UNDP Jobs - 7862- Consultant: Network facilitator (Human Development

Consultant: Network facilitator (Human Development Policy and Research Network)

Location :

Bratislava, SLOVAK REPUBLIC

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

07-Jan-09 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

with possibility of renewal until December 2009

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

The Human Development Policy and Research Network (HDPN) – an expansion of the Economic Policy Institute Network (EPIN) - seeks to support and promote initiatives aimed at improved understanding of the economic aspects of human development, social inclusion and strengthening regional cooperation in Eurasia. The network expects to provide a platform to initiate, implement, and coordinate actions focused on local capacity building in the area of human development and social inclusion in countries under-going economic transition. It builds on (1) a previous UNDP regional networking initiative aimed at research capacity development (EPIN) and (2) UNDP experience in proposed thematic area. The initiative reflects the ambition of UNDP and related partners to create a framework of support towards the introduction of human development focused policy research, specialized research capacities, human development university courses and sustainable research-to-policy linkages in the region. The HDPN is a key component of the Human Development Umbrella project.

Duties and Responsibilities

The network facilitator shall work in the Poverty Reduction unit of UNDP’s Bratislava Regional Centre (BRC). The Network facilitator will support the implementation of the activities related with the Human Development Umbrella project and will be responsible for the online facilitation of HDPN.

In particular the Network Facilitator will:

Contribute to the development of the concept of HDPN website (general information, database of institutions, database of tenders, database of research papers/articles, database of experts, registration, e-learning platform, thematic windows etc.) under the supervision of a Project Manager/Policy Advisor. The starting point is the already established EPIN network (www.epinetwork.org);
Regularly update/upgrade the website as needed;
Facilitate (e-facilitation) the network, by producing regular updates/newsletter, keeping email communications, and promoting effective participation of members;
Support and help formulating the HDPN marketing strategy and marketing products;
Draft correspondence, and some sections of programme documents, reports, and presentations upon supervision;
Maintain contacts with the software developer company;
Assist in the organization of related workshops, seminars, and round tables;
Provide translation form English to Russian and vice-versa, when required;
Carry out other project-related (Human Development Umbrella) duties as assigned by the Project Manager / Advisors.

Competencies

The network facilitator is expected to work part-time (3 days per week) and will have an office in the UNDP premises (Bratislava, Slovakia). Travels in the Europe and CIS might be expected.

Required Skills and Experience

University degree (bachelor or master);
Minimum 1-2 years of work experience;
Proficiency in corporate software (Microsoft Office Package);
Proficiency in website management (web content management);
Experience in an international working environment is welcomed;
Proficiency in English and Russian (required);
Excellent communication and writing skills;
Spirit of initiative and adaptability.

Application procedures

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to apply on-line at http://europeandcis.undp.org/home/jobs/ not later than January 7, 2009.

The application should contain:

Cover Letter
filled P11 form (the form can be downloaded from http://europeandcis.undp.org/files/hrforms/P11_SC_SSA.doc);
Price proposal/cost estimate for the task specified in the Job Description

Due to large number of applicants for the UNDP positions, UNDP regrets that it is unable to inform unsuccessful candidates about the outcome or status of the recruitment process.