UNDP Jobs - 50665- Team leader for Development of the Trade Developme

Team leader for Development of the Trade Development Program (TDP) of the Khatlon Region in Tajikistan

Location :

Dushanbe, TAJIKISTAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

5 month

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

5 month

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

The UNDP-implemented regional project Wider Europe: Aid for Trade for Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Western CIS is designed in line with Finland’s Development Policy programme and UNDP’s development vision. It promotes inclusive, green economic growth through promoting trade and enhancing national competitiveness and sustainable development, by helping poor and vulnerable communities to share in the gains from trade.

Aid for Trade (AFT) is a global initiative that strengthens developing countries’ abilities to capture gains from international trade. Much of this agenda is focused on strengthening domestic production and competitiveness, via the creation of enabling business environments and building economic infrastructure. Activities coming under AFT fall into five categories: (1) trade policy and regulation; (2) trade development; (3) economic infrastructure; (4) productive capacity; and (5) adjustment costs.

UNDP’s approach use a human centric approach to trade. By helping poor and vulnerable households and communities start, expand, and formalize small and medium-sized companies that can participate in cross-border and regional trade and global value chains, this project expands people’s capacities, as well as promoting trade and reducing poverty. By helping trade policy makers to take advantage of the development opportunities presented by preferential trading arrangements and to better understand the socio-economic and environmental consequences of trade policies; this project strengthens the institutional capacities needed for inclusive growth and sustainable development. Trade and human development can therefore be mutually beneficial.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the UNDP AfT National Coordinator, the International Consultant (TDP development Team Leader) will closely work with established Working Group on TDP in Khatlon region (Decree of the Chairman of Khatlon region ? 15 from 15th of September 2014).

The International Consultant (IC) will serve as a Team Leader (TL) who will have overall responsibility for producing the final program document, and ensures adoption of participatory approach in the formulation process, in order to secure ownership by all stakeholders, including local government, private sector and civil society. The TL will identify required local expertise; elaborate the outline of the programme.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standard;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Management and Leadership

Possesses in-depth knowledge of the global and regional trade related issues;
Knowledge and experience with programming development, monitoring and evaluation;
High level of awareness and understanding of social, cultural, economic and political situation in the Republic of Tajikistan;
Proven ability to lead and manage “smart” business solutions in challenging environments;
Builds strong client relationships, focuses on impact and results for the client;
Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs, gain support, and is proactive in developing solutions;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines;
Demonstrates openness to change, flexibility, and ability to manage complexities;
Ability to work under pressure and with multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams and possess excellent inter-personal skills;
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills;
Remains calm, in control, and good humored even under pressure;
Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills;
Ability to establish priorities for self and others, and to work independently.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Proven problem-solving skills creative thinking to develop and implement smart business solutions in a challenging economic environment;
Proven ability to develop high level policy briefs, strategies, including experience in conducting cost effectiveness analysis.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Post-graduate degree in economics, management, project development and/or any other related fields.

Experience:

Good knowledge of developing Trade development programs or other trade related short –long term strategic documents;
At least 5 years of work experience in conducting cost-effectiveness analysis, studies, surveys and/or other relevant assignments, especially in areas related to trade and economics;
Minimum five (5) years’ of proven experience in technical assistance related to policy advice at national and local level, previous experience in carrying out similar assignments is preferable;
Demonstrated expertise and experience in programme/sector assessments including the development of response programmes;
Demonstrated experience in planning, coordination and facilitation of workshops and focus groups in a participatory manner;
Experience in developing advocacy strategies and public speaking highly desirable;
Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Language:

Fluency/proficiency in English (both verbal and written) is required;
Elementary proficiency in Russian or Tajik is required.