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Project Assistant, Capacity Building, Regional Hub for Civil Service in Astana, UNDP (only for Kazakhstan citizens) - Astana

Core Competencies:
• Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents;
• Building and promoting effective teams;
• Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;
• Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
• Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking;
• Initiative-taking, self-development

Corporate Competencies:
• Displays strong cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling in the UN's values and ethical standards (human rights, peace, understanding between people and nations, tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation, UNDP core ethics, impartiality;
• Demonstrates understanding, maturity and is sensitive to working in an environment with uniformed hierarchy;

Functional Competencies:

Technical Expertise:
• Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines;
• Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally;
• Ability to establish good working relationships with international and national authorities.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Ability to monitor progress against milestones and deadlines;
• Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships;
• Ability to foresee risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Knowledge Management and Learning:
• Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example, excellent ability to demonstrate national capacities building (mastery of the tools and their application);
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to all partners.

Building Strategic Partnerships:
• Identifying and building partnerships;
• Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UNDP’s mandate and strategic agenda;
• Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners;

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Individual Consultant - Specialist on Parliaments and Civil Society Independent Oversight and Monitoring of Public Expenditures and Accounts - Praia

UNDP’s democratic governance practice focuses on fostering inclusive participation, strengthening responsive governing institutions, and promoting democratic principles.

The project was formulated under the economic governance sub-area of the 2008-2013 10th EDF for the PALOP & TL, which allocates EUR 33.1 million to supporting governance initiative projects in PALOP & TL countries. This project is formulated on the basis a EU-UNDP partnership allocating 6.4 million Euros in support of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI), Parliaments, Parliamentarians &Civil Society Organizations  in the PALOP and Timor-Leste in the domain of external control of public expenditure and accounts. This project aims at promoting economic governance in the PALOP and TL strengthening technical and functional skills of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs), National Parliaments and Civil Society in the six beneficiary countries. The project is fully funded by the European Union through the 10th EDF A envelope in support, among others, of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI), Parliaments, Parliamentarians and Civil Society Organizations in Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau[1], Mozambique, São Tomé and Principe (PALOP Countries) and Timor-Leste.

The project is consistent with PALOP partner countries’ national strategies for poverty reduction and national development plans, with UNDP Country Programmes and Development Frameworks, and the 2008-2013 10th EDF for the PALOP & TL. These policies and strategies are adapted to the specificities and priorities of each country, but converge to promote good governance as an important support for development and economic growth. This is achieved, in particular, through the strengthening of capacities in (i) legislative and oversight functions of the State, (ii) the management system of public finances, including internal and external control, (iii) support services to Parliament and (iv) State’s accountability.

The multi-country intervention logic of this project aims to intensify the PALOP and Timor-Leste dialogue, drawing on the holistic approach to democratic governance. A special emphasis placed on joint, transversal, south-south and peer-to-peer capacity-building within the selected areas of economic governance, namely external control, audit and oversight capacities of the public finances.

The project will use training actions as a tool to enhance skills and credentials of stakeholders for controlling public finances while establishing eLearning platforms in Portuguese ensuring means of durable access to existing database and information in Portuguese. The project will also contribute to establishing a first time multi-country CSO PALOP-TL platform showcasing lessons and progress made by civil society organisations’ within the PALOP/CPLP Open Budget Initiative.  Other activities aiming to promote sustainability will complement and support the OSAI CPLP multi-country plan and promote cooperation with the Training Institute for Financial and Economic Management in Portuguese Language (IGEF), involving this institution in training and capacity building activities at transnational level (joint learning involving actors from all beneficiary countries).

Improved access to information (in terms of availability of information, quality of the information available) is a pre-condition for effective public oversight and therefore to achieve the project’s key outputs. In the long run, the project impact will depend on the success of its exit strategy and sustainability of its actions and activities. It is critical that the project beneficiaries develop synergies and dynamics that will still be there after the end of the project. This will be best done through capacity development of human resources within national institutions. Such capacity development needs to target professional skills and enhancement/development of in-house training capacities in the field of external control of public accounts and finances, in particular CAs in the PALOP and Timor-Leste.

The overall objective is to promote economic governance in the PALOP and Timor-Leste (TL) strengthening technical and functional skills of SAIs, Parliaments, Parliamentarians and Civil Society (including media).

The specific objective is to improve the effectiveness of external political, judicial and civilian control of public finances in the PALOP and TL for a more efficient use of public resources. SAIs play an important role to prevent mismanagement and corruption. Therefore, whenever possible, the project will also help strengthen the links between SAIs and other oversight agencies, in particular anti-corruption and procurement agencies.

