The United Nations Development Program (UNDP –
Rwanda) is announcing the following vacancy:
Rwanda) is announcing the following vacancy:
Position Information
Job Code Title: Program Associate
Department: Democratic Governance
Reports to: Program Specialist
Grade: G7
Type of contract: Temporary Appointment
Duration: 364 days renewable
Deadline: November30, 2012
Organizational Context
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the
Head of Unit for Governance and Peace Consolidation, the Program Associate
provides substantive and effective support to the planning, design and
management of the country program by managing data and facilitating program
implementation, and provides leadership in execution of services in the
Governance Team. The Program Associate promotes a result and client oriented
approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
Head of Unit for Governance and Peace Consolidation, the Program Associate
provides substantive and effective support to the planning, design and
management of the country program by managing data and facilitating program
implementation, and provides leadership in execution of services in the
Governance Team. The Program Associate promotes a result and client oriented
approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
The Program Associate leads the program support
staff in the Unit, coordinates activities of the project teams and other
Program Units, and works in close collaboration with the Operations team,
program staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials,
technical advisors and experts, multi lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil
society ensuring successful UNDP program implementation
staff in the Unit, coordinates activities of the project teams and other
Program Units, and works in close collaboration with the Operations team,
program staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials,
technical advisors and experts, multi lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil
society ensuring successful UNDP program implementation
Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of Key Functions:
- Administration and implementation of program
strategies, adapts processes and procedures. - Support to the substantive and financial
management of the governance program. - Administrative support to the Governance Unit.
- Support in creation of strategic partnerships
and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy. - Facilitation of knowledge building and
knowledge sharing.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the overall CO
efficiency in program and P success in implementation of program strategies.
Accurate analysis and presentation of information enhances UNDP position as a
strong development partner. The information provided facilitates decision
making of the management.
efficiency in program and P success in implementation of program strategies.
Accurate analysis and presentation of information enhances UNDP position as a
strong development partner. The information provided facilitates decision
making of the management.
Competencies and Critical Success Factors
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates commitment to UNDP´s mission,
vision and values. - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race,
nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Shares knowledge and experience.
- Actively works towards continuing personal
learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to perform a variety of specialized
tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning
and implementation of program, managing data, reporting. - Ability to provide input to business processes
re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems. - Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and
Toolkit.
Leadership and Self-Management
- Focuses on result for the client and responds
positively to feedback. - Consistently approaches work with energy and a
positive, constructive attitude. - Remains calm, in control and good humored even
under pressure. - Demonstrates openness to change and ability to
manage complexities.
Recruitment
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education:
Secondary Education, preferably with specialized
certification in Accounting Finance. University Degree in Business or Public
Administration, Economics, Political or Social Sciences would be highly
desirable.
certification in Accounting Finance. University Degree in Business or Public
Administration, Economics, Political or Social Sciences would be highly
desirable.
Experience:
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible
administrative or program experience is required at the national or international
level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages and
advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling
of web based management systems
administrative or program experience is required at the national or international
level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages and
advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling
of web based management systems
Language Requirements:
Fluency (both verbal and written) in English and
French, and the national language of the duty station.
French, and the national language of the duty station.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to read the full
job description and apply only online via https://jobs.undp.org . The required
documents include the candidate’s Personal History Form (P11) downloadable
from the same website, a resume and academic certificates (uploaded as one
file).
job description and apply only online via https://jobs.undp.org . The required
documents include the candidate’s Personal History Form (P11) downloadable
from the same website, a resume and academic certificates (uploaded as one
file).
Deadline for submission of applications: 30th
november2012
november2012
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted for substantive assessment and interview.
be contacted for substantive assessment and interview.
Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.
Deputy Country Director/Operations
UNDP Rwanda
