UNDP Jobs - 61775- Capacity Building Expert, SC (Enhanced Public Sect

Capacity Building Expert, SC (Enhanced Public Sector Transparency and Integrity)

Location :

Kyiv, UKRAINE

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

23-Nov-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year, extendable

Languages Required :

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

To respond to the national demand for transparency and integrity as expressed by the people of Ukraine during the Maidan events as well as to support the on-going anti-corruption reform and emerging anti-corruption architecture, UNDP Ukraine has launched Enhanced Public Sector Transparency and Integrity Programme (2015-2018) funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The outcome of the project:

Regulatory and institutional arrangements for corruption prevention within Ukraine come closer to international standards for transparency and accountability in the public sector and thus help ensure more responsiveness and efficacy from state bodies at national and subnational levels.

Its three outputs are:

Output 1 – Assistance rendered to establishment of regulations on issues of conflict of interest, assets declarations, and corruption risk assessment, which spell out mandates and operational procedures for the duty-bearers (through a targeted support to the National Prevention Corruption Agency and other anti-corruption actors);
Output 2 – Contribution made to duty-bearers’ capacity development to operationalize adopted frameworks in everyday operations at national level;
Output 3 - Decentralisation of anti-corruption reform is promoted through local oversight and participation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Organizational setting

The Capacity-Building Expert, under supervision of Transparency and Integrity Team Lead, will be responsible for all capacity-building and educational areas of project implementation (including government and non-governmental partners).

Functions and responsibilities

Provide support to the implementation of the project activities related to capacity-building of civil society actors to oversee the implementation of the anti-corruption reform and public awareness initiatives;
Ensure quality assessment of the products produced with the project support;
Elaborate necessary documentation (concept notes, briefs, fundraising considerations) to operationalize and steer programmatic initiatives and activities;
Support organization of the capacity-building activities and awareness-raising initiatives (trainings, workshops, etc.);
Provide inputs to the development of learning / training materials, programmes and tools as envisaged by the project;
Assist the team with quality assessment of the products delivered with project support in the aspect of learning, training, didactics;
Supports existing partnerships with national counterparts and NGOs;
Perform other duties as requested.

Measurable outputs of the work assignment

Concept notes, advisory notes, memos, meeting debriefs, topical briefs, and activity plans produced;
Substantial support to the project activities related to duty-bearers’ capacity development provided;
Topical news-feed regularly produced and streamlined;
All assignments performed in a quality and timely manner.

Performance Indicators for evaluation of results

Programmatic activities in capacity development area are duly overseen, timely enhanced, and properly reported.

Competencies

Mature judgment combined with a proactive, energetic approach to problem solving; excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Strong organizational and time management skills;
Ability to work in team;
Ability to work under continuous pressure and meet deadlines;
Energetic optimistic approach to all possible problems;
Excellent analytical skills.

Required Skills and Experience

University degree in social sciences, public administration, law, international relations, political science or related field;
A minimum of 3 years of professional work experience in building capacities of national stakeholders or related field;
Experience in cooperation with governmental structures, international agencies, NGOs
Professional fluency in English, Ukrainian, and Russian;
Strong computer skills are mandatory.

Application Instructions:

Click on the "Apply now" button.
Input your information in the appropriate Sections: personal information, language proficiency, education, resume and motivation. You can type in or paste your Resume into the last box.
Upon completion of the first page, please hit "submit application" tab at the end of the page. On the next page, you will be asked to upload your Resume. Instead of uploading your Resume, please submit a fully completed and signed UNDP Personal History Form (P-11). When completing the Form and, even though not currently requested, please include email addresses for your Supervisors.
Without the completed and signed P11 your application will not be considered. The UNDP Personal History Form can be downloaded at link . Failure to disclose prior employment or making false representations on this form will be grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of his/her application or termination, where the appointment or contract has been issued.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and please ensure that copies of your educational qualifications are available when contacted.

This is a locally recruited position and no expatriation benefits will apply.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 23 NOVEMBER 2015

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.