This project will directly address good governance and democracy strengthening the accountability system with external and independent control of public finances standing as the specific objective. As part of the action, responding to the right of citizens to information, and cross cuttingly supporting the promotion of gender equity in public spending will yield transformational results to be sustained beyond the project life cycle (among others, training and sensitization activities on gender equality addressed to Parliaments and CSOs). UNDP will associate UN Women units at country office level in designing the AWPs and training activities. ICT platforms and solutions will play a central role in this strategy and will be transversal to the action (among others, use of videoconference and IT tools). Environmental issues will be taken into consideration in specific activities when appropriate and consistent with partner countries’ national strategies and priorities, such as the strengthening of oversight capacities in the natural resource extraction domain in Mozambique.

The project foresees two results directly contributing to the specific objective:

SAIs’ control and audit capacities over public finances in the PALOP and TL are strengthened in a context of joint learning.Parliaments and Civil Society oversight capacities over public finances are developed for an informed analysis of public finances in the PALOP and TL in a context of joint learning.

The strategy defined by the project takes into account the different contexts of the six beneficiary countries and the multi-country PALOP and TL cooperation intervention logic. The strategy will seek to improve political, judicial and civilian control and oversight of government action and public accounts through actions benefiting SAIs, Parliaments and CSOs.

The action plan includes multi-country activities fostering the south-south PALOP-TL cooperation (face-to-face and eLearning training, workshops, study trips and peer learning initiatives) and national activities aimed at addressing specificities of each beneficiary country (training, organizational changes, drafting of manuals, capacity development, etc.).

The implementation of the foreseen activities during the three-year project’s duration period will be articulated on the basis of annual work plans. Project start-up will have an initial phase of a maximum of four months from the signature of the Contribution Agreement with UNDP. In this inception phase annual work plans will be developed in a participatory manner and approved for each country, identifying accurately the pivotal countries and triggers of a change dynamics supporting the project’s sustainability strategy.

[1] In line with the provisions set in the Project Document and Contribution Agreement signed between the European Union and UNDP in Cape Verde.

For detailed information, please refer to the Terms of Reference available in the following websites:

UN Cape Verde website, www.un.cv , under the section Anuncios;The UNGM website at www.ungm.org; andUNDP Procurement website at http://procurement-notices.undp.org.

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Civil Engineer JACKSONVILLE, FL

Job Title:Civil Engineer

Department:Department of the Navy

Agency:Naval Facilities Engineering Command

Job Announcement Number:SE40810-12-1119809LF834706E

$69,497.00 to $90,344.00 / Per YearFriday, May 16, 2014 to Friday, May 23, 20142 vacancies in the following location:
Naval Air Station Jacksonville , FL

The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!

This position is located in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, Capital Improvements Department. The Branch is responsible for the technical adequacy and quality of all Civil Engineering functions outlined under the Capital Improvements department, the management of the airfield pavement evaluation program and providing technical expertise for all Civil Engineering facilities including airfield pavements and physical security. Types of facilities typically include site development/layout/ grading, utilities and ground improvements, storm water management systems, water distribution, sanitary sewer collection systems and airfield pavements. The primary purpose of this position is the preparation and coordination of Civil Engineering drawings and specifications for the construction of Civil Engineering facilities as listed above. THIS IS AN EXPEDITED HIRING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENT.  The Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) FY 2009 provides that the Secretary of Defense can designate acquisition positions as shortage positions and recruit and appoint highly qualified persons to these positions.  This announcement is open to accept resumes from candidates interested in helping the Department of the Navy meet our mission requirements for the acquisition of systems, equipment, and facilities.

Occasional TravelTravel is dependent upon position description and availability of funding.YesRelocation expenses may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and available command funding.You must be a US Citizen.Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. You must obtain and maintain a security clearance.Using AutoCAD to develop Civil Engineering drawings including site development/layout, grading, storm drainage, utility systems (water and sanitary sewer), and asphalt and concrete pavement, for new construction and renovation projectsDeveloping Civil Engineering specifications for site development/layout, grading, storm drainage, utility systems (water and sanitary sewer), and asphalt and concrete pavementPerforming calculations and analyses for site development/layout, grading, storm drainage, utility systems (water and sanitary sewer), and asphalt and concrete pavement.Coordinate Civil Engineering designs with other disciplines to fully integrate project requirements for new construction and renovations. Provide technical reviews of construction drawings and specifications for civil engineering adequacy. Perform topographic surveys to accurately locate existing features and structures. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.   Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

Selective Placement Factor:

This position has a Selective Placement Factor (Screen-Out) which will be used to determine minimum qualifications for this position.  Applicants not possessing this Selective Placement Factor will be found ineligible for this position.  The selective placement factor is:  Applicants must be a registered Professional Engineer in a U.S. State or U.S. Territory.  NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your registration with your application in order to be considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications, in addition to the Selective Placement Factor:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Using AutoCAD to develop Civil Engineering drawings including site development/layout, grading, storm drainage, utility systems (water and sanitary sewer), and asphalt and concrete pavement, for new construction and renovation projects. Developing Civil Engineering specifications for site development/layout, grading, storm drainage, utility systems (water and sanitary sewer), and asphalt and concrete pavement. Performing calculations and analyses for site development/layout, grading, storm drainage, utility systems (water and sanitary sewer), and asphalt and concrete pavement. 

