Background

“UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, UNDP offers global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.”

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Regional Development and Poverty Reduction, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment and Energy Management, with the overarching aim of improving human development in Indonesia. In addition to the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia also works on a variety of crosscutting initiatives such as HIV/AIDS, gender equality and information and communication technology for development.

I. Organizational Context

In line with Indonesia’s national priorities, the Poverty Reduction Unit is working to increase people’s welfare and well-being, through more pro-poor, equitable, gender responsive and accountable allocation of resources as well as more effective protection of vulnerable groups. The poverty reduction unit aims to enhance Indonesia’s human development status and strengthen GOIs capacity to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

The Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Human Development (HD) cluster works to provide support to the Government to better implement MDG and HD initiatives, which include HIV/AIDs efforts.

Under the direct supervision and  guidance of the Team Leader of Poverty Reduction Unit , the Programme Manager MDG and Human Development is responsible for analysing trends related to his/her own area of assignment; formulates, manages and evaluates project activities within his/her portfolio, provides policy advice services in his/her area of assignment, and ensures the quality control of key documents produced by UNDP such as the Human Development Reports. He or she is also in charge of the financial management elements of the programme. The Programme Manager MDG and HD works in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff and Government officials, multilateral and bilateral donors and civil society, to ensure successful UNDP programme implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:

• Implementation of programme strategies
• Support to programme and project managers in the creation of strategic partnership and resource mobilization strategy for designated projects.
•  Provide top quality support services to designated nationally implemented projects and
   Provide regular support and quality assurance to designated projects within the portfolio
• Ensure effective M&E implementation and timely reporting
• Produce and disseminate lesson learnt from designated projects and promote cross-project and cross-unit knowledge fertilization

1. Ensure the implementation of programme strategies and procedures, focusing on the  achievement of the following results:

• Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP; effective application of RBM tools and establishment of management targets (BSC).
• Establishment of the mechanisms to track the use of RBM tools and maintenance of the RBM database.
• Analysis and synthesis of proposals on the areas for support and interventions.
• Provision of inputs to the elaboration of work plans.
• Guide the formulation, preparation and necessary revision of National Human Development Reports while communicating with Regional Offices and HDRO to ensure quality and rigor.
• Collaborate with HDRO when needed for the preparation of International HDRs by facilitating the supply of data, information when needed and access to networks.
• Act as the focal point for all issues related to the Human Development Report and the indices including the HDI, IHDI, IGII, and the MPI.
• Support to the management of the CO programme within the cluster of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Human Development (HD)
• Support to the management of the CO programme within the cluster of Millennium  Development Goals (MDG) and Human Development (HD)

2. Support to programme and project managers in the creation of strategic partnership and resource mobilization strategy for designated projects.

• Design and formulation of some parts of CO programme within the area of assignment, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions.
• Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to PAC, finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review. The Programme Manager performs the functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval (if authorized by SM), and participates in recruitment processes for projects.
• Application of conceptual models in support of programme design
• Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of NIM projects.
• Preparation of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting.

3.   Providing top quality support services to designated nationally implemented projects and  regular support as well as quality assurance to designated projects within the portfolio, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Provide support and substantive guidance to programme teams, experts, and consultants to perform their roles in programmes/projects.
• Supports and coordinates as needed to facilitate project implementation

4. Ensure effective M&E implementation and timely reporting :

• Create a standard operating procedure, including monitoring and evaluation mechanism and quality standards of performance to measure the achievement of project activities;
• Guiding and ensuring project monitoring and analysis, ensuring timely adjustments when needed.

5. Producing and disseminating lesson learned from designated projects and promote cross-project and cross-unit knowledge fertilization, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

•  Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
• Sound contribution to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Organization of training for programme/project staff on programme issues.
•  Professional growth through active learning
•  Provide capacity building and transfer of knowledge to other staff
• Promoting and maintaining effective relationships and interactions with partners and stakeholders focusing on the achievement
• Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization

III. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of country office programmes on MDG and Human Development. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.

Competencies

IV. Competencies

Competencies and Critical Success Factors
Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda
Level 1.2: 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
Level 1.2: 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

Building Strategic Partnerships
Level 1.2: 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
• Analyses and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches
Level 1.2: Enhancing processes or products

• Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things

Resource Mobilization
Level 1.2: Providing inputs to resource mobilization strategies

• Analyses information/databases on potential and actual donors

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis

• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 1.2: Fundamental knowledge of own discipline

• Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty 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

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals
Level 1.2: Preparing information for global advocacy

• Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences

Client Orientation
Level 1.2: 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

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

Willingness to complete Prince training and certification
 

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: 

• Minimum Master  Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience: 

•  Minimum 3 years for Master Degree of relevant experience at the national or international level in dealing with capacity building, poverty reduction initiative, civil service reform, public administration reform, etc.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems

Language Requirements:

•  Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.

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