UNDP Jobs - 96446- National consultancy on“UN Resident Coordinator Of

National consultancy on“UN Resident Coordinator Office Junior Coordination Consultant”

Location :

Tehran, IRAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

11-Feb-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

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 apply for this jobs please refer to http://www.ir.undp.org/content/iran/en/home/procurement.html under the subject: Providing National consultancy on“UN Resident Coordinator Office Junior Coordination Consultant”

On 1 January 2019 a reinvigorated RC system was rolled out, embodying the vision of the UN General Assembly for a dedicated, independent, impartial and empowered development coordination function. In line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, success of repositioned development system is to be measured by improved, integrated policy advice, increased programmatic results, more efficient and agile operations, and greater transparency and accountability inspiring renewed commitment to multilateralism. Ultimately, the measure of success will be the impact for people, planet and prosperity.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under overall supervision of the Data management, Results Monitoring and Reporting Officer, the consultant will undertake the following activities:

• Support to UN coordination services to RC/UNCT

• Assists in the implementation and evaluation of and UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Iran (2017-22)

• Assists on planning and preparation of the new UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Iran (UNSDCF for 2023-2027).

• Support the RCO senior staff in preparing talking points, background documents and minutes of meetings.

• Undertake informal translation of various documents from English to Farsi and vice-versa.

• Support management and organization of the RCO repository.

Competencies

N/A

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, law, sustainable development, international relations or related area.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Persian. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

• Relevant working experience and knowledge of the United Nations and related procedures an advantage.