UNDP Jobs - 90219- BBRSO92962: Office Coordinator & Community Coordin

BBRSO92962: Office Coordinator & Community Coordinator

Location :

UNDP Barbados and OECS, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

12-Feb-2020

Application Deadline :

20-Feb-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 Months

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

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS FOR NATIONALS OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA ONLY

The consultant will coordinate the UNDP Project Office Initiatives in Antigua and Barbuda, support UNDP activities in Montserrat and Coordinate the BLIC Project in the Eastern Caribbean, being based in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.

To apply, interested persons should upload the CV and Offeror’s Letter to “UNDP Jobs” by navigating to the link below and clicking “APPLY NOW”, no later than the date indicated on the “UNDP Jobs” website. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted**: -

UNDP Job Site – https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=90219

* PLEASE NOTE: The system allows the upload of one (1) document ONLY – your CV/P11 and Offeror’s Letter, MUST be combined and uploaded as one.

Any request for clarification must be sent in writing to procurement.bb@undp.org within three (3) days of the publication of this notice, ensuring that the reference number above is included in the subject line. The UNDP Barbados & the Eastern Caribbean Procurement Unit will post the responses two (2) days later, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=63373

A detailed Procurement Notice, TOR, and all annexes can be found by clicking the above link.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please view the full procurement notice at the below link:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=63373

Competencies

A minimum of 5 years of combined relevant experience in recovery, relief operations, community outreach and working with underserved groups of population on social issues as programme officer or programme assistant. Experience in development in a governmental or large civil society organisation is required. A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in UN(DP) policies and projects
Strong commitment to the values and principles of the UNDP
Strong inter-personal, negotiation and liaison skills
Ability to work as part of a team, sharing information and coordinating efforts within the team and various stakeholders
Excellent workshop/meeting facilitation skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and flexibly;
Ability to establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships;
Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills;
Strong analytical and presentation skills as demonstrated by past work experience and references
Able to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality and respect for the privacy of stakeholders and project partners
Proven experience working with community groups is required
Proven experience working with LGBTI communities an asset
Proven understanding of the human rights concerns of LGBTI persons/communities

Required Skills and Experience

Associate Degree, as a minimum, in International Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other relevant development or management areas. A First Degree or commensurate skills and experience in Project Management and Community Mobilisation will be considered.