Empleos en el PNUD - 59438- Development Cooperation Specialist

Development Cooperation Specialist

Localidad :

Yangon, with Frequent Travels to Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

Tipo de contrato :

TA International

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

Fecha límite de postulación :

02-Sep-15 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

P-3

Duración del contrato inicial :

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

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Antecedentes

In order to ensure effective coordination of development assistance in Myanmar, the development partners (DPs) have engaged with the Government of Myanmar (GOM) and other stakeholders to set up a number of coordination mechanisms.

The Nay Pyi Taw Accord for Effective Development Cooperation was endorsed by the GOM and DPs at the first Myanmar Development Cooperation Forum (MDCF) in January 2013. The Accord commits the GOM to “create systems for regular, nationally-led dialogue with development partners at the national, sub-national and sectoral/thematic levels” and commits DPs to “actively support manageable, Ministry-led, sectoral and thematic coordination mechanisms, organized around Myanmar Government structures, avoiding the creation of an excessive number of working groups”.

As a result of its commitments in the Nay Pyi Taw Accord, the GOM, through the Foreign Economic Relations Department (FERD) of the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, and DPs have established a three-level coordination structure:

Annual Myanmar Development Cooperation Forums (MDCFs) held every January / February with Mid-Term Reviews held mid-year;
Bi-monthly FERD-Development Partner Working Committee (DPWC) meetings;
A series of Sector Working Groups;
All of these structures contain both GOM and DP representatives as well as other members / observers as appropriate.

At the request of GOM, in 2013 the DPs established the DPWC. DPs have also established a DP coordination structure, the Development Partners Group (DPG), which is open to all DPs operating in Myanmar. The DPWC is thus effectively a sub-group of DPG members which serves as the latter’s executive committee.

The mandate of the DPWC is to improve development assistance effectiveness and coordination and within this overarching objective:

To provide a mechanism for communication between the DPG and GOM and to prepare for FERD-DPWC meetings, MDCFs and Mid-Term Reviews;
To prepare for and coordinate DPG meetings;
To provide a forum for members to share information and exchange views on development issues and plans, to coordinate their work, and to identify common policies, positions and messaging;
To engage with non-DPs as appropriate.

Under the Nay Pyi Taw Accord, the GOM and the DPs establish annual Action Plans to set out work to be done in the following year.

Under the 2015 Nay Pyi Taw Accord Action Plan, individual DPs and the DPWC play a role in leading development coordination initiatives.

The DPG and DPWC currently operate with the support of the Secretariat of two part-time international experts, funded by the European Union Delegation (EUD) and the UNDP. In order to fulfill the full range of objectives set forth for the DPWC, the DPWC seeks to recruit two full-time experts; one international and one local expert. These experts will work with the existing EUD funded part-time international expert, under the continued guidance of the DPWC/DPG Chairs. The Secretariat will assist the DPWC in achieving its mandate through proactive engagement with the DPWC chairs, its members and third parties at the direction of the chairs. The UNDP funded part-time expert will phase out once hand-over is complete.

While the work of the Development Cooperation Specialist will be guided by the DPWC, administratively, this position will be placed.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Key results expected

The specific objective of the Development Cooperation Specialist is to support the DPWC and DPs in enhancing development coordination and understanding, advancing development leadership, and expanding DPWC communication with a broader group of stakeholders.

Functions

All of the below mentioned functions will be carried out in close collaboration with the EUD funded part-time international expert and the full-time local expert.

Development of the Secretariat work plan:

Facilitate consultations with the existing Secretariat, DPs, the DPWC, and the GOM (where relevant) to identify key activities of the Secretariat;
Develop recommendations, in collaboration with the members of the Secretariat (the full-time international expert, the part-time EUD funded international expert, and the full-time local expert), division of labour among the members of the Secretariat, to be built into the work plan of the Secretariat;
Develop a prioritized, timed and budgeted work plan for the Secretariat and facilitate discussions with DPWC for its approval of the Secretariat work plan (link to the initial guidance note on the Secretariat work plan).

Implementation and monitoring of the Secretariat work plan:

Implement the Secretariat work plan in a timely and quality manner;
Ensure high quality and timely reporting of the implementation progress according to the timeline agreed with the DPWC (eg. Once a month);
Produce a mid-term and final report, highlighting the achievements made through the work of the Secretariat;
Analyse emerging needs, aid trends and effectiveness indicators and propose changes to the work plan in order to meet the emerging needs and submit a revised work plan to the DPWC for approval;
Monitor and evaluate any risks that would hamper successful implementation of the Secretariat work plan and propose mitigation measures to the DPWC.

Managing DPWC funded analysis and translations:

When requested by the DPWC to conduct analysis work through the support of a subject-matter expert, ensure successful achievement of DPWC’s analysis work by developing the Terms of Reference, contracting the expert(s) in line with the UNDP policies and procedures, and managing the implementation of the analysis work;
Strengthen DPWC’s communications with national stakeholders by managing translations of DPWC work and products and disseminating documents important to the DP community and national stakeholders;
Monitor the use of the budget and achievements made through the DPWC fund and develop implementation and lessons learned report, as required;
Under the Development Planning and Effectiveness Output of the Democratic Governance Programme of UNDP.

Competencias

Functional Competencies:

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise:

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;
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.

Management and Leadership:

Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and responds positively to constructive feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Excellent computer skills, and applications for report and project planning;
Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to deliver projects within assigned deadlines;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Excellent interpersonal skills and objectivity;
Experience working collaboratively in a team structure in a multicultural environment.

Communications and Networking skills:

Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
Demonstrates excellent presentation skills;
Excellent oral communication skills and conflict resolution competency to manage inter-group dynamics and mediate conflicting interests of varied actors;
Excellent written communication skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant findings for the preparation of quality project reports;
Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking members of national and international institutions, parliament, government and non-government institutions;
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural, multinational, multi-stakeholder setting and demonstrable ability to motivate people and work in a team setting;
Substantial level of self-organization, being methodical, have ability to set priorities and pay attention to detail.

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment through leadership and personal example;
Experience in capacity development and facilitating positive transformational change.

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgement;
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;
Informed and transparent decision making.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

At least a Master’s Degree in Development, Economics, Political Science, International Relations or any other relevant fields.

Requirement:

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in functions related to development co-operation and coordination as well as aid effectiveness;
Strong knowledge of and engagement in global discussions on development effectiveness (Busan, Accra Accord, Paris Declaration, etc.), preferably at the country level;
Demonstrable experience in coordinating and communicating with wide range of stakeholders, including government and development partners;
Proven record of leading research and/or analysis work;
Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills;
Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
Experience in Myanmar and/or other South East Asian countries will be considered as an advantage.

Language:

Fluency in both spoken and written English.