Education & Work Experience Master's Degree - 5 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 7 year(s) experience Example of Duties:
Contribute to the thorough analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country; and contribute collaborative inputs to the UN Common Country Assessment and Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNCCA and UNSDCF) as well as to the preparation/revision of the Country Programme Document (CPD), Integrated Work Plan (IWP) and other strategic documents. Ensure that programme strategy formulation considers societal digital technology risks and opportunities and other future signals. Operationalize UNSDCF/ CPD in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies. Establish relevant programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the effectiveness of CO business processes. Oversee workflows and ensure cross collaboration in the Programme Unit. Review and sign-off on proposals for strategic programmes. Analyze, present, and implement UNDP policies in the CO.
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Design and formulate CO programmes, and translate UNDP priorities into local interventions. Oversee programme implementation with the implementing partners. Provide strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the programme as well as tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. Ensure digital technology solutions in programme implementation are managed towards scalability and sustainability in line with UNDP’s digital standards. Ensure the effective use of data in programme implementation, across the data lifecycle, and ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and learning on programme impact. Constantly monitor trends analysis for future informed and anticipatory programming; track achievement of strategic results, and effectively apply results-based management tools. Follow up on audit recommendations and ensure the implementation of management responses. Ensure aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes, including preparation of donor and corporate reports. Organize cost-recovery system for the services provided by the CO to projects in close collaboration with Operations Manager.
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Implement CO partnerships and resource mobilization strategies. Develop partnerships with the UN Agencies, international financial institutions (IFIs), government institutions, donors, private sector (if applicable to CO), and civil society in assigned programme/thematic areas. Determine strategic programmatic areas of cooperation, including for joint programming, in line with agreed global, regional and national priorities. Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, and ensure due cost recovery. Lead development of Country office pipeline and portfolio that includes designing Programme/Project documents, concept notes, proposals and cross-sectoral coordination to bring resources for projects.
As a member of the Country Office management team, ensure the formulation and implementation of UNDP programme strategies and policies within one or more thematic areas. Effectively manage the CO programme and supervise the Programme team focusing on quality assurance and risk management of the full cycle of programming from formulation to implementation. Establish and maintainstrategic Country Office partnerships and support resource mobilization efforts to achieve programme outcomes. Ensure provision of top quality advisory servicesand facilitation of knowledge building and management.
Example of Duties: Identify policy-driven issues; and identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals. Establish/strengthen national and international advocacy networks. Implement relevant, high -impact advocacy with key partners. Coordinate and ensure integrated support in development of policies and institutions to address country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners. Support policy advisory services that contribute to inclusive societal digital transformation and take digital technology risks and opportunities or futures signals into account. Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks, communities of practice, and digital knowledge platforms. Organize and deliver training for the operations/ projects staff on programme related matters.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervision and performance management of team members on strategic progrmmes.
Core : Full list of UNDP Core Competencies can be foundAchieve Results
LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively
LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously
LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility
LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results Engage and Partner
LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion
LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
People Management (Insert below standard sentence if the position has direct reports.)
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated .
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)
Thematic Area Name Definition Business Direction & Strategy System Thinking
Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Partnership Management Strategic Engagement
Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives
Business Development Knowledge Facilitation
Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally
Business Management Client Satisfaction/Management
Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
Business Management Results-Based Management
Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results
Business Management Project Management
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Business Management Portfolio Management
Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization as programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment
* Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Business
