities, farmers, and other organizations as appropriate.
Evaluate program effectiveness and determine corrective action needed to improve goal achievement by participating and conducting agricultural assistance surveys and rapid appraisal design.
Perform other duties as required
Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned, including administrative and planning functions.
Attend and participate in weekly chapel services and daily devotional meetings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
A Master's degree in Peace Building, Economic Development, Rural Development or equivalent.
A minimum of 5 years extensive international development experience managing large programs focused on economical development is a must, especially in leading and managing large programs in a complex post-conflict environment;
Familiarity with NLDG programs, their history and their development; mastery of NLDG and EU regulations governing such programs;
Ability to integrate teams of professionals around common goals;
Demonstrated accomplishment in working with host-country professionals, ministries and with donor colleagues in country;
Leadership of large and diverse teams; diplomacy, strong presentation skills,
Fluency in English and French both oral and written
PREFERRED:
3 years experience in managing inter-agency or multi-country consortiums is preferred
To Apply;
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/9C6E0866C2F54ED8882579B500657A4D?OpenDocument
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Business Development Manager Job Vacancy at DHL Angola
Job Title:Business Development Manager - Angola
Ref.: MEA - 11093
At DHL, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent the world over. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.
Working for DHL Global Forwarding means working for the global market leader in air and ocean freight.
At DHL Global Forwarding, our expertise lies in the fast and flexible transportation of goods and merchandise across all continents. We not only supply comprehensive international logistic services, but also play an active role in reducing C02 emissions as seen in our GoGreen product portfolio.
Role title
Business Development Manager Oil & Energy
Corporate Division
DGF
Business Division
Commerce
Business Unit
DGF
Overall Role Purpose
A Business Development Manager is responsible for supporting the organization both monetarily and in terms of consumer knowledge.
To ensure the commercial development of Oil &Energy business in Angola.
Acquisitions of new O&E customers, maintenance of new and existing ones (follow up of their requests and needs), develop and improve our current service offers to Oil & Energy in Angola.
He stresses on increasing product knowledge, fetching new consumers, and managing public relation efforts and is also responsible for administering and directing staff, achieving financial goals.
His / Hers Job description also includes budgeting, customer service, data analysis and a variety of other business activities.
Key capabilities / Competencies
Skills/Knowledge
Super organised. Friendly and helpful, flexible and able to prioritise a changing to do list, part of the communication process includes generating clear concise reports to the senior management of the company.
Supervises, assist and evaluate operations staff. Ensure satisfactory audit results of branch operations. Conduct & document weekly staff meetings. Motivate, promote and direct operations staff to meet goals.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to make difficult decisions is a necessity for a Manager. In addition to the day-to-day management roles, a Manager is required to select and hire qualified personnel as department heads.
Assisting sales plans, tender reactions, and demonstration of organization’s software to customers.
Establishing and developing relationships with the purchaser and ensuring best grade of service and figuring out areas where mutual profit can be attained by customer and association.
Relating predominantly to a definite section, but occasionally encompassing the whole aspect of the organization.
Coordinating with account manager in developing actions on accessible customer’s sites. Developing and implementing strategies for the new product and services by analyzing business needs
Attending conferences and exhibitions. Presenting organization at seminars and User Group meetings.
Developing and delivering the business plans by carrying out research, formulating market analysis and delivering accurate business reports.
Maintain open line of communication between staff and senior management.
Communicate and coordinate with internal departments, other operations assistants may have duties including resolving customer issues, filling orders and inspecting merchandise.
Trustworthy and reliable. Self-motivated, ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
Articulate and a good communicator, Good with English (verbally and written), Proficient in using a computer (especially Word, Excel and MS Office)
Able to work in a team, excellent interpersonal skills team building skills analytical and problem solving skills decision making skills
Managers are required to stay abreast of the latest developments in their industry. This requirement can be satisfied through participation in seminars and conferences sponsored by local and national trade and industry associations.
effective verbal and listening communications skills, attention to detail and high level of accuracy,very effective organizational skills
effective written communications skills, computer skills including the spreadsheet and word-processing programs, and e-mail at a highly proficient level
Good knowledge of the Oil & Energy sector in Angola as well as Oil & Energy business.
Excellent presentation and communication skills
stress management skills, time management skills
Don't underestimate the value of being keen - employers often find it hard to find good people for operational roles so enthusiasm. The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties.
Planning & Organizing:
Develop individual & team goals and implement plan to carry out objectives.
Assist branch personnel in meeting of all team & individual goals. Work within assigned budget controls.
Participate in regular meetings & communicate with department managers. Conduct & document compliance training.
Ensure compliance with all established policies and procedures.
Decision Making:
Makes timely and appropriate decisions based on accurate tasks given and experience.
Results Orientation:
Overcomes obstacles and makes adjustments to achieve results.
Focuses self to achieve targets aligned with candidates, making sure that a good and safe service is delivered in order to provide excellent customers services to set a good example for the company.
Knowledge & Experience Required (Minimum)
Good communication skills in both written and verbal
Must refocus on prospect perceptions
Leading the company in all aspects.
Appling modern influencing techniques for sales and marketing strategies.
Good knowledge in IT and Microsoft office tools
Deals effectively with “price only” potential customers
Expected Educational Qualifications
Very good knowledge of English is mandatory
University degree in Sales & marketing or Logistic
4 years Minimum experience within an international Logistic or within an Oil & Energy company.
Bilingual English/and any other native language
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Core Banking Systems familiarity and knowledge desired, Knowledge of loan platform and consumer loans.
Ability to train fellow employees as well as cross train in other job functions
To Apply;
How to apply?
Role title Business Development Manager Oil & Energy
Corporate Division DGF
Business Division Commerce
Business Unit DGF
Overall Role Purpose A Business Development Manager is responsible for supporting the organization both monetarily and in terms of consumer knowledge.
To ensure the commercial development of Oil &Energy business in Angola.
Acquisitions of new O&E customers, maintenance of new and existing ones (follow up of their requests and needs), develop and improve our current service offers to Oil & Energy in Angola.
He stresses on increasing product knowledge, fetching new consumers, and managing public relation efforts and is also responsible for administering and directing staff, achieving financial goals.
His / Hers Job description also includes budgeting, customer service, data analysis and a variety of other business activities.
HOW TO APPLY ?
Apply to: hr.lad@dhl.com
Ref.: MEA - 11093
At DHL, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent the world over. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.
Working for DHL Global Forwarding means working for the global market leader in air and ocean freight.
At DHL Global Forwarding, our expertise lies in the fast and flexible transportation of goods and merchandise across all continents. We not only supply comprehensive international logistic services, but also play an active role in reducing C02 emissions as seen in our GoGreen product portfolio.
Role title
Business Development Manager Oil & Energy
Corporate Division
DGF
Business Division
Commerce
Business Unit
DGF
Overall Role Purpose
A Business Development Manager is responsible for supporting the organization both monetarily and in terms of consumer knowledge.
To ensure the commercial development of Oil &Energy business in Angola.
Acquisitions of new O&E customers, maintenance of new and existing ones (follow up of their requests and needs), develop and improve our current service offers to Oil & Energy in Angola.
He stresses on increasing product knowledge, fetching new consumers, and managing public relation efforts and is also responsible for administering and directing staff, achieving financial goals.
His / Hers Job description also includes budgeting, customer service, data analysis and a variety of other business activities.
Key capabilities / Competencies
Skills/Knowledge
Super organised. Friendly and helpful, flexible and able to prioritise a changing to do list, part of the communication process includes generating clear concise reports to the senior management of the company.
Supervises, assist and evaluate operations staff. Ensure satisfactory audit results of branch operations. Conduct & document weekly staff meetings. Motivate, promote and direct operations staff to meet goals.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to make difficult decisions is a necessity for a Manager. In addition to the day-to-day management roles, a Manager is required to select and hire qualified personnel as department heads.
Assisting sales plans, tender reactions, and demonstration of organization’s software to customers.
Establishing and developing relationships with the purchaser and ensuring best grade of service and figuring out areas where mutual profit can be attained by customer and association.
Relating predominantly to a definite section, but occasionally encompassing the whole aspect of the organization.
Coordinating with account manager in developing actions on accessible customer’s sites. Developing and implementing strategies for the new product and services by analyzing business needs
Attending conferences and exhibitions. Presenting organization at seminars and User Group meetings.
Developing and delivering the business plans by carrying out research, formulating market analysis and delivering accurate business reports.
Maintain open line of communication between staff and senior management.
Communicate and coordinate with internal departments, other operations assistants may have duties including resolving customer issues, filling orders and inspecting merchandise.
Trustworthy and reliable. Self-motivated, ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
Articulate and a good communicator, Good with English (verbally and written), Proficient in using a computer (especially Word, Excel and MS Office)
Able to work in a team, excellent interpersonal skills team building skills analytical and problem solving skills decision making skills
Managers are required to stay abreast of the latest developments in their industry. This requirement can be satisfied through participation in seminars and conferences sponsored by local and national trade and industry associations.
effective verbal and listening communications skills, attention to detail and high level of accuracy,very effective organizational skills
effective written communications skills, computer skills including the spreadsheet and word-processing programs, and e-mail at a highly proficient level
Good knowledge of the Oil & Energy sector in Angola as well as Oil & Energy business.
Excellent presentation and communication skills
stress management skills, time management skills
Don't underestimate the value of being keen - employers often find it hard to find good people for operational roles so enthusiasm. The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties.
Planning & Organizing:
Develop individual & team goals and implement plan to carry out objectives.
Assist branch personnel in meeting of all team & individual goals. Work within assigned budget controls.
Participate in regular meetings & communicate with department managers. Conduct & document compliance training.
Ensure compliance with all established policies and procedures.
Decision Making:
Makes timely and appropriate decisions based on accurate tasks given and experience.
Results Orientation:
Overcomes obstacles and makes adjustments to achieve results.
Focuses self to achieve targets aligned with candidates, making sure that a good and safe service is delivered in order to provide excellent customers services to set a good example for the company.
Knowledge & Experience Required (Minimum)
Good communication skills in both written and verbal
Must refocus on prospect perceptions
Leading the company in all aspects.
Appling modern influencing techniques for sales and marketing strategies.
Good knowledge in IT and Microsoft office tools
Deals effectively with “price only” potential customers
Expected Educational Qualifications
Very good knowledge of English is mandatory
University degree in Sales & marketing or Logistic
4 years Minimum experience within an international Logistic or within an Oil & Energy company.
Bilingual English/and any other native language
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Core Banking Systems familiarity and knowledge desired, Knowledge of loan platform and consumer loans.
Ability to train fellow employees as well as cross train in other job functions
To Apply;
How to apply?
Role title Business Development Manager Oil & Energy
Corporate Division DGF
Business Division Commerce
Business Unit DGF
Overall Role Purpose A Business Development Manager is responsible for supporting the organization both monetarily and in terms of consumer knowledge.
To ensure the commercial development of Oil &Energy business in Angola.
Acquisitions of new O&E customers, maintenance of new and existing ones (follow up of their requests and needs), develop and improve our current service offers to Oil & Energy in Angola.
He stresses on increasing product knowledge, fetching new consumers, and managing public relation efforts and is also responsible for administering and directing staff, achieving financial goals.
His / Hers Job description also includes budgeting, customer service, data analysis and a variety of other business activities.
HOW TO APPLY ?
Apply to: hr.lad@dhl.com
IT Manager Job Vacancy at DHL Angola
Job Title:IT Manager - Angola
Ref.: MEA - 11090
At DHL, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent the world over. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.
Working for DHL Global Forwarding means working for the global market leader in air and ocean freight.
At DHL Global Forwarding, our expertise lies in the fast and flexible transportation of goods and merchandise across all continents. We not only supply comprehensive international logistic services, but also play an active role in reducing C02 emissions as seen in our GoGreen product portfolio.
Role title
Hull Blyth Angola IT Manager
Corporate Division
Logistics
Business Division
Logistics Global Forwarding
Business Unit
Hull Blyth Angola, Ldt
Overall Role Purpose
Lead and direct the country’s IT function to implement strategic short and long term projects that create smooth, cost effective , reliable IT service and supports for the Hull Blyth Angola.
Reports to
Managing Director Angola
Date approved
Role Profiler
(Name/E-mail)
Key activities
Overall goals / Typical measures
Impact
Responsible for the entire function of IT and strategic formulation and implementation of long and short terms IT projects.
Accurate decisions, recommendations, successful establishment of IT projects that would result in the achievement of higher business operation efficiency or cost saving which would affect the companies profit and lost.
Customer
business roles: External
functional roles: Internal
Create strong relationships at regional / global level within the IT community to ensure maximum leverage of resources / solutions to support local requirements.
Build strong relationships within the wider DPWN network at country level.
Establish regular reviews with business leaders – raising the visibility and value of IT.
