UNDP Jobs - 52112- Management Specialist

Management Specialist

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

19-Dec-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

one year renewable

Languages Required :

English

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

The Bureau of Management (BoM) supports management for development results. The BoM Directorate enhances the institutional effectiveness through the strategic direction and coordination of the work of all BoM Units as well as integrated services cutting across multiple management areas.

The Management Specialist produces in-depth, cross-cutting and integrated analysis covering results and management aspects. The Management Specialist reports to the Chief, Directorate.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead integrated results planning and monitoring

Prepare and maintain cross-cutting and integrated analysis in line with UNDP’s Integrated Results and Resources Framework;
Provide strategic management advice based on analysis of bottlenecks, risks and opportunities;
Monitor corporate as well as BoM-specific indicators and prepare periodic reports.

Contribute to UNDP’s openness and transparency commitments

Ensure the availability and accuracy of datasets in line with international standards (e.g. IATI);
Collaborate in the further development of standards and represent UNDP in relevant technical bodies;
Advocate for increased promulgation of data with due respect to UNDP’s information disclosure policy.

Enhance project management concepts, system and tools

Collaborate with relevant units inside and outside BoM in the further enhancement of project management concepts, system and tools;
Innovate around project management and its link to corporate planning systems;
Lead specific cross-disciplinary teams and work streams tasked with data management.

Build capacity for analysis and project management

Train and support country offices and headquarters units in the use and application of corporate system for results management and analysis;
Draft relevant prescriptive content, prepare process guides and manuals, and training presentations and materials.

Competencies

Core:

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work.

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow.

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.

Delivery

Ability to get things done.

Technical/Functional:
Primary:

Data Analysis

Ability to evaluate, transform and model data to derive relevant findings- undertake & provide analysis of data to assess Org performance and or global trends.

Trend and emerging areas analytics

Ability to scan the horizon and identify approaches and initiates to bring into policy and programme design.

Project Management

Ability to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.

Results-based Management

Ability to manage programmes and projects with a strategy aimed at improved performance and demonstrable results.

Secondary:

Operational Efficiency

Ability to identify and execute opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

Knowledge Management

Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge.

Research (General)

Knowledge of analytical tools and methods for undertaking substantive research on various policy related issues.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master's or equivalent in development studies, law, international affairs or management discipline; relevant professional certifications in project management, accounting or procurement desirable.

Experience:

7 years of professional experience in the preparation of complex, cross-cutting analysis required; understanding of international development data and openness regimes highly desirable;
Experience in the design and maintenance of corporate systems and knowledge platforms desirable.

Language Requirements:

Excellent verbal and drafting skills in English required;
Knowledge of other UN languages desirable.