UNDP Jobs - 98296- Community Engagement, Capacity Building, Advocacy

Community Engagement, Capacity Building, Advocacy and Promotion of Local Development Expert

Location :

Amman, JORDAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

27-Apr-2021

Application Deadline :

20-Apr-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

120 working days over 12 months

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

120 working days over 12 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

To apply for this consultancy assignment, please check below link to view the terms of reference and other doucments

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=76937

Duties and Responsibilities

Pleae check below link

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=76937

Competencies

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modelling the UN/UNDP’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP;

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s degree in public policy, urban planning and development studies, local governance or related fields.

Experience:

The candidate must have 10 years of experience in local government system development
Must have hands-on knowledge of the capacity building, advocacy and promotion of the engagement between communities, development partners, local governments and private sector.
Must be well versed in the themes of Youth and Gender, participatory planning, gender sensitive budgeting, social accountability, promotion of green circular economy, sustainable development goals (SDGs), mitigation of the effects of climate change, the assessment of the performance and improvements of public services delivery.
Good knowledge and substantial field experience in local governance, local development and decentralisation.
Solid understanding of the concept/theory and practice of decentralization and local governance broadly.
Sound knowledge on the policy and implementation of decentralization related processes and mechanisms.
Experience in working with government’s institutions, local communities, civil society, private sector and other non-governmental organizations.
Knowledge and experience in capacity strengthening.
Capacity to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to plan own work, report on work progress and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
Openness to change and ability to receive / integrate feedback.
Excellent report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to deliver in a timely manner without compromising quality standards.
Excellent communication and writing skills.

Language requirements:

Excellent knowledge of the Arabic and English languages.

Technical and financial proposals along with CV & 3 references should be submitted and attached as one file, and without such will not be considered).

(Only Short Listed Candidates will be contacted)