UNDP Jobs - 36180- Executive Secretary for the Secretariat of the Bra

Executive Secretary for the Secretariat of the Brazilian Committee of the Global Compact

Location :

São Paulo, BRAZIL

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

24-Mar-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-5

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Expected Duration of Assignment :

April 2013

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. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Launched by the United Nations in July 2000, the UN Global Compact is both a policy platform and a practical framework for companies that are committed to sustainability and responsible business practices. The Global Compact Networks are clusters of Global Compact participants who come together to advance the initiative at regional or local level. Their role is to support companies in their efforts in implementing the Global Compact, while also creating opportunities for multi-stakeholder engagement and collective action. The Global Compact Brazilian Committee (CBPG in Portuguese) was created in 2003. It is a voluntary group with the objective of promoting the Global Compact Principles in the management of enterprises operating in Brazil, as a means of strengthening corporate social responsibility in the country. UNDP Brazil is the focal point of the Global Compact in Brazil and supports the CBPG activities. In January 2013 the two year term of office of the elected Board of Directors, composed of representatives of Braskem, CPFL, Itaipu, Petrobras and ISAE-Parana has begun.

Under the overall guidance of Board of Directors of CBPG the Executive Secretary will provide leadership in the implementation and execution of the 2013-2014 Strategic Plan for the Global Compact network in Brazil and technical support to the work of CBPG and to the Brazilian Local Network. The contract to be offered is a service contract from UNDP, subject to its administrative supervision by the organization as well its own rules and regulations.

The Executive Secretary works in close collaboration with the Global Compact Brazilian Committee, and its Executive Board, as well as with the focal point in Brazil for Global Compact initiative - UNDP Country Office - as required, exchanging information and supporting program implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

- Organize, convene and participate in ordinary and extraordinary meetings of the CBPG and the Board of Directors of the Brazilian network; represent the CBPG in national or international meetings and events;
- Liaise with the enterprises of the CBPG, of the Brazilian Local Network, UNDP and the United Nations, and articulate initiatives with public institutions and other organizations promoting CBPG capacity as a reliable partner to national counterparts;
- Follow up the implementation of the Strategic Plan and ensure coordination of sectoral activities of the CBPG task forces;
- Follow up of the management of the contributions of the members of the CBPG and / or the Brazilian Local Network according to UNDP rules and regulations and as stated in the cost sharing agreement letter.
- Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing advocacy for GC principles and Millennium Development Goals.

1. Convene and organize ordinary and extraordinary meetings of the CBPG and the Board of Directors of the Brazilian network and represent the CBPG in national or international meetings and events ;

- Organize meetings of CBPG, Commissions, training workshops and events, like the Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Network.
- Revise minutes of CBPG and Board meetings and reports in consultation with UNDP;
- Represent CBPG as required by the Board of Directors or the CBPG
- Participate in meetings of CBPG Task Forces.

2. Liaise with the enterprises of the Brazilian network, UNDP and the United Nations and articulate initiatives with public institutions and other organizations;

- Facilitate new membership
- Training and capacity building of new signatories of the Global Compact
- Control of compliance with Communications of Progress
-Articulate Global Compact initiatives with public institutions and other organizations
- Dissemination of Global Compact Principles
- Coordinate with UNDP contacts and relationships with other UN agencies and with the Global Compact Office
- Contributes to the Secretariat of the Global Compact activities and related global initiatives.

3. Follow up the implementation of the of the Strategic Plan;

- Manage the achievement of targets established by CBPG concerning the growth in the number of signatories, and other indicators established in the Strategic Planning
- Development of strategic partnerships to mobilize resources;
- Monitoring of initiatives approved by the strategic planning, including planned activities, time schedules, targets and budgets
- Articulate the task-force work plans with the strategic planning of CBPG

4. Using data provided by UNDP, follow up of the management of the contributions of the members of the CBPG according to UNDP rules and regulations as stated in the cost sharing agreement letter.

- Formulation of budget proposal for the year
- Monitoring of budget and proposal of budgets revisions
- Follow up of payment of CBPG contributions to the Secretariat in Brazil or the Global Compact Foundation in NY
-Promotes fund raising for CBPG activities

5. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing focusing on achievement of the following results:

- Holding of training workshops to actual or potential signatories.
- Identification, synthesis and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned.
- Supervision of updates of contents of the internet site of the Global Compact – Brazil.
- Preparation of status and progress reports
- Supports the establishment of communication mechanisms among CBPG members

Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of Brazilian Committee of the Global Compact and on the success in implementation of its strategies. Accurate analysis, data entry and presentation of information contribute to proper implementation of the CBPG Strategic Planning.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
-Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:
- National representativeness
- Leadership capacity
- Access to main leaders of Brazilian enterprises.
-Proven capacity to maintain dialog with the government

Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to organize and coordinate results-oriented planning, monitoring and evaluation.
- Ability to use the computer software programs and tools needed to carry out the job duties
- Good conceptual and analytical abilities and communication skills.
- Hands on.

Management and Leadership
- Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical feedback.
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
- Effective teamwork, shows conflict resolution skills and demonstrates mentoring
- Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills

Required Skills and Experience

Please, fill with details and complete data all the required information in the Personal History Form: http://www.pnud.org.br/arquivos/p11.doc (check bellow how to submitt application)

ATTENTION! Only applications made on UNDP Personal History Form - P11 and submmited on time in the UNDP Jobs System will be examined.

Education
Post graduate studies or MBA or Master’s Degree or higher degree in Management, Social Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, International Relations, Law, Political Science, Economics, Marketing or related sciences.
Master’s Degree and PhD in Administration, Marketing or fields related to sustainability issues will be considered an asset.
Specialization in Social Corporate Responsibility or Sustainability is a plus.

Experience
5 years of relevant experience at national or international level including managerial experience and/or management of multi stakeholder network. Each additional year will be considered but only up to 10 years of experience.

Proven experience in dealing with management level and company boards.

Proven experience in the area of corporate social responsibility.

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PPT, etc)

Previous working experience with the United Nations or any of its initiatives is an asset

Experience working in the private sector, social responsibility, fund raising or mobilization of the private sector will also be considered an asset.

Language Requirements
Fluency in Portuguese. Working knowledge in English (speaking, reading and writing). Working knowledge of Spanish.
Fluency in English is highly desirable. Fluency in Spanish will be considered a plus.

The candidate must have Brazilian Nationality or be legally authorized to work in the country.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

Click "Apply Now". After filling the fields and clicking in "Submit Application", you MUST attach in the next page (upload resume) the UNDP Personal History Form - P11 (instead of your CV).

The P11 can be found in: http://www.pnud.org.br/arquivos/p11.doc

Only applications made on UNDP Personal History Form - P11 and submmited on time in the UNDP Jobs System will be examined.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, afro-descendants and persons with disabilities are specially encouraged to apply.