CHANGE
MANAGEMENT ADVISOR
Location
:
Kigali, RWANDA
:
Kigali, RWANDA
Application
Deadline :
04-Nov-12
Deadline :
04-Nov-12
Type
of Contract :
FTA International
of Contract :
FTA International
Post
Level :
P-4
Level :
P-4
Languages
Required :
English French
Duration
of Initial Contract :
One year renewable
of Initial Contract :
One year renewable
Background
Under
the leadership and supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator and in close
consultation with the UNCT, the Change Management Adviser will be focal point
and technical advisor on change management in all pillars of DaO: One
Programme, One Leader + One Voice, One Budgetary Framework, One Office.
the leadership and supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator and in close
consultation with the UNCT, the Change Management Adviser will be focal point
and technical advisor on change management in all pillars of DaO: One
Programme, One Leader + One Voice, One Budgetary Framework, One Office.
Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
Summary
of Key Functions:
of Key Functions:
- Change
management implementation process within the One UN in Rwanda. - Business
process harmonization and synergies. - Transaction
costs reduction and realization of savings on goods and services. - Support
assessment change: working with PPOC (Program Planning and Oversight
Committee) and OMT (Operations Management Team) to continue undertaking
the inventory and stock taking of all products and services that will
potentially generate interest in setting up reduction of transaction costs
strategies. - Support
planning change: Working with the UNCT, PPOC and OMT to set the agenda and
pace of the change process in Rwanda, to provide effective UN support to
the implementation of the UNDAP. - Support
managing change: Liaising with and supporting the participating Agencies
to ensure that the change process is inclusive, clearly mapped out,
effective and run efficiently as a project with concrete deliverables,
clear milestones and broadly accepted indicators and targets.
Hardwiring
Change: Blue-printing new processes and systems
Change: Blue-printing new processes and systems
- Determine
key barriers to change requiring exceptions from agencies HQ - Surface
needs for technical advisory missions (e.g., on programming, procurement,
HR etc.) - Orchestrate
missions & HQ outreach, ensure recommendations are actionable - Facilitate
inter-agency task teams to create new modalities, systems, and redesign
processes
Manage
for Results: Ensure change is managed as a coherent project
for Results: Ensure change is managed as a coherent project
- Design
roadmaps in each change area (One Programme, One Leader + One Voice, One
Budgetary Framework/One Fund, One Office) to deliver results - Create
and manage to an overall Change Project Plan - Champion
the coordination and implementation of all common services with a high
value added with the objective to reduce transaction costs - Design
indicators for change, targets and monitoring in collaboration with key
stakeholders - Baseline
indicators with key constituencies - Report
progress and issues requiring attention to UNCT - Prepare
periodic reports for Government, donors and UNDG
Sustain
Change: Assess and lock in required capacity and knowledge
Change: Assess and lock in required capacity and knowledge
- Understand
emerging needs new and ensure synergies resulting for Delivering as One - Assess
capacity and capability currently available to the Rwanda UNCT - Determine
options and choices to close any gaps identified
Communication:
- In
close coordination with the UN Communication Group, ensure all internal
and external stakeholders are heard and messaged through the
implementation of the Change Management within the One UN
Impact
of key results:
of key results:
The
key results have an impact on the overall economy, efficiency, and
effectiveness of ONE UN business harmonization and processes in the following
areas:
key results have an impact on the overall economy, efficiency, and
effectiveness of ONE UN business harmonization and processes in the following
areas:
- Programming
- Financial
services and HACT - Human
Resources - Procurement
and logistical services - ICT
- Common
Services and the implementation of the UN agenda on common services and
joint procurement. - Transaction
costs reductions and efficiency gains
Competencies
Functional
Competencies:
Competencies:
Building
Partnerships
Partnerships
- Effectively
networks with partners seizing opportunities to build alliances - Identifies
needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and
potential partners - Displays
initiative, sets challenging outputs for him/herself and willingly accepts
new work assignments
Promoting
Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Makes
the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into
the design of new approaches - Develops
and/or participates in the development of mechanisms, including
identifying new approaches to promote individual and organizational
learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methodologies
Job
Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Knowledge/Technical Expertise
- Understands
advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the
fundamental concepts of related disciplines (financial resources and human
resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and
communication technology, general administration, programming) - Continues
to seek 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
tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments
Promoting
Organizational Change and Development
Organizational Change and Development
- Performs
appropriate work analysis and assists in redesign to establish clear
standards for implementation - Promoting
the change management culture within the ONE UN and lead the whole process
of reduction of transaction costs and business process harmonization
Design
And Implementation of Management Systems
And Implementation of Management Systems
- Carries
out research into existing systems to identify best practice and make
recommendations to UNCT, PPOC, OMT on applicability to the ONE UN. - Identifies
and recommends remedial measures to address problems in systems design or
implementation
Client
Orientation
Orientation
- Anticipates
client needs - Works
towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between
the clients and service provider - Demonstrates
understanding of clients perspective
Promoting
Accountability and Results-Based Management
Accountability and Results-Based Management
- Provides
inputs to the development of organizational standards for accountability
and results-based management
Core
Competencies:
Competencies:
- 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 the ONE UN in Rwanda & setting standards - Sharing
knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge
sharing and learning. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing
is the responsibility of each staff member. - Fair
and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking
Required
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Education:
- Masters
Degree or equivalent in Business Administration Public Administration,
Finance, Economics or related field.
Experience:
- At
least 7 years of relevant work experience at the managerial level - Proven
track record in Change Management in the private and public sectors,
preferably from a internal or external consulting role - Demonstrated
ability to lead transformational change projects - Experience
with qualitative and quantitative analytical approaches to plan, manage
and assess change - Ability
to translate strategic thinking and innovative ideas into practical
operational recommendations - History
of successful project planning and project management - Familiarity
with process mapping and reengineering approaches - Good
knowledge of the One UN and latest development and deliberations in
relation to UN reform in general and Delivering as One in particular - Experience
in working in/with developing countries and in a cross-cultural setting - Solid
analytical and presentation skills - Excellent
interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills - Experience
of accrual accounting, IPSAS or IFRS is highly desirable.
Language
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Fluency
in English and Working knowledge of French.
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.
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.
Closing
Date: Sunday, 04 November 2012
Date: Sunday, 04 November 2012