UNDP Jobs - 64979- Re-advertisement - Project Coordinator

Re-advertisement - Project Coordinator - (Open to Kyrgyzstan Nationals Only)

Location :

Bishkek, KYRGYZSTAN

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

SC-8

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months with possible extension

Languages Required :

Russian

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 supervision of the Sustainable Development Dimension Chief, the Project Coordinator will provide a high quality services to the project “Capacity building of professionals of the Kyrgyz Republic for organization of the system of cattle identification and tracing in Kyrgyzstan in the framework of participation in the Eurasian Economic Union” to ensure timely and efficient coordination and monitoring over implementation of respective Project Output. The Project Coordinator promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation of Project activities;
Prepare quarterly action plans and component progress reports;
Responsible for operational management of the Project and in compliance with the UNDP Rules and Regulations;
Responsible for formulation, implementation and evaluation activities of the Project;
Responsible for timely preparing and compilation of the Project Annual/Quarterly Work plans, Progress and Final Reports, Budget Forecasts;
Ensuring the delivery of the assigned Project resources against approved budgets;
Ensure aligning the project activities with the UNDP mandate and corporate priorities, National strategies and contribution to the capacity development of the national counterpart institutions;
Liaise with key stakeholders and other partners to ensure proper coordination and partnership within the framework of Project activities implementation;
Ensure fulfillment of standard procedures, including the ones on procurement, contracting of services and formalizing partnerships, in accordance with UNDP Rules and Regulations;
Regularly assess performance of specialists working under his / her supervision (if applicable);
Ensure proper documentation and codification (knowledge management) of Project methodologies and experiences for wide dissemination and institutional memory;
Undertake regular field visits;
Monitor regularly and ensure timely and adequate implementation of the Project action plans, undertake necessary preparatory actions for the planned activities, and liaise with relevant parties, if needed;
Handle correspondence and keep the filing system related to the project matters;
Arrange Project events including meetings, trainings and other activities related to Project implementation;
Work towards achievement of goals set up in UNDP strategic documents (Corporate strategy, UNDAF, CPAP, Programme document etc.) and relevant national legislation;
Work with SD Dimension Chief on the substantive aspects of the Dimension;
Coordinate Project regional staff activities, provide advisory and technical assistance to the Project regional staff;
Perform other duties that may be required by SD Dimension Chief for effective implementation of the Project.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda:

Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate.

Results-Based Programme Development and Management:

Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work;
Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration;
Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation.

Building Strategic Partnerships:

Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders.

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches:

Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;
Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches.

Resource Mobilization:

Analyzes information/databases on potential and actual donors.

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;
Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:

Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position;
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks;
Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals;
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments.

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals:

Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences;
Maintains a functioning network of contacts in the media and civil society.

Client Orientation:

Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion;
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Creating synergies through self-control;
Managing conflict;
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;
Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
Informed and transparent decision making.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master's degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Veterinary, Economics, or Business Administration.

Experience:

2 years of relevant experience in managing/coordinating projects in the field of Agriculture and hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
Knowledge of the issues in animal identification, general understanding of all the major program issues;
Be familiar with development methodologies, including participatory approaches to strategic planning, strategic management and the management of institutional change in developing countries including in agriculture and livestock farming area;
Experience in training and education in agriculture/livestock farming areas, building capacity of local organizations and/or individuals in technical and organizational development areas;
Experience of work with the international organizations, high-level government officials representing central governmental bodies and local administrations;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Language:

Fluency in Russian and Kyrgyz;
Knowledge of English is an asset.

Application:

Applications without UNDP Personal history form (P.11) will not be considered. Please download P.11 form from http://www.kg.undp.org/content/kyrgyzstan/en/home/operations/jobs/;
Please upload P.11 form instead of CV and combine all your documents into one single PDF file as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.