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Re-advertisement - Programme Specialist

Lieu :

Khartoum, SOUDAN

Type de contrat :

FTA International

Date de commencement :

Date limite de candidature :

07-Dec-14 (Minuit New York, États-Unis)

Niveau du poste :

P-3

Durée du contrat initial

One Year with posibility of extension

Langues requises :

Anglais

Durée prévue de la mission :

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Historique

Applicants who previously applied need not re-apply.

In Sudan, a country in facing multiple protracted crises, every programme intervention from humanitarian to recovery should ensure early recovery principles so that humanitarian work link to the development agenda and structures. To find genuine solutions that end dependency on humanitarian aid and advance human development, particularly solutions to displacement situations, UNDP has an expanding project portfolio supporting reintegration of IDPs and recovery contributing to outcome 8 of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2013-2016 - Peace dividends are delivered for sustainable return, reintegration and recovery – and UNDP’s Country Programme Document (CPD) 2013-2016 Output 8.1: IDPs, refugees and their host communities gain access basic services and sustainable livelihoods.

In addition to UNDPs own Programme interventions, the early recovery approach plays a crucial role in laying foundations for transition from relief to development for the UN system as a whole. Tackling both humanitarian and development challenges caused by protracted displacements requires a coherent and effective approach to building resilience and making progress towards durable solutions of refugees, returnees, IDPs, and host communities. To end displacement conditions, advance human development and enhance resilience of communities requires coordinated efforts by humanitarian and development actors and local and national government.

In response to this policy priority and the evolving situation on the ground, the HCT decided in 2012 to strengthen both cross-sectoral coordination of Early Recovery, primarily through the Inter-Sector Coordination Group, and to establish a standalone Sector covering critical early recovery gaps. In September 2013, the HCT decided to further adjust this Sector by including the priority issues relating to returns and early reintegration, given the convergence of objectives around resilience and durable solutions. The tile of the sector was consequently changed to the Recovery, Returns and Reintegration (RRR) Sector, to reflect these adjustments. The Sector is currently co-led by UNDP, IOM and CRS.

The overall aim of the RRR Sector is to contribute to increased resilience of households and communities in face of protracted crises and to progress towards durable solutions for displaced populations. The Sector will do so by spearheading initiatives and programs aimed at bridging the gap between humanitarian relief and development to the benefit of the conflict affected populations.

The Programme Specialist will have responsibility to develop and oversee UNDP projects relating to post-crisis reintegration and recovery and support the role of the sector lead of the RRR sector for which the Head of Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit is responsible. The Programme Specialist will replace the Head of the CPR Unit in case of unavailability.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit, the programme specialist will work as the RRR Sector coordinator and manage UNDP project portfolio on reintegration, recovery and livelihoods.

Summary of Key Functions:

Implementation of programme strategies;
Management of the CPRU programmes focusing on reintegration, recovery and livelihoods;
Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy;
Provision of top quality advisory services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management;
Leadership and coordination of the RRR Sector building on national capacity and ensuring participation of stakeholders (e.g. National and International NGOs, UN agencies, Development Partners) working in the thematic areas covered by the Sector.

Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP and other documents;
Analysis and synthesis of proposals on the areas for support and interventions within the relating to resilience and post-crisis recovery;
Support of any additional tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Participates in effective management of the CO programmerelating to reintegration, recovery and livelihoods, focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:

Design and formulation of parts of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions;
Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to LPAC, finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review. Programme Analyst performs functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval (if authorized by SM), participates in recruitment processes for projects;
Application of conceptual models in support of programme design;
Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of NIM projects;
Preparation of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting;
Support of any additional tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Supports creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategyfocusing on achievement of the following results:

Implementation of the CO partnerships and resources mobilization strategies to achieve programme outcomes;
Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization;
Creation and coordination of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society etc.;
Support of any additional tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Provides top quality advisory services to the Government and ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals;
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues;
Professional growth through active learning;
Support of any additional tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Manage the RRR Sector building on national capacity and ensuring participation of stakeholders (e.g. National and International NGOs, UN agencies, Development Partners) working in the thematic areas covered by the Sector, specifically:

Establish and maintain an appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanism for the thematic areas covered by the RRR sector, together with the other sector co-Leads (currently IOM and CRS), specifically, (i) Ensure participation by a wide array of humanitarian actors engaged in the RRR Sector response (INGOs, ICRC, national NGOs, UN agencies); (ii) Secure commitment from sector members to collect information on needs related to Recovery, Return and Reintegration, and ensure the response activities are distributed according to needs, and do not overlap;
Ensure that humanitarian response in the RRR areas build on local capacities – state authorities, local civil society, and communities;
Ensure local communities are as engaged as possible in assessments, provide feedback, and projects are responsive to the feedback (accountability to affected populations);
Ensure that project interventions in the RRR sector take cross-cutting issues into account, including age diversity, gender, disability, HIV/AIDS, human rights, and environment. Information should be disaggregated to illustrate how projects address and respond to age categorisation, gender disparity, disability etc.;
Lead sector members in humanitarian planning and strategy development. This will include providing information on the Humanitarian Needs Overview and Strategic Response Plan process; the Mid-Year Review; humanitarian financing opportunities;
Develop in an inclusive manner, monitoring and reporting guidelines, including baselines and indicators to measure humanitarian response, progress and impact;
Reporting should reflect age and sex disaggregation if possible;
Engage with donors on behalf of sector members to mobilise resources for project implementation;
Support of any additional tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Impact of Results

The key results have a direct impact on the successful management and coordination of the RRR sector as well as UNDP country programme in relation to reintegration and recovery. The key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets both for the RRR sector and UNDP project portfolio in charge.

Compétences

Core 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:

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda:

Creates effective advocacy strategies;
Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses.

Results-Based Programme Development and Management:

Provides information for linkages across programme activities to help identify critical points of integration;
Provides information and documentation on specific stages of projects/programme implementation;
Provides background information to identify opportunities for project development and helps drafting proposals;
Participates in the formulation of project proposals.

Building Strategic Partnerships:

Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UNDP’s mandate and strategic agenda;
Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners;
Promotes UNDP’s agenda in inter-agency meetings.

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches;
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:

Understands more advanced aspects of post-crisis recovery issues (e.g. displacement and transition) and humanitarian architecture;
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments.

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals:

Performed analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses;
Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for global advocacy work and adapts it for use at country level.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Development, International Affairs, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments;
In-depth understanding of a wide range of recovery issues as well as the development and the humanitarian architecture;
Experience of humanitarian and/or development coordination;
Field experience in crisis or post-conflict settings is considered an asset.

Language:

Fluency in English both written and spoken;
Working knowledge of Arabic is a significant asset.