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COORDINATION SPECIALIST

PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DE TUNISIE

Référence de l'offre: 001/PNUD-TN
Pays du poste offert: Tunisie
Type d'emploi:
  CDD 
Date: 12/18/2014
Nombre de position: 1
    
Description du poste

 
UN COORDINATION SPECIALIST, TRIPOLI-LIBYA

Location : Tunis, TUNISIA
Application Deadline : 19-Dec-14
Additional Category Management
Type of Contract : TA International
Post Level : P-3
Languages Required :
Arabic English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Jan-2015
Duration of Initial Contract : 364

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Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator, the UN Coordination Specialist reinforces capacity of the UN Country Team to, prepare and maintain in a flexible and effective manner, a high quality and focused Strategic Framework (SF), to respond to crisis and post-crisis contexts, to support the national strategies setting, to develop and implement the collaborative and joint programmes, to monitor progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Global Conferences, to establish electronic and other systems for agencies without field representation to access national systems and processes, and for national counterparts to access the expertise of agencies without field representation.
The UN Coordination Specialist supervises staff in the Coordination Section. The UN Coordination Specialist works in close collaboration with UNCT members, programme and operations teams of the Agencies, UNDG and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful and transparent coordination of UNCT activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions / Key Results Expected
Ensures effective support to UNCT in preparation and implementation of country programming processes and products, including the Strategic Framework and UN programmes coordination focusing on achievement of the following results:
Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country including managing the support of the UNCT in coordination with relevant national counterparts
Coordination on behalf of the UN RC of the UNCT activities and draft Strategic Framework preparation
Provision of secretarial support to the UNCT Working Groups ensuring full participation of UN Agencies, Government, civil society, multilateral and bilateral institutions and coordination of the draft SF preparation
Establishment of effective mechanisms for monitoring SF implementation based on the SF outcomes, deliverables and monitoring and evaluation mechanism in consultation with UN Agencies, Government, civil society, multilateral and bilateral institutions, including monitoring of the activities of the UN Theme Groups
Identification of strengths and weaknesses in UN Agencies programmes in the context of the SF , UN System reform and MDGs. Provision of advice on adjusting strategies and implementation modalities, cost-effective and efficient implementation of joint UN programmes, common services and other UN functions
Development of strategies, policies and programmes in close consultation with UN Agencies aimed at reaching the MDGs and establishment of the system for monitoring the progress towards the MDGs and Global Conferences
Coordinate with OCHA and UN humanitarian agencies in the identification of potential areas or issues for common UN approaches and in the development of proposals/actions for enhancing inter-agency cooperation and coordination, especially in relation to the current emerging humanitarian context
Provide analysis of Government responses (humanitarian, resilience and development) informed by interlocutors, research, coordination, outreach
Coordinate international humanitarian/emergency assistance for complex emergency/disaster situations and in ensuring the necessary support in particular by providing policy advice grounded in international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles
Support the HC/RC and UNCT in engaging bilateral and multilateral donors, including for resource mobilization and the potential of Humanitarian Appeals, and to direct the initiation and development of related preparatory and follow-up action
Support coordination of RC Office and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) by ensuring timely and qualitative preparation of HCT meetings/events, coordinating follow-up and implementation of pending issues and decisions.
Ensures preparation and implementation of the RC Work Plan focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Coordination of the RC Work Plan, reports and proposals for funding preparation
Coordination of substantive preparations and support provided for UNCT retreat to review the annual workplan and other UNCT meetings
Monitoring of Resident Coordinator fund and other funds dedicated to UNCT activities. Approval of expenditures reports.
Ensures effective advocacy of UN activities in close consultation with UNIC and the information / communication focal points of the UN system focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Maintenance of the systematic information on RC system activities
Implementation of the outreach strategy for partners of the UN system
Monitoring and participating in the activities of UN Communication Group
Management of media and communication strategies of the UNCT, in close consultation with UNIC
Preparation of speakers notes, talking points, speeches for major advocacy events of the Resident Coordinator system, in close consultation with the UNCT and partners.
Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of resource mobilization for SF implementation focusing on achievement of the following results:
Development of partnerships with IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society
Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on donor strategies and national development strategies, provision of advice to UN RC/HC on ensuring synchronicity, alignment and complementarity between these strategies and UN activities
Coordination of the substantive preparations of the UNCT for roundtables and other key events in close consultation with appropriate counterparts in government, bilateral and multilateral partners.
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
Identification of sources of information related to coordination. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to country policy goals
Identification of national policies and institutions that require strengthening to ensure effective SF implementation and provision of advice in close consultation with UNCT
Establishment of electronic and other systems for agencies without field representation to access national institutions and processes and for national partners to access the expertise of agencies without field representation
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice
Organization of trainings to UN staff on coordination issues.
Supports the UN RC in his/her capacity as Acting Designated Official (DO) in close cooperation with the Field Security Officer focusing on achievement of the following results:
Full compliance with UNSECOORD requirements on security. Participation in the work of the UN Security Management Team.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the success of the UN Country Team activities, strengthening of overall coordination capacity, implementation of the UN System reform. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design and operation of UN activities, creation of strategic partnerships for UNCT Programming including SF implementation and support of national strategies and priorities.
 