To guide and support the IT personnel and motivate and growth
Co-ordinate with different departments to deliver quality service to corporate customers.
High quality corporate customer support to meet changing business needs
Accurate and timely market intelligence data to support business planning and decisions.
Process
Ownership for development and delivery of the country IT budget
Implement the IT Operating Model within the country structure.
Ensure implementation of divisional standards.
Implementation of the country operating model against agreed timelines.
Manage budget to actual
Implementation of Division standards.
People - Management
Determine organization structure, roles and responsibility and performance targets for the function.
Develop a culture of quality, service excellence (for internal customers), flexibility and cost consciousness.
Develop team spirit and multitasking capabilities within the team.
Plan, organize and direct an efficient and effective function.
Responsible for complying with motive process.
Manage the allocation of appropriate resources and commitment of staff to the achievement of Global, Regional and Country objectives and targets.
Identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department.
Availability of required skills with excellent understanding of business.
Optimum utilization of resources
Positive “can do” attitude.
Employee satisfaction
Influence evidenced throughout organization.
Employee development.
Succession planning.
Employee accountability and performance
Key capabilities / Competencies
Strategic thinker
Project management skills
Strong Analytical skills
Effective communication skills / interpersonal understanding
Ability to influence and negotiate at senior level
Customer orientated
Achievement drive and initiative
Budgeting and cost controlling skills
Good communication skills in Country and English language, spoken and written
Expected years of experience
(Minimum)
5-8 years of relevant IT experience
Expected Educational Qualifications
University bachelor degree in a IT discipline or relevant education.
How to apply?
Role title
Hull Blyth Angola IT Manager
Corporate Division
Logistics
Business Division
Logistics Global Forwarding
Business Unit
Hull Blyth Angola, Ldt
Overall Role Purpose
Lead and direct the country’s IT function to implement strategic short and long term projects that create smooth, cost effective , reliable IT service and supports for the Hull Blyth Angola.
Reports to
Managing Director Angola
HOW TO APPLY?
Email to: hr.lad@dhl.com
Ref.: MEA - 11090
At DHL, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent the world over. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.
Working for DHL Global Forwarding means working for the global market leader in air and ocean freight.
At DHL Global Forwarding, our expertise lies in the fast and flexible transportation of goods and merchandise across all continents. We not only supply comprehensive international logistic services, but also play an active role in reducing C02 emissions as seen in our GoGreen product portfolio.
Role title
Hull Blyth Angola IT Manager
Corporate Division
Logistics
Business Division
Logistics Global Forwarding
Business Unit
Hull Blyth Angola, Ldt
Overall Role Purpose
Lead and direct the country’s IT function to implement strategic short and long term projects that create smooth, cost effective , reliable IT service and supports for the Hull Blyth Angola.
Reports to
Managing Director Angola
Date approved
Role Profiler
(Name/E-mail)
Key activities
Overall goals / Typical measures
Impact
Responsible for the entire function of IT and strategic formulation and implementation of long and short terms IT projects.
Accurate decisions, recommendations, successful establishment of IT projects that would result in the achievement of higher business operation efficiency or cost saving which would affect the companies profit and lost.
Customer
business roles: External
functional roles: Internal
Create strong relationships at regional / global level within the IT community to ensure maximum leverage of resources / solutions to support local requirements.
Build strong relationships within the wider DPWN network at country level.
Establish regular reviews with business leaders – raising the visibility and value of IT.
To guide and support the IT personnel and motivate and growth
Co-ordinate with different departments to deliver quality service to corporate customers.
High quality corporate customer support to meet changing business needs
Accurate and timely market intelligence data to support business planning and decisions.
Process
Ownership for development and delivery of the country IT budget
Implement the IT Operating Model within the country structure.
Ensure implementation of divisional standards.
Implementation of the country operating model against agreed timelines.
Manage budget to actual
Implementation of Division standards.
People - Management
Determine organization structure, roles and responsibility and performance targets for the function.
Develop a culture of quality, service excellence (for internal customers), flexibility and cost consciousness.
Develop team spirit and multitasking capabilities within the team.
Plan, organize and direct an efficient and effective function.
Responsible for complying with motive process.
Manage the allocation of appropriate resources and commitment of staff to the achievement of Global, Regional and Country objectives and targets.
Identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department.
Availability of required skills with excellent understanding of business.
Optimum utilization of resources
Positive “can do” attitude.
Employee satisfaction
Influence evidenced throughout organization.
Employee development.
Succession planning.
Employee accountability and performance
Key capabilities / Competencies
Strategic thinker
Project management skills
Strong Analytical skills
Effective communication skills / interpersonal understanding
Ability to influence and negotiate at senior level
Customer orientated
Achievement drive and initiative
Budgeting and cost controlling skills
Good communication skills in Country and English language, spoken and written
Expected years of experience
(Minimum)
5-8 years of relevant IT experience
Expected Educational Qualifications
University bachelor degree in a IT discipline or relevant education.
How to apply?
Role title
Hull Blyth Angola IT Manager
Corporate Division
Logistics
Business Division
Logistics Global Forwarding
Business Unit
Hull Blyth Angola, Ldt
Overall Role Purpose
Lead and direct the country’s IT function to implement strategic short and long term projects that create smooth, cost effective , reliable IT service and supports for the Hull Blyth Angola.
Reports to
Managing Director Angola
HOW TO APPLY?
Email to: hr.lad@dhl.com
IBSA Roster Manager Job Vacancy at UNDP Sierra leon
Job Title:IBSA ROSTER MANAGER
Location : FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE
Application Deadline : 08-Mar-12
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
Duration of Initial Contract : THREE MONTHS
Refer a Friend Apply Now
Background
UNDP is working with the Government of Sierra Leone in implementing a project on leadership development and capacity building in the public sector with support from a trust fund established by India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA). As part of this project, a roster of experts is being established to be an on-line tool and platform for the improved management of development experts. It will seek to invite, receive, screen, and manage expert CVs and develop a mechanism for distilling and recommending suitable consultants based on their qualification and experience, including sharing of past experiences of working with consultants, hence providing the foundation for a reliable quality control.
Once fully developed, Experts and consultants will be invited to upload and update their credentials on the IBSA roster. Policy Advisors, Program Managers and Specialists of the different priority areas of the CO will review submitted profiles for approval according to high quality criteria set under the IBSA project for this purpose. The IBSA project has elected to establish this roster of vetted experts who can be selected for various consultancies in support of the IBSA project or indeed any other projects supported through UNDP. Initial work has been done in establishing the roster including a web page linked to the UNDP web-site. UNDP is now seeking the services of a consultant to serve as Roster Manager to facilitate the establishment and activation of the roster by inviting experts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Civil Service Reform Adviser and the day-to-day close supervision of the National Programme Officer, Public Sector Reform, the consultant will be responsible for core activities towards the delivery of effective roster management services through the creation of dedicated, customized rosters under the IBSA project. This includes:
Supporting the evaluation and selection processing of roster experts for the different specialized areas identified in the master list already developed.
Establishing and promoting quality assurance standards for maintenance and inclusion to the rosters.
Establishing the IBSA roster on the WIDE platform.
Populating the master lists for the IBSA roster.
Providing timely support to experts in the population of their profiles on the IBSA platform.
Providing effective support for the maintenance for the roster.
Facilitating knowledge building and knowledge sharing on the roster.
Developing guidelines for the selection / contracting of consultants, developing guidelines for roster maintenance, and for expert addition to the roster.
Cross checking/verifying the list of experts in the IBSA roster to ensure that experts from other rosters are added / included in the IBSA roster; and supporting experts with population of profiles and related processes.
Creating various databases and key files necessary for contracting all experts selected for inclusion in the IBSA roster of vetted experts.
In order to achieve all this, the consultant shall: i) Liaise with WIDE Network Manager to ensure quality assurance standards are maintained for the vetted experts under the IBSA roster; ii) Promote a collaborative, client-oriented approach and coordinate with the programme team as well as Roster Focal Points at HQs and country offices.
Competencies
Ability to work in a fast paced and diverse environment.
Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
Demonstrates integrity and fairness, modeled by the UN/UNDP's values and ethical standards.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Required Skills and Experience
Recruitment Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in governance, international development, international relations, social sciences, business administration, human resources management, knowledge management, organization development, IT/database development and/or related field;
At least 2 years of experience in Knowledge Management and/or knowledge services
Experience in designing and managing a roster is an asset.
Experience in recruitment and talent management desirable.
Fluency in English required, knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Reporting Arrangements
The Roster Manager will report to the Civil Service Reform Adviser, UNDP, while the day-to-day supervision will be conducted by the National Programme Officer, Public Sector Reform.
Duration of the consultancy
The task is expected to take three months effective from the signing of the contract and payments will be based on deliverables defined under section IV above.
Deliverables:
The consultant will be based at UNDP and will be tasked with various roster management services. The expected deliverables are the following:
Orientation on WIDE platform and create the Master Lists for the IBSA roster, linked to the WIDE platform;
Support to the evaluation and selection process of experts for the IBSA project
Creation of electronic contracting folders for each expert who is selected for inclusion in the roster;
Verification of thematic rosters for application of standards in their management;
Develop guidelines for all roster managers / users on the maintenance and use of the roster;
Support experts with the population of their profiles and related processes on the IBSA roster platform
Payment Modalities
Payment to the consultant will be made in three installments upon satisfactory completion of the following deliverables:
1st installment-15% upon signing of the contract
2nd installment-35% upon submission of a progress report to UNDP showing progress against agreed outputs
3rd installment-50% upon submission of the final report with all deliverables signed off by UNDP.
Evaluation of Criteria and Weighting
The consultant will be evaluated against a combination of technical and financial criteria. Maximum score is 100% out of a total score for technical criteria equals 70% and 30% for financial criteria.
The technical evaluation will include the following:
Background and minimum educational qualification as defined above-10%
Practical experience as per the TOR-30%
Demonstrated experience in database development and roster management (50%)
English language fluency in both oral and written, proficiency in IT and evidence of good communication and writing skills-10%
Application Procedure
Qualified and interested candidates are hereby requested to apply. The application should contain the following:
Brief proposal addressing the requirement (Methodology)
Filled P11 form
Detailed achievement based CV
Financial proposal
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28428
Location : FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE
Application Deadline : 08-Mar-12
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
Duration of Initial Contract : THREE MONTHS
Refer a Friend Apply Now
Background
UNDP is working with the Government of Sierra Leone in implementing a project on leadership development and capacity building in the public sector with support from a trust fund established by India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA). As part of this project, a roster of experts is being established to be an on-line tool and platform for the improved management of development experts. It will seek to invite, receive, screen, and manage expert CVs and develop a mechanism for distilling and recommending suitable consultants based on their qualification and experience, including sharing of past experiences of working with consultants, hence providing the foundation for a reliable quality control.
Once fully developed, Experts and consultants will be invited to upload and update their credentials on the IBSA roster. Policy Advisors, Program Managers and Specialists of the different priority areas of the CO will review submitted profiles for approval according to high quality criteria set under the IBSA project for this purpose. The IBSA project has elected to establish this roster of vetted experts who can be selected for various consultancies in support of the IBSA project or indeed any other projects supported through UNDP. Initial work has been done in establishing the roster including a web page linked to the UNDP web-site. UNDP is now seeking the services of a consultant to serve as Roster Manager to facilitate the establishment and activation of the roster by inviting experts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Civil Service Reform Adviser and the day-to-day close supervision of the National Programme Officer, Public Sector Reform, the consultant will be responsible for core activities towards the delivery of effective roster management services through the creation of dedicated, customized rosters under the IBSA project. This includes:
Supporting the evaluation and selection processing of roster experts for the different specialized areas identified in the master list already developed.
Establishing and promoting quality assurance standards for maintenance and inclusion to the rosters.
Establishing the IBSA roster on the WIDE platform.
Populating the master lists for the IBSA roster.
Providing timely support to experts in the population of their profiles on the IBSA platform.
Providing effective support for the maintenance for the roster.
Facilitating knowledge building and knowledge sharing on the roster.
Developing guidelines for the selection / contracting of consultants, developing guidelines for roster maintenance, and for expert addition to the roster.
Cross checking/verifying the list of experts in the IBSA roster to ensure that experts from other rosters are added / included in the IBSA roster; and supporting experts with population of profiles and related processes.
Creating various databases and key files necessary for contracting all experts selected for inclusion in the IBSA roster of vetted experts.
In order to achieve all this, the consultant shall: i) Liaise with WIDE Network Manager to ensure quality assurance standards are maintained for the vetted experts under the IBSA roster; ii) Promote a collaborative, client-oriented approach and coordinate with the programme team as well as Roster Focal Points at HQs and country offices.
Competencies
Ability to work in a fast paced and diverse environment.
Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
Demonstrates integrity and fairness, modeled by the UN/UNDP's values and ethical standards.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Required Skills and Experience
Recruitment Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in governance, international development, international relations, social sciences, business administration, human resources management, knowledge management, organization development, IT/database development and/or related field;
At least 2 years of experience in Knowledge Management and/or knowledge services
Experience in designing and managing a roster is an asset.
Experience in recruitment and talent management desirable.
Fluency in English required, knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Reporting Arrangements
The Roster Manager will report to the Civil Service Reform Adviser, UNDP, while the day-to-day supervision will be conducted by the National Programme Officer, Public Sector Reform.
Duration of the consultancy
The task is expected to take three months effective from the signing of the contract and payments will be based on deliverables defined under section IV above.
Deliverables:
The consultant will be based at UNDP and will be tasked with various roster management services. The expected deliverables are the following:
Orientation on WIDE platform and create the Master Lists for the IBSA roster, linked to the WIDE platform;
Support to the evaluation and selection process of experts for the IBSA project
Creation of electronic contracting folders for each expert who is selected for inclusion in the roster;
Verification of thematic rosters for application of standards in their management;
Develop guidelines for all roster managers / users on the maintenance and use of the roster;
Support experts with the population of their profiles and related processes on the IBSA roster platform
Payment Modalities
Payment to the consultant will be made in three installments upon satisfactory completion of the following deliverables:
1st installment-15% upon signing of the contract
2nd installment-35% upon submission of a progress report to UNDP showing progress against agreed outputs
3rd installment-50% upon submission of the final report with all deliverables signed off by UNDP.
Evaluation of Criteria and Weighting
The consultant will be evaluated against a combination of technical and financial criteria. Maximum score is 100% out of a total score for technical criteria equals 70% and 30% for financial criteria.
The technical evaluation will include the following:
Background and minimum educational qualification as defined above-10%
Practical experience as per the TOR-30%
Demonstrated experience in database development and roster management (50%)
English language fluency in both oral and written, proficiency in IT and evidence of good communication and writing skills-10%
Application Procedure
Qualified and interested candidates are hereby requested to apply. The application should contain the following:
Brief proposal addressing the requirement (Methodology)
Filled P11 form
Detailed achievement based CV
Financial proposal
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28428
Chief Technical Specialist Job Vacancy at UNDP Mozambique
Job Title:CHIEF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (PARLIAMENT)
Location : Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE
Application Deadline : 13-Mar-12
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : P-4
Languages Required :
English Portuguese
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 16-Apr-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : One Year
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Background
UNDP Mozambique has an ongoing cooperation with the Parliament to ensure that it becomes more effective in its main responsibilities as the main legislative body of the country with a special emphasis on its executive oversight function. The priority areas of cooperation have been the following: developing and strengthening the fiscal oversight function; supporting and training MPs in budget analysis and oversight; ensuring access of MPs to relevant financial oversight systems; supporting the conducting of oversight missions; organization of seminars and trainings on the role of the Parliament in the preparation and implementation of national development programmes; organizing learning sessions for MPs and the media on thematic areas of interest and developing and implementing plans for the revitalization of the Parliament’s communication strategy etc.
The current programme will be completed in December 2011, and the new UNDAF/CPD will start in 2012. The CTA is required to provide continuing technical support for the Parliament and national and provincial levels. The project is being housed by the office of the Secretary-General of the Parliament.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative (Programme), the Senior Parliamentary Advisor (SPA), who will be based at the Parliament, will report to the Deputy Resident Representative (Programme) and liaise with the Secretary-General and relevant Members of the Parliament on the day-to-day project implementation matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide top-notch expertise and advice to the Parliament of Mozambique and UNDP in the development of policy, regulations, methodologies, tools and working instruments.
Provide technical support and advice to the Secretary General of the Parliament as the Project Manager.
Provision of analysis of the governance, political, and socio-economic situation of the country.
Identification of strategic and innovative areas of cooperation with interested development partners.
Key contributions to knowledge management and communities of practice in the wider governance sector.
Skills transfer and capacity development for the Parliament at national and provincial levels via the Secretary General’s office through trainings, briefing and study sessions, etc.
Ensure that the Parliament produces periodic progress reports (quarterly, semi-annual and annual), as well as narrative and financial reports to be submitted to the Annual Meetings.
Ensure that the 2007-2011 parliament support project is evaluated by March 2011.
Design, develop and implement the Parliamentary support programme, based on the findings and recommendations of the final evaluation of the proceeding project.
Effective application of the Results-Based Management (RBM) tools, establishment of management targets and monitoring and achievement of results.
Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the project including producing and revising quarterly work plans, outputs, and related budgets.
Effective monitoring, measuring the impact of the project and evaluation. Constant monitoring and analysis of the emerging country context, timely adjustment of the project.
Effective follow-up to the findings and recommendations of the previous project evaluation, as well as the audit and audit recommendations.
Team work with the staff in the Secretary-General’s office of the Parliament, UNDP colleagues, and key stakeholders.
• Provision of strategic advice in the formulation, implementation, and revision of the project work plans and related budgets.
Expert advice in the formulation of the new UNDAF and the UNDP country programme.
Report to UNDP, on a quarterly basis, on progress and results achieved by project activities, as well as on difficulties encountered.
Mainstreaming cross-cutting issues such as HIV/AIDS, human rights, and gender into the existing Parliament project, as well as the new one.
Institutionalise and maintain donor intelligence, strategic partnership and resource mobilization of which the objectives will focus on the following:
Development and implementation of partnerships for achieving effective resource mobilization to achieve programme outcomes.
Establishment and coordination of partnerships with UN agencies, international financial institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, government institutions, organized private sector, CSOs and other stakeholders.
Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation and identification of opportunities for cost-sharing. Ensure a smooth flow of information and exchange between UNDP Country Office, the existing donor and the Project.
Undertakes advocacy and information, education and communication (IEC), focusing on:
Facilitation of the process of creating and raising the level of awareness on pertinent issues related to parliamentary support.
Determining appropriate media of reaching out to the public and design strategies for reaching the targets.
Promotion of South-South collaboration in support for exchange of information and experience with other countries.
Advice to UNDP on significant policy measures undertaken by the Government of Mozambique and the Parliament in the field and its likely impact.
Undertake any other tasks as requested by the UNDP Country Office.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies:
Technical knowledge
Demonstrates a good understanding of the role and the challenges of the Parliament generally, as well as specifically in Mozambique.
Exhibits a good knowledge of institutional development issues.
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
Ability to lead and contribute to strategic planning, change processes, results-based management, work planning, and reporting.
Ability to formulate and manage budgets, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
Ability to apply development theory to the specific country context to identify creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations.
Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with UN Agencies and main constituents, advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different constituencies.
Ability to mobilise resources and undertake cost-recovery.
Ability to implement new systems and effect behavioural change.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
Promote a knowledge sharing and learning culture
Have good knowledge on UNDP programme and operational issues
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Management and Leadership:
Builds strong relationships with stakeholders and clients, focuses on impact and results for clients, and respond positively to feedback.
Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates capacity to communicate effectively; resource management; capacity to plan and organize programmes effectively
Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and mature judgment
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Patience to work under pressure and maintains positive outlook and humour.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced University degree (PhD a distinct advantage) in public administration, law, political science or related social science discipline
Experience:
Significant experience (7 years) in government (e.g. as an elected member, senior staff member or programme director of a national parliament or legislature, project manager, etc.) in the area of parliamentary development.
Experience with similar assignments in similar developing countries, preferably in Sub Saharan - Africa.
In-depth understanding of parliamentary processes and procedure.
Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
Excellent computer skills and ability to use information technology as a tool and resource.
Previous work experience with UN/UNDP as added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating professional skills development training.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and oral English.
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28390hi
Location : Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE
Application Deadline : 13-Mar-12
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : P-4
Languages Required :
English Portuguese
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 16-Apr-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : One Year
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Background
UNDP Mozambique has an ongoing cooperation with the Parliament to ensure that it becomes more effective in its main responsibilities as the main legislative body of the country with a special emphasis on its executive oversight function. The priority areas of cooperation have been the following: developing and strengthening the fiscal oversight function; supporting and training MPs in budget analysis and oversight; ensuring access of MPs to relevant financial oversight systems; supporting the conducting of oversight missions; organization of seminars and trainings on the role of the Parliament in the preparation and implementation of national development programmes; organizing learning sessions for MPs and the media on thematic areas of interest and developing and implementing plans for the revitalization of the Parliament’s communication strategy etc.
The current programme will be completed in December 2011, and the new UNDAF/CPD will start in 2012. The CTA is required to provide continuing technical support for the Parliament and national and provincial levels. The project is being housed by the office of the Secretary-General of the Parliament.
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative (Programme), the Senior Parliamentary Advisor (SPA), who will be based at the Parliament, will report to the Deputy Resident Representative (Programme) and liaise with the Secretary-General and relevant Members of the Parliament on the day-to-day project implementation matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide top-notch expertise and advice to the Parliament of Mozambique and UNDP in the development of policy, regulations, methodologies, tools and working instruments.
Provide technical support and advice to the Secretary General of the Parliament as the Project Manager.
Provision of analysis of the governance, political, and socio-economic situation of the country.
Identification of strategic and innovative areas of cooperation with interested development partners.
Key contributions to knowledge management and communities of practice in the wider governance sector.
Skills transfer and capacity development for the Parliament at national and provincial levels via the Secretary General’s office through trainings, briefing and study sessions, etc.
Ensure that the Parliament produces periodic progress reports (quarterly, semi-annual and annual), as well as narrative and financial reports to be submitted to the Annual Meetings.
Ensure that the 2007-2011 parliament support project is evaluated by March 2011.
Design, develop and implement the Parliamentary support programme, based on the findings and recommendations of the final evaluation of the proceeding project.
Effective application of the Results-Based Management (RBM) tools, establishment of management targets and monitoring and achievement of results.
Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the project including producing and revising quarterly work plans, outputs, and related budgets.
Effective monitoring, measuring the impact of the project and evaluation. Constant monitoring and analysis of the emerging country context, timely adjustment of the project.
Effective follow-up to the findings and recommendations of the previous project evaluation, as well as the audit and audit recommendations.
Team work with the staff in the Secretary-General’s office of the Parliament, UNDP colleagues, and key stakeholders.
• Provision of strategic advice in the formulation, implementation, and revision of the project work plans and related budgets.
Expert advice in the formulation of the new UNDAF and the UNDP country programme.
Report to UNDP, on a quarterly basis, on progress and results achieved by project activities, as well as on difficulties encountered.
Mainstreaming cross-cutting issues such as HIV/AIDS, human rights, and gender into the existing Parliament project, as well as the new one.
Institutionalise and maintain donor intelligence, strategic partnership and resource mobilization of which the objectives will focus on the following:
Development and implementation of partnerships for achieving effective resource mobilization to achieve programme outcomes.
Establishment and coordination of partnerships with UN agencies, international financial institutions, bilateral and multilateral donors, government institutions, organized private sector, CSOs and other stakeholders.
Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation and identification of opportunities for cost-sharing. Ensure a smooth flow of information and exchange between UNDP Country Office, the existing donor and the Project.
Undertakes advocacy and information, education and communication (IEC), focusing on:
Facilitation of the process of creating and raising the level of awareness on pertinent issues related to parliamentary support.
Determining appropriate media of reaching out to the public and design strategies for reaching the targets.
Promotion of South-South collaboration in support for exchange of information and experience with other countries.
Advice to UNDP on significant policy measures undertaken by the Government of Mozambique and the Parliament in the field and its likely impact.
Undertake any other tasks as requested by the UNDP Country Office.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP.
Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies:
Technical knowledge
Demonstrates a good understanding of the role and the challenges of the Parliament generally, as well as specifically in Mozambique.
Exhibits a good knowledge of institutional development issues.
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
Ability to lead and contribute to strategic planning, change processes, results-based management, work planning, and reporting.
Ability to formulate and manage budgets, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
Ability to apply development theory to the specific country context to identify creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations.
Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with UN Agencies and main constituents, advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different constituencies.
Ability to mobilise resources and undertake cost-recovery.
Ability to implement new systems and effect behavioural change.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
Promote a knowledge sharing and learning culture
Have good knowledge on UNDP programme and operational issues
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Management and Leadership:
Builds strong relationships with stakeholders and clients, focuses on impact and results for clients, and respond positively to feedback.
Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates capacity to communicate effectively; resource management; capacity to plan and organize programmes effectively
Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and mature judgment
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Patience to work under pressure and maintains positive outlook and humour.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced University degree (PhD a distinct advantage) in public administration, law, political science or related social science discipline
Experience:
Significant experience (7 years) in government (e.g. as an elected member, senior staff member or programme director of a national parliament or legislature, project manager, etc.) in the area of parliamentary development.
