UNDP Jobs - 66491- National UN Volunteer/Partnership Assistant, UNDP,

National UN Volunteer/Partnership Assistant, UNDP, Astana

Location :

Astana, KAZAKHSTAN

Type of Contract :

UNV

Starting Date :

01-Jul-2016

Application Deadline :

05-Jun-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

UNV

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 months

Languages Required :

English Russian

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

UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone.

The Partnership Specialist will work under the overall guidance of the Deputy of Resident Representative and under the direct supervison of the Head of Strategic Unit. The incumbent will be accountable to UNDP for the timely delivery and quality of outputs and technical advice in the area of sustainable development. S/he will ensure effective programme development and ensure compliance with appropriate UNDP policies and procedures and Kazakhstan’s laws and regulations.

The main purpose of this position is to explore and manage partnerships with the private sector, foundations, and other non-traditional donors (individuals, pro bono, UN Agencies, etc.) and to provide assistance to UNDP Country Office (CO) in managing these contributions. He/she will also support the resource mobilization efforts of the UNDP CO.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Strategic Support Unit, UNDP CO in Kazakhstan, the UN Volunteer will assist in maintaining strategic partnerships and resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:

Asssist in analysis and research of information on donors, (donor policies, sector trends and geographic and thematic preferences, etc.), with a view to identifying partnerships and funding opportunities with new donors at the country and regional levels, based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities.
Support in preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing.
Assist in 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 development of tools and guidance to build capacity for resource mobilization from the private sector, IFIs and other strategic partners, for UNDP CO and participate in related activities.
Participate in the review and provide feedback to non-traditional partnership Resource Mobilization Plans for UNDP CO.
Support in the due-diligence process for screening the record of potential partners and assess the risk of partnering with corporations. Timely update of the donor/partners database.
Assist in negotiating, drafting and revising co-financing or pro-bono contributions with donors under portfolio in close collaboration with the supervisor.
Support the development and packaging of materials targeting the private sector for country and regional outreach.
As assigned, actively participate in inter-agency discussions around strategies with the donors and provide substantive inputs into guidelines, procedures, agreements, etc.
Assist in carrying out capacity building on resource mobilization for the country office.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Competencies

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:
Development and Operational Effectiveness
* Skills of planning and management, aimed for achievement of results
* Skills on formulation, implementation and monitoring of programme documentation
* Excellent PC commands
* Learning capability

Leadership and Self-Management:
* Focus on results for the programme
* Demonstration of oral and written communications skills
* Establishment of stable relations with partners
* Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
* Agreement of actions with and reporting to the Head of Strategic Support Unit
* Timely and quality execution of requirements of the Description of Assignment
* Timely and quality execution of requirements of the UNV contract

Managing correspondence and reports:
* Edits, formats and provides inputs to correspondence, reports, documents and/or presentations using work processing, spreadsheets and databases meeting quality standards and requiring minimal correction,
* Shows sound grasp of grammar, spelling and structure in the required language
* Ensures correspondence, reports and documents comply with established UN standards
* Ability to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standard

Operational effectiveness, planning, organizing and multitasking:
* Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
* Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
* Ability to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of service
* Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities
* Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
* Demonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs
* Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support

Required Skills and Experience

BA degree in business, economics, journalism, communications, international affairs, political science, policy or law, development studies or directly related field.
Minimum two years relevant experience preferably in private sector partnerships;
Experience with international organizations or public institutions is also considered an asset.
Ability to understand and implement policy and its related processes and procedures.
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills are necessary in this position. Incumbent will be interacting with different external parties and should project an image that is representative of UNDP.
Good computer skills (especially Microsoft office applications) and ability to use information technology as a tool and resource.
Fluency in English and Russian. Kazakh is an asset.