**NOTE: This information must be clearly supported in your resume to be considered for this position**

This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and requires additional education, training and experience.  Applicants should meet the DAWIA Certification requirements for the  Facilities Engineering Career Field and be certified at Level II at the time of application. If you possess DAWIA Certification, please indicate your Certification Level and Career Field information in your resume.  

Applicants not certified may still apply and be selected, but must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.  Certification requirements may be viewed at http://icatalog.dau.mil/.    

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:  

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800/

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.   You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.  

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.   To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link:  View Assessment Questions.

EDUCATION:

Are you using your education to qualify?  For positions requiring positive education requirements you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned). See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

REQUIREMENTS: 

Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

A Secret security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal.   If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.

Work requires travel away from the normal duty station on an occasional basis.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies for this position.

You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position and rated as shown below.  Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.

Highly Qualified- Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. 

Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan.

This Position is subject to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Work is primarily sedentary, however, there may be climbing, walking, bending, crawling, or stooping involved in activities such as investigating problems, or indoor/outdoor site visits.

Work is usually performed in an office setting, with occasional visits to construction sites or contractor's plants.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Federal Annuitant Information:

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.  Policy information may be found at: http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligible: 

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements; however, the individual would not necessarily be considered highly or best qualified.  For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:  http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ICTAP_Statement.pdf

Military Spouse Preference (MSP):

http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Mil_Spouse_Pref_Statement.pdf

Veteran’s Preference Information:

http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Vet_%20Preference_Statement.pdf

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 
- Complete Resume.
- Complete Assessment Questionnaire. View Occupational Questionnaire

- Other supporting documentation as required.  Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. 

Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, May 23, 2014. 

If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed. 

If you upload your documents, do not fax the same documents.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account:  https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.  

If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at:   http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ApplicationInfo_HowtoApplyviaFax.pdf. 

This Vacancy ID is 1119809.  

Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement.  All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

** It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. 

HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. **

The documents you are required to submit vary based on what you are claiming (i.e., applying as a veteran or disabled veteran, applying as a military spouse, etc).  Please review the following link to see if there are any documents you need to provide: Applicant Checklist-ExternalWhen the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.  You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.  

Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. Best qualified applicants with veterans' preference are entitled to initial selection consideration.  If there are a sufficient number of best qualified applicants with veterans' preference, only those veterans will be referred to the hiring manager.  The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts at: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/NotificationSettings.aspx.

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Senior Civil Affairs Officer

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International Consultant, Independent Civil Engineer for Review of Detailed Technical Design

This position is required to review the Detailed Technical Design for remediation activities in Fushe-Arrez Mine site. Under the overall supervision of the Regional Programme Manager in UNDP Montenegro and in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Albania, the expert is to provide all measures to ensure the detailed technical design is of a high competency and standard, in accordance with all relevant international and national standard and requirements, and fully costed in line with realistic market prices for the region. Works will include tasks review of the detailed technical design related to the civil works, evaluation of associated risks, assessing the compliance with relevant construction codes, local laws related to civil works and other relevant standard, revision of technical drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cost estimates and other relevant documentation. The expert is also expected to prepare reports as required.

Key Results Expected (non-inclusive list):

For review of the detailed technical design the following activities will be required:

* To ensure and certify that the Final DTD meets the requirements established within the ToR and associated studies and is fit for purpose;
* To familiarize with the laws, rules and regulations regarding civil works in the country where the work is being conducted and ensure the DTD meets these as required;
* To review/revise technical drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) of the necessary works prepared by the design company;
* To analyse measures, quantities, and description of each item of the BoQ;
* To analyse and review the unit rates/cost estimate in correlation with BoQs, provided by the design company, and to assess if these are realistic and in accordance with local market conditions;
* To provide written report/s (certification) whether the BoQ is compliant with the level of services required.
All reports are to be submitted in English. Any tables with functional and statistical analysis of data and diagrams should be prepared in Microsoft Office Excel and the drawings in sophisticated CAD software with high graphical design definition. The reports on the Detailed Technical Design should be submitted, both as hard copies and a copy in an electronic format.

