UNDP Jobs - 81965- National Office Coordinator.

National Office Coordinator.

Location :

Beirut, LEBANON

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

16-Nov-18 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

5 months

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

5 months

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

The UNDP Project at the Ministry of Finance in Lebanon advises on economic policymaking, fiscal reform and management, and technical assistance through a highly qualified team of professionals. The project consists of four main work streams: economic and legal advisory, tax reforms, customs reforms, and real estate registry reform.
Under the direction guidance of the Minister of Finance and the Project Manager, the Office Coordinator should coordinate with multiple departments inside and outside the Ministry of Finance in order to manage the work flow in the Minister’s office while contributing to the capacity building of the staff at the office of the Minister.

Duties and Responsibilities

Task 1: Maps the strategic partners of the MOF. Develops accordingly, a partnership analysis with guidelines to develop and maintain relationships.
Task 2: Develops Standard Operating Procedures for liaison and coordination with other Ministries, public institutions, international counterparts, and stakeholders in general.
Task 3: Establishes operational policies and procedures for the Office of the Minister, and in accordance with international practices to ensure quality, productivity and performance.
Task 4: Establishes and monitors procedures for record keeping and ensures security, integrity and confidentiality of data.
Task 5: Prepares operational reports and schedules to ensure efficiency.
Task 6: Develops a communication strategy for the MOF, mapping media outlets and contacts and suggesting efficient working relationships.
Task 7: Provides advice for main topics to be highlighted in the media and identifies target audiences in coordination with the media experts in the Office of the Minister of Finance.
Task 8: Participates, if relevant to the achievement of the deliverables, in international, regional, and national meetings and seminars, as requested by the Ministry.
For additional information, please refer to ANNEX I – Terms of Reference

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Strong knowledge and managerial experience with the Lebanese Public Administration;
•n-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
Focuses on impact and result and responds positively to critical feedback;
Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
Shares knowledge and experience and actively works towards continuing personal learning and development;
Capacity to coordinate between different units and stakeholders;
Promotes ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents;
Knowledge of communication and media and practical media experience.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Knowledge of the UN preferable.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

University degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Business, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Business Administration or related field. A Graduate degree (Masters or equivalent) in the same fields is preferred.

Years of experience:

Minimum five years of relevant experience at the national or international level. Extensive experience in management and/or communication. Experience in the usage of computers and office soft

How to apply:

The consultancy is open for all national consultants who meet the selection criteria and propose a competitive fee. Interested consultants are requested to apply only through this UNDP jobs portal. Submissions through any other media will not be considered.

The application must include all of the following documents:

1. P11,
2. Annex 3 (Offerors Letter) and
3. Financial proposal

All files shall be submitted in one single document and uploaded as word or PDF file to the UNDP job site.
It has been observed that bidders don’t submit all requested documents and thus reducing their chance to be selected for a contract with UNDP. before you submit your offer please revise that the application is complete and comprises all documents.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.