UNDP Jobs - 63887- Re-advertisement - Programme Specialist (FATA Reco

Re-advertisement - Programme Specialist (FATA Recovery Programme)

Location :

Peshawar, PAKISTAN

Type of Contract :

FTA International

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

26-Apr-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

P-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 year (extendable)

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 FATA Recovery Project is designed to support the implementation of the FATA Return and Rehabilitation strategy - FATA Secretariat, approved and launched by Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA. The objective of the project is support the FATA secretariat in the recovery and rehabilitation of the returning Temporarily Dislocation Population (TDPs) through five pillars: i) Rehabilitation of physical infrastructure ii) Strengthening law and order iii) Expanding government service delivery iv) Reactivating and strengthening the economy and v) Strengthening social cohesion and peace building. Under this project, UNDP will seek to increase public confidence in local civilian state institutions in FATA by providing rehabilitation support in target return areas according to needs, promoting community participation (particularly by women and youth) in decision making and implementation of rehabilitation activities such as community infrastructure and livelihoods activities. On the other hand, UNDP will work with the FATA Secretariat to improve the governance of the recovery process and provision of basic services to the returning population including the rehabilitation and reactivation of public infrastructure such as water systems, health units and primary schools. In terms of economic recovery, UNDP will seek to provide training, orientation and placements to returning youth while supporting the reestablishment of the local economy through support to small and medium enterprises.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Specialist of the FATA Recovery Programme, the Programme Specialist will be responsible for general programme management support to the Project manager, with a special focus on synergies across all components of the project. The incumbent will provide reporting support to ensure that all output reports are of a high quality. The incumbent will also provide support to output teams where necessary in order to improve empirical-based monitoring and reporting against proper baselines in both a qualitative and quantitative respect. He/she will also liaise with UNDP’s Strategic management Unit (SMU) to ensure that project evaluations and audits are carried out according to schedules and findings and recommendations are implemented and followed up.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Management support:

General programme management support to the Project manager;
Results based management: lead and manage an effective and integrated monitoring and evaluation system for the project as a whole;
Capacity Development for project counterparts;
Strategic theoretical and practical policy advice - leads the strategy to design and implement activities that focus on creating synergies across the justice chain (all four outputs).

Management support:

Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country, prepares substantive inputs to the Country Programme Document, Programme Documents and other documents;
Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas;
Provides input and deputizes for the Project Manager;
Promotes identification and implementation of synergies within and across components;
Coordinate the preparation of annual work plans, quarterly procurement and HR plans;
Ensures high quality reporting against programme interventions in line with strategic frameworks and outcomes;
Knowledge management and communications - leads on the visibility and communication strategy for the project;
Supports the Project Manager in the day-to-day functioning of the project for achieving results in line with the outputs and activities outlined in the project documents and annual work plans of the unit;
Coordinates and prepares as required monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports and organize, correspondingly, monthly, quarterly and annual progress reviews.

Results based management:

Supports the preparation, review or revision of programme document and action plans and ensure alignment with the Common Country Programme Action Plan and other strategic frameworks;
Ensures, in close consultation the SMU, the effective monitoring of programme using RBM tools, elaboration and implementation of coherent work plans, project and program documents, preparation of proposals and achievement of results;
Ensures regular monitoring or programme results and resources framework
Assists in the preparation of the project board meetings;
Coordinates and oversees the development of the project’s M&E plans and schedules for field visits;
Assists project team in preparing component or output-based concept or strategy papers and implementation of manuals/guidelines;
Supports the preparation of results frameworks for the project including establishment of performance and impact assessment indicators and systems;
Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions and participation in audit of projects;
Follow up on audit recommendations and ensure timely reporting of all exceptions;
Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes;
Preparation of donor reports.

Capacity Development for project counterparts:

Support the capacity building efforts of the FATA Secretariat and other counterpartsincluding government counterparts and development organizations;
Document the experience of capacity development initiatives and prepare strategies for further support;
Monitor the achievements of capacity development initiatives and ensure follow-up support.

Strategic theoretical and practical policy advice:

Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues;
Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to programme country policy goals;
Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
Organization of trainings for the projects staff on programme issues;
Provide policy recommendation to the project, the Country Office and Government counterparts on recovery related issues.

Impact of Results:

The key results of the post will have a significant impact on the success of the UNDP state building strategy in general in providing result-oriented and sustainable assistance to the overall recovery process in FATA;
The key results would also have an impact on the design, operation and programming of a longer term programme to continue to address the needs of the people of FATA as well as creating and strengthening strategic partnerships to achieve the resource mobilization targets of the project.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Professionalism:

Knowledge of issues related to community resilience both in the face of disasters and conflict issues, including approaches and techniques to address difficult problems;
Knowledge of risk management and experience in monitoring and evaluation;
Analytical capacity and in particular the ability to analyze and articulate the dimension of issues which require a coordinated response;
Ability to identify issues and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems;
Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the programmes in assigned country/area;
Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment;
Shows pride in work and in achievements;
Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations;
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning& Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments;
Adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Client Orientation:

Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;
Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing;
Developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Building and promoting effective teams;
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree in development, law, political sciences, management or other relevant fields.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience including professional experience in programme/project management in the field of development;
Experience in providing advisory services in the area of rule of law and governance;
Experience the design and management of recovery programmes in an international context, preferably in a post-conflict setting;
Proven management experience, preferably within UNDP or another a UN agency, with sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of project cycle (design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation);
Proven skills in effective fundraising, resource mobilization and donor relations and experience in partnership building and networking;
Advanced computer skills and strong knowledge of various software including Excel, PowerPoint and Word;
Knowledge of the Pakistani context, in particular FATA would be an asset.

Language:

Excellent knowledge of English and ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English;
Proficiency in Urdu or Pashto an asset.