UNDP Jobs - 87804- National Local development and Diaspora specialist

National Local development and Diaspora specialist.

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-Oct-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

240 working days over a period of 12 months.

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

240 working days over a period of 12 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

UNDP is one of the UN's global agencies that helps build capacities for development needs for a better life. Live Lebanon is one of UNDP Lebanon’s local development projects operated under the Social and Local Development Program. Its primary objective is to bridge local development needs throughout the country with expatriate resources.

Live Lebanon has adopted various projects that have been developed through a national call for project proposals. These projects reflect pressing development needs in different parts of the country and fall under the sectors of health, environment, youth education and recreation; and income-generation. Examples of these projects include: the renovation of water reservoirs and pipelines for drinking water

storage and distribution, restoration of irrigation canals for farmland irrigation, rehabilitation of school facilities and medical clinics, in addition to a number of other projects identified by local communities.

The United Nations Development Programme jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants (MoFA) launched in 2009 the "Lebanese Expatriate Project – Live Lebanon Initiative" as a platform connecting Lebanese living abroad and the private sector with local communities to support the development of the unprivileged areas of Lebanon through the implementation of fast impact development projects. Live Lebanon is currently setting up an office at MoFA with a team to support the initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities

In the framework of the “Live Lebanon” initiative, the expert should achieve the following results:

Work closely with the project manager for securing funds for development projects.
Drafting proposals for donors, concept notes, agreements related to new activities/initiatives/projects…
Coordination between UNDP, MoFA and potential donors and partners.
The following tasks are requested to fulfill the above mentioned scope of work.
Undertake tasks related to the preparation, organization and follow up of meetings and relevant document preparation for Live Lebanon activities:
Work closely with Live Lebanon team on the implementation of the project activities and trainings; particularly coordination work, implementation and follow up related to the engagement with the Lebanese Diaspora.
Facilitate cooperation and exchange of information with and between partners.
Work closely with project manager on cooperation with stakeholders (NGOs, private and public sectors partners, Diaspora clubs
Draft progress and final reports on activities, difficulties met and achievements.
Work closely with the project Manager in the resource mobilization plans.

For additional information, please refer to ANNEX I – Terms of Reference

Competencies

Other Assets:

Proficiency in English and Arabic languages. French is an asset
Demonstrable analytical skills and report writing skills;
Excellent proven management and communication skills.
Good organizational skills
Ability to adapt quickly to different working environments, to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different backgrounds, and to work under pressure
Basic knowledge in areas related to community development and mobilization
Self-motivated and able to recommend options for resolution of issues; excellent inter-personal skills and ability to negotiate and built partnerships;
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to draft/edit a variety of written reports, both in Arabic and English.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Knowledge of the UN preferable.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

A Bachelor degree in political sciences, social sciences, international affairs, economics, finance or any other social-related field.

Years of experience:

Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience.

Technical experience:

Technical Expertise in drafting project proposals to potential donors;
Knowledge and understanding of Lebanese diaspora;
Sound Experience in working/communicating with donor;
Sound previous experience in similar projects related Diaspora.

How to apply:
The consultancy is open for all national consultants who meet the selection criteria and propose a competitive fee. Interested consultants are requested to apply only through this UNDP jobs portal.
Submissions through any other media will not be considered.
The application must include all of the following documents:

1. P11,
2. Annex 3 (Offerors Letter) and
3. Financial proposal.

All files shall be submitted in one single document and uploaded as word or PDF file to the UNDP job site.
It has been observed that bidders don’t submit all requested documents and thus reducing their chance to be selected for a contract with UNDP. before you submit your offer please revise that the application is complete and comprises all documents.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.