UNDP Jobs - 9029- 921 - Municipal Focal Point

921 - Municipal Focal Point - Prijepolje Municipality

Location :

Prijepolje, SERBIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

30-Mar-09 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Duration of Initial Contract :

until 31/12/2009

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

The European Community through the EU delegation to Serbia and the Government of Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in partnership with the Serbian Government and individual municipalities, fund the programme. UNDP through the PRO programme is the implementing partner.

Phase 1 commenced in July 2006 and the second phase is ongoing until at 31^st December 2009.

The overall objective of the project “Municipal Development in South West Serbia” the PRO 2 project is to strengthen local government in facilitating socio-economic development and to contribute to the attainment of good local governance in the region. In addition the project seeks to build on the European Integration process and the implementation of the PRSP in addition to relevant national sectors and regional strategies.

The project “Municipal Development in South West Serbia” will provides support to eight municipalities: Novi Pazar, Sjenica, Tutin, Nova Varos, Prijepolje, Priboj, Raska and Ivanjica and the wider area through intermunicipal cooperation and regional development activities.

The specific purpose of the project is to develop capacities of local stakeholders and local governments so that municipalities in South West Serbia, individually and jointly, plan and take strategic action to achieve the sustainable economic and social development of the region and to fulfil their obligations to citizens.

The project is expected to build on the results achieved on the first phase and to deliver the following results:

Result 1: Organizational effectiveness and efficiency improved and capacities to fulfil assigned functions to deliver services to citizens in municipalities in South West Serbia increased

Result 2: Capacities and capabilities for the implementation of municipal sustainable development strategies strengthened and a system for monitoring of progress established

Result 3: Infrastructure projects based on identified socio-economic priorities for municipalities in South West Serbia selected and implemented

Result 4: Support inter municipal cooperation through establishing Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) and facilitate establishment of sustainable regional development partnerships

Please review the UNDP Serbia and PRO websites for an overview of activities to date: www.pro.undp.rs

Duties and Responsibilities

Act as liaison between the project “Municipal Development in South West Serbia” and the Prijepolje Municipality
Work as a part of the Programme development Unit (together with other members of the PDU nominated by the municipality), contributing to the strengthening of professional capacity and facilitate the transfer of knowledge and skills.
Facilitate the strategic planning process as required, as per adopted methodology envisaged in the project document “Municipal Development in South West Serbia”
Strengthen community and civil society structures through organization of Local Action Group and facilitating the inclusion of this institution as part of the municipality structure in the respective municipality
Involvement in Phase 2 Civil Society Grants Scheme
Support the counterpart to maintain project files related to the Municipal Implementation Unit (municipal level) and overall management of the project (project level).
Monitoring the implementation and the sustainability of the selected infrastructure and other socio-economic priority projects
Establish communication with suppliers/vendors, organize meetings and in cooperation with municipal staff and technical supervisors, supervise the process of project implementation and resolve potential problems on site;
Organize workshops, seminars, presentations as well as field visits for the purpose of establishing contacts with local community, especially the eligible project proponents.
Keep regular contacts with Municipal Mayors and other key stakeholders regularly updating them on the progress of general and specific project activities.
Develop and maintain good relations with members of civil society and business community
Prepare detailed reports on a monthly basis or as when required.
Arrange appointments and meetings and maintain Project Team calendar;
Ensure the project activities receive the suitable level of visibility, in coordination with the adopted visibility and communication strategy
Deal with correspondence and respond to routine inquiries
Establish relationships and contacts with civil society, private business, international agencies or organizations present in the respective municipality
Perform other duties as assigned by the “Municipal Development in South West Serbia” Project Team (Project Manager/ Project Coordinator).

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to perform a variety of standard tasks related to Results Management, including screening and collecting of programme/ projects documentation, projects data entering, preparation of revisions, filing, provision of information
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems

Leadership and Self-Management

Focuses on result for the client 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

University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences or High School Diploma with relevant working experience
3 years of relevant administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems. Knowledge of UNDP rules and procedures would be an asset.
Fluency in the Serbian; good knowledge of spoken and written English
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

You are kindly requested to apply directly through the following link http://www.undp.org.yu/?event=public.jobs otherwise your application will not be taken under consideration.