Background

The ACT project consists of four main components:  

The main government counterparts of the ACT project is the HOO together with the Control and Audit Office, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Interior as well as with civil society networks that will interact at the technical policy level with MOF, MOE, and MOI. Implementation of project activities will be closely coordinated with all relevant national and international actors. The project will be implemented through Direct Implementation. The Anti-Corruption Specialist/Component Manager will be working with HOO on corruption prevention and integrity promotion. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management and coordination;  
• Policy advisory  
• Advocacy and liaison; 
• Monitoring & evaluation and reporting; 
• Capacity Development and mentoring.   

Management and coordination, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Provide technical advice and participate in the planning, prioritizing and sequencing of ACT activities in close coordination with the Project Team; 
• Develop and update detailed project component implementation plans under the guidance of the PM and in close consultation with High Office of Oversight and ensure smoothly implementation of activities related to his/her component;  
• Coordinate and supervise technical inputs relating to component activity design, development and implementation. including preparation of TORs and subcontract tender documents and assessment of quality of consultant/contractor outputs; 
• Build and monitor effective workforce relationship including governance plan to ensure two-way communication with closely works with Project and CO OP staff to ensure timely provision of services for effective implementation of component activities. 

Policy Advisory Support, with focus on achieving of the following results: 

• Provide overall policy advice to relevant government counterparts on issues related to ministries anti-corruption priorities, public administration reform / process simplification and streamlining with a view to reducing vulnerabilities to corruption within government institutions; 
• Provide strategic planning advice to relevant ministries and support development of a comprehensive action plan on the key processes / institutions to carry out  short and medium term review of progress of fighting corruption across the relevant institutions ; 
• Support efforts, in collaboration with the Media and Public Outreach Department, to raise awareness on the importance of public administration reform and process simplification in the fight against corruption; 
• Develop policy briefs for the senior management of counterparts ministries.  

Advocacy and liaison, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Support the development and implementation of project advocacy plans in relation to his/her component; 
• Prepare a strategy for liaising with ACT partner organizations, national agencies and additional relevant organizations related to the implementation of ACT; 
• Regularly liaise with all relevant partners to determine level of satisfaction with project implementation and to allow for the detection of any relevant issues / challenges at an early stage; 
• Undertake necessary preparatory tasks for all regional and national meetings carried out as a part of the component activities; 
• Ensure that all activities conducted are closely coordinate with all actors/stakeholders relevant to their particular component. 

Monitoring & evaluation and reporting, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Under the guidance of the PM monitor, review, assess and report on all dimensions of project component activity implementation; 
• Develop performance indicators and success criteria for his/her component;  
• Develop, implement and update a project component monitoring and evaluation plan for his/her component; 
• Prepare relevant sections of regular progress reports (including annual and quarterly progress reports) on project results and outcomes related to his/her component;  
• Support PM in updating the work plans and budget of the ACT project as well as tracking the expenditures and delivery rate of the project in relation to his/her component; 
• Provide regular updates to the ACT project management team on the progress of project implementation in his/her component. 

Capacity building and mentoring, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Conduct regular capacity and training needs assessment to determine priority areas for on-the-job and classroom training of the staff of the Prevention Department; 
• Develop and implement capacity development plans for relevant staff of the Prevention Department in close coordination with the Director of the Prevention Department;  
• Provide continuing mentoring and on-the-job / classroom training for the staff of the Prevention Department; 
• Develop plans with clear objective to be achieved for Prevention Department staff exchange visits with other relevant institutions and participation in international training events related to the mandate of the Department; 
• Help build capacity of national counterparts through on the job-training and regular briefings on new tools and skills related to the anti-corruption initiatives; 
• Closely work with relevant project component staff in building their capacity in all areas related to the management and regular monitoring of the portfolio.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; 
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; 
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. 

Functional competencies:

• Previous experience working with / in national anti-corruption institutions / civil service commissions a distinct advantage; 
• Previous experience working with Afghanistan’s national institutions a distinct advantage. 

Managerial competencies:

• Proven ability to lead and motivate staff in challenging environments;
• Ability to develop and manage professional relationships;
• Ability to develop capacity and competencies of staff and to transfer skills 

Behavioral competencies:

• Ability to work effectively with government and donor counterparts;
• Proven experience in knowledge transfer and capacity development;
• Excellent networking skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Treats all people fairly and without favoritism.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s Degree in public administration, law, political science, social science, business administration or    other related degree;

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the field of governance / public administration reform, preferably with some focus on anti-corruption, providing advisory services / capacity development in a developing country setting;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management position

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in Dari and/or Pashto an advantage.

Interested and qualified International candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site at http://www.undp.org.af/Jobs/index.htm

Please ensure that you upload your UN Personal History Form-P11 (available at http://www.undp.org.af/Jobs/index.htm ) in the relevant field of the on-line applications. 

Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date (31 August 2011) will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications that are short-listed will be contacted. 

For more detailed information about UNDP Afghanistan please visit our website at www.undp.org.af

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.