Empleos en el PNUD - 58817- Consultancy Services - IWMP Data Analyst

Consultancy Services - IWMP Data Analyst - EWACC Project

Localidad :

UNDP, Samoa

Tipo de contrato :

Individual Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

Fecha límite de postulación :

14-Aug-15 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

National Consultant

Duración del contrato inicial :

50 working days

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

50 workinig days

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Antecedentes

The project “Economy-wide Adaptation to Climate Change (EWACC)” implemented by the Government of Samoa in collaboration with UNDP became operational in November 2014 with the objective to address expected impacts of climate change in losses of lives, livelihoods, and assets of vulnerable communities in Samoa.

The US$12.3 million project, funded by the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), will contribute to overcoming barriers to climate change adaptation by strengthening institutional capacity within the government; enhancing inter-ministerial coordination of climate change adaptation; promoting the inclusion of climate change concerns into development strategies across all sectors; climate-proofing of communities’ physical assets; introducing more climate-resilient livelihoods options; and sharing lessons learned and best practice on climate change adaptation across the Pacific region. The Implementing Entity is the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment. Responsible parties include the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Women, Communities and Social Development, the Land Transport Authority and the UNDP.

MNRE will invest the bulk of the LDCF resources in Component 2, aimed to enhance the resilience of communities as first responders of climate change-induced hazards. This component focuses on flood-protection infrastructure interventions, ecosystem-based adaptation approaches, resilient livelihoods support and revision and implementation of Disaster Risk Management plans for targeted villages. It also involves the development of an Integrated Watershed Management Plan (IWMP) that will address up- and down-stream causes and effects of climate vulnerability within all five watersheds in the Greater Apia area. The IWMP will thus outline climate risks posed to the communities living in the Faleata West, Faleata East and Vaimauga West Districts. It will follow the “Ridge-to-Reef” principle following an integrated approach to building climate resilience and supporting community livelihoods through the inclusion of aspects such as water, land and coastal management within an overarching framework.

UNDP is recruiting a Data Analyst to work as part of a team of specialists that will be developing the IWMP for the Greater Apia Area and be responsible for assisting the team with data collection and analysis related to the IWMP.

Deberes y responsabilidades

The duties of the Data Analyst will include, but are not limited to:

Assist team members with data collection and analysis;
Coordinate with other agencies to set up meetings and field surveys;
Review literatures and summarize any relevant information as an input for IWMP;
Prepare data dictionaries and illustrate the data structure;
Uphold the mission, values, and spirit of IWMP in coordinating the program and in interacting with all community members;
Integrate census, socio-economic and biophysical data, as well as all other types of information from available sources of Samoa;
Review the data and information systems (collection and maintenance) of the Water Resources Division;
Any other responsibilities assigned to him/her by Team Leader and the Project Director.

Competencias

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning;
Shares knowledge and experience;
Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to administrative supports, including project data management support, reporting, and logistics for project implementation;
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems.

Leadership and Self-Management:

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Good inter-personal and teamwork skills, networking aptitude, ability to work in multicultural environment.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

Bachelors Degree in sociology, economics, engineering or related field.

Experience:

At least three years of experience of pratical experience in the field;
Working experience within the Pacific region in general and Samoa in particular is a requirement;
Experience with UNDP-GEF projects in the Pacific is a requirement, in Samoa strong asset;
Previous experience with MNRE and knowledge of the watersheds in the greater Apia area is a strong asset;
Experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team of experts and consultants.

Language:

Fluency in English (oral and written) is a requirement.