Training Specialist -Strengthening Women's Ability for Productive New Opportunities (SWAPNO) [Only Bangladeshi Nationals are eligible to apply] - Dhaka

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Duration of Initial Contract :Expected Duration of Assignment :One year initially, renewal on an annual basis upon satisfactory performance & availability of fundsThe SWAPNO project builds on UNDP’s experience with the Rural Employment Opportunities for Public Assets (REOPA) project intervention, which was implemented by the Local Government Division (LGD) of MoLGRD&C from 2007 to 2011. Informed by the successes of the REOPA project, the SWAPNO project is designed as a follow-on programme, comprising public works safety net employment of extreme poor women in the most vulnerable districts. The project is designed following a state-of-the-art graduation strategy that aims at beneficiaries’ sustainable exit from extreme poverty, with a focus on future employability. It is also underlined that SWAPNO will be delivered in concert with the Social Protection Policy Support (SPPS) Programme. As such it will provide a test bed for a number of strategic interventions and, in addition to its delivery impacts, provide upward feedback to policy and system improvements.

SWAPNO envisages a delivery mechanism that combines government ownership, transparency/ accountability and development impact having graduation out of poverty combined with building public assets. Women will be intensively counseled to save a portion of their wages gained from the public work programmes under SWAPNO project. At the same time, they will be supported to invest their savings wisely. Moreover, the project will enhance good local governance and develop capacity of local government Institutions (LGIs).

In order to achieve the project outputs, Local Government Institutions will need increased capacities and improved management skills, with particular attention to their responsiveness to the needs and demands of the poor. Strengthening local government capacity not only supports effective project implementation but also strengthens a range of service delivery mechanisms. The improved capacity through various capacity development initiatives will promote good governance in implementing social transfer programmes and pro-poor & gender-sensitive services delivery with respect to accountability, responsiveness and inclusive development.

Likewise, the training of the participants for downstream economic opportunities is globally recognised as an essential design feature for sustainable development impact. Training will enable disadvantaged women who are employed for maintenance works to graduate from poverty. Training in livelihoods skills during their participation will work as a means of ensuring that the project serves the purposes of both protection and promotion, making better use of the transformative potential of social protection interventions. This life skills training of disadvantaged women will be done by NGOs.

Functions / Key Results Expected

The Training Specialist will lead the capacity development of participating Local Government Institutions and Partner NGOs. S/he will also have similar responsibilities for training module development, training of trainers, monitoring of training and training impact assessments related to human development training of project beneficiaries. The Training Specialist will oversee the performance of trainers involved through field observations.

Summary of Key Functions:

The incumbent shall carry out the duties given below to achieve the mission:

Undertake training needs assessment and identify existing capacity gaps in the performance of Local        Government Institutions (LGIs) and Partner NGOs  Develop curriculum for the capacity development of participating LGIs and Partner NGOs; Take the lead in the development of various training modules for project beneficiaries;  Devise need based training  for LGIs and partner NGOs, as required; Identify trainers to conduct training at local level;Conduct training of trainers courses for the smooth functioning of capacity development;Monitor training and conduct training course impact assessments related to institutional as well as human development training; Oversee the performance of trainers through field observations.Impact of Results

Local government will have the capacity to implement social transfer projects with accountability, transparency, gender sensitivity and pro-poor approach. Similarly, core beneficiaries and their dependents will have improved human capital in terms of employability, entrepreneurship, nutrition, health, education and voice. Ultimately, it will be helping graduation of the extreme poor and pro-poor economic growth. 

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards (human rights, peace, understanding between peoples and nations, tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation (UNDP core ethics) impartiality·         Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP·       
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptabilityFunctional Competencies:

Development and Operational Effectiveness Strong analytical skillsStrong customer-service skills with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical end users in a pleasant, cooperative, and helpful manner.Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work independently. Ability to read, analyze, interpret and apply general technical instructions and proceduresLeadership and Self-Management

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedbackConsistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitudeRemains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressureKnowledge Management and Learning

Shares knowledge and experience Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside UNDPActively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skillsEducation
Master’s degree in any social science discipline from a recognized university Experience        

At least 10 years of working experience in different development projects with donors and/or government of Bangladesh.  At least 5 years of experiences related to capacity strengthening of Local Government Institutions, and partner NGOs. Adequate knowledge on social protection, rural development, gender mainstreaming, poverty alleviation, food security, livelihood promotion, and working with the donors and development agencies. Demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other relevant software. Experience of working with Local Government Division (LGD) will be preferable.Language Requirements              

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and BanglaUNDP 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.

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