Historique

Typhoon Yolanda (internationally referred to as Haiyan) was one of the strongest storms ever recorded with wind speeds of more than 300 km/h and storm surges of over four (4) meters. The typhoon made its first of six (6) landfalls in Guiuan, Eastern Samar on 08 November 2013 and crossed the Visayas region for almost a day, causing widespread flooding. It made its last landfall in Busuanga, Palawan and left the Philippine Area of Responsibility on 09 November 2013. One hundred seventy one (171) municipalities in fourteen (14) provinces and six (6) regions located within the 100-km storm track were highly affected. 

In response to the calamity, Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed the Presidential Assistant for Recovery and Rehabilitation (PARR) under Memorandum Order No. 62.  To respond to the complex challenges, the National Government Cluster Coordination Unit (CCU) is established to provide support to PARR in the execution of the mandate under M.O. 62 at national level and continue to be the primary coordination and liaison point of contact of between OPARR and the National Government Agencies (NGAs) involved in the rehabilitation and recovery phase. 

The CCU which is under the supervision of the Undersecretary and is to be staffed by national and international consultants.

Devoirs et responsabilités

The Head of Coordination and Implementation Support under the Cluster Coordination Unit (CCU) reports directly to the Undersecretary regarding coordination of pivotal activities associated with the implementation of Cluster programs, projects and activities as articulated in the Yolanda Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan (CRRP). In particular,

The Head of Coordination and Implementation Support will:

  • Provide direct engagement and coordination support to National Government Agencies (NGAs) involved in the OPARR-structured clusters: Infrastructure, Social Services, Livelihood, Resettlement, and Support Clusters. (25%);
  • Coordinate and convene OPARR-structured clusters to discuss and resolve cross-cutting rehabilitation and recovery policy issues and concerns in order to facilitate effective PPA implementation (20%);
  • Ensure all policy decisions and standards/specifications set forth at the national level are aligned with the approved CRRP and strictly observed during the implementation of the PPAs (15%);
  • Supervise and manage the day to day activities of the personnel of the Coordination and Implementation Support. (10%);
  • Prepare, monitor and verify status and progress of CRRP commitments: funding, implementation, and periodic reports to the President, PARR and others as required by MO No.62.   (10%);
  • Facilitate the conduct of periodic review and updating of the CRRP in coordination with Cluster Leads and NGAs (10%);
  • Represent OPARR at Cluster meetings and other inter-agency coordination meetings (10%).

Compétences

Core Competencie:

  • Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills and ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identifying and assessing issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations;
  • Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work;
  • Demonstrated ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally;
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with client groups;
  • Demonstrated inter-personal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations.

Functional Competencies:

  • The ability to achieve results and cultivate productive working relationships;
  • Knowledge of recovery management, planning and programming, and development experience in addressing the cross-cutting issues of environment, climate change, gender equality, gender and sexual based violence and disability-inclusive development;
  • An ability to shape strategic thinking and communicate with influence;
  • Strong personal drive and integrity,

Performance Management

  • Successful candidate for this position will work on a day to day basis and reports to the Undersecretary through the Head of Coordination and Implementation Support. 

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education: 

  • Post graduate degree relevant to the specialist recovery management function.

Experience: 

  • Experience with the policies and procedures of the Office of the President;
  • Prior experience in planning, coordination and implementation in a national government agency;
  • Over three years of experience in the technical field of planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation in a development sector or six years if only holding an undergraduate degree.

Language requirements:

  • Fluency in the English and national language.

Appllcation:

The selected candidate will receive a salary that is commensurate with his/her background and work experience.  Interested applicants are requested submit their application online and complete the UN Personal History Form (P.11), available in our website http://www.ph.undp.org/jobs/  on or before 25 August 2014.  Kindly note that only completed P.11 forms will be reviewed.  UNDP is an equal opportunity employer.  Please note that we will contact only the short-listed candidates.