UNDP Jobs - 53741- UN Coordination Analyst

UN Coordination Analyst - (Open to Liberian Nationals Only)

Location :

Monrovia, LIBERIA

Type of Contract :

FTA Local

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

04-Mar-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-B

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

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

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Coordination Specialist, the UN Coordination Analyst strengthens capacity of the UN Country Team, analyzes political, social and economic trends and provides inputs to preparation of country programming products including the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAFs), supports the national strategies setting, provides assistance to development and implementation of the collaborative and joint programmes and monitors progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Global Conferences, provides support to agencies without field representation to access national systems and for national counterparts to access the expertise of agencies without field representation.

The UN Coordination Analyst supervises and leads the UN Coordination Unit support staff. The UN Coordination Analyst works in close collaboration with UNCT members, programme and operations teams of the Agencies, UNDGO staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful implementation of UNCT activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures effective support to UNCT in preparation and implementation of country programming processes and products, including CCA and UNDAF and UN programmes coordination focusing on achievement of the following results:

Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country including support for establishing Dev-Info in coordination with relevant national counterparts;
Participation in the work of the CCA Thematic Group activities and preparation of inputs to CCA;
Participation in the work of the UNDAF Working Groups and preparation of inputs to UNDAF;
Participation in the work of theme groups organized around the UNDAF outcomes, including support for monitoring and evaluation within the context of the UNDAF Results Matrix, the UNDAF M&A Plan;
Monitoring of all Joint/Collaborative programmes/initiatives of the UNCT and provision of periodic reports as necessary;
Identification of strengths and weaknesses in UN Agencies programmes in the context of UNDAF, UN System reform and MDGs;
Preparation of high quality documents summarizing the developments in the UNDAF areas of cooperation. Provision of advice on adjusting strategies and implementation modalities.

Ensures preparation and implementation of the RC Work Plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Preparation of proposals for funding and drafting of the RC Work Plan and reports;
Technical support for UNCT Retreats to review the annual work plan and other UNCT meetings;
Monitoring of the Support to the Resident Coordinator (SRC) fund and other funds dedicated to UNCT activities;
Report on the use of the funds to the UN RC and UNCT, proposal of budget revisions, approval of expenditures reports.

Ensures effective advocacy of UN activities in close consultation with UNIC and the information/ communication focal points of the UN system focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Maintenance of the systematic information on RC system activities;
Arrangement of regular forums and events on issues related to UN activities with media, NGOs, communities, etc.
Support for implementation of media and communication strategies of the UNCT, in close consultation with UNIC;
Collecting inputs for speakers notes, talking points, speeches for major advocacy events of the RC system in close consultation with the UNCT and partners;
Monitoring of the UN website maintenance.

Ensures implementation of the resource mobilization strategy for UNDAF implementation focusing on achievement of the following results:

Development of partnerships with IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society;
Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of reports on donors strategies.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Identification of sources of information related to coordination. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to country policy goals;
Provision of referral services for agencies without field representation to access national institutions and processes and for national partners to access the expertise of agencies without field representation;
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
Organization of trainings to UN staff on coordination issues.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

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

Functional Competencies:

Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills;
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;
Solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behavior.

Knowledge and Learning Management

Shares knowledge and experience from within and outside the UN Country Team;
Encourages UN staff to share knowledge;
Develops deep understanding in UNDAF, UN System reform and MDGs.

Coordination Effectiveness

Ability to lead the implementation of UN programme activities, strengthening of strategic partnerships for UNDAF implementation;
Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with UN Agencies and main constituents, advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different constituencies.

Management and Leadership

Focuses on impact and result for the client;
Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
Establishes priorities for self and other members of the RC office; schedules activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitors performance against development and other objectives and corrects deviations from the course;
In providing advice to the RC, has the capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations; evaluates information accurately and identifies key issues required to resolve problems;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.

Experience:

2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
Knowledge about the UN and RC systems would be an advantag;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English; and
National language of the duty station.

Important message to all applicants:

Please ensure that you include and upload a signed Personal History Form (P.11) [download form here: http://sas.undp.org/documents/P11_Personal_history_form.docx] with your application. Failure to do so may lead to delays in the screening process and ultimately will disqualify your application from being reviewed.

Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.

In addition, be informed that this position is a local position; therefore, if selected, the candidate who have to relocate themselves to the duty station will do so at their own cost.