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Devoirs et responsabilités

• Ensure regular oversight and quality assurance of the Elections and Referenda Assistance projects, focusing on quality control of the full cycle of the project from formulation to implementation
• Provide policy advice and facilitate the building and sharing of knowledge
• Providing support in thematic coordination and supporting inter-thematic linkages with other programmes implemented by UNDP;
• Support advocacy and information, education and communication (IEC) of Governance and Rule of Law related initiatives Advocating for, and promoting awareness and understanding of, UNDP’s mandate, mission and purpose with special emphasis on Democratization and Citizen Participation; ;
• Facilitation on all operational actions of the Elections and Referenda Assistance project related with the CO,
• Follow up on disbursement of fundings from donor pledges and facilitation with UNDP NY, MSU and UNDP CO finance for allocation of funds into UNDP Elections and Referenda project accounts.

• Providing quality support to the relevant Programme and Project Managers
• Further developing the Governance and Rule of Law Programmes into a strategic and well resourced UNDP flagship programmes;
• Provide strong oversight for the Democracy and Citizen Participation -  Elections and Referenda Support portfolio
• Nurturing close liaison with UNDP’s Southern Sudan office and UNDP NY office;
• Providing guidance and technical advice on the formulation of innovative programme strategies and project proposals;
• Ensuring oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing, monitoring, preparation of reports and evaluation of the project to the project board/steering committee;
• Performing the function of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for development projects transactions approval.
• Supervise and build the capacity of relevant staff (both national and international) within the unit; and
• Effectively following up on audit recommendations pertaining to the programme

• Support the development of policies to address Governance and Rule of Law related challenges in Sudan in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;
• Managing the dissemination and application of knowledge, best practices and programme results for advocacy, resource mobilization, learning and practice development;
• Substantive contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

3. Support advocacy and information, education and communication (IEC) of Governance and Rule of Law related initiatives.

4. Facilitation on all operational actions of the Referenda’s Assistance projects related with the CO:

• In coordination with the Elections and Referenda Assistance Project Managers facilitate the processing in the UNDP CO of all elections and referenda support projects operations related issues, namely HR, finance, procurement in order to prevent bottlenecks
• Maintain oversight of the Elections and Referenda Assistance Projects and flag the Project  Manager and project team on any issues in terms of operations management with the UNDP CO that would delay implementation

• In coordination with the Referenda Advisors facilitate donor interest in pledging support
• In coordination with the Referenda Project Manager and MSU, advise on modalities of contracts and MOU with donors and implementing partners
• In coordination with the Referenda Project Manager and MSU, draft contracts and agreements for the Referenda projects for review.
• Follow up with donors and IP, the agreements signatures and transmission of pledges into funds

• In coordination with the Referenda Project Managers and Finance Specialist follow up on the transmission of funds from donors into the UNDP bank account
• Follow up with UNDP NY, MSU and UNDP CO office finance and in coordination with the Referenda assistance Management Support Unit the transfer of donor funds into the Referenda Assistance budget for north and south

Compétences

Corporate 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

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
• In-depth knowledge on development issues
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
• Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit, knowledge of PRINCE II would be an asset
  Strong IT skills
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

Management and Leadership:

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Administration, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience:

• 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English, knowledge of Arabic is an asset.