Closing date for applications: 16th May 2011
Background
UNDP is supporting the security and justice sector in Liberia through the implementation of its Annual Work Plan (AWP) for 2011 for the Justice and Security Programme. The AWP is in conformity with the Government of Liberia (GoL) and United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) transition plan which identities security, rule of law, and reconciliation as top priorities. Enhancing justice and security is paramount to the recovery of post-conflict states such as Liberia. The Justice and Security Programme (JSP), seeks to support the efforts of the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Justice in the consolidation of recovery of the country through a focus on reforms aimed at strengthening security and justice institutions. It also supports Government efforts to revamp rural communities and reduce crime thus creating a safe and secure environment for conflict prevention and development. The JSP also serves as UNDP focal point in the execution of the United Nations Peace Building Fund regional hub project to enhance access to Security and Justice at the Decentralize level.
The Justice and Security Programme identifies a number of infrastructures related projects to enhance access to justice through:
* (i) improvement of the Liberia National Police(LNP) infrastructural facilities to facilitate operationally effectiveness and LNP presence in 50% of Liberia that service communities;
* (ii) improving facilities of the Bureau of Correction and Rehabilitation and (iii) capacity development of the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization.
The achievement of the infrastructure component of the JSP is crucial to the success of the programme and is expected to be realize through delivery of the following outputs:
* Rehabilitation of the National Police Training Academy.
* Construction of five regional training centers.
* Renovation and equipping of ten Police Stations and Women and Child Protection Units
* Rehabilitation of number of circuit courts and and correction facilities.
* Construction and rehabilitation of number of community infrastructural development projects in the counties.
UNDP assumes the responsibilities as Executing Agency of the programme and is working in collaboration with other UN Agencies to ensure timely delivery of all infrastructure related project activities and therefore requires the services of an Infrastructure Adviser to work closely with the Justice and Security Programme under supervision of the Chief Technical Adviser(CTA) and overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative for Programmes (DRR/P) to effectively deliver the project outputs in a timely manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
* Infrastructure component planning, management, monitoring and oversight.
* Technical guidance and leadership.
* Coordination and strategic partnerships.
Infrastructure component planning, management, monitoring and oversight:
* Through sound leadership, technical and management skills, ensure adequate technical capacity instituted to deliver civil works projects in compliance with UNDP procurement rules and regulations.
* Supervise preparation of technical specifications for the tendering of civil works projects.
* Oversee performance tracking and management of implementing partners undertaking civil works projects to ensure quality assurance and delivery of outputs on time.
* Ensure technical specifications for construction of community social infrastructures to reduce violence are gender sensitive and provide ease of access for the disable.
* Supervise the overall management of the infrastructure component of the justice and security programme in collaboration with UN Agencies and national counterparts.
* Supervise the planning and preparation of site monitoring schedules for project engineers.
* Ensure proper planning and timely application of UNDP general conditions of contracts for civil works to enable contractors compliance.
Technical guidance and leadership
* Manage the overall civil works projects and provide leadership and direction for project engineers.
* Be responsible for supervision of preparation process and revision of civil works programme documents such as monthly and quarterly work plans as well quarterly project boards reports.
* Work closely and coordinate civil works activities with the programme and procurement staff.
* Provide technical support to the CTA and advice to government counterparts and implementing partners.
* Provide technical support and guidance to the United Nations Peace Building Fund Regional Hub Technical.
* Advisory Group to ensure quality assurance in execution of the project.
Coordination and strategic partnerships:
* Coordinate infrastructure project activities with relevant donor representatives and stakeholders at the national level under the supervision of the CTA, in close collaboration with the County Office Programme Unit and overall direction from the DRR/P.
* Coordinate and collaborate with clients, partners and stakeholders to link and harmonize approaches and to promote common interests and achievement of results, in accordance with UNDP’s County Office Programme for the Justice and Security sector.
Impact of Results:
The key results have an impact on UNDP’s support to the Government of Liberia in:
* Rehabilitation of the National Police Training Academy.
* Construction of five regional training centers.
* Renovation and equipping of ten Police Stations and Women and Child Protection Units.
* Rehabilitation of number of circuit courts and correction facilities.
* Construction and rehabilitation of number of community infrastructural development projects in the counties
Competencies
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.
* Team Player.
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning:
* Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example.
* Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
* Ability to be creative, flexible and proactive in order to provide adequate support to CO’s staff in a challenging working environment while abiding by UNDP rules and regulations.
* Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting.
* Ability to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects.
* Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract and asset management, procurement, information and communication technology, and general administration.
* Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/attitudinal change.
Management and Leadership:
* Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
* Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills.
* Demonstrates good/strong oral and written communication skills.
* Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
* Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills.
Professionalism:
* Demonstrated ability in managing large scale engineering civil works projects.
* Ability to supervise engineers and manage project contractors.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to maintain flexibility in working hours.
Planning and Organizing:
* Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle technical work in an efficient and timely manner.
* Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
* Master’s degree in Engineering, Urban Planning or Civil Works related field, including professional training in infrastructure related project management.
Experience:
* Minimum 7 years of relevant professional development work experience in engineering projects at national and international level.
* Experience with public international organizations, particularly with UN agencies or UNDP in the area of recovery and reconstruction activities.
* Post conflict work experience in civil works – construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation projects setting in the African region.
* Experience with UNDP regulations in procurement of civil works contractors and contract management in the ECOWAS region is an advantage.
* Experience in working with local community groups, security related agencies and ensuring gender sensitive designs in construction project planning and execution.
* Experience in coordinating and reporting on multi donor projects.
* Must have proven technical knowledge in planning, implementation and monitoring multiple civil works projects ensuring quality and timely delivery of outputs.
* Sound and proven technical work skills including good team work, communications and problem-solving skills.
* Experience in use of computer applications in preparation of technical reports
Language:
* Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required
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.
How to Apply
Click Here to Apply
