Empleos en el PNUD - 2805- Deputy Resident Representative

Deputy Resident Representative

Localidad :

Abu Dhabi, Emiratos Árabes Unidos

Tipo de contrato :

200 Series

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

15-Nov-2007

Fecha límite de postulación :

18-Oct-07 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

L-5

Duración del contrato inicial :

One Year

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

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Antecedentes

The DRR covers a broad range of issues ranging from programme formulation to delivery, oversight of UNDP operations, and representing UNDP when the RC/RR is acting as the Coordinator of the UN system. The DRR leads strategic planning for UNDP operations, setting of management targets, and monitors services provided by UNDP to projects and programmes and other agencies. Within the framework of the UNDAF Results Matrix and the Country Programme Document and the overall guidance of the RC/RR, the DRR is responsible for strategic planning, programme formulation and creative responses to emerging complex challenges.

The DRR is responsible for supervision and guidance to UNDP staff and ensuring cross-unit cooperation and coordination. The DRR advocates for UNDP and liaises with programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Under overall supervision and guidance of the RC/RR, the DRR is responsible for the day-to-day management of the country programme activities from programme design through implementation including:

Represents UNDP in the CCA and UNDAF process including promotes thematic and sectoral synergies and coordination of programme activities and execution;
Advises the RC/RR on country programme development and delivery, identifies approaches and modalities to achieve development targets;
Promotes knowledge management to ensure access to best available expertise and facilitate organizational learning.

Within the framework of the CPAP and agreed management targets, the DRR is responsible for the management of UNDP programme and operations:

Office management: the DRR manages UNDP’s commitments within the UNDAF Results Matrix, ensures effective application of RBM tools, and monitors achievement of results, management scorecard targets and other benchmarks;
Financial management: the DRR has senior manager rights in Atlas and ensures the integrity of financial systems, review of budget requirements and the consistent application or rules and regulations;
Human Resources management: in consultation with the RC/RR the DRR is responsible for recruitment, performance and career management and supervision of all UNDP staff to motivate and promote organizational excellence.
Routinely monitors financial exception reports for unusual activities, transactions, and investigates anomalies or unusual transactions. Informs supervisors and other UNDP staff at Headquarters of the results of the investigation when satisfactory answers are not obtained.

The DRR ensures UNDP support to and coordination of common services and UNDP MOSS compliance:

Oversees the effective provision of services including financial, human resources, procurement and logistics, reviews with UN counterparts service requirements;
Ensures that common services and joint arrangements benefit UNDP in its objective to provide efficient and economical support services to the implementation of the country programme;
The DRR supports the RR in ensuring UNDP MOSS compliance;
The DRR represents as requested by the RC/RR UNDP in SMT and is responsible for efficient implementation in UNDP of security measures agreed in the SMTand for compliance with security policy.

Under the overall guidance and leadership of the RC/RR, the DRR UNDP supports partnership building and resource mobilization for UNDP:

Supports overall resource mobilization of the RC/RR with a focus on the Country Programme Action Plan and ensures that UNDP mobilizes the support needed for the RC function;
Advocates for UNDP with government counterparts, donor community, international financial institutions and the UN;
Represents UNDP in the UNCT and in international fora as requested by the RC/RR.

Impact of Results

The results of the work of the Deputy Resident Representative greatly impacts on the standing and reputation of UNDP in the country. When requested by the RC/RR, the DRR 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. Within delegated authority, the DRR acts as the day-to-day manager of UNDP and ensures a coherent team, timely and effective delivery of the UNDP programme and a proactive response of UNDP to changes in the country context.

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

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
Ability to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects
Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration
Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems (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
Provennetworking, team-building, organizational and communication skills

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Master’s degree in international development, public administration, business administration, public policy or other relevant social sciences.
At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in development in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization in a multi-cultural setting.