Jobs - 70161- UN Strategic Planning Consultant, DSS

UN Strategic Planning Consultant, DSS

Location :

Nairobi, Kenya & Mogadishu, Somalia, SOMALIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Feb-2017

Application Deadline :

26-Jan-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

(4) Four Weeks

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One month

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 UNDSS is a vital part of the UN family in Somalia with the mandate of securing, protecting and enabling staff and UN programs in a country. A number of UNDSS security services also extend to member states, donors, and INGOs. Its work has been recognized by all concerned entities as an essential condition for engagement throughout Somalia.

However, facing regular funding challenges, the UNDSS and the UN common security system have been under budgetary and strategic pressure in the past few years. In particular, donors have expressed the need for UNDSS to provide greater clarity on its funding sources and needs and on how their funding contributes to the overall operations of the common security system in Somalia.

In order to set its operations on robust strategic and financial foundations, the UNDSS in Somalia has identified the need to recruit a consultant for to support a strategic planning exercise. The objective of this position is to support the UNDSS in the update and extension of its strategic plan for the next two years (2017-2018). The strategic plan will provide greater clarity to UNDSS partners (and donors in particular) on UNDSS service lines, and on the cost structures and funding requirements for the common security system (including core DSS resources, assessed mission budget, agency cost-sharing, and donor).

Duties and Responsibilities

Working closely with the UNDSS Deputy Security Advisor and any person assigned by him/her, and under the overall guidance of the Head of the RC Office in Somalia, the consultant will be expected to provide the following services:

Take stock of the current strategic plan and assess the extent to which it has facilitated fund raising and management of UNDSS resources;
Support UNDSS in taking stock of on-going projects and service lines, and funding situation (sources of funding, gaps, etc.);
Support UNDSS in the development of a strategic vision for 2017-2018 and facilitate discussions around 2017-2018 service lines and deliverables (outcomes, outputs, activities), structures and resources needed;
Gather feedback from key UNDSS partners (within the UN, with external partners) on UNDSS functions and requirements.

Support the UNDSS in the design, drafting and presentation of the 2017-2018 strategic plan including a funding strategy for the common security system, including apportionment of costs between core DSS resources, assessed mission budget, agency cost-sharing, and donor contributions to be requested.

Deliverables:

A UNDSS Somalia Strategic Plan for 2017-2018, including:

Mission statement;
Operational context;
UNDSS Service lines;
Oversight and management structures;
Budget, sources of funding, and funding gaps (inclusive of all sources -- core DSS resources, assessed mission budget, agency cost-sharing, and donor requirements);
Results framework (Outcomes, outputs, activities);
Risk analysis.

The Strategic Plan should be ready for submission to the UN Security Management Team and donors in early February 2017. It should not exceed 20 pages (plus annexes).

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Coordination Effectiveness:

Ability to lead the design and implementation of DSS programme activities;
Ability to communicate sensitively across different focal points.

Management and Leadership:

Focuses on impact and result for the client;
In providing advice to the DSS, the candidate has the capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations; evaluates information accurately and identifies key issues required to resolve problems;
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills;
Manages conflict and stress, remaining composed and working as a mediator in crisis or antagonistic situations;
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A Master Degree in Development, International Relations, Business Administration or a related subject.

Experience:

5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in facilitating strategic planning processes and drafting strategic/business plans for complex institutions;
Knowledge of the UN system;
Knowledge of donors and funding instruments in post conflict;
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in crisis/post-conflict countries;
Solid experience in usage of MS Office package;
Strong drafting skills;
Experience in program/project design and implementation.

Language requirements:

Fluency in English is essential.