Historique
Devoirs et responsabilités
- Be responsible for planning, management, coordination and monitoring of implementation and delivery of planned results within the MDG Localisation theme
- Functions as resource person and coordinates the MDG Localisation as sub-national level
- Provides policy and planning advise to stakeholders at local level on MDG based planning while coordinate with the key stakeholders and partners at national level on inclusion of the local MDG plans into the national plans
- Assist the project management on managing the implementation of the infrastructure projects at local level
- Provide intellectual and substantive inputs in the subject area through identification of key policy issues and, in collaboration with the project manager, formulation of best possible and alternative policy and programme options for Bangladesh.
- Promote sound planning and development linked to the MDGs at the sub-national level
- Provide high-level policy advice to key stakeholders, partners and other constituencies in the area of local development (including local governance and decentralization and local economic development) at both sub-national and country levels
- Assist the Project Team to design and incorporate appropriate MDG localization strategies tailored to sub-national contexts
- Provide intellectual input in identifying a list of credible implementable projects at local level , vet the submitted projects and advise the central committee of UNDP and GED/Planning Commission for selection of pilot projects and do the final vetting of the submitted technical design and financial costs of the projects.
- Prepare the Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and the monitoring plan for the implementation of the pilot projects
- Liase with the central project management team and the field staff on the monitoring of the projects being implemented.
- Provide intellectual and substantive inputs in the subject area through identification of key policy issues and, in collaboration with the project manager, formulation of best possible and alternative policy and programme options for Bangladesh.
- Develop framework of local development intervention on annual basis
- Be responsible for planning, management, coordination and monitoring of implementation and delivery of planned results within the concerned theme.
- Identify results expected for the particular theme based on the overall expected results of the project and be responsible for the results attained.
- Conduct analysis, prepare assessment reports as well as position papers or policy briefs on MDG localization in Bangladesh.
- Liaise with capacity development specialist for related intervention at the local level.
- Form a core group of resource persons covering the areas of local development.
- Organize national, or as may be required, regional, consultative meetings or workshops on localizing MDGs.
- Form network of experts and institutions that are prominent in the area of MDG support and mobilize expertise and support to guide the work of the project.
- Lead the process of knowledge creation and dissemination in the subject area and participate actively in regional and global networks of UNDP.
- Prepare monitoring system to measure performance as well as impact of training on national needs assessments and MDG-based planning and management.
Impact of Results
Compétences
Technical:
- Experience working on MDGs with local governments;
- Experience working with local development issues especially on preparation of local development plans
- Experience managing or conducting research, particularly related to MDGs and local development;
Functional:
- Excellent speaking and writing skills in English are necessary.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Proven ability to manage projects;
- Strong IT skills, including ability to work regularly with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Proven cross-cultural communication. The candidate(s) should be able to function effectively in an international, multicultural environment;
- Experience of working in Bangladesh is preferred;
- Ability to travel regularly to the project areas in Bangladesh.
Managerial/Behavioral:
- Focus on impact and results for clients and stakeholders;
- Builds trust in interactions with others
- Ability to work with high level officials as well as local communities;
- Takes initiative and calculated risks;
- Approaches challenges creatively and effectively, and resolves conflicts;
- Takes decisions;
- Demonstrates integrity, exhibits high ethical standards;
- Approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude and responds positively to feedback;
- Committed to team work, working with other stakeholders ;
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities, and resolve problems; - Focus on impact and results for clients and stakeholders;
Corporate
- Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modeling UN values and ethical standards;
- Displays cultural and gender sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all persons fairly without favoritism;
- Shows strong corporate commitment; Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP
Qualifications et expériences requises
- Masters from an accredited educational institution in Public Policy, Public Administration, Development Studies/Planning, Development Management or related field
- At least 5 years experience, with good working knowledge of international development issues, with emphasis on local development and achievement of the MDGs.
- Experience of dealing with policy makers and senior technical specialists is an advantage.
- Fluency in English.