Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Project Implementation
- Financial Management
- Building strategic partnerships and alliance
- Results based management and reporting
- Rource mobilization
Project Implementation:
- Participate in all internal and external (coordination) meetings representing the project;
- The management and recruitment of staff in accordance with UNDP guidelines;
- Undertake monitoring visits to project sites and report on project progress and constraints;
- Ensure the achievement of outputs in line with the approved work plan through the day-to-day planning, management coordination and implementation of activities.
Financial Management:
- Ensure accountability for, and efficient use of project funds;
- Manage and monitor requests for financial resources and ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports;
- Supervise requisitions, purchase orders and payment requests in ATLAS, and ensure monthly delivery updates to the Programme Officer on financial delivery performance;
- Provide leadership in overseeing of effective provision of services to counterparts including fair and transparent procurement process, efficient logistics and sound financial management;
- Liaise with the Technical Advisors and other project staff on financial management of the project activities, including monitoring project financial expenditures and transactions;
- Managing calls for bids and for proposals and selection of implementing partners within the UNDP contractual framework for project activity implementation;
- Design the scope of works and TORs for the bids and call for proposals;
- Ensuring the integrity of financial system and, overseeing the administrative, financial and budgetary aspects of the project activities;
- Ensure strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations.
- Participate in inter-agency working groups and initiatives to promote rule of law, protection and human security;
- Engage in a constructive dialogue with partners in South Sudan, the Region and UNDP HQ to maximize consistency; and synergy between the various support components, as informed by the priorities of the Government of South Sudan;
- Maintain continuous dialogue with the Government and other key partners to ensure proper integration and co-ordination of other related development efforts;
- Support the institutionalization of sector-wide approach to justice sector reform;
- Support establishment of Criminal Justice Sector Coordination Forums at National and State level;
- Provide professional opinions in areas of expertise to promote networking and teamwork between counterparts and the general donor community.
- Advise the project team on the achievement of specific results of the project detailed in the Annual Work Plan;
- Identify synergies between the institution specific interventions and other projects of the Access to Justice and Rule of Law programme to maximize impact and results;
- Prepare reports, work plans, regular donor progress and impact reports for the project;
- Participate in all internal and external (coordination) meetings representing the project;
- Manage and monitor identified project risks and update the status of these risks;
- Plan and prioritize work activities to meet organizational goals; and organize and oversee work processes efficiently to achieve quality results;
- Assist the UNDP project team to achieve results as identified in the Annual Work Plan;
- Undertake any other duties as may be required by counterparts and UNDP.
Resource Mobilization:
- Catalyze mobilization of additional cost-sharing resources from the government, donors and Regional partners to widen the support base to institutional development in the justice sector;
- Develop partnerships with other individuals and organizations to ensure wide participation and sharing in development issues;
- Maintain relationships between the Sector and the donors and present a clear analysis of how their financial support has contributed to the results they requested, and promote the institutional development efforts to new donors.
- Increased protection of citizens rights through speedy access to justice, and strengthening of accountable, accessible, affordable and equitable courts Rule of Law Institutions in South Sudan;
- Strengthened justice sector service delivery at State and County levels;
- Institutionalized mechanisms for the collection, dissemination and use of service delivery data;
- Improved intra-sectoral coordination.
Competencies
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
- Ability to work with a multi-cultural and diverse team.
Functional Competencies:
- Demonstrated experience in managing development projects, particularly in the area of justice sector reform;
- Substantial previous experience in project management and working with senior government officials;
- Sound understanding of issues related to law and development;
- Demonstrated strong management, coordination and facilitation skills;
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written);
- Results oriented, flexible and problem solving skills;
- Ability to work under pressure, analyzing large amounts of sensitive information and supporting crucial decision making at the highest levels of government;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to initiate discussions about complex security subjects;
- Ability to work in an environment which is evolving from a military into one protective of the rights of civilians, by leading from behind;
- Sound judgment, maturity, flexibility and adaptability, with regard to cultural sensitivity;
- Willing to live and work in a hardship environment;
- Knowledge of ATLAS.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Master's Degree Public Policy or Management, additional qualification in Law, Human Rights or International relations will be an advantage.
Experience:
- At least 7 years’ professional experience in project management;
- Experience of managing development projects in the area of justice sector reform in post-conflict situations;
- Proven understanding of law and development issues and the administration of justice;
- Proven experience in partnership building and networking;
- Strong analytical ability and written and oral communication skills is a requirement;
- Computer skills and strong knowledge of various software including Excel, PowerPoint and Word;
- Knowledge of UNDP programme management procedures and policies, including experience with Atlas (Resource Management System) is required;
- Experience from previous UN assignments in a post-conflict environment and work in a Country Office would be an asset.
- Excellent knowledge of English and ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.