UNDP Jobs - 48325- Techncial Assistant (2 positions)

Techncial Assistant (2 positions) - (Open to Filipino Nationals only)

Location :

Manila, PHILIPPINES

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

28-Jul-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SC-6

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months with possible extension depending on performance and funding availability

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 years project

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 in partnership with the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) is implementing the project, “Scaling Up Risk Transfer Mechanisms for Climate Vulnerable Agriculture-Based Communities in Mindanao”. The project aims to reduce poverty by strengthening the resilience of vulnerable agriculture-based rural communities in Mindanao through climate risk transfer mechanisms and productivity enhancement measures.

The project was designed to address two types of climate risk:

(1) increasing variability in climate; and
(2) climate-changed induced natural disasters. Weather index-based insurance (WIBI) which has been pilot tested by PCIC on a small scale in the last 3 years will be expanded to at least 3,000 households. Disaster Risk Management will also be introduced, disseminated and strengthened at a community level in the same locations where WIBI will be delivered. The provision of climate change adaptation options for the above mentioned types of climate risks in a synchronized manner will increase the adaptive value of such options and reduces vulnerability of small-holder farmers.

The Technical Assistant (TA) will provide technical assistance to the NPC in ensuring that the project produces the results specified in the project document in line with the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of National Project Coordinator , the Technical Assistant will carry out the following tasks:

Assist the NPC in overseeing the day-to-day management and coordination of the implementation of project activities in accordance with the project document;
Provide assistance in the holding of Inception Workshop, trainings, seminar-workshops, meetings and other project activities to be conducted by the PMU;
Assist in preparing/reviewing and revising consolidated periodic/annual project work and financial plans of partners/collaborators;
Assist the NPC in reviewing the required outputs/deliverables and other reports submitted by the partners/collaborators;
Monitor the timely submission of technical reports, quarterly financial reports, and other reports as may be required;
Assist in coordinating the work of all components/implementing partners/collaborators, recruited staff, service providers, consultants and sub-contractors;
Prepare monthly evaluation of project activities and accomplishments of all components/ implementing partners/collaborators;
Provide assistance to partners/collaborators in the conduct of their project activities;
Assist the NPC in liaising with relevant private and government agencies to ensure the effective coordination of all project activities;
Participate in organizing Project Board (PB) meetings, including drafting of progress reports and other reports to the PB and ensuring the fulfillment of PB directives;
Participate in and records highlights of meetings of PMU;
Coordinate with PCIC re financial matters, support services and pilot project implementation in the concerned PCIC Regional Offices in Mindanao;
Coordinate with UNDP re project implementation activities;
Disseminate project reports and respond to queries from stakeholders; and
Perform other duties and related functions.

Competencies

Functional Competencies

Knowledge in Project Management, planning and policy, financial analysis and budgeting;
Self-motivated and has ability to work under pressure and to meet strict and competing deadlines;
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal abilities;
Experience in dealing with different government and private agencies;
Effective communication of relevant project information to the project team;
Delivery of engaging, informative, well-organized presentations; and timely resolution of issues.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

University degree in Statistics, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Public Administration, Agriculture, Business Administration, Agricultural Engineering, Social Sciences or closely related field

Experience:

At least 2 years of relevant experience in technical assistance in project management, planning and policy, financial analysis and budgeting;
Previous working experience with a UN agency an asset.

Language:

Has excellent communication skills, such as: oral and written communication in English and Filipino;

Note:

The selected candidate will receive a salary that is commensurate with his/her background and work experience. Interested applicants are requested to apply ONLINE and attached the UNDP Personal History Form (P.11), available in our website http://www.ph.undp.org/jobs/ on or before 28 July 2014. Kindly note that only completed P.11 forms will be reviewed.

UNDP is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that we will contact only the short-listed candidates.