Description du profil du candidat

 
Competencies

Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda (For UN Coordination):
Aanalysis and creation of messages and strategies
Creates effective advocacy strategies
Contributes to the elaboration of advocacy strategies by identifying and prioritizing audiences and communication means
Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses.
Results-Based Programme Development and Management (For UN Coordination):
Achieving results through programme design and innovative resourcing strategies
Identifies country needs and strategies using a fact-based approach
Sets performance standards, monitors progress and intervenes at an early stage to ensure results are in accordance with agreed-upon quality and timeframes and reports on it
Makes of a variety of resources based on UN/UNCT priorities to achieve results, such as cross-functional teams, secondments and developmental assignments, and collaborative funding approaches
Oversees and documents the process of strategy formulation for programmes at country level.
Building Strategic Partnerships (For UN Coordination):
Identifying and building partnerships
Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UN/UNCT’s strategic agenda
Sensitizes UN Partners, donors and other international organizations to the UN/UNCT’s strategic agenda, identifying areas for joint efforts
Develops positive ties with civil society to build/strengthen UN/UNCT’s mandate
Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners
Effectively attentive to programmatic synergies in inter-agency meetings.
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches (For UN Coordination):
Developing new approaches
Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals
Generates for regional and innovative ideas and effective solutions to problems
Looks at experience critically, drawing lessons, and building them into the design of new approaches
Identifies new approaches and promotes their in other situations
Documents successes and uses them to project a positive image.
Resource Mobilization (For UN Coordination):
Building and maintaining donor relations implementing resource mobilization strategy
Develops detailed knowledge and understanding of key donors, their priorities and areas of interest and adapts content and approach of resource mobilization activities to their requirements
Builds and maintains relationships with donors demonstrating professionalism in providing advice and information on UN activities and sensitivity to donor concerns.
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing (For UN Coordination):
Developing tools and mechanisms
Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the of tools and mechanisms.
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise (For UNDP and UN Coordination):
In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter
Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines
Serves as internal consultant in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff
Continues to seeks new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit
Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments.
Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals (For UN Coordination):
Analysis and creation of messages and strategies
Performed analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses
Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for global advocacy work and adapts it for at country level.
Client Orientation:
Contributing to positive outcomes for the client
Anticipates client needs
Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective.
Core Competencies:
Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
Building support and political acumen
Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation
Building and promoting effective teams.
Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
Creating an emotionally intelligent organization
Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning
Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing are the responsibility of each staff member
Fair and transparent decision making calculated risk-taking.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.
Experiences:
5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
Knowledge about the UN and RC systems would be an advantage
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language:
Fluency in English and Arabic (the working language of the duty station).
 
Informations Complémentaires

 
Application

Interested and qualified national Libyan candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site at http://www.ly.undp.org/content/libya/en/home/operations/jobs/ and please ensure to fill in and up
Personal History Form - P.11 which is available at http://www.ly.undp.org/content/libya/en/home/operations/jobs/ in the relevant field of the on-line application.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications who are short-listed will be contacted.
Date expiration: 12/19/2014
Société: PROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DE TUNISIE

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