A minimum of one 2-day visit to the site were works are to be executed is envisaged, in accordance with the DTD.

Timing and reporting: This position will cover a total of 21 working days (out of which approximately 2 working days envisaged for the visit to the site, as indicated above). The period over which these man-days will be realised are linked to the development of the DTD. As previously stated a draft version of the Main Technical Design is expected within a period of 5 weeks from the date of signing of the contract with an additional period of 4 weeks planned for incorporation of the relevant comments, suggestions and recommendations made by the reviewing consultant.

Reporting plan:

The reviewer will report to the UNDP Regional Project Manager based in the UNDP Montenegro.

Competencies

* Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
* Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UN/UNDP;
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
* Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
* Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
* Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
* Excellent social, advocacy and presentation skills;
* Demonstrates ability to manage complexities and work under pressure, as well as conflict resolution skills.

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Project Officer - Social and Civil Development (Community Security Project)

Summary of Key Functions:
* Effective provision of specific support to project activities at the area level;
* Objectives of the project guiding documents and annual work plans are reached at area level;
* Effective and efficient management of financial resources at the area level;
* Effective and efficient support of procurement and logistical services at the area level.
* Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing on Social and Civic Development at the area level. Effective provision of specific support to project activities at the area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:
* In all areas, remains abreast of conceptual basis and technical advancements for programming, more specifically in the conceptual areas of (a) crime and criminality (drivers and profiling), (b) social and civic development (trauma healing, social skills development and transformation, (c) peacebuilding and reconciliation; and (d) community protection, development and cohesion;
* Supports the promotion of community acceptance and social and civic development of beneficiaries;
* Actively participates in the strategy meetings, giving expert level technical guidance where and when required.
* Advises in the identification of the target communities for activities;
* Supports the international and national consultants (where applicable) with technical and logistical guidance.
* Oversees agreements with implementing partners and counterparts to ensure objectives are met;
* Supports the development of agreements for the government and NGO counterparts in forms of LoAs / MCGAs / Responsible Party Agreements;
* Monitors activities of partners closely, feeding challenges back to Project management.
Ensures that Objectives of the project guiding documents and annual work plans are reached at area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:

* Oversees activities of the Community Security Project and particularly the social and civic development initiative, ensuring objectives as stipulated in AWP are met, and relationships are strategically managed with sensitivity;
* Remains abreast of the Community Security and Social and Civic Development trends and applied concepts, advising on the possible new opportunities for intervention and associated risks;
* In close consultation with Project Officer / Team Leader and Support Team, ensures the effective application of RBM tools, elaboration of coherent work plans, regular donor progress and impact reports;
* Monitors the project work plans, project effectiveness and achievement of results and provides inputs to the strategic results framework and Results Oriented Annual Report.
Effective and efficient management of financial resources at the area level, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

* In close consultation with the Project Officer / Team Leader and relevant operations colleagues, contributes to the elaboration of budgets for all activities in the programme portfolio and the continuous monitoring of project work plans;
* Ensures integrity of financial and administrative operations in the project through oversight of financial and budgetary aspects of the projects;
* Ensures strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations and ensures the implementation of clear accountability mechanisms throughout the project portfolio;
* Participates in internal control mechanisms for adherence to UNDP rules and regulations in contracts, assets, and procurement. Effective and efficient support of procurement and logistical services at the area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:
* Liaises with all UNDP counterparts, government authorities, and other stakeholders regularly ensuring project compliance with corporate human resources policies and strategies;
* Ensures project compliance with corporate rules and regulations in the management of procurement processes and logistical services;
* Ensures monitoring and evaluation of the projects, including regular field visits and support to the organization of project board and outcome board meetings and reports on project progress and constraints. Effective knowledge building and management are ensured at the area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:
* Contributes to the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned from the Project for organizational sharing and learning;
* Actively participates in the knowledge networks and takes advantage of best practices and lessons learned that are available at the zonal, national, regional and global levels;
* Supports capacity-building of national counterparts. Impact of Results The key results will have an impact on the overall success of the specific areas of cooperation under the UNDP country programme. In particular, the key results will have a direct impact on the effectiveness on the design, implementation and outcome of key project activities results under the specific Programme portfolio.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:
* Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
* Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning
* Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
* Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills. Development and Operational Effectiveness
* Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
* Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources;
* Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost-recovery;
* Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;
* Strong IT skills and knowledge of Atlas;
* Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations, accounting;
* Excellent knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit. Management and Leadership
* Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
* Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

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Senior Civil Affairs Officer - Political, Peace and Security, Civil Affairs

This vacancy is advertised by UN DPKO
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Technical Specialist- Civil Service Training and Learning - Nay Pyi Taw

Duration of Initial Contract :Myanmar

Nay Pyi Taw is classified as “Family Duty Station”/category “B” by the International Civil Service Commission. Being located at 391 km north of Yangon and 302 km south of Mandalay, the city is still in the developing stage with limited access to international banking transactions, no public transportation, and limited health care access and facilities. Currently there are limited options for housing and no schooling facilities for international staff’ children.

