Antecedentes

UNDP Global Mission Statement:
 
UNDP is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 166 countries, working with national counterparts on their own solutions to global and national development challenges.
 
UNDP Afghanistan Mission Statement:
 
UNDP Afghanistan is supporting the Government to find innovative solutions to its development challenges based on the on-going Country Programme Document approved by the Executive Board for the period 2006 – 2009.  A new Country Programme Document was approved by the Executive Board during September 2009 for the period 2010-2013. Key priority areas for UNDP assistance are in strengthening democratic governance, crisis prevention and recovery, and reducing poverty. UNDP is strengthening the institutional capacities of key national government and sub-national authorities which aim to enhance human security, human development, peace and stability in Afghanistan.
 
Organizational Context:
 
Building robust government institutions for effective governance and a professional and responsive civil service with the overall aim of improving service delivery to Afghan people is one of the top priorities of the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRA). In the Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS), Capacity Development (CD) has been identified as a cross cutting issue and the improvement of public sector capacity in particular as the key challenge to development in Afghanistan. It has been recognized that unless adequate capacities are built, technical and financial support will remain underutilized to the detriment of the development process.
 
In Afghanistan, problems of capacity exist at all levels where capacity is needed and assessed. At the overarching systemic level of the enabling environment, the legal and policy framework needs to be put in place. At the organizational level, some of the major problems include an incoherent government structure with overlapping functions across government ministries; outdated work processes, procedures and systems; and the absence of well-defined mechanisms for carrying out common functions of government. At the individual level, lack of human capacity in terms of availability, knowledge and competence, is a serious issue in government ministries/agencies responsible for service delivery at national and sub-national levels. There has been a basic lack of core competencies and specialist skills to develop policies implement projects and deliver services.
 
The National Institution Building Project (NIBP), to be implemented over a period of four years (2010-2013), follows an integrated approach to CD. The primary objectives of the project is to enhance capacity within the ministries at all three levels, namely institutional, organizational and individual which would ultimately result into improved service delivery through an efficient, organized and trained civil service. The visible impact would be better budget utilization, rationalized organization structures and well trained civil servants. The General Directorate of Programs’ Design and Management (GDPDM) of the Independent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission (IARCSC) of the GIRA is the Implementing Agency for the Project. The GDPDM is responsible and accountable for managing the project, including monitoring and evaluation of project interventions, achieving project outputs, and effective use of resources.
 
The results of NIBP are achieved primarily through provision of services of Capacity Development Advisors (CDAs) in select government entities to provide coaching and advisory services for institutional strengthening, organizational reforms and skills development. This assignment is for provision of services of a CDA for Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) of GIRA.
Note: UNDP Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Proposed Analytical Work - Description, Objectives, and Responsibilities:
 
The Capacity Development Advisor will contribute towards developing sustainable capacities within the Ministry of Public Health at all levels namely the institutional (enabling environment) level, the organizational level and the individual level and will work with counterparts to facilitate their performance, learning and development.
 
Methodology of the Assignment:
 
The methodology for undertaking the assignment shall be in accordance with the NIBP project document and UNDP’s standard methodology for Capacity Assessment and Capacity Development.  Outputs of the assignment:
  • A Work Plan for the assignment.
  • A specific supplementary TOR for the functional area of assignment assigned to the CDA.
  • A Capacity Development Plan inclusive of the Capacity Assessment report.
  • Capacity of assigned staff of provincial departments of ministry / agency especially the senior management and others, developed in accordance with agreed work plan such that they are able to manage the affairs with minimum support.
  • Identified policy documents, manuals, procedures, guidelines and other knowledge products.
Scope of Work, Description and Responsibilities:
The CDA will assist counterparts to identify priorities and accordingly develop an Action Plan. The main responsibilities of the CDA shall be the following:
  • Undertake a Capacity Assessment (CA) of the ministry in accordance with UNDP’s approach to “CA and CA linked CD strategies” and additional guidelines provided by the project from time to time.
  • Undertake a review of ANDS document, other policy documents, and reports of the consultants available in the ministry.
  • Based upon the CA and policy reviews, prepare a Capacity Development Plan (CDP) for the ministry.
  • Advise / assist the ministry agency in developing institutional and organizational capacity to meet ANDS goals and PAR in general and implementation of the CDP (developed by the CDA under NIBP) in particular.
  • Facilitate twinning arrangements with corresponding ministries of regional governments for implementation of the CDP.
  • Advise / assist in formulation and implementation of relevant health sector strategy in alignment with the ANDS objectives and in preparation of monitoring indicators for implementation of the strategy.
  • Advise/assist in preparation of ministry specific policies and accompanying procedures so as to help the ministry effectively discharge its functions and improve service delivery to the citizens.
  • Advise/Assist in preparing restructuring proposal of the Ministry, and associated activities like preparation of TORs for various positions.
  • Advise/Assist in devising procedures so as to implement the reform process in the ministry.
  • Advise/Assist in formulating policies and procedures for carrying out crosscutting functions like gender equity, environment, anti-corruption, etc.
  • Assist in setting up institutional mechanism to strengthen regulatory and service delivery function of the Ministry.
  • Provide on the job training using “coaching and mentoring” to develop individual capacity of the senior management / counterparts of the ministry to meet organization goals.
  • Assist the ministry in development of knowledge products.
  • Any other task assigned by the NIBP Project Manager.

Competencias

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
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

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:
  • Master’s degree preferably in public health or in international development or public administration or management or equivalent

Experience:

  • 10 years of relevant work experience in development in a governmental or multilateral organization
  • Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting as well as in post conflict reconstruction situation.
  • Experience of Afghanistan is desirable
  • Experience of providing advisory services in the area of capacity development preferably in health sector
  • Experience of governance and public sector management in general and public sector capacity development in particular, at both national and sub-national level in developing countries
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc)

Language:

  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
Interested and qualified International candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site http://jobs.undp.org
Candidates found eligible will be requested to submit financial proposal indicating the total cost of the assignment (lump sum).
Please ensure that you upload your UN Personal History Form-P11 (available at http://www.undp.org.af/Jobs) in the relevant field of the on-line applications.  Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications who are short-listed will be contacted.  For more detailed information about UNDP Afghanistan please visit our website at www.undp.org.af Candidates, who are currently holding UNDP or UN Agencies contracts, are asked to declare the type contract and duration, in their application”.     Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.