UNDP Jobs - 60580- Human Rights Team Lead, SC (Strengthening Capaciti

Human Rights Team Lead, SC (Strengthening Capacities of the Ombudsperson Office)

Location :

Kyiv, UKRAINE

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

18-Oct-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year, with possibility of extension

Languages Required :

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 new Strengthening Capacities of the Ombudsperson Office Project (hereinafter referred to as OO Project) funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by UNDP Ukraine is a 3-year initiative which runs 2015 until the end of 2018. The objective of the Project is to capacitate the Office of the Ombudsperson to contribute to reform agendas in line with human rights standards and respond to human rights challenges in Ukraine while mobilizing national authorities and human rights defenders to improve the overall human rights record of the country.

Organizational setting

The Team Lead, under supervision of the UNDP Programme Officer, will be responsible for achieving the outputs and, hence, objectives of the project, and ensuring the co-operation and support from the project partners.

The Team Lead will be responsible for managing the implementation of the project, which includes personnel, subcontracts, training, equipment, administrative support and financial reporting, and keeping UNDP aware of all relevant factors which could impact on project implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Set up and manage the project office, including staff facilities and services, in accordance with the project work plan.
Ensure timely preparation of project work plan, procurement and staffing plans, and other related documents for timely commencement of the project activities;
Develop a detailed project implementation plan, coordinate and supervise the work of project experts and consultants, including the preparation of the terms of reference for consultants, national experts and subcontractors recruited under the project, forward planning of project activities and budget expenditures, activity scheduling, and reporting;
Provide substantive input to the project activities and outputs and ensure timely implementation of project’s activities, including reporting on progress vis-à-vis planned activities and expected outputs;
Maintain close liaison with national project partners, ensuring optimum participation and promoting ownership of national authorities in the implementation of the project;
Act as a principal representative of the project during assurance review meetings, evaluations and in discussions and, hence, be responsible for preparation of review and evaluation reports such as the Annual Project Report (APR) for the consideration of UNDP;
Assume direct responsibility for managing the project budget, ensuring that:
- project funds are made available when needed, and are disbursed properly;
- accounting records and supporting documents are kept;
- required financial reports are prepared;
- financial operations are transparent and financial procedures/regulations are applied;
- facilitate project monitoring and evaluation, as well as audit activities;
Ensure compliance of project’s business processes with UNDP Ukraine Standard Operating Procedures;
Monitor project inventory, attendance records, filling system. Assure correct personnel management and procurement of goods/services;
Coordinate project’s objectives and activities with other development partners;
Report regularly to and keep the UNDP CO up-to-date on project progress and problems, if any;
Participate in PR and media activities. Assure project web-site update. Coordinate distribution of the project related information;
Establish and maintain dialogue with government officials, both local and national, NGOs, partners, donors and communities to provide knowledge and understanding, ensuring an accurate interpretation of the project’s mission;
Ensure that the Atlas Project Management module is updated on a regular basis;
Ensure compliance with UNDP project management policies and procedures;
Perform other duties as requested.

Measurable outputs of the work assignment:

Full and appropriate implementation of the project in accordance with the AWP;
Partnerships with project stakeholders developed and maintained;
Project reports produced in time and of a high quality;
Project overall results, experiences and lessons learned captured and disseminated at the national and regional levels;
Quality monitoring and closure activities completed.

Performance Indicators for evaluation of results:

Project annual work plan is fully and timely implemented;
Project funds delivery reached 100%;
Project is dully accomplished and closed in accordance with UNDP requirements.

Competencies

Mature judgment combined with a proactive, energetic approach to problem solving;
The ability to manage project/programmes for results, including the ability to translate strategic aims into achievable annual work plans; and prepare project/programme reports in a timely manner;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including acceptance of responsibility to ensure that organizational objectives, policies and requirements are met; ability to manage external teams of consultants, ability to handle politically sensitive issues and contacts within government authorities and within UNDP; sound judgment and maturity to foster a positive work environment;
Strong organizational and time management skills;
Capacity to transfer knowledge and motivate people and to build relationships with colleagues, partners, beneficiaries, government authorities, donor organizations and other stakeholders;
Ability to work under continuous pressure and meet deadlines;
Good analytical skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Master’s degree or equivalent in law, international law, political sciences, economics or related field.
At least 5 years experience in human rights and rule of law area or other related field out of which at least 2 years of managerial experience (managing teams and/or project components);
Knowledge of human rights situation and main actors in Ukraine;
Familiarity with UNDP project management procedures and experience with ATLAS and UNDP project management tool would be considered as an asset;
Fluency in English and Ukrainian, Russian (both spoken and written);
Excellent usage of computers and office software packages.

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 link . 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 10/18/2015

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.