Myanmar has gone through a phase of unprecedented change since the November 2010 general elections. The transition to nominally civilian rule under a new Constitution was the first step in an on-going sequence of rapid and far-reaching political and economic reforms that have unleashed tremendous changes in the political and economic landscape. In the past few years, the President and legislatures have pushed forward a remarkable transformation process that was difficult to imagine not so long ago.

In December 2012, the President announced the need for attention to the third wave of reforms which are required to improve the performance of the public administration and its civil service, and clarify the division of powers between the Union and the State and Regional Governments. Public sector management is thus high on the list of priorities of the Myanmar government. “Democracy will be promoted only hand in hand with good governance. This is why our government, responsible for Myanmar’s democracy transition, will try hard to shape a good administrative machinery”. (President Speech before the Union Hluttaw, 30 March 2011).

UNDP

After more than 20 years of working exclusively at the grassroots level through the Human Development Initiative, a new UNDP Country Programme for Myanmar was developed and approved in early 2013, which aims to meet the needs of the ongoing reforms. The Country Programme (2013-2015) is split into three pillars: Pillar 1 focusing on Local Governance, Pillar 2 focusing on Disaster Risk Reduction, Environment and Climate Change and Pillar 3 focusing on Democratic Governance.

Within the Democratic Governance Pillar, there are four areas of work: (i) Development Effectiveness covering support to the strengthening of statistics, planning and aid management systems; (ii) Parliamentary Strengthening covering both the Union and Regional Parliaments; (iii) Rule of Law and Access to Justice and (iv) Public Administration Reform.

The Public Administration responsiveness output aims to ‘strengthen capacity for service delivery and improve responsiveness of the public administration reforms’, and will focus on enhancing the capacity of the civil service by strengthening integrity and representation in the ranks of the civil service, and by improving the quality of training and support provided to civil servants by the Union Civil Service Board. The project will also promote innovations in public administration.

The two sub-outputs under the Public Administration Responsiveness are:
Capacities developed at the Union level to advance, coordinate and implement incremental public administration reforms;Strengthened capacities of the Union Civil Service Board (UCSB) and other ministry training institutes to train and establish a professional, transparent and representative civil service.
In 2013, UNDP engaged with the Union Civil Service Board (UCSB) to make basic improvements to the quality of existing trainings delivered by the UCSB, and to identify future capacity needs and strategic direction in training and in e-governance. As Myanmar has taken up the leadership of the civil service training agenda for the ASEAN region, this work has also contributed to enhanced knowledge and information sharing within the region. UNDP also conducted foundational work to enhance leadership in government and the civil service, through targeted training courses.

In support of enhanced UCSB capacity, UNDP in 2014 aims for:
Strengthened UCSB capacity for transparency and openness;Improvements in the a) production of training content; b) training curriculums and; c) quality of delivery of training and ; d) training environment;Establishment of programmes for leadership development for public sector managers and leaders and young leaders training and mentoring initiatives.
Role Description

The Technical Specialist will provide high quality technical advice to the Union Civil Service Board to enhance the strategic focus of reforms to trainings, and help deliver key outputs in UNDP plans for 2014 relating to training and leadership programmes. He/She will also work to ensure that this support is coordinated and integrated with the components of UNDP’s wider work on democratic governance.

He/she will work closely with key staff in the Union Civil Service Board, with the aim of transferring knowledge and skills relating to management of trainings, and will design and deliver a specific capacity development initiative within the UCSB.

He/ she will work under the direction and supervision of the Team Leader, Democratic Governance, and in close cooperation with the Junior Consultant- Public Administration, the Programme Specialist- Public Administration and the Chief Technical Advisor, Public Administration Reform, where appropriate. He/she will be based in Nai Pyi Taw, with some travel to Yangon and UCSB Training Centres in Upper Myanmar and Lower Myanmar.

