Jobs - 82980- Project Assistant - Resident Coordinator’s Office

Project Assistant - Resident Coordinator’s Office

Location :

Bujumbura-Burundi, BURUNDI

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Jun-2019

Application Deadline :

24-Jan-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English French

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 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 2016 Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review (QCPR) provides a new global framework to guide effective operationalization of UN presence at the country level. The QCPR emphasis on strengthening the linkages between development, humanitarian and peace, national ownership and leadership by building on existing efforts, using the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (in Burundi the UN Nations Assistance Plan) 2019 to 2023.

The Government of Burundi in 2018 developed a new National Development Plan from 2019 to 2023. In parallel, the One UN Burundi has developed the next UNDAF from 2019 to 2023 to articulate One UN’s strategic and operation support to the NDP and national priorities. The role of the One UN in Burundi is becoming increasingly important, and the One UN and its Partners consider the United Nations Country Team to be a key strategic partner and playing a vital role in supporting Burundi’s national priorities.

In response to the UNDAF and the UN reform the RCO is re organizing its structure to fully meet the expectations of the UN reform and related needs. The RCO is seeking to recruit an intern for three months who will support project management and reporting in the RCO. Under the direct supervision of the Head of RCO and the RC, the incumbent will support the following tasks as below. This is an opportunity for an under graduate seeking a short-term work experience in an international organization. The RCO does not pay allowance for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Shadow and Support RCO staff in:

Project design and review.
Project development and management.
Budget management and revision.
Project Monitoring and reporting.
General coordination functions.

Expected Results:

Impact of Results

The impact of the above results will be support to the effective functioning of the RCO and a training opportunity for an under graduate student in project management.

Competencies

Competencies:

Project/programme/policy planning, monitoring and management.
Understanding of gender considerations.
Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Under graduate student in management and project planning

Experience:

No experience require

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is essential, and French is advantage.