UNDP Jobs - 65215- International Consultancy Service to Contribute to

International Consultancy Service to Contribute to the Overall Design and Development of the BOS (2.0) for 2016-2020 for All the UN Agencies, Fund, Programmes and Apecialized Agencies

Location :

Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

70 working days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 months

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 overall leadership and guidance of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), the Operations Management Team (OMT) endeavors to facilitate the implementation of Delivery as One (DaO) by harmonizing operational practices of UN bodies, agencies, funds and programmes in Ethiopia. Moreover, the OMT proposes and implements inter-agency initiatives to ensure the quality of support services, while utilizing resources effectively.

Within this context, the UNCT has decided to adopt and implement UN Development Group’s (UNDG) pilot results-based framework to plan, monitor, implement and evaluate operational activities, namely the Business Operations Strategy (BOS). The BOS will outline critical inter-agency harmonization and operations activities planned to support the new UNDAF implementation cycle: 2016-2020 prioritized after conducting various operational analyses in light of new needs coming out of the UNDAF and Costed Action Plan, Agencies Operational Policies and Procedures, and the OMT operational/common services baseline.

Together with the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO), the OMT seek consultancy services to contribute to the overall design and development of the BOS (2.0) for 2016-2020 for all the UN agencies, fund, programmes and specialized agencies. The consultant is expected to support the project for an initial three-month period.

Duties and Responsibilities

The BOS Consultant will report to the OMT Co-Chair with facilitation of the Common Operations Specialist at the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO). The BOS Consultant will implement the deliverables described in this Terms of Reference (ToR) in consultation with the OMT Co-Chair, the BOS Committee, OMT, Inter Agency Programme Team (IAPT), OMT Working Groups, and RCO.

The BOS Consultant will not provide any substantive or operational information regarding UN’s operations activities to third parties without the written consent of UNCT

This Consultancy will be administrated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and all relevant UNDP rules, policies and procedures will apply.

Competencies

Compliance of the UN Core Values:

Professionalism:

Knowledge and understanding of issues pertaining to UN’s work in Ethiopia, particularly in the field of information and communication technologies;
Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues;
Ability to engage others for data collection. Ability to apply sound judgment in the context of assignments given, and work under pressure;
Shows persistence and remains calm in stressful situations;
Shows pride in work and achievements, demonstrates professional competence and mastery of the subject matter;
Responds positively to feedback and different points of view;
Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Capacity to communicate fluently with different stakeholders and UN staff’s members;
Professional maturity;
Computer skills (Microsoft project).

Planning and Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with the terms defined here. Identifies priority activities and assignments, and adjusts them as required. Allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work by foreseeing risks and developing contingency plans accordingly. Monitors and adjusts plans as necessary, and uses time effectively;

Accountability:

Takes ownership of responsibilities and respect commitments;
Delivers assigned tasks within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
Takes personal responsibility for his/her shortcomings.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

Advanced degree (Masters) in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences or development related field preferably with specific focus on international development and humanitarian operations.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of UN Operations (Finance, Admin, Procurement, HR, procurement, logistics or operations having quantitative analysis background and having UN experience.
Have proven experience in developing Business Operations Strategy in the International level.
Have proven experience in participating to Operations Management Team common services work with International Organisations.
Professional training in, and experience with statistical/operational analyses, and inter-agency procurement activities involving multiple UN agencies.

Language:

Excellent knowledge of English (written / verbal communication) including the ability to set out a coherent argument in presentations and group interactions.