Summary of Key Functions:
Provide advice to UCSB on strategies and approaches for effective training of civil servants, and on learning approaches and methodologies;Provide technical advice towards implementation of revised curriculum for mid-level officials;Develop and support management of a leadership programme for Myanmar civil servants;Ensure the creation and functioning of regional and international partnerships with training institutions;Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Provide advice to UCSB on strategies and approaches for effective training of civil servants, and on learning approaches and methodologies:
Provide advice and mentoring to senior UCSB officials on systems and approaches to training of civil servants;Advise UCSB staff and selected teaching staff on effective approaches to civil service training;Advise UCSB staff and selected teaching staff on learning approaches and methodologies, and experience in other countries;Advise the UCSB on their engagement with ASEAN with regards to civil service training;Advise the UCSB on options for longer term training courses for civil servants.Provide technical advice and training towards implementation of revised curriculum for mid-level officials:
Engage UCSB staff and selected teaching staff, and advise on approaches to training curriculum assessment and revisions, and on key considerations and opportunities behind improvements to training curricula;Conduct a training needs assessment of an agreed sample of mid-level officials;Review existing course structure, course materials and training methodology for Mid-level Government officials against key objectives advised by UCSB and UNDP, and identified training needs;Advise the UCSB and UNDP on potential areas for improvement to the Mid-level officials course, in particular any required higher level changes;Advise UNDP on additional resources, particularly human resources, required for revision of the mid-level officials training programme, and develop TORs as appropriate;Develop new course structure, and, with additional support if required, develop training content and reference materials, and seek the approval of the UCSB;Provide advice and facilitate dialogue, including familiarization or validation workshops as appropriate, to generate ownership of the revised curricula;Identify and advise on the capacity development needs (in immediate and medium term) of the UCSB training institutes towards implementation of revised curricula;If appropriate, lead the delivery of training of trainers in key areas for teaching staff in Civil Service Training Institutes.
Advise on training content for a leadership programme:
Promote ownership in the UCSB of the leadership scheme, including by leading workshops on scope and design of leadership programme;Identify opportunities for leadership training and support design of a complementary leadership training and mentoring programme.Promote the creation and functioning of regional and international partnerships with training institutions for public administration and civil service management:
Advise the government on systems and processes for expanding experiences, lessons learned and know-how on civil service training;Provide technical support to develop a partnership strategy;In support of the UCSB, work to identify and build networks with regional and international training institutions in support of government of Myanmar training development;Provide technical and financial support to promote partnerships with regional and international learning institutions, including south south exchange for UCSB.
Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:
Develop a light-touch but regular programme for counterpart staff, targeting key knowledge or skills relating to training (e.g. through regular but informal sessions.);Facilitate the national, regional and international transfer of know-how and experiences in the area of civil service and capacity development;Ensure that Myanmar’s experiences in civil service and capacity development are shared within UNDP networks and with other stakeholders inside and outside of Myanmar;Provide information and guidance to consultants working for the project and to brief interested donors, NGOs, or foreign missions on UNDP activities under the project;Promote knowledge-building on training approaches and civil service training within the UNDP Pillar 3 team.
Impact of Results

Successful implementation of the project will result in nationally owned and government-led programme for reform of civil service training in which:
The UCSB can articulate a wider and medium term vision for incremental improvements to civil service training;Mid-level officials have access to higher quality training which enables them to be more effective in their jobs;The UCSB has formed partnerships with regional and/or international training institutions.Functional Competencies:      

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda
Preparing information for advocacy
Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate.
Results-Based Programme Development and Management:
Contributes into results through primary research and analysis
Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work;Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration;Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation;Analyzes country situation to identify opportunities for project development;Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts proposals accordingly.
Building Strategic Partnerships:
Maintaining a network of contacts
Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues;Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders;Proven experience of generating national partnership.
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches:
Enhancing processes or products
Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches.Resource Mobilization (Field Duty Stations):
Providing inputs to resource mobilization strategies
Analyzes information/databases on potential and actual donors Develops a database of project profiles.  Identifies opportunities for project proposals for presentation to donors
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:
Basic research and analysis
Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches;Effective presentation and report-writing skills; strong analytical and strategic skills as well as good written and oral communications skills.
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:
Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical speciality relating to the position;Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks;Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments;Extensive knowledge of international best practice and key themes in national development planning, including familiarization with necessary frameworks, governance structures, implementation tools and monitoring and evaluation requirements.Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals:
Preparing information for global advocacy
Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences;Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for advocating for UNDP’s mandate.
Client Orientation:
Establishing effective client relationships
Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion;Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines;Anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly.
Core Competencies:
Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;Self-development, initiative-taking;Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;Creating synergies through self-control;Managing conflict;Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;Informed and transparent decision making.Education:  
Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Economics, Political Science or related field, or Bachelors with 9 years of experienceExperience:
A minimum of 7 years relevant experience working in developing countries, preferably in a transitional environment.A minimum of 5 years of work experience in public administration and civil service in developing country environments, particularly transitional countriesTheoretical knowledge and a minimum of 3 years practical experience working on civil service reform, in developing country environments, particularly transitional countriesExperience in training and curriculum development is requiredStrong experience in promoting capacity development and governance in multi-cultural environments.  Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills required.Understanding of UNDP’s rules and regulations an advantage.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken English

Mode of Assessment

Online Written Test and Interview

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.

