Empleos en el PNUD - 18063- Project Manager (Enhancing Human Security in the C

Project Manager (Enhancing Human Security in the Chernobyl Affected Areas of Belarus)

Localidad :

RE-ADVERTISED, MINSK, Bielorrusia

Tipo de contrato :

Service Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

Fecha límite de postulación :

05-Aug-10 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

SB-5

Duración del contrato inicial :

1 year (with possibility of extension)

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés Ruso

Duración esperada del puesto :

3 years

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Antecedentes

The radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster has affected human security in three key ways. Firstly, it has created significantly destabilized income security by disrupting agricultural production. Secondly, it has created health risks – mostly relating to the consumption of radioactively contaminated foods. Thirdly, many people still lack the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to live safely in conditions of low-dose radiation exposure.

The project covers five administrative districts of twenty one affected by radioactive contamination: Slavgorod, Chechersk, Bragin, Stolin and Luninets. These target districts are broadly representative of the Chernobyl-affected areas of Belarus. They have a total population of over 220,000 - mostly rural and relying on agricultural employment and smallholdings for their livelihood.

Objectives:

The overall goal of the project is to enhance human security in the Chernobyl affected communities of the Slavgorod, Chechersk, Bragin, Stolin and Luninets Districts. Residents will be given the means to improve income security, minimize radiation exposure and practice healthy lifestyles. The project focuses on specific communities to develop and test new approaches; these can later be extended to cover other Chernobyl-affected areas in Belarus.

Deberes y responsabilidades

The Project Manager (PM) assumes overall responsibility for the successful implementation of the project activities and the achievement of the planned project outputs. He/she oversees the day-to-day development of the project. The PM works closely with the Implementing Agency (the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus), the UNDP Country Office (CO) and project partners.

The Programme Manager supervises project personnel and provides direct supervision to the personnel with accordance to the project structure. The Project Manager works under direct supervision of the UNDP Country Office and in coordination with the National Project Coordinator.

Summary of key functions:

Implementation of project strategies;
Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy;
Provision of top quality advisory services to the National partners and facilitation of knowledge building and management.

Ensures implementation of project strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

Be responsible for the daily management of the project – both organizational and substantive matters
Prepare annual work plans in consultation with the Implementing Agency and the UNDP Country Office
Supervise and coordinate the project implementation to ensure its results are in accordance with the Project Document and the UNDP rules and procedures
Ensure adherence to the project’s work plan, prepare revisions of the work plan, if required
Assume overall responsibility for meeting financial delivery targets set out in the agreed annual work plans, reporting on project funds and related record keeping
Management of the project personnel on a daily basis to achieve the performance indicators agreed in the project document and in line with the approved Budgets and Work Plans
Participation in recruitment processes of project personnel and consultants (development of Terms of Reference, participation in short listing of candidates/desk review, acting as a member of the Interview Panel when appointed), providing regular guidance and advice to the project staff, assessment and evaluation of their performance;
Prepare, and agree with UNDP on, terms of reference for national and international consultants and subcontractors
Guide the work of consultants and subcontractors and oversee compliance with the agreed work plan
Ensure adequate information flow, discussions and feedback among the various stakeholders of the project
Assume overall responsibility for the proper handling of logistics related to project workshops and events
Assume overall responsibility for recruitment of project personnel and short term consultants, along with procurement of goods and services performed by the project in accordance with the Project Document and with approved annual work plans
Maintain regular contact with UNDP Country Office and the National Project Coordinator on project implementation issues of their respective competence
Practical preparation of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and follow-up of sittings, as well as performance of functions of Secretary during these sittings
Monitor the expenditures, commitments and balance of funds under the project budget lines
Conduct project monitoring and prepare analytical and financial reporting
Prepare mid-year and final project reports according to the established procedure for evaluation of international technical assistance projects as approved by the Council of Ministers of Belarus as well as progress reports requested by the UNDP
Undertake any other actions related to the project management as requested by UNDP or the National Project Director.

Supports creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:

Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new partnership, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization
Identify and share best practices in implementation and management of the project portfolio at the local and international levels.

Competencias

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:

Demonstrated experience in managing development projects
Experience in the field of minimizing consequences of the Chernobyl catastrophe and/or related fields is desirable
Demonstrated strong management, coordination and facilitation skills, ability to work in team
Strong communication skills (oral and written)
Results oriented, flexible and problem solving skills
Knowledge of UNDP systems an advantage

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

University degree in the sphere directly devoted to sustainable development and/or management, international relations, political science
Scientific degree would be an asset
Minimum 5 years of progressive work experience with international/donor organizations
Fluency in English and Russian

This is a locally recruited position

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest.
No telephone inquires will be entertained. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

All interested candidates should complete the UN PERSONAL HISTORY FORM (P11) at the following link:

http://un.by/pdf/P11form-6957.doc and attach it to the on-line application in the required resume field.

Information on conditions of UNDP contracts is contained at the link:

http://un.by/vacancy/undp/conditions/