Experience with similar assignments in similar developing countries, preferably in Sub Saharan - Africa.
In-depth understanding of parliamentary processes and procedure.
Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
Excellent computer skills and ability to use information technology as a tool and resource.
Previous work experience with UN/UNDP as added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating professional skills development training.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and oral English.
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28390hi
Project Assistant Job Vacancy at UNDP Kenya
Job Title:PROJECT ASSISTANT - SCMSP (LOCAL POSITION)
Location : Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline : 14-Mar-12
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SC-6
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-May-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : One Year
Expected Duration of Assignment : N/A
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Background
UNDP Somalia comprises three main clusters: 1) Rule of Law and Security (ROLS), 2) Governance and, 3) Recovery and Sustainable Livelihoods (RSL). The Governance cluster consists of the following components:
Somali Institutional Development Project (SIDP): Providing support to strengthen government functioning at federal and state levels through short term assistance and longer term capacity building interventions
Local Governance: Supporting formation and development of local governance, and developing a platform for decentralized service delivery, jointly with other UN agencies
Constitution-Making Support Project (CMSP): Supporting the constitutional process and participatory governance
Civil Society and Reconciliation: Strengthening the capacity of civil society and the media in their interface with public institutions in order to promote good governance
The Somalia Constitution-Making Support Project (SCMSP) focuses on the fundamental pillar of promoting peace, with an overall objective to ensure that a new Federal Constitution for Somalia is prepared in a participatory manner and that its implementation lays a foundation for a legitimate Federal Somali State
In close collaboration with a consortium of international partners, The United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) and UNDP are providing support to the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia on the constitution-making process through various Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) and civil society groups.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the Joint Constitution Unit, the Project Assistant will provide administrative and financial support to the implementation of project activities, while ensuring a high standard of quality and accuracy in their work. The position holder also promotes a client, quality and result-oriented approach.
The Project 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 administrative, procurement and logistical services
Support to finance services
Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing
1. Implement operational strategies, focusing on the achievement of the following results
Full compliance with UN/UNDP rules and regulations of financial processes, financial records and reports and audit follow up; implementation of effective internal control framework.
Assist in the coordination and preparation for Audits and Audit replies.
Address queries related to financial matters on the Constitution project
2. Ensures effective administrative, procurement and logistical services, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Provide support to logistical arrangements for visiting missions and liaise with Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO) and ensure security clearance and visas are obtained for all staff and consultants prior to travel to the field.
Liaise with national counterparts, regarding the preparation of outside and in-country travel arrangements
Prepare agendas and minutes of meetings and, draft reports of workshops.
Draft correspondences covering project issues, compile statistical data; follow up and respond to queries
Organize workshops for staff, national and international partners both within and outside Somalia.
Assist in preparatory work for contracts and procurement (i.e. tendering, bills of quantities and works etc.) in line with UNDP regulations, guidelines and procedures, and as may be directed from time to time
Maintain records, draft routine correspondence and activity reports, and respond to queries as instructed by the Head of Unit.
Compile project related statistics and maintain project records (i.e. work-plans, contracts, Letters of Agreements, records of meetings, etc.) in good order
Ensure adequate and retrievable filling system for Constitution project documents including soft and hard copies.
Carry out any other relevant duties as requested by the Head of Unit and the Project Manager.
3. Ensures effective Finance Support, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Proper control of the supporting documents for payments and review of financial reports, process vouchers, conduct budget checks,
Process all payments in the ATLAS Financial System and review them for completeness prior to submitting to the Head of Unit for approval.
Assist in preparation of budgets and revisions.
Liaise with the Procurement Unit in preparing purchase orders.
Create project requisitions
Assist in the preparation of presentations’ statistical data and outgoing correspondence
Prepare payment certification and disbursements, and reconcile payment records with project activities
Liaise with national counterparts, regarding payment of invoices, stipends, rehabilitation and organize in-country travel of the TFI
4. Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing within the CO and the Constitutional Support Project, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Participation in the organization of training for the office staff on programme and operations related issues;
Contribute to the collection and sharing of best practices in program and financial services and administration to support training of administrative staff.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the Constitution Project. Works undertaken will increase the timely delivery of project results and will ensure that UNDP Procedures and regulations are met while also strengthening the capacity of the Project as a whole. The incumbent’s own initiative is decisive in the timely achievement of these results.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems
IT competencies in Word, Excel, Power Point and internet.
Leadership and Self-Management
Focuses on result for the client and responses positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calms, in control and good humored even under pressure
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Completion of Secondary Education, preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance.
University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences is be desirable but not a requirement.
Experience:
3 years of administrative or programme/project experience is required at the national level.
Advanced skill in the usage of computer software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), and web based management systems.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English good written and oral skills.
Knowledge of Somali is desirable but not a requirement.
Other:
Terms of Service: This is a non-staff contract under the Service Contract modality of hiring of the UNDP. Individuals engaged under a Service Contract serve in their individual capacity and not as representative of a government institutions, corporate body or other authority external to UNDP. The incumbent shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN common system or the government and are therefore not entitled to any diplomatic privileges or any other special status or conditions.
Application: Applicants are requested to upload a copy of their latest updated P11 Form instead of a CV which can be downloaded from this website: http://www.sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28659
Location : Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline : 14-Mar-12
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SC-6
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-May-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : One Year
Expected Duration of Assignment : N/A
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Background
UNDP Somalia comprises three main clusters: 1) Rule of Law and Security (ROLS), 2) Governance and, 3) Recovery and Sustainable Livelihoods (RSL). The Governance cluster consists of the following components:
Somali Institutional Development Project (SIDP): Providing support to strengthen government functioning at federal and state levels through short term assistance and longer term capacity building interventions
Local Governance: Supporting formation and development of local governance, and developing a platform for decentralized service delivery, jointly with other UN agencies
Constitution-Making Support Project (CMSP): Supporting the constitutional process and participatory governance
Civil Society and Reconciliation: Strengthening the capacity of civil society and the media in their interface with public institutions in order to promote good governance
The Somalia Constitution-Making Support Project (SCMSP) focuses on the fundamental pillar of promoting peace, with an overall objective to ensure that a new Federal Constitution for Somalia is prepared in a participatory manner and that its implementation lays a foundation for a legitimate Federal Somali State
In close collaboration with a consortium of international partners, The United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) and UNDP are providing support to the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia on the constitution-making process through various Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) and civil society groups.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the Joint Constitution Unit, the Project Assistant will provide administrative and financial support to the implementation of project activities, while ensuring a high standard of quality and accuracy in their work. The position holder also promotes a client, quality and result-oriented approach.
The Project 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 administrative, procurement and logistical services
Support to finance services
Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing
1. Implement operational strategies, focusing on the achievement of the following results
Full compliance with UN/UNDP rules and regulations of financial processes, financial records and reports and audit follow up; implementation of effective internal control framework.
Assist in the coordination and preparation for Audits and Audit replies.
Address queries related to financial matters on the Constitution project
2. Ensures effective administrative, procurement and logistical services, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Provide support to logistical arrangements for visiting missions and liaise with Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO) and ensure security clearance and visas are obtained for all staff and consultants prior to travel to the field.
Liaise with national counterparts, regarding the preparation of outside and in-country travel arrangements
Prepare agendas and minutes of meetings and, draft reports of workshops.
Draft correspondences covering project issues, compile statistical data; follow up and respond to queries
Organize workshops for staff, national and international partners both within and outside Somalia.
Assist in preparatory work for contracts and procurement (i.e. tendering, bills of quantities and works etc.) in line with UNDP regulations, guidelines and procedures, and as may be directed from time to time
Maintain records, draft routine correspondence and activity reports, and respond to queries as instructed by the Head of Unit.
Compile project related statistics and maintain project records (i.e. work-plans, contracts, Letters of Agreements, records of meetings, etc.) in good order
Ensure adequate and retrievable filling system for Constitution project documents including soft and hard copies.
Carry out any other relevant duties as requested by the Head of Unit and the Project Manager.
3. Ensures effective Finance Support, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Proper control of the supporting documents for payments and review of financial reports, process vouchers, conduct budget checks,
Process all payments in the ATLAS Financial System and review them for completeness prior to submitting to the Head of Unit for approval.
Assist in preparation of budgets and revisions.
Liaise with the Procurement Unit in preparing purchase orders.
Create project requisitions
Assist in the preparation of presentations’ statistical data and outgoing correspondence
Prepare payment certification and disbursements, and reconcile payment records with project activities
Liaise with national counterparts, regarding payment of invoices, stipends, rehabilitation and organize in-country travel of the TFI
4. Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing within the CO and the Constitutional Support Project, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Participation in the organization of training for the office staff on programme and operations related issues;
Contribute to the collection and sharing of best practices in program and financial services and administration to support training of administrative staff.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the Constitution Project. Works undertaken will increase the timely delivery of project results and will ensure that UNDP Procedures and regulations are met while also strengthening the capacity of the Project as a whole. The incumbent’s own initiative is decisive in the timely achievement of these results.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems
IT competencies in Word, Excel, Power Point and internet.
Leadership and Self-Management
Focuses on result for the client and responses positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calms, in control and good humored even under pressure
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Completion of Secondary Education, preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance.
University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences is be desirable but not a requirement.
Experience:
3 years of administrative or programme/project experience is required at the national level.
Advanced skill in the usage of computer software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), and web based management systems.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English good written and oral skills.
Knowledge of Somali is desirable but not a requirement.
Other:
Terms of Service: This is a non-staff contract under the Service Contract modality of hiring of the UNDP. Individuals engaged under a Service Contract serve in their individual capacity and not as representative of a government institutions, corporate body or other authority external to UNDP. The incumbent shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN common system or the government and are therefore not entitled to any diplomatic privileges or any other special status or conditions.
Application: Applicants are requested to upload a copy of their latest updated P11 Form instead of a CV which can be downloaded from this website: http://www.sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28659
Consultant Job Vacancy at UNCDF Lesotho
Job Title:CONSULTANCY: STUDY ON THE DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF INSURANCE IN LESOTHO WITH EMPHASIS ON MICROINSURANCE
Location : LESOTHO
Application Deadline : 09-Mar-12
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 23-Mar-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 2 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 30 days
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Background
UNCDF is the UN’s capital investment agency for the world’s 48 least developed countries. It creates new opportunities for poor people and their communities by increasing access to microfinance and investment capital. UNCDF focuses on Africa and the poorest countries of Asia, with a special commitment to countries emerging from conflict or crisis. It provides seed capital – grants and loans – and technical support to help microfinance institutions reach more poor households and small businesses, and local governments finance the capital investments – water systems, feeder roads, schools, irrigation schemes – that will improve poor peoples’ lives. UNCDF programmes help to empower women, and are designed to catalyze larger capital flows from the private sector, national governments and development partners, for maximum impact toward the Millennium Development Goals.
Lesotho is a landlocked country surrounded by South Africa with a population of slightly over 1.8 million people of which 70% live in the rural areas and over 50% live below USD1.25 a day. The Government of Lesotho (GoL), in partnership with UNCDF and UNDP, is promoting inclusive finance as a key strategy to economic development and poverty reduction. Through this partnership, a three-year project known as “Support to Financial Inclusion in Lesotho” (SUFIL) was launched to address the existing gaps in Lesotho’s financial sector that hinder access to financial services especially by the poor and marginalized people.
A study commissioned by the Central Bank of Lesotho on the level of financial inclusion in Lesotho (FinScope Lesotho 2011) revealed that 61.7% of Basotho have access to insurance. Of those who have insurance 62.8% get services from the informal sector. Funeral insurance is the main product accessible to the vast majority of the population. The current uptake of insurance in Lesotho presents great opportunity and potential for the development of the insurance sector in order to maximize its benefits and impact on the lives of the Basotho.
The insurance sector in Lesotho is comprised of six insurance companies and twelve insurance brokers all offering life and non life insurance products and are supervised by the central bank of Lesotho. Currently, the existing financial institutions act does not permit insurance companies to offer their services through existing financial institutions. Moreover, there are numerous informal funeral schemes which in reality make up the bulk of access to insurance services. These schemes, while offering services to majority of people are however vulnerable to fraud and their informal nature makes them unreliable, and inefficient, resulting in the possibility of people losing their money without proper structures for recourse.
SUFIL project plans to go beyond findings of the FinScope survey to establish a scoping of the microinsurance sector and help develop tools necessary to promote insurance as one of the inclusive finance strategies in Lesotho.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supply-side analysis:
The purpose of this component is to build an understanding of the players’ perceptive in promoting microinsurance as a business opportunity. The study will attempt to understand the current involvement of insurance companies in reaching the low-end of the market; identify key success factors, challenges and gaps. The following tasks will be required for supply-side analysis:
Assess the current insurance services provided by the formal and informal institutions to the low and middle income market segments:
An examination will be made to understand the key success factors, challenges, risks and gaps that the formal service providers meet in reaching the low income market.
