Background

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UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. No telephone inquires will be entertained. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are defined as “innovative methods used by the public sector to contract with the private sector, who bring their capital and their ability to deliver projects on time and to budget, while the public sector retains the responsibility to provide these services to the public in a way that benefits the public and delivers economic development and an improvement in the quality of life.” (source: UNECE Guidebook on Promoting Good Governance in Public-Private Partnerships).

The overall project goal is to increase the knowledge and capabilities of all stakeholders involved in the PPP process, including public officials, the financial sector, the business and academic communities, the civil society and the public at large, with a view to promote, develop, operate and manage public-private partnership projects for public infrastructure development in Belarus. This 2-year project is the product of collaboration between UNDP, UNECE, the Ministry of Economy and the EU Delegation in Belarus.

The immediate objectives to be addressed by the project are as follows:

  1. Build capacity and train different stakeholders involved in the PPP process to develop and implement PPP projects as a tool for attracting private investments;
  2. Strengthen institutional capacity through the proposed National PPP Unit as an engine of PPP development in Belarus;
  3. Promote the potential of public infrastructure development to attract private capital through the identification and appraisal of two selected pilot PPP projects.
The national executing entity for this project will be the Ministry of Economy. UNECE experts will partake in the project implementation by providing substantive support and mobilizing the necessary international expertise.

Expected key  project outputs:
  1. at least 400 individuals participated in the project's educational and training events;
  2. more than 50 PPP focal points trained and received certificates; a pool of 15 national consultants knowledgeable in PPP created;
  3. consultative workshops and roundtables on the opportunities for PPPs conducted in all administrative regions/Oblasts;
  4. the specialized web portal on PPPs created;
  5. the National PPP Unit established, and provided with a minimum set of necessary equipment, methodological materials and manuals;
  6. PPP Unit staff completed extensive training on PPPs and received certificates;
  7. Inter-ministerial Infrastructure Board  established comprising PPP focal points from the infrastructure industries;
  8. PPP-related legal framework improved;  spheres identified where pilot PPPs can be launched;
  9. Guidelines prepared for identification/appraisal PPP projects and development of the National Infrastructure Plan;  Pre-feasibility study reports on two pilot PPP projects  developed  and debated nationally and internationally;
  10. a booklet on PPP opportunities in Belarus  elaborated and extensively promoted to business and investors communities. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose of employment: provides oversight, management and coordination of educational, training, advocacy interventions, and performs the duties of a public relations specialist.

Responsibilities:

  • Disseminate of knowledge of PPP among all target groups in all regions of the country;
  • Ensure implementation of educational activities, including study visits, in-country and international trainings and internships;
  • Ensure proper logistical support to educational activities;
  • Organize (and proofread) translations of tutorial materials and research reports (as necessary);
  • Draft a project communication plan and ensure its effective implementation;
  • Organise the development of a web site on PPPs and its regular updates;
  • Ensure information support to project activities, namely, draft articles, press-releases, organise press conferences and offsite meetings;
  • Contribute creative ideas and concepts throughout the project.
  • Perform other duties related to the project upon request from UNDP.

Competencies

  • Excellent written, verbal and visual communication and management skills; proven ability to write compelling and effective press releases, articles;
  • Ability to communicate with staff and constituencies from multiple organizations;
  • Demonstrates corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
  • Self-development, initiative-taking;
  • Acts as a team player and facilitating team work;
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
  • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to perform well under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to use various office computer software, including web-based information management systems.

Required Skills and Experience

  • University degree in Economics, management, social or pedagogic sciences,  journalism;
  • 3 years of relevant work experience in education, communications or public relations (in departments of marketing, advertising and community relations of large public and private sector companies);
  • Experience in developing and conducting information and communication strategies;
  • Experience in media relations, developing publications;
  • Experience in coordinating conferences, round table discussions, training activities and study tours;
  • Fluent English is an asset.