UNDP Jobs - 13966- PGSP Research and Policy Development Assistant (R

PGSP Research and Policy Development Assistant (RPDA) (National)

Location :

(2 posts) Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

27-Dec-09 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SC-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Democratic Governance, Regional Development and Poverty Reduction, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment and Climate Change. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in crosscutting initiatives such as HIV/AIDS and gender equality.

I. Organizational Context

The Provincial Governance Strengthening Programme (PGSP), supported by UNDP and implemented by the government of Indonesia, has been developed to assist the government of Indonesia to address some of the key challenges associated with decentralization. In 1999, through path-breaking legislations, Indonesia commenced a radical decentralization. Indonesia now is experiencing a new political-administration regime.

As indicated by the term itself, the decentralization has shifted power from the central government to local authorities to develop their own jurisdictions. Two issues, however, remain:

First, along with the shift of power, creation of new jurisdictions -known also as pemekaran daerah- now becomes a new trend. Mostly dominated by creation of new jurisdictions at district level but few at provincial level, the pemekaran certainly has some challenges to respond.

Second, this decentralization has also created confusion over the roles and responsibilities of provincial and districts governments. Now, a clear and definitive role of provincial governance as well as bupati and walikota is seriously challenged.

These issues need to be analytically scrutinized. A research and policy development group, led by the PGSP National Research Team Leader (NRTL), is responsible for conducting researches and policy disseminations in these issues. Research and Policy Development Assistants (RPDAs) are a group designed to support the PGSP NRTL, Policy Unit, and PGSP as a whole. Under the guidance and supervision of PGSP Research Team Leader, RPDAs are responsible for supporting PGSP in achieving the goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions/ Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

Database development and maintenance
Policy dissemination and dialog
Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Research and Policy Development Assistants will work under supervision of the PGSP National Research Team Leader (NRTL), and overall supervision of PGSP Project Manager. The incumbent shall support all research and advocacy activities within Policy and Advocacy Unit, to develop a socio-economic database system, to conduct a serial policy research to support the government of Indonesia at both national and provincial levels and to produce a serial policy dissemination and dialog in various forms. Specifically the incumbent will:

1. Provide a comprehensive dataset to support Research and Policy Unit, focusing on achievement of the following results:

A comprehensive quantitative and qualitative socio-economic dataset as needed by Research and Policy Development Unit
Maintenance of socio-economic database which ensure that information is up to date, correctly recorded and available for the project.
External network development

2. Support the overall team in conducting a series of policy disseminations and dialogs

Constructing database on stakeholders network
Building the concepts of the disseminations and dialogs
Conducting the related technical preparation
Documenting the process and results

3. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Participation in the trainings for the PGSP staff
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

III. Impact of Result

The post will contribute to the overall functionality of the Policy and Research Unit PGSP, ensuring that activities supported by PGSP are carried out technically, ethically, timely and with a focus on high quality. Accurate database development strengthens the capacity of PGSP and promotes the image of UN/UNDP as an effective contributor to the development of the country.

Competencies

IV.Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UN mission, vision and values
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Excellent inter-personal and general communication skills

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies new acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to provide and develop database system
Has good knowledge on statistical computer package
Has standard knowledge about current decentralization issues of Indonesia
Good written and verbal communication skills

Leadership and Self-Management

Ability to work with minimum supervision in a multi-cultural environment
Focuses on result for the working group and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor degree with strong knowledge in economics and quantitative skills

Experience:

2 years relevant research experience
Be knowledgeable about the current decentralization issues of Indonesia
Be knowledgeable about the data system of Indonesian Statistics, national government, and regional governments.
Be familiar with statistical computer packages, especially statistical program such as STATA and SPSS,
Be familiar with word processor computer packages
Having interpersonal communication skills and group dynamics

Language Requirements:

Be able to communicate in spoken and written Bahasa Indonesia as well as in English .

ALL APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION . Click here to down load the form P11

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

UNDP Indonesia reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements.