PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE GOVERNANCE
Location : Kigali, RWANDA
Application Deadline : 30-Nov-12
Additional Category: Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : TA Local
Post Level : GS-7
Languages Required : English
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is
expected to start) 01-Feb-2013
expected to start) 01-Feb-2013
Duration of Initial Contract : 364 days
Expected Duration of Assignment : 364 days
Background
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the
Head of Unit for Governance and Peace Consolidation, the Programme Associate
provides substantive and effective support to the planning, design and
management of the country program by managing data and facilitating programme
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 Programme Associate
provides substantive and effective support to the planning, design and
management of the country program by managing data and facilitating programme
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 Programme Associate leads the programme support
staff in the Unit, coordinates activities of the project teams and other
Programme Units, and works in close collaboration with the Operations team,
programme 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 programme implementation.
staff in the Unit, coordinates activities of the project teams and other
Programme Units, and works in close collaboration with the Operations team,
programme 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 programme implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
- Administration and implementation of programme
strategies, adapts processes and procedures. - Support to the substantive and financial
management of the governance programme. - 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 programme and success in implementation of programme
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 programme and success in implementation of programme
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
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 programme, 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.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary Education, preferably with
specialized certification in Accounting and 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 programme 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.
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 November 2012
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.
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.
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.
