UNDP Jobs - 62034- Coordination Specialist

Coordination Specialist

Location :

Port-au-Prince, HAITI

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

10-Dec-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English French

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 mandate of the Integrated Office, which is the Office of the DSRSG/RC/HC in Haiti, is to ensure a coherent, effective, efficient and integrated approach between the United Nations Country Team, MINUSTAH, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and humanitarian partners in the planning and implementation of the UN internationally agreed development goals and humanitarian mandate. This mandate is supportive of national priorities, strengthens national leadership and institutional.

The DSRSG/RC/HC in Haiti coordinates the operations of the UN agencies, funds and programs, and is directly responsible for MINUSTAH’s Civil Affairs Section, Child Protection Unit and the HIV/AIDS Unit. The DSRSG/RC/HC is also entrusted with the overall responsibility to move the aid effectiveness agenda forward, leading the group of the main donors in Haiti – the G12+.

Under the overall guidance of the DSRSG/RC/HC and direct supervision of the UN Coordination Advisor, the Coordination Specialist supports the DSRSG/RC/HC in his/her coordination mandate in order to achieve a coherent and effective UN. She/He supports the UN common programming process (CCA/UNDAF/ISF) which is the UN response to the national priorities and strategies, the MINUSTAH’s transition and other planning exercises.

The Coordination Specialist works in close collaboration with UNCT members, MINUSTAH staff, Non Resident Agencies, the operational Agency teams, the UNDGO staff and Government officials, and civil society ensuring successful and transparent coordination of UNCT activities. The Coordination Specialist makes proposals on operational priorities, and ensures follow-up and feedback. She/he advocates for the implementation of UN Reform. She/He guides the work of the national coordination officers.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a member of the Integrated Office, ensure support focusing on achievement of the following results:

Supports UN common programming process by focusing on achieving the following results:
Provide overall technical support to the formulation, planning and the implementation of the ISF/UNDAF; facilitate its annual, mid - term review and final review with the view to drawing lessons and good practices;
Assist in facilitating the key events related to planning processes, including various presentations to Government, key stakeholders and to UN colleagues.

Provides support to Coordination Functions focusing on achievement of the following results:

In liaison with the Thematic groups, assists in the formulation of the UNCT annual workplan, helps monitoring its implementation and its mid-term review;
Provide technical support and guidance to Pillar Groups (formulation of their Annual Workplan, support thematic presentations and timely follow up of decisions taken) and ensures the participation of MINUSTAH’s staff;
Assist in mobilization of resources for coordination’s activities;
Keep abreast the RC about the initiatives of the UNDG and DOCO;
Assist in the effective organization of visits for high-level UN officials;
Facilitate the development of partnership with Civil society collaboration;
Provide support for monitoring the progress towards the SDGs.

Facilitates knowledge building and management by focusing on achieving the following results:

Identify and resume best practices and lessons learnt (both in the country and in other countries) directly linked to country policy goals;
Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Ensures administrative responsibilities and reporting by focusing on achieving the following results:

Provide advice and guidance to other staff of the Integrated Office on key coordination tasks, mainly the national coordination officers;
Provide requested support to the UN agencies;
Assure quality of the reports.

Impact of Results:

The key results have an impact on the overall UN programmes coherence, efficiency and resources;
Accurate analysis and presentation of information strengthens the coordination capacity;
The information provided facilities decision making process by the management (DSRSG/RC/HC, UNCT, MINUSTAH, Pillar Groups and Thematic Groups).

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UN’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Shares knowledge and experience;
Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills ;
Develops substantive knowledge in CCA, UNDAF, ISF, Mission Transitions, UN System reform and SDGs.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to perform a broad range of specialized activities aimed at effective and efficient functioning of office, including data/ schedule management, maintenance of protocol, information flow;
Confidentiality;
Ability to effective coordination with partners in and outside the UN organizations.

Leadership and Self-Management:

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Establishes priorities for self; schedules activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources monitors performance against development and other objectives and corrects deviations from the course ;
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;
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.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

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

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in the area of development management and cooperation, and in UN coordination and UNDAF development;
Good knowledge of Peacekeeping Operations;
Good knowledge of the UN system and UN Reform processes;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in French which is the official language of the duty station;
Excellent working language of English is necessary.