Understand the reasons for the low uptake for other insurance products in comparison with the high uptake of funeral insurance products.
Understand the current delivery models and identify how best the informal sector can be integrated into the formal.
There will be need to determine:
What lessons can the formal sector learn from the current practice of the informal sector
What win-win key points must be considered for a successful integration of the formal and informal service providers.
Assess the role of non-financial sector players such as mobile phone networks, financial institutions, retail stores, etc. as potential partners in distribution of microinsurance services.
Assess the current client complaints structures and processes put in place by the insurance service providers.
Assess the internal consumer education programmes within the insurance sector.
Policy/regulatory framework:
The central bank of Lesotho has presented to parliament a revised insurance bill. The consultant will review, assess and make recommendations on the improvement of this proposed bill. This will include consideration of:
The extent to which the proposed bill supports the development of microinsurance
The impact of non-bank financial regulation on the development of the insurance sector. This may include areas such as tax legislation and Anti Money laundering (AML) and Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT) requirements.
The institutional environment in which the financial sector and insurance market operates: e.g. the regulatory framework for mutual insurers, institutional requirements on insurers and intermediaries, governance, etc.
Impact of Results
The expected results of the study would have the following impact :
Strengthening the delivery of insurance services in Lesotho.
A conducive environment for the growth and development of the insurance sector.
Competencies
Technical/Functional:
Extensive microfinance and microinsurance training and technical assistance experience
Comprehensive knowledge of the industry best practices
Experience at the country wide sector level/understanding of building inclusive financial sectors, preferably in Africa;
Managerial:
Ability to work in a multicultural setting
Ability to work in and lead a team.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master's degree in economics, development studies, Business or other equivalent degrees.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of practical international experience and knowledge in the microinsurance and microfinance sectors, preferably in Africa
Minimum of 5 years of microinsurance management or technical assistance support and/or consulting experience.
Must have experience in assessment or SWOT analysis methodology of microinsurance sector
Comprehensive knowledge of microinsurance and microfinance best practices
Ability to work in a multicultural team
Experience of Lesotho and the Southern Africa region practices in microinsurance and microfinance is a plus.
Language Requirements:
Excellent report writing and communication skills in English;
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28456
Location : LESOTHO
Application Deadline : 09-Mar-12
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 23-Mar-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 2 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 30 days
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Background
UNCDF is the UN’s capital investment agency for the world’s 48 least developed countries. It creates new opportunities for poor people and their communities by increasing access to microfinance and investment capital. UNCDF focuses on Africa and the poorest countries of Asia, with a special commitment to countries emerging from conflict or crisis. It provides seed capital – grants and loans – and technical support to help microfinance institutions reach more poor households and small businesses, and local governments finance the capital investments – water systems, feeder roads, schools, irrigation schemes – that will improve poor peoples’ lives. UNCDF programmes help to empower women, and are designed to catalyze larger capital flows from the private sector, national governments and development partners, for maximum impact toward the Millennium Development Goals.
Lesotho is a landlocked country surrounded by South Africa with a population of slightly over 1.8 million people of which 70% live in the rural areas and over 50% live below USD1.25 a day. The Government of Lesotho (GoL), in partnership with UNCDF and UNDP, is promoting inclusive finance as a key strategy to economic development and poverty reduction. Through this partnership, a three-year project known as “Support to Financial Inclusion in Lesotho” (SUFIL) was launched to address the existing gaps in Lesotho’s financial sector that hinder access to financial services especially by the poor and marginalized people.
A study commissioned by the Central Bank of Lesotho on the level of financial inclusion in Lesotho (FinScope Lesotho 2011) revealed that 61.7% of Basotho have access to insurance. Of those who have insurance 62.8% get services from the informal sector. Funeral insurance is the main product accessible to the vast majority of the population. The current uptake of insurance in Lesotho presents great opportunity and potential for the development of the insurance sector in order to maximize its benefits and impact on the lives of the Basotho.
The insurance sector in Lesotho is comprised of six insurance companies and twelve insurance brokers all offering life and non life insurance products and are supervised by the central bank of Lesotho. Currently, the existing financial institutions act does not permit insurance companies to offer their services through existing financial institutions. Moreover, there are numerous informal funeral schemes which in reality make up the bulk of access to insurance services. These schemes, while offering services to majority of people are however vulnerable to fraud and their informal nature makes them unreliable, and inefficient, resulting in the possibility of people losing their money without proper structures for recourse.
SUFIL project plans to go beyond findings of the FinScope survey to establish a scoping of the microinsurance sector and help develop tools necessary to promote insurance as one of the inclusive finance strategies in Lesotho.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supply-side analysis:
The purpose of this component is to build an understanding of the players’ perceptive in promoting microinsurance as a business opportunity. The study will attempt to understand the current involvement of insurance companies in reaching the low-end of the market; identify key success factors, challenges and gaps. The following tasks will be required for supply-side analysis:
Assess the current insurance services provided by the formal and informal institutions to the low and middle income market segments:
An examination will be made to understand the key success factors, challenges, risks and gaps that the formal service providers meet in reaching the low income market.
Understand the reasons for the low uptake for other insurance products in comparison with the high uptake of funeral insurance products.
Understand the current delivery models and identify how best the informal sector can be integrated into the formal.
There will be need to determine:
What lessons can the formal sector learn from the current practice of the informal sector
What win-win key points must be considered for a successful integration of the formal and informal service providers.
Assess the role of non-financial sector players such as mobile phone networks, financial institutions, retail stores, etc. as potential partners in distribution of microinsurance services.
Assess the current client complaints structures and processes put in place by the insurance service providers.
Assess the internal consumer education programmes within the insurance sector.
Policy/regulatory framework:
The central bank of Lesotho has presented to parliament a revised insurance bill. The consultant will review, assess and make recommendations on the improvement of this proposed bill. This will include consideration of:
The extent to which the proposed bill supports the development of microinsurance
The impact of non-bank financial regulation on the development of the insurance sector. This may include areas such as tax legislation and Anti Money laundering (AML) and Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT) requirements.
The institutional environment in which the financial sector and insurance market operates: e.g. the regulatory framework for mutual insurers, institutional requirements on insurers and intermediaries, governance, etc.
Impact of Results
The expected results of the study would have the following impact :
Strengthening the delivery of insurance services in Lesotho.
A conducive environment for the growth and development of the insurance sector.
Competencies
Technical/Functional:
Extensive microfinance and microinsurance training and technical assistance experience
Comprehensive knowledge of the industry best practices
Experience at the country wide sector level/understanding of building inclusive financial sectors, preferably in Africa;
Managerial:
Ability to work in a multicultural setting
Ability to work in and lead a team.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master's degree in economics, development studies, Business or other equivalent degrees.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of practical international experience and knowledge in the microinsurance and microfinance sectors, preferably in Africa
Minimum of 5 years of microinsurance management or technical assistance support and/or consulting experience.
Must have experience in assessment or SWOT analysis methodology of microinsurance sector
Comprehensive knowledge of microinsurance and microfinance best practices
Ability to work in a multicultural team
Experience of Lesotho and the Southern Africa region practices in microinsurance and microfinance is a plus.
Language Requirements:
Excellent report writing and communication skills in English;
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28456
International Consultant for Consumer Capability and Finacial Literacy Job Vacancy at UNCDF
Job Title:INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT FOR CONSUMER CAPABILITY AND FINANCIAL LITERACY STRATEGY
Location : Lilongwe, MALAWI
Application Deadline : 09-Mar-12
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 23-Mar-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 2 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 30 days
Background
UNCDF is the UN’s capital investment agency for the world’s 48 least developed countries. It creates new opportunities for poor people and their communities by increasing access to microfinance and investment capital. UNCDF focuses on Africa and the poorest countries of Asia, with a special commitment to countries emerging from conflict or crisis. It provides seed capital – grants and loans – and technical support to help microfinance institutions reach more poor households and small businesses, and local governments finance the capital investments – water systems, feeder roads, schools, irrigation schemes – that will improve poor peoples’ lives. UNCDF programmes help to empower women, and are designed to catalyze larger capital flows from the private sector, national governments and development partners, for maximum impact toward the Millennium Development Goals.
In Malawi is there is a proliferation of financial products resulting from technological advances (ATM, smart cards, mobile phone banking etc), product innovation (micro-insurance, club savings, money transfers, remittances, etc.) and increased competition. The public, particularly the poor people’s comprehension of these financial services is arguably challenged. The need for focused financial literacy becomes more apparent. Financial literacy will become key to providing increased access to finance to the lower segment of the market. Most people will be educated and informed about the various financial services providers and product choices available to them. In any case the anticipated increase in financial services supply would only be sustained by a well informed market that will take advantage of the increased supply and hence, the need for the development of “Consumer Financial Capability” programmes.
Malawi, just like many other countries, has in the recent past experienced unscrupulous financial schemes such as pyramid schemes, which have and continue to lure consumers into unwise investments. As a result, many people have lost their savings through these schemes. Consumer capability programmes will thus go a long way to forestall incidences of this nature and magnitude.
Over-indebtedness is an issue affecting many Malawians. Borrowers from banks and other money lending institutions have multiple loans which impact on the capacity to service these loans, leading at times to over-indebtedness.
Malawi Parliament passed the Credit Reference Bureau Act 2010 which will allow credit reference bureaus to operate in the country. Credit reference bureaus are a critical part of a country’s financial infrastruc¬ture. However, they have been shown to work more effectively when customers are knowledgeable about the information these institutions collect and how it will be used.
The Reserve Bank of Malawi is currently the champion for the financial literacy and consumer capability initiatives. It does this through participation in consumer capability development activities that involve various stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
The objectives of this assignment are to:
• Map current arrangements, actors and initiatives in financial literacy and consumer capability in Malawi;
• Design a National Strategy on financial literacy and consumer capability;
• Determine key elements of a strategic framework to introduce/strengthen financial education and consumer capability in Malawi;
• Provide a roadmap for implementing this framework and further strengthen collaboration and coordination between the various actors.
The consultant is expected to carry out the following activities:
• Review current practices in consumer financial education, financial literacy and consumer financial capability in Malawi, in consideration of developments in Malawi’s financial sector and international good practice:
- Conduct a mapping exercise reviewing existing legislation, regulations and guidelines, relevant institutions and their activities;
- Identify potential stakeholders who are not yet actively involved in financial literacy and consumer capability, but whose involvement may be relevant.
• Recommend a strategic framework for financial literacy and consumer financial capability. Elements of this strategy would include, but not be limited to:
- The vision;
- The champion/institutional arrangement;
- Approach;
- The target groups;
- Roles of the different stakeholders;
- M&E framework;
- Implementation plan;
- Critical success factors.
• Present results of mapping exercise and recommendations for a strategic framework and proposed next steps at a workshop for discussion by stakeholders;
• Refine recommendations on strategic framework and propose next steps for the development of an effective and coordinated framework for financial literacy and consumer financial capability.
The following specific deliverables are required:
• Draft report on mapping/scoping study outlining findings and recommendations for financial literacy and consumer financial capability framework in Malawi to be presented in the workshop;
• Stakeholder strategy workshop conducted;
• Final report including mapping exercise, proceedings and outputs from the workshop, strategic framework and recommendations for next steps;
• Information manual (short summary of key issues/recommendations).
A strong national stakeholder driven approach is needed. From the outset all work will be oriented around understanding the current position, perspectives and incentives for stakeholder groups to become involved. Each phase of development will build on the knowledge gained from the previous phase.
The desired outcome is a common vision for financial literacy, and consumer financial capability in Malawi. This should have sufficient flexibility to encourage the development of a broad set of activities, a number of which may not be anticipated at the outset. However, it also needs to provide clear orientation for the implementation of a strategic framework, to be developed over time.
The developed strategy will focus on the broader financial sector – i.e. clients of formal, semi-formal and informal institutions and if implemented successfully should result into: creation of awareness; consumers understanding their rights and responsibilities and changes to attitude that translate knowledge into behaviour.
Competencies
The consultant should have a track record in the development of financial literacy and consumer capability programmes in Sub – Saharan Africa.
Technical/Functional:
• Knowledge and experience in development and implementation of financial literacy and consumer capability initiatives;
• Extensive inclusive finance training and technical assistance experience;
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial services industry best practices;
• Experience at the country wide sector level/understanding of building inclusive financial sectors, preferably in Africa;
Managerial:
• Excellent writing skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely;
• Excellent coordination skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree in economics, development studies, business or any other relevant area. Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience would be considered.
Experience:
- Must have at least ten years of work experience in microfinance and up to date knowledge in the financial services sector, preferably in Africa;
- Comprehensive knowledge of CGAP benchmarks and international industry best practices;
- Experience on financial literacy and consumer education issues in Africa and globally;
- Capacity to carry out market assessments;
- Strong analytical and writing ability;
- Ability to engage effectively with senior public and private sector officials and obtain needed information and insights into the local environment;
- Experience at the country wide sector level/understanding of building inclusive financial sectors.
