Empleos en el PNUD - 60867- Programme Associate

Programme Associate - (Open to Syrian Nationals Only)

Localidad :

Damascus, República Árabe Siria

Tipo de contrato :

FTA Local

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

15-Nov-2015

Fecha límite de postulación :

20-Oct-15 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

GS-6

Duración del contrato inicial :

One year

Idiomas requeridos :

Árabe Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

One year

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

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Country Director and direct supervisor of the Livelihoods Team Leader, the Programme Associate ensures effective delivery of the CO programme by entering and managing data and supporting programme implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The Programme Associate can supervise clerical and support staff of the Programme Unit. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP HQs as required for resolving complex finance-related issues and exchange of information.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Summary of Key Functions:

Support to formulation of the livelihoods programme strategies and implementation of the relevant components in the Country Programme;
Support to management of the CO Livelihoods programme;
Administrative support to the Livelihoods Programme Unit;
Support to resource mobilization;
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Support to formulation of the livelihoods programme strategies and implementation of the relevant components in the Country Programme focusing on achievement of the following results:

Collection, analysis and presentation of background information for preparation of CCA, UNDAF, CPD, programme work plans and effective application of ERBM tools and establishment of management targets;
Presentation of background information for formulation of country programme, draft project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.

Support the management of the CO Livelihoods programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Creation of a project in Atlas, preparation of required budget revisions, revision of project award and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial close of a project;
Provision of guidance to the implementing agencies on routine implementation of projects;
Presentation of information for audit of NIM projects, supports implementation of audit recommendations.

Administrative support to the Livelihoods Programme Unit focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Review of NIM projects Financial Reports; preparation of non-PO vouchers for development projects;
Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas;
Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers;
Creation of requisitions in Atlas for development projects, register of goods receipt in Atlas;
Making budget check for requisitions, POs and vouchers.

Supports resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:

Analysis of information on donors, preparation of donor’s profile;
Track and reporting on mobilized resources. Review of contributions agreement, managing contributions in Atlas.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme;
Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in programme;
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the overall performance of the Programme Unit and success in implementation of programme strategies. Accurate analysis, data entry and presentation of information ensure proper programme implementation.

Competencias

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda;
Results-Based Programme Development and Management;
Building Strategic Partnerships;
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches;
Resource Mobilization;
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing;
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise;
Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals;
Client Orientation.

Core Competencies:

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.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

Secondary Education, preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance;
University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

6 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
Experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Arabic.