UNDP Jobs - 46592- Administrative Expert for the Public Authority for

Administrative Expert for the Public Authority for Anti-Corruption

Location :

Kuwait, KUWAIT

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

04-Jun-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

6 months

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

UNDP and the State of Kuwait, represented by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Planning and Development (GSSCPD), strive to enhance institutional capacities at various government agencies by providing them with necessary technical support to strengthen their capacities and skills to perform their expected duties. Under the framework of a project, UNDP and GS-SCPD engage experts to support national institutions to fulfil their strategic planning role and mandate.

Within this context, UNDP and GS-SCPD strive to enhance the transparency and integrity of public institutions and the conduct of civil servants. To this end, His Highness The Amir Of Kuwait decreed the establishment of The Public Authority For Anti-Corruption (PAAC) in 2012. Since its establishment, PAAC was working steadily on building its institutional capacity and it intends to develop and improve its administrative functions. To realize those goals, PAAC intends to recruit an expert to assist in developing the policies and build PAAC’s administrative capacity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of PAAC, The Administrative Expert, will build on best practices of successful similar operating entities at the international and regional levels, in assuming the following tasks:

Enhance the efficiency of administrative operations and process at PAAC:

Assess PAAC’s needs an priorities relevant to administrative operations and business flow processes;
Review and propose improvements on PAAC’s organizational chart in light of the assessment’s outcome;
Develop/propose a business flow process for PAAC to enhance efficiency and accountability; including standard operating procedures;
Develop clearly defined job descriptions for all posts on PAAC’s enhanced organizational chart, in alignment with Kuwait’s Civil Service Law.
Set selection criteria for PAAC’s staff;
Develop the TORs for the experts needed based on the assessment;
Propose PAAC’s administrative and managerial processes including, but not limited to, work-planning, reporting on progress and establishment of KPI’s.

Capacity development:

Assess the staff capacity development needs and priorities;
develop and support the implementation of a capacity building plan to address those needs;

Coordination and follow up:

Coordinate with different departments within PAAC to guarantee the synergy of all administrative processes developed under the consultancy outputs;
Coordinate with local and foreign entities relevant to the consultancy’s subject to guarantee the synergy of the consultancy’s outputs with National and international standards.
Any other tasks/assignment relevant to subject of the consultancy.

Deliverables and Schedule:

The deliverables for the consultant and the tentative schedule is as follows:

Deliverables for Task 1: Enhance the efficiency of administrative operations and process at PAAC

Assessment report developed (due within one month of consultancy);
Standard operating procedures manual developed and business flow model developed and implemented (due within two months of consultancy);
KPI’s and managerial processes manual developed and implemented (due within three months of consultancy);
Job description manual and selection criteria developed and Experts TORs Developed (due within four month of consultancy).

Deliverables for Task 2: Capacity Development

Assessment report developed;
Capacity building plan developed and implementation initiated (due within five months of consultancy).

Deliverables for Task 3: Coordination and Follow-up

2 Bi-monthly progress reports submitted (due in the 2^nd, 4^th, and 6^th month);
Final report and the way forward developed.

Work Arrangements:

The expert will be based in PAAC and will be working under the direct supervision of the Public Authority for Anti-Corruption, guided by UNDP and GS-SCPD. The contractual arrangements will be managed by GSSCPD.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Ability to perform a variety of standard specialized and non-specialized tasks and work processes that are fully documented, researched, recorded and reported;
Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work;
Ability to work on many different assignments at one time with demonstrated follow through, attention to detail and commitment as required in the interest of work.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling 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; fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;
Ability to work in a team and to lead teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English;
Strong communication skills;
Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

MBA or MSC in public administration, organizational development or any related disciplines.

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of Significant experience in public administration and administrative office applications, the preparation of organizational structures and determining the terms of reference for experts;
Familiarity with Kuwait Civil Service Law and regulations;
Traceable record of work on similar projects;
Practical experience working with the organizations/ private sector/communities in implementing development related projects/activities;
UNDP experience in relevant projects is a privilege;
Significant experience in GCC and Kuwait in particular is a plus.

Language Requirements:

Arabic and English .

Note:

The Expert will be on a governmental contract administered by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development;
The position is for 6 months with possibility for extension;
Applicant must attach a CV as part of the application.