Language Requirements:
Excellent report writing and communication skills in English.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28452
Location : Lilongwe, MALAWI
Application Deadline : 09-Mar-12
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 23-Mar-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 2 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 30 days
Background
UNCDF is the UN’s capital investment agency for the world’s 48 least developed countries. It creates new opportunities for poor people and their communities by increasing access to microfinance and investment capital. UNCDF focuses on Africa and the poorest countries of Asia, with a special commitment to countries emerging from conflict or crisis. It provides seed capital – grants and loans – and technical support to help microfinance institutions reach more poor households and small businesses, and local governments finance the capital investments – water systems, feeder roads, schools, irrigation schemes – that will improve poor peoples’ lives. UNCDF programmes help to empower women, and are designed to catalyze larger capital flows from the private sector, national governments and development partners, for maximum impact toward the Millennium Development Goals.
In Malawi is there is a proliferation of financial products resulting from technological advances (ATM, smart cards, mobile phone banking etc), product innovation (micro-insurance, club savings, money transfers, remittances, etc.) and increased competition. The public, particularly the poor people’s comprehension of these financial services is arguably challenged. The need for focused financial literacy becomes more apparent. Financial literacy will become key to providing increased access to finance to the lower segment of the market. Most people will be educated and informed about the various financial services providers and product choices available to them. In any case the anticipated increase in financial services supply would only be sustained by a well informed market that will take advantage of the increased supply and hence, the need for the development of “Consumer Financial Capability” programmes.
Malawi, just like many other countries, has in the recent past experienced unscrupulous financial schemes such as pyramid schemes, which have and continue to lure consumers into unwise investments. As a result, many people have lost their savings through these schemes. Consumer capability programmes will thus go a long way to forestall incidences of this nature and magnitude.
Over-indebtedness is an issue affecting many Malawians. Borrowers from banks and other money lending institutions have multiple loans which impact on the capacity to service these loans, leading at times to over-indebtedness.
Malawi Parliament passed the Credit Reference Bureau Act 2010 which will allow credit reference bureaus to operate in the country. Credit reference bureaus are a critical part of a country’s financial infrastruc¬ture. However, they have been shown to work more effectively when customers are knowledgeable about the information these institutions collect and how it will be used.
The Reserve Bank of Malawi is currently the champion for the financial literacy and consumer capability initiatives. It does this through participation in consumer capability development activities that involve various stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
The objectives of this assignment are to:
• Map current arrangements, actors and initiatives in financial literacy and consumer capability in Malawi;
• Design a National Strategy on financial literacy and consumer capability;
• Determine key elements of a strategic framework to introduce/strengthen financial education and consumer capability in Malawi;
• Provide a roadmap for implementing this framework and further strengthen collaboration and coordination between the various actors.
The consultant is expected to carry out the following activities:
• Review current practices in consumer financial education, financial literacy and consumer financial capability in Malawi, in consideration of developments in Malawi’s financial sector and international good practice:
- Conduct a mapping exercise reviewing existing legislation, regulations and guidelines, relevant institutions and their activities;
- Identify potential stakeholders who are not yet actively involved in financial literacy and consumer capability, but whose involvement may be relevant.
• Recommend a strategic framework for financial literacy and consumer financial capability. Elements of this strategy would include, but not be limited to:
- The vision;
- The champion/institutional arrangement;
- Approach;
- The target groups;
- Roles of the different stakeholders;
- M&E framework;
- Implementation plan;
- Critical success factors.
• Present results of mapping exercise and recommendations for a strategic framework and proposed next steps at a workshop for discussion by stakeholders;
• Refine recommendations on strategic framework and propose next steps for the development of an effective and coordinated framework for financial literacy and consumer financial capability.
The following specific deliverables are required:
• Draft report on mapping/scoping study outlining findings and recommendations for financial literacy and consumer financial capability framework in Malawi to be presented in the workshop;
• Stakeholder strategy workshop conducted;
• Final report including mapping exercise, proceedings and outputs from the workshop, strategic framework and recommendations for next steps;
• Information manual (short summary of key issues/recommendations).
A strong national stakeholder driven approach is needed. From the outset all work will be oriented around understanding the current position, perspectives and incentives for stakeholder groups to become involved. Each phase of development will build on the knowledge gained from the previous phase.
The desired outcome is a common vision for financial literacy, and consumer financial capability in Malawi. This should have sufficient flexibility to encourage the development of a broad set of activities, a number of which may not be anticipated at the outset. However, it also needs to provide clear orientation for the implementation of a strategic framework, to be developed over time.
The developed strategy will focus on the broader financial sector – i.e. clients of formal, semi-formal and informal institutions and if implemented successfully should result into: creation of awareness; consumers understanding their rights and responsibilities and changes to attitude that translate knowledge into behaviour.
Competencies
The consultant should have a track record in the development of financial literacy and consumer capability programmes in Sub – Saharan Africa.
Technical/Functional:
• Knowledge and experience in development and implementation of financial literacy and consumer capability initiatives;
• Extensive inclusive finance training and technical assistance experience;
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial services industry best practices;
• Experience at the country wide sector level/understanding of building inclusive financial sectors, preferably in Africa;
Managerial:
• Excellent writing skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely;
• Excellent coordination skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree in economics, development studies, business or any other relevant area. Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience would be considered.
Experience:
- Must have at least ten years of work experience in microfinance and up to date knowledge in the financial services sector, preferably in Africa;
- Comprehensive knowledge of CGAP benchmarks and international industry best practices;
- Experience on financial literacy and consumer education issues in Africa and globally;
- Capacity to carry out market assessments;
- Strong analytical and writing ability;
- Ability to engage effectively with senior public and private sector officials and obtain needed information and insights into the local environment;
- Experience at the country wide sector level/understanding of building inclusive financial sectors.
Language Requirements:
Excellent report writing and communication skills in English.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28452
Gender and Security Sector Transformation Specialist Job Vacancy at UNDP Zimbabwe
Job Title: GENDER AND SECURITY SECTOR TRANSFORMATION SPECIALIST
Location : Harare, ZIMBABWE
Application Deadline : 11-Mar-12
Type of Contract : TA International
Post Level : P-3
Languages Required :
English
Expected Duration of Assignment : 6 Months
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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 UN Women Country Office in Zimbabwe, in close collaboration with national civil society organizations, has identified key areas through which it hopes to contribute to support the implementation of provisions outlined in UN SC resolutions 1325, 1820, 1888 and 1889 as well as the inclusion of a gender perspective into security sector transformation initiatives.
Such key areas include:
Strengthening capacities to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence, (SGBV);
The inclusion of women in decision-making;
Women's equal access to justice;
Improving women's conditions in prison settings and in border areas;
Strengthening of victim friendly police units and courts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of Policy Advisor/ Practice Manager and the UN Women country representative in Zimbabwe, the Specialist will be responsible for the delivery of the following products and activities:
Conduct a gender sensitive security sector transformation needs assessment including gendered security issues in the rural areas and including national correction facilities;
Map actors involved in gender and security issues in the country;
Draft a substantive proposal to make correction facilities more gender responsive and suitable for female inmates as well as children, in partnership with key government and UN partners;
Organize 6 trainings, meetings or multi-stakeholder dialogues with civil society organisations working on gender issues and security actors;
Support civil organizations to conduct trainings and awareness raising efforts targeting judiciary, police, traditional chiefs and men and youth associations/clubs on women's rights;
Support existing civil society platforms and networks in coordinating joint efforts and provide a space for dialogue on gender and security sector transformation initiatives;
Review existing curricula and capacity building initiatives as well as formulate recommendations for and with different security sector institutions;
Distribute relevant materials and information sheets to different women´s civil society organisations and key partners in national institutions.
Specific tasks of the consultancy will vary as programme needs dictate, and may also include:
To advise colleagues the Country Office, UN Women Peace and Security Cluster and UN Women Africa Division on matters related to knowledge management and information sharing on gender and security sector reform/transformation;
Provide feedback on related research and training materials produced in the scope of the project;
Facilitation of capacity building activities related to the objective of the areas identified.
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.
Core Competencies:
Ethics and Values: Promoting Ethics and Integrity / Creating Organizational Precedents;
Organizational Awareness: Building support and political acumen;
Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring: Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
Working in Teams: Building and promoting effective teams;
Communicating Information and Ideas: Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;
Self-management and Emotional intelligence: Creating an emotionally intelligent organization;
Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements: Leveraging conflict in the interests of the organization & setting standards;
Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning: Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking.
Functional Competencies:
Excellent level of conceptual and analytical capacity is essential;
Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities;
Ability to conduct data collection and research using different methodologies;
Ability to explain complex issues in a simple way, to raise awareness in a participatory approach and in a consensual manner with respect for various levels of understanding, professional abilities and cultural differences;
Writing skills that include an attention to detail as well as a grasp of conceptual frameworks;
Excellent communication, reporting and capacity building skills;
Strong computer skills, including word processing, presentation packages (Power Point), Internet, and email;
Strong skills in the application of communication technologies;
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and in a team.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master's in social and political sciences, human rights, or legal studies or related field, with a strong expertise in gender.
Work Experience:
A minimum of five years of relevant experience on gender and security issues;
Demonstrable experience with gender and security sector reform initiatives and security sector actors;
Demonstrable experience in knowledge management and information sharing through communication technologies required;
Work experience on gender and security research, data collection and analysis will be an asset;
Demonstrable experience in facilitating workshops and capacity building activities on gender and security issues to security providers;
Previous work experience in international organizations such as the United Nations will be an asset;
Familiarity of UN Women's peace building work in Zimbabwe;
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing demands;
Required experience working with ICTs.
Note: In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28509
Location : Harare, ZIMBABWE
Application Deadline : 11-Mar-12
Type of Contract : TA International
Post Level : P-3
Languages Required :
English
Expected Duration of Assignment : 6 Months
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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 UN Women Country Office in Zimbabwe, in close collaboration with national civil society organizations, has identified key areas through which it hopes to contribute to support the implementation of provisions outlined in UN SC resolutions 1325, 1820, 1888 and 1889 as well as the inclusion of a gender perspective into security sector transformation initiatives.
Such key areas include:
Strengthening capacities to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence, (SGBV);
The inclusion of women in decision-making;
Women's equal access to justice;
Improving women's conditions in prison settings and in border areas;
Strengthening of victim friendly police units and courts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of Policy Advisor/ Practice Manager and the UN Women country representative in Zimbabwe, the Specialist will be responsible for the delivery of the following products and activities:
Conduct a gender sensitive security sector transformation needs assessment including gendered security issues in the rural areas and including national correction facilities;
Map actors involved in gender and security issues in the country;
Draft a substantive proposal to make correction facilities more gender responsive and suitable for female inmates as well as children, in partnership with key government and UN partners;
Organize 6 trainings, meetings or multi-stakeholder dialogues with civil society organisations working on gender issues and security actors;
Support civil organizations to conduct trainings and awareness raising efforts targeting judiciary, police, traditional chiefs and men and youth associations/clubs on women's rights;
Support existing civil society platforms and networks in coordinating joint efforts and provide a space for dialogue on gender and security sector transformation initiatives;
Review existing curricula and capacity building initiatives as well as formulate recommendations for and with different security sector institutions;
Distribute relevant materials and information sheets to different women´s civil society organisations and key partners in national institutions.
Specific tasks of the consultancy will vary as programme needs dictate, and may also include:
To advise colleagues the Country Office, UN Women Peace and Security Cluster and UN Women Africa Division on matters related to knowledge management and information sharing on gender and security sector reform/transformation;
Provide feedback on related research and training materials produced in the scope of the project;
Facilitation of capacity building activities related to the objective of the areas identified.
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.
Core Competencies:
Ethics and Values: Promoting Ethics and Integrity / Creating Organizational Precedents;
Organizational Awareness: Building support and political acumen;
Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring: Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
Working in Teams: Building and promoting effective teams;
Communicating Information and Ideas: Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;
Self-management and Emotional intelligence: Creating an emotionally intelligent organization;
Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements: Leveraging conflict in the interests of the organization & setting standards;
Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning: Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking.
Functional Competencies:
Excellent level of conceptual and analytical capacity is essential;
Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities;
Ability to conduct data collection and research using different methodologies;
Ability to explain complex issues in a simple way, to raise awareness in a participatory approach and in a consensual manner with respect for various levels of understanding, professional abilities and cultural differences;
Writing skills that include an attention to detail as well as a grasp of conceptual frameworks;
Excellent communication, reporting and capacity building skills;
Strong computer skills, including word processing, presentation packages (Power Point), Internet, and email;
Strong skills in the application of communication technologies;
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and in a team.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master's in social and political sciences, human rights, or legal studies or related field, with a strong expertise in gender.
