Ensures effective support to UNCT in implementation of country programming processes and products, including CCA, UNDAF and UN joint programmes.

• Coordination on behalf of the UN RC of the UNDAF implementation Thematic Group activities.
• Provision of secretarial support to the UNDAF Results Working Groups ensuring full participation UN Agencies, and the dialogue with the Government, civil society, multilateral and bilateral institutions.
• Establishment of effective mechanisms for monitoring UNDAF implementation based on the UNDAF Results Matrix, the UNDAF Monitoring and Evaluation Plan and UNDG guidelines in consultation with UN Agencies, Government, civil society, multilateral and bilateral institutions.  Monitoring of the activities of the UN Theme Groups.
• Identification of strengths and weaknesses in UN Agencies programmes in the context of UNDAF, UN System reform and MDG. Provision of advice on adjusting strategies and implementation modalities, cost-effective and efficient implementation of joint UN programmes, common services and other UN functions.
• Development of strategies, policies and programmes in close consultation with UN Agencies aimed at reaching the MDG and implementation of the post 2015 development agenda.

Ensures preparation and implementation of the RC/UNCT Work Plan:

• Coordination of the RC/UNCT Work Plan, reports and proposals for funding preparation.
• Provision of substantive and secretarial support to the UNCT periodic meetings.
• Coordination of substantive preparations and support provided for strategic planning UNCT retreats.
• Monitoring of the Support to the Resident Coordinator (SRC) fund and other funds dedicated to UNCT activities. Approval of expenditures reports.

Ensures effective advocacy of UN activities in close consultation with UNIC and the information / communication focal points of the UN system:

• Maintenance of the systematic information on RC system activities.
• Implementation of the outreach strategy for partners of the UN system.
• Management of media and communication strategies of the UNCT, in close consultation with the Joint Communications Group.
• Preparation of speakers notes, talking points, speeches for major advocacy events of the Resident Coordinator system, in close consultation with the UNCT and partners.

Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy for UNDAF implementation:

• Development of partnerships with government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society.
• Coordination of the substantive preparations of the UNCT for key fora and events in close consultation with appropriate counterparts in government, bilateral and multilateral partners.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management

• Identification of sources of information related to coordination. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to country policy goals.
• Identification of national policies and institutions that require strengthening to ensure effective UNDAF implementation and provision of advice in close consultation with UNCT.
• Analysis and research of information on different topics, preparation of substantive briefs and national development strategies, provision of advice to UN RC on ensuring synchronicity, alignment and complementarity between these strategies and UN activities.
• Establishment of electronic and other systems for agencies without field representation to access national institutions and processes and for national partners to access the expertise of agencies without field representation.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Organization of trainings to UN staff on coordination issues.

Supports the UN RC in his/her capacity as Designated Official (DO) in close cooperation with the Field Security Officer

• Full compliance with UNSECOORD requirements on security. Participation in the work of the UN Security Management Team.

Competencias esenciales

Nivel Requerido

A: Alto    B: Medio   C: Bajo

Orientación al desempeño

A

Orientación al usuario (Consejero) y público en general

A

Orientación al cambio

A

Liderazgo

A

Efectividad Organizacional

A

Habilidad Estratégica

A

Otras competencias necesarias para desempeñar el puesto, por ejemplo flexibilidad, respeto, honestidad, y las relativas a la planeación y organización.

               
CONOCIMIENTOS ESPECIALES Y CAPACITACIÓN

Results-Based Programme Development and Management:

• Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration
• Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation
• Analyzes country situation to identify opportunities for project development
• Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts proposals accordingly

Building Strategic Partnerships:

• Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues
• Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

• Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
• Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches

Resource Mobilization

• Collects, researches and analyzes information on resource mobilization and utilization, drafts reports and documents and maintains information/databases on potential and actual donors and donor funded projects
• Provides data and information needed for preparation of fund raising activities and resource mobilization documents ensuring needs of donors are met
• Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
• Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

• Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UN’s Goals

• Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UN’s goals for a variety of audiences
• Maintains a functioning network of contacts in the media and civil society, to promote a better understanding of UN’s priorities and to support advocacy efforts

Client Orientation

• Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
  Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients

HABILIDADES REQUERIDAS:

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
• Self-development, initiative-taking
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
• Creating synergies through self-control
• Managing conflict
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
• Informed and transparent decision making

MANEJO DE PC Y PAQUETERÍA

Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

IDIOMAS REQUERIDOS:

Fluency in English and Spanish.