UNDP Jobs - 7440- Head of Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit (CPRU)

Head of Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit (CPRU)

Location :

Jakarta,, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

200 Series

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

03-Dec-08 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

L-5 (ICS 12)

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 months initially

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: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.

Organizational Context

UNDP’s Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit (CPRU) is an innovative attempt to establish a specialized technical Unit in UNDP at the country level in Indonesia to support a portfolio of programme initiatives to address conflict and natural disasters in a development, or transitional development, context.

In its first phase (2001-2005), the CPRU focused initially on field-based post-conflict recovery efforts in areas highly impacted by conflict and displacement (North Maluku, Maluku, Central Sulawesi, NTT). Between 2005 and 2008 (Phase II) the Unit has mobilized and is currently managing considerable resources for recovery programmes for areas hit by the Tsunami in the northern part of Sumatra. A portfolio of projects focused on peace through development and the mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction into development planning have also been developed over the last two years and will serve as the foundation for further conflict prevention and disaster reduction-related programming as the Unit moves forward.

Since 2001, the CPRU has managed a portfolio of programmes totaling in excess of USD 200 million from 15 bilateral and multilateral donors. The Unit is currently staffed with 42 personnel located in Jakarta and also has oversight responsibility for programme offices in Aceh, Jogjakarta, North and South Maluku and Central Sulawesi. Two programmatic Sections within the Unit oversee the implementation of the Unit’s programme portfolio:

The Disaster Management Section oversees UNDP’s activities related to natural disaster risk reduction and post-disaster recovery. The current active project portfolio includes the Emergency Response and Transitional Recovery (ERTR) project for Aceh and Nias, the Early Recovery Assistance (ERA) project in Yogyakarta, the Support to Indonesia’s Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and the nationwide Safer Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction (SC-DRR) in Development initiative.

The Peace Section oversees the Unit’s activities related to conflict prevention, social cohesion, community reconciliation and peace-building. The current active project portfolio includes the innovative Support to Sustainable Peace and Development in Aceh (SSPDA) as well as the Peace Through Development Programme (PTD) implemented in Maluku, North Maluku and Central Sulawesi.Support services for knowledge management, policy development and strategic planning are provided by a team under the direct management responsibility of the Head of CPRU.

The Unit is now realigning its work in accordance with its 2006-2010 strategy which highlights the need to implement a phased approach which supports a shift in emphasis from response to prevention, while retaining the capacity to respond rapidly to crises when required.

The Position

The Head of CPRU reports to the Deputy Country Director for Indonesia. The incumbent leads the Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit, focusing on managing the overall Unit programme portfolio and policy directions, strategic planning, partnership management, and oversight of programme development and implementation to ensure quality of design and delivery. As the Unit’s post-tsunami recovery portfolio transitions to longer term poverty reduction and governance programmes the implementation of the Unit strategy will need careful management given challenges related to the Unit’s funding base, staffing levels, skills sets, partnerships and business processes.

In the Atlas system, the Unit Head will perform the duties of Manager 2.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Under overall supervision and guidance of the Deputy Country Director, the Head of CPRU leads the CPRU programme with the following expected results:

Provide leadership within UNDP for the planning, development and implementation of a portfolio of crisis prevention and recovery project programmes, with a particular focus on mainstreaming crisis prevention approaches and piloting crisis prevention initiatives.
Oversee development of crisis prevention and recovery aspects of strategic UN and UNDP programming frameworks including the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP).
Provide strategic direction to the Unit in achieving relevant results set out in the CPAP and UNDAF.

2. Within the UNDAF Results matrix and the Country Programme Action Plan, the Head of CPRU is responsible for the day-to-day management of the CPRU programme with the following expected results:

Assume overall responsibility for leading and managing the staff and functions of the Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit.
Oversee development of quarterly work plans for the various work groups in the CPRU (currently programme support services for disaster and peace-building programmes; policy and advocacy; and strategic planning), and oversee development of individual work plans for senior staff in the Unit.
Ensure substantive and operational cooperation between the CPRU and other UNDP programme and operations sections.
Manage and oversee the development of UNDP’s local surge programme and ensure appropriate linkages with the UNDP Global Surge Project.

3. Under the overall guidance and leadership of the Deputy Country Director the head of CPRU supports partnership building and resource mobilization for UNDP:

Ensure cooperation and seek out opportunities for collaboration with UNDP and other UN agencies, particularly in relation to relevant UNDAF priorities with a focus on programme and policy development.
Ensure cooperation and seek out opportunities for collaboration with relevant Government agencies, international development actors, donors, civil society stakeholders and policy/research institutes concerned with crisis prevention and recovery issues.
Establish and maintain functional and harmonious relationships with Government counterpart agencies and implementing agencies for CPRU programmes, including through participating in Project Boards and other oversight mechanisms.
Oversee resource mobilization efforts for CPRU programmes/projects and establish and maintain positive relationships with the donor community in Indonesia and abroad.
Establish and maintain positive technical collaboration with UNDP’s Bureau or Crisis Prevention and Recovery and the UNDP Regional Office in Bangkok with the aim of maximizing synergies between global, regional and national programmes and priorities.

4. The Head of CPRU ensures knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Ensure appropriate flow of knowledge, lessons and experience between different aspects of the Unit’s portfolio Advocates for UNDP with Government counterparts and ensures access to best available expertise,
Act as the Country Office Focal Point for the Humanitarian Reform Process, with a particular emphasis on UNDP’s responsibilities in relation to early recovery programming and, where feasible, coordination responsibilities.
Supports capacity-building of national counterparts;
Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the COs.

Impact of Results

The results of the work of the Head of Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit have an impact on the standing and reputation of UNDP in the country. The Head of Unit is responsible for daily contacts with national counterparts and monitoring of the UNDP programme and for recommendations to the DCD and CD on necessary course of action or corrections needed in response to changes in the country context and new programme and resource mobilization opportunities. When requested by the DCD, the Head of Unit represents UNDP in international and national fora, liaises with external clients and a broad range of constituencies and UNDP counterparts in the Government, local and international media, civil society as well as counterparts from other international organizations. The Head of Unit is part of senior management in a CO and promotes good cooperation and coordination between the Unit and other Units and between the CO and Government counterparts. The post holder will play critical role to maximize synergies between global, regional and national programmes and priorities with UNDP’s Bureau or Crisis Prevention and Recovery and the UNDP Regional Office in Bangkok.

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
Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example
In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to lead strategic planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting
Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
Ability to apply development theory to the specific country context to identify creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations
Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management , contract , asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration
Ability to lead business process re-engineering , implementation of new system ( business side ) and affect staff behavioral/attitudinal change

Management and Leadership

Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills

UNDP Certification programmes Prince2, RMG

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree in international development, public administration, business administration, public policy or other relevant social sciences.

Experience:

A minimum of 10 years experience in the field of development assistance, with significant specialized experience in crisis prevention and recovery internationally.
Experience working for public international organizations, and particularly with UN agencies or UNDP, would be a significant asset.
Experience with development programming in Indonesia, with a focus on programming in crisis affected areas, would be an advantage.
Successful experience in building effective teams.
Experience in developing and managing diverse portfolios of development initiatives.
Successful experience in establishing and managing Government, non-government and donor relations.
Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization.
Established personal networks with organizations and institutions of relevance to crisis prevention and recovery in development.
Demonstrated personal commitment to peace, tolerance and development.

Language requirements:

Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication and drafting skills. A second UN language desirable.
Strong written and spoken skill in Indonesian language is an asset.

"Female candidates are encoraged 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.