Work Experience:
A minimum of five years of relevant experience on gender and security issues;
Demonstrable experience with gender and security sector reform initiatives and security sector actors;
Demonstrable experience in knowledge management and information sharing through communication technologies required;
Work experience on gender and security research, data collection and analysis will be an asset;
Demonstrable experience in facilitating workshops and capacity building activities on gender and security issues to security providers;
Previous work experience in international organizations such as the United Nations will be an asset;
Familiarity of UN Women's peace building work in Zimbabwe;
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing demands;
Required experience working with ICTs.
Note: In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28509
National Consultant Job Opportunity at UNDP Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
Job Title:NATIONAL CONSULTANT - CAPACITY ASSESSMENT OF THE GENDER MACHINERY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF ETHIOPIA
Location : Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
Application Deadline : 08-Mar-12
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract : 30 working days
Expected Duration of Assignment : 30 working days
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Background
A legal, administrative and policy environment conducive to promote gender equality was created over the past two decades. The most important gender and development measures taken by the government include the issuance of the National Policy on Women (1993) which aimed to “institutionalize the political and socio-economic rights of women by creating appropriate structures in government institutions.” The 1995 Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) recognizes the rights of women which, among others, include the right to equality and, owing to past inequality and discrimination that Ethiopian women suffered, the entitlement to affirmative measures. Other relevant measures also include the Revised Family Law (2000) and the Revised Criminal Code (2005), Ethiopian Women Development and Change Package (2006) and the National Action Plan (NAP-EG) and adoption of MDGs as guiding framework for planning.
The Ethiopian government is a signatory to most international instruments, conventions and declarations, and adopted international instruments such as; the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women /CEDAW (1979), the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women/DEVAW (1993), the Beijing Platform for Action/BPA (1995) including the domestication of the international instruments.
Ethiopia ratified and adopted the UN charter on Human Rights and other conventions, such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in 1981. Its outline addresses political, social, economic and legislative issues. The convention stipulates that signatories need to work for eliminating discrimination against women, and creating equality between women and men.
In terms of structure, in 1992, the GoE established the Office of Women’s Affairs (OWA) within the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Its mandate was coordination and facilitation of the national efforts to promote gender equality in the field of development as well as to oversee and coordinate activities for effective implementation of the NPW. The OWA was, in 2005, replaced by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA) which assumed a broader and clearer mandate. Departments of Women Affairs (DWA) were also created across line ministries at the federal level. The DWAs had close work relations with MoWA. Corresponding institutional arrangements existed at regional level to facilitate implementation of the national policy on gender. The institutions included the Bureaus of Women’s Affairs (BoWA), the Zonal and Woreda Women’s Coordination Desks and DWAs in the regions’ sectoral line institutions.
In 2010, the federal MoWA was once again re-structured by Proclamation No. 691/2010 with expanded mandate to encompass children and youth affairs and, hence, became the Ministry of Women, Youth and Children Affairs (MoWYCA). Within its area of jurisdiction, the Ministry has the following powers and responsibilities (Articles 10 and 30):
Enter into contracts and international agreements in accordance with the law;
Address women and youth affairs in the preparation of policies, laws and development programs and projects;
Create awareness and movement on the question of women, children and youth;
Collect, compile and disseminate to all stakeholders information on the objective realities faced by women, children and youth;
Ensure that opportunities are created for women and the youth to actively participate in political, economic and social affairs of the country;
Encourage and support women and the youth to be organized, based on their free will and needs, with a view to defending their rights and solving their problems;
Design strategies to follow up and evaluate the preparation of policies, legislations, development programs and projects by federal government organs to ensure that they give due considerations to women and youth issues;
Undertake studies to identify discriminatory practices affecting women, facilitate the creation of conditions for the elimination of such practices, and follow up their implementation;
Devise means for the proper application of women's right to affirmative actions guaranteed at the national level and follow the implementation of same;
Ensure that due attention is given to select women for decision-making positions in various government organs;
Coordinate all stakeholders to protect the rights and well-being of children;
Follow up the implementation of treaties relating to women and children and submit reports to the concerned bodies;
Undertake capacity building activities;
Provide assistance and advice to regional states, as necessary; and provide coordinated support to regional states eligible for affirmative support.
The new arrangement at the regional level is that the Bureaux of Women Affairs (BoWA) become the Bureaux of Women and Children Affairs (BoWCA) with new mandates on children issues. At the sub-regional levels, there are also corresponding institutional arrangements, i.e. the Zonal and Woreda Women and Children Affairs Offices.
The gender institutions at various levels have developed a system of consultations, coordination and information exchange. The regional Bureaux and the federal DWAs share their progress reports with MoWYCA. The latter provides technical feedback and support to build their capacities and mainstream gender-related planning and management. They also organize annual fora where they learn from one another and map out future directions for gender activities in Ethiopia.
In 2010, the UN and GoE embarked on a joint programme on gender equality and women empowerment. The programme aimed to contribute around four major areas identified as key priorities, which are:
Enhanced economic empowerment of women;
Improved access to and completion of secondary and tertiary education for girls and women;
Strengthened institutional capacity of gender mainstreaming;
Enhanced protection of girls and women’s rights.
The programme also aimed to contribute to capacity development of MoWYCA and WADs at the federal level to better access and effectively use donor resources.
As part of institutional strengthening of the gender machinery, GoE and UN would like to undertake a comprehensive capacity assessment of the Gender Machinery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Objectives of the Capacity Assessment (CA):
The objective of the CA is to assess the integrated capacity (institutional, organizational and individual capacities) of the gender machinery at all levels to enable the GoE and UN formulate comprehensive capacity development responses. The specific purposes of this assessment include:
To undertake a comprehensive capacity assessment of the MoWCYA and BoWCYA to effectively implement their mandate based on UNDP Capacity Assessment Framework;
Based on the results of the assessment, to provide a comprehensive, costed capacity development package with clear prioritization of interventions.
Scope of the Assignment:
This assignment involves the following activities: initial planning, data collection and analysis of results, presentation on the findings and submitting of final report. It also involves a field mission to a minimum of two regional states. The CA team shall give more focus on MoWYCA and BoWCA, but it shall also cover selected DWAs at federal and regional levels and selected Zonal and Woreda offices in regional states.
Methodology and Analysis:
Within the UNDP Capacity Assessment Framework, the CA team will employ the following methods for data collection:
Desk review of key documents, including legal and policy documents;
Self-assessment questionnaire;
Focused group discussion;
Conduct individual interviews;
Observations and meetings.
The CA team will summarize the data and information collected and carefully interpret the results. The results should identify capacity constraints and capacity development opportunities based on which it is required to formulate alternative capacity development interventions. The findings of the assessment will be included into the CA reports.
Expected Deliverables:
The CA team will deliver:
An Inception Report which includes a clearly defined work plan and schedule for the implementation of the assessment together with an assessment tools (to be done in the first week);
A comprehensive analytical capacity assessment report and presentation of the findings to key stakeholders;
A comprehensive capacity development proposal including indicative budget, timeframe and prioritization of interventions.
Competencies
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience and proven expertise and experience in conducting capacity assessments (particularly that of gender machineries) and formulating capacity development responses. The international expert should have experience in working in/with developing countries and in cross-cultural setting;
Proven expertise in gender;
Ability to translate strategic thinking and innovative ideas into practical operational recommendations;
Solid analytical and presentation skills;
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills;
Fluency in English language, both written and spoken.
Required Skills and Experience
The CA team will be comprised of an international expert and a national expert. The experts should have:
A minimum of Masters Degree in the social science, development studies, gender studies or in related field.
Supervision and Work Relations:
The CA team will work under the direct supervision and guidance of UNDP. The CA teams will closely work with key stakeholders for the successful implementation of the assignment.
Timeframe for the Assignment:
This assignment will last no more than 30 working days
Documents to be Included when Submitting the Proposal:
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
1. Proposal: (not more than 450 words)
(i) Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work
(ii) Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work (if applicable)
2. Financial proposal: Please submitted Lump sum (inclusive of DSA, Ticket and other costs if any)
3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references
Financial Proposal:
Please submit financial proposal in a separate sheet to our e-mailProcurement.et@undp.org;
Evaluation:
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:
Cumulative analysis
The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
* Technical Criteria weight; 70%
* Financial Criteria weight; 30%
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 point and above would be considered for the Financial Evaluation
Criteria:
Technical (based on CV, Proposal and Interview)
Minimum educational background and work experience (CV) - weight 10%, 10 points;
Understanding of scope of work and methodology (from proposal) - weight 20%, 20 points;
Individual competencies (Interview) - weight 40%, 40 points;
Financial - weight 30%, 30 points.
Note: Submission of Technical and Financial proposal is mandatory failing to submit one of the proposals will be automatically disqualified.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28445
Location : Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
Application Deadline : 08-Mar-12
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract : 30 working days
Expected Duration of Assignment : 30 working days
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Background
A legal, administrative and policy environment conducive to promote gender equality was created over the past two decades. The most important gender and development measures taken by the government include the issuance of the National Policy on Women (1993) which aimed to “institutionalize the political and socio-economic rights of women by creating appropriate structures in government institutions.” The 1995 Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) recognizes the rights of women which, among others, include the right to equality and, owing to past inequality and discrimination that Ethiopian women suffered, the entitlement to affirmative measures. Other relevant measures also include the Revised Family Law (2000) and the Revised Criminal Code (2005), Ethiopian Women Development and Change Package (2006) and the National Action Plan (NAP-EG) and adoption of MDGs as guiding framework for planning.
The Ethiopian government is a signatory to most international instruments, conventions and declarations, and adopted international instruments such as; the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women /CEDAW (1979), the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women/DEVAW (1993), the Beijing Platform for Action/BPA (1995) including the domestication of the international instruments.
Ethiopia ratified and adopted the UN charter on Human Rights and other conventions, such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in 1981. Its outline addresses political, social, economic and legislative issues. The convention stipulates that signatories need to work for eliminating discrimination against women, and creating equality between women and men.
In terms of structure, in 1992, the GoE established the Office of Women’s Affairs (OWA) within the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Its mandate was coordination and facilitation of the national efforts to promote gender equality in the field of development as well as to oversee and coordinate activities for effective implementation of the NPW. The OWA was, in 2005, replaced by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA) which assumed a broader and clearer mandate. Departments of Women Affairs (DWA) were also created across line ministries at the federal level. The DWAs had close work relations with MoWA. Corresponding institutional arrangements existed at regional level to facilitate implementation of the national policy on gender. The institutions included the Bureaus of Women’s Affairs (BoWA), the Zonal and Woreda Women’s Coordination Desks and DWAs in the regions’ sectoral line institutions.
In 2010, the federal MoWA was once again re-structured by Proclamation No. 691/2010 with expanded mandate to encompass children and youth affairs and, hence, became the Ministry of Women, Youth and Children Affairs (MoWYCA). Within its area of jurisdiction, the Ministry has the following powers and responsibilities (Articles 10 and 30):
Enter into contracts and international agreements in accordance with the law;
Address women and youth affairs in the preparation of policies, laws and development programs and projects;
Create awareness and movement on the question of women, children and youth;
Collect, compile and disseminate to all stakeholders information on the objective realities faced by women, children and youth;
Ensure that opportunities are created for women and the youth to actively participate in political, economic and social affairs of the country;
Encourage and support women and the youth to be organized, based on their free will and needs, with a view to defending their rights and solving their problems;
Design strategies to follow up and evaluate the preparation of policies, legislations, development programs and projects by federal government organs to ensure that they give due considerations to women and youth issues;
Undertake studies to identify discriminatory practices affecting women, facilitate the creation of conditions for the elimination of such practices, and follow up their implementation;
Devise means for the proper application of women's right to affirmative actions guaranteed at the national level and follow the implementation of same;
Ensure that due attention is given to select women for decision-making positions in various government organs;
Coordinate all stakeholders to protect the rights and well-being of children;
Follow up the implementation of treaties relating to women and children and submit reports to the concerned bodies;
Undertake capacity building activities;
Provide assistance and advice to regional states, as necessary; and provide coordinated support to regional states eligible for affirmative support.
The new arrangement at the regional level is that the Bureaux of Women Affairs (BoWA) become the Bureaux of Women and Children Affairs (BoWCA) with new mandates on children issues. At the sub-regional levels, there are also corresponding institutional arrangements, i.e. the Zonal and Woreda Women and Children Affairs Offices.
The gender institutions at various levels have developed a system of consultations, coordination and information exchange. The regional Bureaux and the federal DWAs share their progress reports with MoWYCA. The latter provides technical feedback and support to build their capacities and mainstream gender-related planning and management. They also organize annual fora where they learn from one another and map out future directions for gender activities in Ethiopia.
