UNDP Jobs - 34537- Development Assistance Database (DAD) Manager

Development Assistance Database (DAD) Manager

Location :

Abuja, NIGERIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

03-Jan-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

Initial duration of one year

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

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Team Leader, Poverty and Strategy and the Executive Secretary of National Planning Commission, the DAD Manager, have the overall responsibility of monitoring the status and progress of DAD. The DAD Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance of stakeholders in the periodic update of data on the Development Assistance Database (DAD).

The DAD Manager works in close collaboration with the International Cooperation (IC) and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) units of the National Planning Commission and will provide regular updates on progress to the Executive Secretary of National Planning Commission and the Team Leader, Poverty and Strategy, UNDP.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

Manage the overall implementation of the Development Assistance Database (DAD) for External Assistance and Public Investment Projects
Works closely with relevant departments and units within the NPC (specifically, the International Cooperation Department, the Monitoring and Evaluation Department and the IT Unit) on their respective roles and responsibilities with respect to the utilization of DAD,
Liaise with all relevant government stakeholders (MDAs, States ) and other non-governmental stakeholders including development partners to ensure effective utilization of DAD, particularly with respect to the regular and reliable data reporting into the system

Manage the overall implementation of the Development Assistance Database (DAD) for External Assistance and Public Investment Projects:

Ensures the timely generation and dissemination of executive reports from DAD for the National Planning Commission and other government decision makers
Work closely with the IT unit of the National Planning Commission on all issues related to the Management of DAD and its linkage to the existing NPC web based platform.

Works closely with relevant departments and units within the NPC (specifically, the International Cooperation Department, the Monitoring and Evaluation Department and the IT Unit) on their respective roles and responsibilities with respect to the utilization of DAD:

Coordinate closely with the international cooperation Department of NPC on all issues related to the DAD for external assistance projects,
Coordinate closely with the M&E department on all issues related to the DAD for public investment projects
Coordinate closely with the IT Department on all technical/system administration/ training issues related to the entire DAD system
Support the M&E Department in the effective roll-out of DAD for public investment projects to the federal MDAs
Support the M&E Department in the effective piloting of State-level DAD systems for public investment projects in the select States across Nigeria.

Liaise with all relevant government stakeholders (MDAs, States ) and other non-governmental stakeholders including development partners to ensure effective utilization of DAD, particularly with respect to the regular and reliable data reporting into the system

Establish, supervise and monitor all institutional/operational processes related to the effective utilization of DAD
Conduct periodic training to designated DAD focal points in development agencies and MDAs

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of the Country Office including improved business results and client services. Forward-looking ICT management has an impact on the organization of office management, knowledge sharing, and information provision.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Building Strategic Partnerships

Maintaining a network of contacts
Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Basic research and analysis
Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
Identifies new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates the same in his/her work
Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

Basic research and analysis
Demonstrates ability to diagnose problems and identifies and communicates processes to support change initiatives

Design and Implementation of Management Systems

Research and analysis and making recommendations on management systems
Maintains information/databases on system design features
Develops simple system components

Client Orientation

Establishing effective client relationships
Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management

Basic monitoring
Gathers, analyzes and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
Self-development, initiative-taking
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
Creating synergies through self-control
Managing conflict
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
Informed and transparent decision making

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or other related courses
Certifications in IT service tools

Experience:

At least five years of solid knowledge of software/IT implementation in the public sector
Considerable experience in high-level government policy making and reform initiatives

Language Requirements:

Fluency in the UN language and national language of the duty station.