Background

The achievement of the above goal will be ensured through the two following mechanisms: (1) On-demand [Consultancy] Services (ODS) - a targeted short-term policy advice; and (2) Capacity Development Fund (CDF) - sub-project initiatives increasingly leading to the transformational change in the institutions. Thus, the project aims to better accommodate longer-term capacity development objectives of the national partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enabling appropriate coordination among key stakeholders;
• Identification of capacity development assets/needs;
• Formulation of capacity development response in consultation and cooperation with the national counterparts;
• Coordination and management of project implementation (including sub-project activities);
• Serving as a resource person and advising on the challenges and solutions in relation to public administration reforms;
• Analyze complex data professionally and process it as per project requirements;
• Managing the project finances according to the approved budget; if necessary, proposing budget revisions;
• Supervising major procurement of supplies and equipment for the project and related tender documentation
• Ensure control on project assets;
• Ensure effective information flow between the Project and the UNDP Office in Tbilisi;
• Supervise and coordinate the work of project specialists and administrative personnel;
• Support experts in carrying out their activities through supplying them with all the necessary documents/information to carry their job in an efficient manner;
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships will all key partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries;
• Monitoring and evaluation of the project/sub-project implementation process/results;
• Contribution to further resource mobilization activities;
• Timely and evidence-based reporting;
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities required within the project.

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.

• Knowledge management and learning: Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

• 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;
• Strong IT skills;
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/attitudinal change.

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
  

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Public Administration/Policy, International Relations, or related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international organization in design, management, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes;
• Demonstrated knowledge of media developments, as well as democratic governance concepts and challenges in Georgia;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems;
• Experience in policy analysis and other research methods and tools will be an asset;
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.

Language:

• Fluency in Georgian and English.