In 2010, the UN and GoE embarked on a joint programme on gender equality and women empowerment. The programme aimed to contribute around four major areas identified as key priorities, which are:
Enhanced economic empowerment of women;
Improved access to and completion of secondary and tertiary education for girls and women;
Strengthened institutional capacity of gender mainstreaming;
Enhanced protection of girls and women’s rights.
The programme also aimed to contribute to capacity development of MoWYCA and WADs at the federal level to better access and effectively use donor resources.
As part of institutional strengthening of the gender machinery, GoE and UN would like to undertake a comprehensive capacity assessment of the Gender Machinery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Objectives of the Capacity Assessment (CA):
The objective of the CA is to assess the integrated capacity (institutional, organizational and individual capacities) of the gender machinery at all levels to enable the GoE and UN formulate comprehensive capacity development responses. The specific purposes of this assessment include:
To undertake a comprehensive capacity assessment of the MoWCYA and BoWCYA to effectively implement their mandate based on UNDP Capacity Assessment Framework;
Based on the results of the assessment, to provide a comprehensive, costed capacity development package with clear prioritization of interventions.
Scope of the Assignment:
This assignment involves the following activities: initial planning, data collection and analysis of results, presentation on the findings and submitting of final report. It also involves a field mission to a minimum of two regional states. The CA team shall give more focus on MoWYCA and BoWCA, but it shall also cover selected DWAs at federal and regional levels and selected Zonal and Woreda offices in regional states.
Methodology and Analysis:
Within the UNDP Capacity Assessment Framework, the CA team will employ the following methods for data collection:
Desk review of key documents, including legal and policy documents;
Self-assessment questionnaire;
Focused group discussion;
Conduct individual interviews;
Observations and meetings.
The CA team will summarize the data and information collected and carefully interpret the results. The results should identify capacity constraints and capacity development opportunities based on which it is required to formulate alternative capacity development interventions. The findings of the assessment will be included into the CA reports.
Expected Deliverables:
The CA team will deliver:
An Inception Report which includes a clearly defined work plan and schedule for the implementation of the assessment together with an assessment tools (to be done in the first week);
A comprehensive analytical capacity assessment report and presentation of the findings to key stakeholders;
A comprehensive capacity development proposal including indicative budget, timeframe and prioritization of interventions.
Competencies
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience and proven expertise and experience in conducting capacity assessments (particularly that of gender machineries) and formulating capacity development responses. The international expert should have experience in working in/with developing countries and in cross-cultural setting;
Proven expertise in gender;
Ability to translate strategic thinking and innovative ideas into practical operational recommendations;
Solid analytical and presentation skills;
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills;
Fluency in English language, both written and spoken.
Required Skills and Experience
The CA team will be comprised of an international expert and a national expert. The experts should have:
A minimum of Masters Degree in the social science, development studies, gender studies or in related field.
Supervision and Work Relations:
The CA team will work under the direct supervision and guidance of UNDP. The CA teams will closely work with key stakeholders for the successful implementation of the assignment.
Timeframe for the Assignment:
This assignment will last no more than 30 working days
Documents to be Included when Submitting the Proposal:
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
1. Proposal: (not more than 450 words)
(i) Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work
(ii) Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work (if applicable)
2. Financial proposal: Please submitted Lump sum (inclusive of DSA, Ticket and other costs if any)
3. Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references
Financial Proposal:
Please submit financial proposal in a separate sheet to our e-mailProcurement.et@undp.org;
Evaluation:
Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:
Cumulative analysis
The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a) responsive/compliant/acceptable, and
b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
* Technical Criteria weight; 70%
* Financial Criteria weight; 30%
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 point and above would be considered for the Financial Evaluation
Criteria:
Technical (based on CV, Proposal and Interview)
Minimum educational background and work experience (CV) - weight 10%, 10 points;
Understanding of scope of work and methodology (from proposal) - weight 20%, 20 points;
Individual competencies (Interview) - weight 40%, 40 points;
Financial - weight 30%, 30 points.
Note: Submission of Technical and Financial proposal is mandatory failing to submit one of the proposals will be automatically disqualified.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28445
Resource Mobilization and Public Relation Specialist Job Vacancy at UNDP COTE d' IVOIRE
Job Title:RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Location : Abidjan, COTE d'IVOIRE
Application Deadline : 15-Mar-13
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English French
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 02-Apr-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : one year
Background
Côte d'Ivoire has just emerged from a decade of political instability and military conflict ended in 2011. Côte d’Ivoire is back to international community and expects to take again its role as lead economic in West Africa Economic and Monetary Union. One of the goals of its National Development Plan is to make Cote d’Ivoire by 2020 as one of emerging country. To strengthen its capacity to support national counterparty to meet its development goals, among their, the MDGs, UNDP will reinforce its strategic unit in its mission of advocacy, policy dialogue and build partnership. The recruitment of a Resource Mobilization and Public Relations Specialist is envisaged
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Economic Advisor, the Resource Mobilization and Public Relations Specialist supports the Management and spearheads the overall effort to build partnerships and mobilize an appropriate and sustainable funding base in a large CO. The Resource Mobilization and Public Relations Specialist develops the country office partnerships building and resource mobilization strategy, tools and procedures and coordinates their implementation, leads donor intelligence, supports strengthening of UNDP position within the UN family and developing strategic partnerships with government, donors, private sector and CSO.
All the activities are implemented in close cooperation with Management Strategic and advisory unit, Programme, Operations and other Teams. Resource Mobilization and Public Relations Specialist maintains a network with colleagues from UNDP, UN Agencies, IFIs, Government officials, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, private sector and civil society.
Duties and Responsibilities
External and internal analysis for assessing CO opportunities for resource mobilization.
Scanning of the opportunities in the country based on partner-specific intelligence and the competitive landscape; identification where the CO competency strengths overlap with partner/client needs
Analysis of key development and sectoral policies currently being discussed and implemented in the country and key donors willing to support policies
Development of a detailed Partnership and Resource Mobilization (PRM) CO Strategy with planning tools to implement the strategy.
Negotiation, drafting and revision of agreements with donors. Monitoring of overall implementation of agreements.
Assessment of the level of CO engagement with each donor: type and level of contact and particular areas of interest; development of strategy to position the CO to become a priority partner for the donor.
Identification of emerging sources of funding; assessment of their current usage and potential for the future.
Development and implementation of a donor intelligence strategy (partners, needs and priorities, perception of UNDP by its current and potential future partners, and projection of UNDP’ added value and potential role).
Development of specific donor fund-raising strategies and approaches
Development and conduct of a Competitive Landscape Analysis of partners, their priorities and characterization of their relationships/partnerships.
Development of a Client Relationship Management mechanism to support country office promotion of a partnership culture in the office at all levels.
Negotiation of mutually beneficial agreements, compliance with partner requirements, including donor reporting requirements.
Identification of opportunities for UNDP in its relationship with other UN Agencies
Implementation of CO strategy for partnering with UN Agencies around UNDAF, MDG and other joint programming for implementation of UN Reform.
Identification and formulation of lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into broader CO knowledge management efforts.
Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Organization and conduct of trainings on RM and partnerships building in the Country Office.
DELIVERABLES:
Elaboration of Country Office Partnership & Resource Mobilization Strategy (30 June 2012)
Monthly reporting on the Implementation of the developed Partnership & Resource Mobilization Strategy (Monthly)
Periodic briefing notes on Partnerships building, Resource Mobilization Strategy, Public Relations, Contributions, Agreements (Memorandum of Understanding-MoU, Letter of Agreement-LoA) together with updated data on ODA (Bi-weekly)
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN 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
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
Has good knowledge of UNDP programme and operational issues
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Has knowledge of UNDP/UN policies and programmes in crisis and post-crisis situations
Excellent computer/information system skills, including for resource management system
Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and effect staff
behavioral/ attitude change
Build knowledge and share experience
Ability to provide top quality policy
In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation
Ability to apply Resource Mobilization and Partnerships building theory to a specific Institution context
Strong IT skills
Management and Leadership
Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback
Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Builds strong relationships with internal and external clients
Demonstrates capacity to communicate effectively ;resource management; capacity to plan and organize programme effectively
Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and mature judgment
Encourages risk-taking in the pursuit of creativity and innovation
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level. Extensive experience in research and policy-level analysis.
Some experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems and advanced programmes for data analysis.
Application Procedure: Required Documents
Technical Proposal: Letter of intent explaining why the candidate is suitable for the work and a brief methodology on the approach to achieving the work.
Financial proposal
Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28417
Location : Abidjan, COTE d'IVOIRE
Application Deadline : 15-Mar-13
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : International Consultant
Languages Required :
English French
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 02-Apr-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : one year
Background
Côte d'Ivoire has just emerged from a decade of political instability and military conflict ended in 2011. Côte d’Ivoire is back to international community and expects to take again its role as lead economic in West Africa Economic and Monetary Union. One of the goals of its National Development Plan is to make Cote d’Ivoire by 2020 as one of emerging country. To strengthen its capacity to support national counterparty to meet its development goals, among their, the MDGs, UNDP will reinforce its strategic unit in its mission of advocacy, policy dialogue and build partnership. The recruitment of a Resource Mobilization and Public Relations Specialist is envisaged
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Economic Advisor, the Resource Mobilization and Public Relations Specialist supports the Management and spearheads the overall effort to build partnerships and mobilize an appropriate and sustainable funding base in a large CO. The Resource Mobilization and Public Relations Specialist develops the country office partnerships building and resource mobilization strategy, tools and procedures and coordinates their implementation, leads donor intelligence, supports strengthening of UNDP position within the UN family and developing strategic partnerships with government, donors, private sector and CSO.
All the activities are implemented in close cooperation with Management Strategic and advisory unit, Programme, Operations and other Teams. Resource Mobilization and Public Relations Specialist maintains a network with colleagues from UNDP, UN Agencies, IFIs, Government officials, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, private sector and civil society.
Duties and Responsibilities
External and internal analysis for assessing CO opportunities for resource mobilization.
Scanning of the opportunities in the country based on partner-specific intelligence and the competitive landscape; identification where the CO competency strengths overlap with partner/client needs
Analysis of key development and sectoral policies currently being discussed and implemented in the country and key donors willing to support policies
Development of a detailed Partnership and Resource Mobilization (PRM) CO Strategy with planning tools to implement the strategy.
Negotiation, drafting and revision of agreements with donors. Monitoring of overall implementation of agreements.
Assessment of the level of CO engagement with each donor: type and level of contact and particular areas of interest; development of strategy to position the CO to become a priority partner for the donor.
Identification of emerging sources of funding; assessment of their current usage and potential for the future.
Development and implementation of a donor intelligence strategy (partners, needs and priorities, perception of UNDP by its current and potential future partners, and projection of UNDP’ added value and potential role).
Development of specific donor fund-raising strategies and approaches
Development and conduct of a Competitive Landscape Analysis of partners, their priorities and characterization of their relationships/partnerships.
Development of a Client Relationship Management mechanism to support country office promotion of a partnership culture in the office at all levels.
Negotiation of mutually beneficial agreements, compliance with partner requirements, including donor reporting requirements.
Identification of opportunities for UNDP in its relationship with other UN Agencies
Implementation of CO strategy for partnering with UN Agencies around UNDAF, MDG and other joint programming for implementation of UN Reform.
Identification and formulation of lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into broader CO knowledge management efforts.
Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Organization and conduct of trainings on RM and partnerships building in the Country Office.
DELIVERABLES:
Elaboration of Country Office Partnership & Resource Mobilization Strategy (30 June 2012)
Monthly reporting on the Implementation of the developed Partnership & Resource Mobilization Strategy (Monthly)
Periodic briefing notes on Partnerships building, Resource Mobilization Strategy, Public Relations, Contributions, Agreements (Memorandum of Understanding-MoU, Letter of Agreement-LoA) together with updated data on ODA (Bi-weekly)
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN 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
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
Has good knowledge of UNDP programme and operational issues
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Has knowledge of UNDP/UN policies and programmes in crisis and post-crisis situations
Excellent computer/information system skills, including for resource management system
Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and effect staff
behavioral/ attitude change
Build knowledge and share experience
Ability to provide top quality policy
In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation
Ability to apply Resource Mobilization and Partnerships building theory to a specific Institution context
Strong IT skills
Management and Leadership
Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback
Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Builds strong relationships with internal and external clients
Demonstrates capacity to communicate effectively ;resource management; capacity to plan and organize programme effectively
Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and mature judgment
Encourages risk-taking in the pursuit of creativity and innovation
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level. Extensive experience in research and policy-level analysis.
Some experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems and advanced programmes for data analysis.
Application Procedure: Required Documents
Technical Proposal: Letter of intent explaining why the candidate is suitable for the work and a brief methodology on the approach to achieving the work.
Financial proposal
Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
To Apply;
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=28417
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