UNDP Jobs - 50094- Community Development Assistant, SC (Community Bas

Community Development Assistant, SC (Community Based Approach to Local Development Phase-III)

Location :

Kyiv, UKRAINE

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

08-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months with possibility of extension

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

CBA Project is financed by European Union and co-financed and implemented by UNDP. Its overall objective is to promote sustainable socio-economic development at local level by strengthening participatory governance and encouraging community-based initiatives throughout Ukraine. It is achieved by local communities and local governments by undertaking joint planning and joint implementation of community initiatives. First phase of the Project started in 2008 and was succeeded by its second phase in 2011. The Project has been operational in 25 regions, 264 rayons, 1108 village/city councils and 1109 local communities of Ukraine. More than 20 universities across the country have partnered with CBA Project to utilise CBA experience into their curriculum. The project period is until May 2015. Details on the CBA Project can be found at http://cba.org.ua or http://www.undp.org.ua/

The third phase of the CBA Project (CBA III) has begun with 42 months duration. It carries expanded vision over previous two phases and will be implemented throughout Ukraine. Expanded vision includes project interventions in rural areas, in urban areas and in the areas of knowledge management. Accordingly, support is provided to strengthen the capacity of (a) local councils to improve local governance; (b) local communities (villages/multi-apartment buildings) to plan and implement local initiatives jointly with local governments; (c) national associations and regional universities to utilise the experience of the Project respectively in their policy works and curriculum. In this context, a number of trainings/roundtables are held, micro-projects are supported and partners’ visits are organised. These activities require a large amount of information and documents flow horizontally and vertically. They need to be recorded, processed and documented, including on CBA website. Detail about CBA-III can be found at www.cba.org.ua/three.

In this context, United Nations Development Programme is recruiting a professional with relevant experience and track record for the position of Community Development Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under overall supervision of Community /Urban Development Specialist, the incumbent should perform the following functions:

Prepare documents related with partnership agreement and small grant agreement;
Maintain/archive files and folders related with activities of the community/urban development unit;
Assist in preparing appraisal and documentation of community project proposals;
Maintenance of registry/archive system in the project, including registry and classification of incoming and outgoing documents, agreements and tranche reports;
Maintain correspondence related with field activities of the Project;
Assist in preparing appraisal and documentation of community project proposals;
Provide support in oral and written translation of documents as well as during meetings, roundtables and public events related with the Unit;
Assist in preparation of documents for disbursement of community project tranches;
Provide support in organizing and conducting of official events and visits, prepare distribution materials;
Maintain data on profile of partners, communities and community related activities and assist in web-based information dissemination;
Maintain the project website content by collecting information and data from the regions and uploading on the website;
Creating e-requisitions on e-travel items in ATLAS system;
Assist in monitoring, evaluation and auditing of the project;
Assist in hosting donors and partners visit to project sites;
Providing other administrative support to Community/Urban Development Unit.

Measurable outputs of the work assignment:

Processing of micro-project proposals and tranche reports supported;
Grant Agreements prepared;
Information of community development activities documented in files, on server and on website

Performance Indicators for evaluation of results:

CBA related documents are timely prepared and dispatched;
CBA related information are timely registered and posted on server and sites

Competencies

Excellent interpersonal and task management skills;
Able to work in a multi-cultural environment and under time pressure;
Be proactive, energetic, committed and innovative

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor degree in social science or equivalent;
Knowledgeable about local development and experience in local communities development;
3 years of experience of working with government and non-government organizations;
Sound experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.);
Fluency in Ukrainian, Russian and English is a must.

Application Instructions:

Click on the "Apply now" button.
Input your information in the appropriate Sections: personal information, language proficiency, education, resume and motivation. You can type in or paste your Resume into the last box.
Upon completion of the first page, please hit "submit application" tab at the end of the page. On the next page, you will be asked to upload your Resume. Instead of uploading your Resume, please submit a fully completed and signed UNDP Personal History Form (P-11). When completing the Form and, even though not currently requested, please include email addresses for your Supervisors.
Without the completed and signed P11 your application will not be considered. The UNDP Personal History Form can be downloaded at English version. Failure to disclose prior employment or making false representations on this form will be grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of his/her application or termination, where the appointment or contract has been issued.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and please ensure that copies of your educational qualifications are available when contacted.

This is a locally recruited position and no expatriation benefits will apply.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 08/10/2014

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.