UNDP Jobs - 3488- Head of UNORC Field Office (multiple posts in mult

Head of UNORC Field Office (multiple posts in multiple duty stations) (National)

Location :

multiple posts in multiple duty stations, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

19-Jan-08 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Six months

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

More than 165,000 people lost their lives in Aceh and Nias as a result of the tsunami of 26 December 2004 and the earthquake of 28 March 2005. While the emergency response to those affected by the disasters was swift and generous, the need for significant ongoing support is obvious. The need to build capacity in the decentralized and democratic coordination of recovery and reconstruction programmes at the district/city level is critical for sustained recovery and longer-term development and is anticipated to continue at least until the end of April, 2009. To ensure effective coordination, the Office of the UN Recovery Coordinator for Aceh and Nias (UNORC) is recruiting experienced Heads of Field Offices to support ongoing policy and programmes of UNORC Headquarters.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions / Key Results Expected

The Head of Field Office is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the UNORC Field Office and reports to the Deputy Head of Office. The Field Office will focus on UNORC core functions: supporting the BRR and local government institutions in coordination and implementation of recovery and reconstruction planning and implementation; functioning as an interlocutor between the Government and the recovery community, including UN agencies; facilitating transition and recovery processes at the district level through the Kabupaten/Kota Recovery Forums (KRF) and relevant mechanisms. The Head of Field Office will provide operational supervision to the KRF Officers in the Field Office’s area of responsibility (AoR).

Summary of Key Functions:

Provide leadership to and manage the day-to-day operation of the Field Office, guide assigned work team, mentor and supervise the work of Field Office and KRF staff members and contribute to the continuous staff development of the assigned team;
Lead the coordination of the KRF in the AoR and implementation of UNORC programmes at field level, assign, guide and manage teams to accomplish tasks to implement the programmes, provide policy advice and backstopping support on recovery and development related matters to the Chair of the KRFs, which is the Bupati/Mayor of the district/city;
Together with UNORC Headquarters, identify and bring best practices and lessons learned of decentralized coordination, planning and oversight to bear on the functioning and structure of the KRF;
Liaise with UNORC Information Analysis Section as well as the common services and facilitate collaborative working relationship;
Lead the local UN coordination architecture to promote coherence in the UN operations in the areas of responsibility, in particular that concern the safety and security of UN personnel, common services and inter-agency administrative matters, by convening and facilitating regular UN coordination meetings;
Monitor, identify and assess the vulnerability of the affected communities/population and identify and assist in implementation of sustainable, equitable and extraordinary measures and responses to meet such needs;
Responsible for the timely delivery of monthly situation reports, humanitarian updates, annual reports, briefing notes, progress reports and evaluations that are required;
Represent UNORC in official functions, local government meetings etc., travel as needed to support the functioning of the Field Office and the KRF;
Perform any other tasks deemed necessary for the successful functioning of overall coordination and the work of UNORC.

1. Function/Expected Results:

Leadership and Management: The function and operation of the Field Office under responsibility is effectively and efficiently managed. Play a lead role in identifying and addressing significant issues and problems in the recovery and reconstruction processes in the AoR, ensuring the successful coordination of the KRF.

2. Function/Expected Results:

Representation and engagement with stakeholders: Efficient and effective work relationship with BRR, the Bupati/Mayor of the district/city and government institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, bi-/multilateral agencies are established and improved to foster greater cooperation and collaboration in recovery and reconstruction.

3. Function/Expected Results: Monitoring & Response:

Opportunities and gaps in programmatic interventions identified and measures and responses are formulated and implemented.

4. Function/Expected Results:

Coordination & Support: The inter-agency area team is effective and cooperates on matters of concern to agencies; common services are efficiently servicing the needs of staff.

5. Function/Expected Results:

Representation: Serve as an effective spokesperson internally and externally and form strong partnerships with relevant parties to help meet organization of humanitarian and recovery assistance.

Impact of Results

That the operation of the field office under responsibility is efficiently and effectively managed; that the coordination, monitoring, planning and oversight of Kabupaten/Kota Recovery Forums and the KRF Joint Secretariat under responsibility is efficiently and effectively managed to assist the successful implementation of core activities.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

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

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management/Learning

Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture. In-depth knowledge of coordination issues, in particular that pertains to transition from recovery to development and to post conflict disaster/post conflict recovery.
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice.
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNORC programmes and projects.

Management and Leadership

Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills,
Builds strong relationships with partners ad stakeholders.
Remains calm and in control under pressure.
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complex issues.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Political Sciences, Development Studies, Humanitarian Studies or related field or Masters Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Humanitarian Studies or related field will be preferable.

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of relevant working experience for Masters Degree or minimum of seven (7) years experience for Bachelors Degree at the national or international level in the areas of post disaster/post conflict recovery, development planning and monitoring or capacity building support to government institutions. Knowledge of institutional mandate and practice is a strong advantage.
Experience and in-depth knowledge of recovery issues in Aceh and/or Nias is a strong advantage.

Language:

Fluency in English (written and spoken) and Bahasa Indonesia.
Knowledge of Acehnese language or other local languages spoken in Aceh and Nias is an advantage.