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Project Officer - Social and Civil Development (Community Security Project) - (Open to Somali Nationals Only) - Garowe

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Officer / Team Leader, the Social and Civic Development Officer is  responsible for achievement of results in various projects such as the Youth for Change Joint Initiative Phase III, Youth Re-entry, Alternative Livelihood to Piracy, Community Based Reconciliation and any additional social and civic development related projects. Within agreed constraints in the detailed work plan, the Social and Civic Development Officer is fully accountable for the delivery of project activities and the achievement of project outputs in her / his area. Effective provision of specific support to project activities at the area level;Objectives of the project guiding documents and annual work plans are reached at area level;Effective and efficient management of financial resources at the area level;Effective and efficient support of procurement and logistical services at the area level;Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing on Social and Civic Development at the area level. Effective provision of specific support to project activities at the area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:In all areas, remains abreast of conceptual basis and technical advancements for programming, more specifically in the conceptual areas of (a) crime and criminality (drivers and profiling), (b) social and civic development (trauma healing, social skills development and transformation, (c) peacebuilding and reconciliation; and (d) community protection, development and cohesion;Supports the promotion of community acceptance and social and civic development of beneficiaries.Actively participates in the strategy meetings, giving expert level technical guidance where and when required. Advises in the identification of the target communities for activities;Supports the international and national consultants (where applicable) with technical and logistical guidance;Oversees agreements with implementing partners and counterparts to ensure objectives are met; Supports the development of agreements for the government and NGO counterparts in forms of LoAs / MCGAs / Responsible Party Agreements;Monitors activities of partners closely, feeding challenges back to Project management. Ensures that Objectives of the project guiding documents and annual work plans are reached at area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:Oversees activities of the Community Security Project and particularly the social and civic development initiative, ensuring objectives as stipulated in AWP are met, and relationships are strategically managed with sensitivity;Remains abreast of the Community Security and Social and Civic Development trends and applied concepts, advising on the possible new opportunities for intervention and associated risks;In close consultation with Project Officer / Team Leader and Support Team, ensures the effective application of RBM tools, elaboration of coherent work plans, regular donor progress and impact reports;Monitors the project work plans, project effectiveness and achievement of results and provides inputs to the strategic results framework and Results Oriented Annual Report. Effective and efficient management of financial resources at the area level, focusing on the achievement of the following results: In close consultation with the Project Officer / Team Leader and relevant operations colleagues, contributes to the elaboration of budgets for all activities in the programme portfolio and the continuous monitoring of project work plans;Ensures integrity of financial and administrative operations in the project through oversight of financial and budgetary aspects of the projects;Ensures strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations and ensures the implementation of clear accountability mechanisms throughout the project portfolio;Participates in internal control mechanisms for adherence to UNDP rules and regulations in contracts, assets, and procurement. Effective and efficient support of procurement and logistical services at the area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:Liaises with all UNDP counterparts, government authorities, and other stakeholders regularly ensuring project compliance with corporate human resources policies and strategies;Ensures project compliance with corporate rules and regulations in the management of procurement processes and logistical services;Ensures monitoring and evaluation of the projects, including regular field visits and support to the organization of project board and outcome board meetings and reports on project progress and constraints.Effective knowledge building and management are ensured at the area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:Contributes to the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned from the Project for organizational sharing and learning;Actively participates in the knowledge networks and takes advantage of best practices and lessons learned that are available at the zonal, national, regional and global levels;Supports capacity-building of national counterparts.
The key results will have an impact on the overall success of the specific areas of cooperation under the UNDP country programme. In particular, the key results will have a direct impact on the effectiveness on the design, implementation and outcome of key project activities results under the specific Programme portfolio.Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Knowledge Management and LearningPromotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example.Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills. Development and Operational EffectivenessAbility to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources;Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost-recovery;Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;Strong IT skills and knowledge of Atlas;Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations, accounting;Excellent knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit.Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.Master’s degree in Psychology, Peace & Conflict Management, Economics, Political or Social Science, Law, International Studies, or any other related field with 2 years of relevant work experience in Project Management;A first level university degree in Psychology, Peace & Conflict Management, Economics, Political or Social Science, Law, International Studies, or any other related field; with a combination of 4 years of work experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.Proven experience in project administration and finance;Technical expertise in community security, social cohesion, peace and/or conflict and/or other directly related fields. Experience in inter-agency coordination of development or humanitarian assistance, and working with the United Nations, is desirable;Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;Experience in working with public institutions and within the UN or INGOs an asset. Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali.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.

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Project Officer - Social and Civil Development (Community Security Project) - (Open to Somali Nationals Only) - Mogadishu

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Officer / Team Leader, the Social and Civic Development Officer is  responsible for achievement of results in various projects such as the Youth for Change Joint Initiative Phase III, Youth Re-entry, Alternative Livelihood to Piracy, Community Based Reconciliation and any additional social and civic development related projects. Within agreed constraints in the detailed work plan, the Social and Civic Development Officer is fully accountable for the delivery of project activities and the achievement of project outputs in her / his area. Effective provision of specific support to project activities at the area level;Objectives of the project guiding documents and annual work plans are reached at area level;Effective and efficient management of financial resources at the area level;Effective and efficient support of procurement and logistical services at the area level.Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing on Social and Civic Development at the area level. Effective provision of specific support to project activities at the area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:In all areas, remains abreast of conceptual basis and technical advancements for programming, more specifically in the conceptual areas of (a) crime and criminality (drivers and profiling), (b) social and civic development (trauma healing, social skills development and transformation, (c) peacebuilding and reconciliation; and (d) community protection, development and cohesion;Supports the promotion of community acceptance and social and civic development of beneficiaries;Actively participates in the strategy meetings, giving expert level technical guidance where and when required. Advises in the identification of the target communities for activities;Supports the international and national consultants (where applicable) with technical and logistical guidance.Oversees agreements with implementing partners and counterparts to ensure objectives are met;Supports the development of agreements for the government and NGO counterparts in forms of LoAs / MCGAs / Responsible Party Agreements;Monitors activities of partners closely, feeding challenges back to Project management.  

Ensures that Objectives of the project guiding documents and annual work plans are reached at area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Oversees activities of the Community Security Project and particularly the social and civic development initiative, ensuring objectives as stipulated in AWP are met, and relationships are strategically managed with sensitivity;Remains abreast of the Community Security and Social and Civic Development trends and applied concepts, advising on the possible new opportunities for intervention and associated risks;In close consultation with Project Officer / Team Leader and Support Team, ensures the effective application of RBM tools, elaboration of coherent work plans, regular donor progress and impact reports;Monitors the project work plans, project effectiveness and achievement of results and provides inputs to the strategic results framework and Results Oriented Annual Report.

Effective and efficient management of financial resources at the area level, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

In close consultation with the Project Officer / Team Leader and relevant operations colleagues, contributes to the elaboration of budgets for all activities in the programme portfolio and the continuous monitoring of project work plans;Ensures integrity of financial and administrative operations in the project through oversight of financial and budgetary aspects of the projects;Ensures strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations and ensures the implementation of clear accountability mechanisms throughout the project portfolio;Participates in internal control mechanisms for adherence to UNDP rules and regulations in contracts, assets, and procurement. Effective and efficient support of procurement and logistical services at the area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:Liaises with all UNDP counterparts, government authorities, and other stakeholders regularly ensuring project compliance with corporate human resources policies and strategies;Ensures project compliance with corporate rules and regulations in the management of procurement processes and logistical services;Ensures monitoring and evaluation of the projects, including regular field visits and support to the organization of project board and outcome board meetings and reports on project progress and constraints. Effective knowledge building and management are ensured at the area level focusing on the achievement of the following results:Contributes to the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned from the Project for organizational sharing and learning;Actively participates in the knowledge networks and takes advantage of best practices and lessons learned that are available at the zonal, national, regional and global levels;Supports capacity-building of national counterparts. The key results will have an impact on the overall success of the specific areas of cooperation under the UNDP country programme. In particular, the key results will have a direct impact on the effectiveness on the design, implementation and outcome of key project activities results under the specific Programme portfolio. Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.Knowledge Management and LearningPromotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills. Development and Operational EffectivenessAbility to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources;Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost-recovery;Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;Strong IT skills and knowledge of Atlas;Excellent knowledge of financial rules and regulations, accounting;Excellent knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit.Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.Master’s degree in Psychology, Peace & Conflict Management, Economics, Political or Social Science, Law, International Studies, or any other related field with 2 years of relevant work experience in Project Management. A first level university degree in Psychology, Peace & Conflict Management, Economics, Political or Social Science, Law, International Studies, or any other related field; with a combination of 4 years of work experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.Proven experience in project administration and finance;Technical expertise in community security, social cohesion, peace and/or conflict and/or other directly related fields;Experience in inter-agency coordination of development or humanitarian assistance, and working with the United Nations, is desirable;Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;Experience in working with public institutions and within the UN or INGOs an asset. Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali.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.

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