Jobs - 48979- Programme Associate

Programme Associate

Localidad :

Muscat, Omán

Tipo de contrato :

FTA Local

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

Fecha límite de postulación :

01-Sep-14 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

GS-7

Duración del contrato inicial :

One Year

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

El PNUD está comprometido con lograr la diversidad de su personal en términos de género, nacionalidad y cultura. Se alienta por igual a las personas que pertenecen a grupos minoritarios, a pueblos indígenas o que tienen alguna discapacidad a presentar su candidatura. Todas las solicitudes se tratarán con la mayor confidencialidad. UNDP no tolera la explotación y el abuso sexual, ningún tipo de acoso, incluido el acoso sexual, ni la discriminación. Por lo tanto, todos los candidatos seleccionados serán sometidos a una rigurosa verificación de referencias y antecedentes.

Antecedentes

The Programme Associate supports the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations. The Programme Associate applies established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender issues. S/he is instrumental in facilitating programme/ project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Participates in the identification and formulation of the country programme and component projects by compiling and analyzing information in the subject areas of UNFPA assistance to the Government, drafts project documents and work plans and prepares tables and statistical data;
Evaluates project and programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports;
Analyzes basic factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations.
In coordination with national counterparts and project personnel, guides routine implementation of assigned projects, coordinating delivery of project inputs, ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities and study tours;
Provides logistical support to projects by coordinating review meetings and other project related workshops and events;
Trains and guides project personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures;
Contributes to creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the CO, and drafting relevant materials for dissemination;
Supports advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the CO by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material for use in discussions and public events;
Establishes and maintains network of donor and public information contacts and provides assistance in organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events.

Competencias

Core Competencies:
Values/Guiding Principles:

Integrity;
Commitment to the Organization and its mandate;
Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity.

Developing people:

Coaching and mentoring;
Performance Management;
Fostering Innovation and Empowerment.

Building & Managing Relationships:

Working in teams;
Communicating information and ideas;
Self-management / Emotional intelligence;
Conflict Management / Negotiating and resolving disagreements.

Personal Leadership & Effectiveness:

Analytical and Strategic Thinking;
Results Orientation / Commitment to Excellence;
Appropriate and transparent decision making;
Knowledge sharing / Continuous learning.

Functional Competencies:

Results-based programme development and management:

Contributes to achievement of results through primary research and analysis and effective monitoring of programme/ project implementation;
Uses analytical skills to identify opportunities for project development and participates in formulation of proposals ensuring substantive rigour in the design and application of proven successful approaches.

Innovation and marketing of new approaches:

Enhances existing processes and products;
Documents and analyzes innovative strategies, best practices and new approaches;
Adapts quickly to change.

Leveraging the resources of partners/ Building strategic alliances and partnerships:

Establishes, maintains and utilizes a broad network of contacts to keep abreast of developments and to share information. Analyzes selected materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders.

Resource mobilization:

Provides inputs to resource mobilization strategies analyzing and maintaining information and databases on donors and developing database of project profiles for presentation to donors.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

Completed Secondary Level Education required;
First level university degree desirable.

Experience:

Seven years of relevant experience in programme/ project management.
Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems;
Experience working with multi-cultural teams.

Languages:

Fluency in written and oral communication skills in English is a must;
Arabic would be preferred.

How to apply:

email your CV to gcc-info@unfpa.org mentioning the post name applied for in the subject line of your email. You may also visit our website for more details at http://gcc.unfpa.org/ (opportunities section)