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Programme Management Specialist
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Sarajevo
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17.02.2016.
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Opis radnog mjesta:
UNDP oglas za posao: Programme Management Specialist / Rural and Regional Development Sector Leader
Location : Sarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Application Deadline : 17-Feb-16
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : NO-C
Languages Required : English
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, working in 177 countries and territories. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP is committed to helping the country through strengthened national and local capacities to carry out political, economic and social reforms and promote development.
In the programmatic period 2015 – 2019, UNDP supports the following programme priorities: (a) access to justice and increased human security; (b) reduction of regional, economic and social disparities; (c) sustainable management of environmental and energy resources, and green jobs creation; and (d) access to services and employment opportunities for the most vulnerable. In all areas, there will be an emphasis on conflict-sensitive, integrated and innovative programme design complementing country priorities and tailored to the post-flood recovery needs.Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, the Rural and Regional Development Sector Leader is responsible for management of UNDP programme activities geared towards supporting national and subnational institutions to design and deliver interventions that foster sustainable local development and inclusive growth within the thematic/sectoral areas. S/he analyzes political, social and economic trends and leads formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her sector, provides policy advice services, supervises and leads programme support staff, and coordinates activities of the projects’ staff. The Sector Leader works in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff, 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:
1. Strategic policy advice in development and implementation of programme strategies
2. Implementation of programme strategies and overall coordination of the projects within the sector
3. Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy
4. Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management
5. Gender mainstreaming within the sector1. Strategic policy advice in development and implementation of programme strategies:
· Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned, including cross-cutting areas in close cooperation with other sectors;
· Provision of expert advice to the CO Senior Management in terms of priorities in the sector, as well as in regard to the possible coordination and harmonisation of interventions with other sectors;
· Liaison regarding programme development with Istanbul Regional Centre and relevant HQ departments in coordination with Senior Management;
· CO business processes mapping and programme assurance within the assigned thematic areas;
· Support to the inclusion of BiH in UNDP regional projects and multi-agency projects.
2. Implementation of programme strategies and overall coordination of the projects within the sector:
· Thorough analysis and research of the overall political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to Common Country Assessment (CCA), United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), Country Programme Document (CPD) and other documents;
· In-depth analysis of specific thematic areas, such as local governance, local development and strategic planning, from the viewpoint of both the CO’s and the country’s programmatic priorities, for the sake of better adjusting the programme/project implementation strategies with the latest trends and developments;
· Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions: coordination of efforts resulting in the preparation of full – fledged project documents, with incorporated overall and specific findings, leading to full harmonization between UNDP’s and the country’s priorities, and resulting in the increased mobilization of donor support in the thematic/sectoral areas assigned;
· CO business processes mapping and preparation of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management;
· Effective application of Result-based Management (RBM) tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring of the achievement of results;
· Ultimate quality assurance throughout all project implementation phases, for projects within the sector, including initiation of a project, presentation of the project to Project Appraisal Committee (PAC), participation in the work of Project Boards, timely implementation of the project activities in line with planned delivery, recruitment of project staff, and closure of projects through review. Direct and indirect supervision and appraisal of project staff within the sector;
· Performs functions of Manager Level 2 in Atlas for Purchase Orders (POs) and vouchers approval;
· Ensures financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, and development of solutions. Participation in audit of National Implementation (NIM) projects if applicable;
· Coordination of cross-cutting efforts across relevant projects, including among the sectors, and formulation of similar activities into combined interventions for the sake of aggregating the results and increasing impact;
· Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies;
· Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones;
· Ensures on a monthly basis the following inputs for review and discussion of the Senior Management Team: list of the activities, expenditures and results achieved during the previous month as compared to the work plan for each project within the sector;
· Follows up on audit recommendations. All exceptions are timely reported;
· Ensures that donor reports for all projects are regularly prepared reflecting activities, outputs, outcomes, and specific impacts.
3. Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy:
· Development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, International Financial Institutions (IFI’s), government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities;
· Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization;
· Identifies government and donor funding opportunities based on the UNDP programmatic agenda;
· Proposes strategic investments for maximised programme results.
4. Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management:
· With the assistance of CTA Governance, and project staff, organises, coordinates sector efforts geared towards providing technical assistance, training, or advice to relevant government entities in the analysis of their performance, planning, developing strategic priorities or tools for financial cooperation;
· Ensures sufficient time for own and sector members substantive learning and up-dating of knowledge of UNDP processes;
· Takes active role in the training activities of sector and projects;
· Leads sector and projects knowledge management activities;
· Contributes to the relevant knowledge networks and communities of practice;
· Liaises with Istanbul Regional Centre and relevant HQ departments in support of knowledge development.
5. Gender mainstreaming within the sector
· Ensures gender is effectively mainstreamed throughout the sector plans and activities, work plans, budgets, reports, researches, analyses and, where specifically relevant, analyzed in detail gender aspects and make recommendations;
· Ensures gender equality is mainstreamed throughout team, consultants and staff management activities;
· Ensures knowledge on gender equality is incorporated in sector’s knowledge management activities and products.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda
Level 1.2: Preparing information for advocacy
· Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate;
· Maintains a functioning network of contacts with a variety of stakeholders to promote a better understanding of UNDP’s mandate and to support advocacy effortsLevel 2: Analysis and creation of messages and strategies
· Creates effective advocacy strategies;
· Contributes to the elaboration of advocacy strategies by identifying and prioritizing audiences and communication means;
· Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses.
Results-Based Programme Development and Management
Level 1.2: Contributes into results through primary research and analysis
· Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work;
· Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration;
· Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation;
· Analyzes country situation to identify opportunities for project development;
· Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts proposals accordingly.
Design and Implementation of Management Systems
Level 2: Designing and implementing management system
· Carries out research into existing systems to identify best practice and make recommendations to management on applicability to UNDP;
· Refine and enhances existing systems by leading and coordinating systems development;
· Makes recommendations regarding design or operation of systems or programmes within organizational units;
· Identifies and recommends remedial measures to address problems in systems design or implementation
Building Strategic Partnerships
Level 1.2: Maintaining a network of contacts
· Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues;
· Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders;
· Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners.
Level 2: Identifying and building partnerships
· Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UNDP’s mandate and strategic agenda
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches
Level 2: Developing new approaches
· Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals;
· Generates regional and innovative ideas and effective solutions to problems;
· Looks at experience critically, drawing lessons, and building them into the design of new approaches;
· Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations;
· Documents successes and uses them to project a positive image.
Resource Mobilization
Level 2: Implementing resource mobilization strategies
· Analyzes information on potential bilateral donors and national counterparts to recommend a strategic approach;
· Identifies and compiles lessons learned;
· Promotes and encourages country office action with local missions of donor countries as well as appropriate government authorities for increased contribution to UNDP resources, including cost sharing modalities.
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis
· Demonstrates ability to diagnose problems and identifies and communicates processes to support change initiatives
Level 2: Assisting the individuals to cope with change
· Develops communications and programmes to assist business units in their adaptation to changing environment;
· Provides counseling and coaching to colleagues who are dealing with change;
· Assists in the development of policies, communications, and change strategies;
· Performs appropriate work analysis and assists in redesign to establish clear standards for implementation.
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 2: In-depth knowledge of the Subject-matter
· Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines;
· Serves as internal source in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff;
· Continues to seeks new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit;
· Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments.
Client Orientation
Level 2: Contributing to positive outcomes for the client
· Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider;
· Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective;
· Keeps the client informed of problems or delays in the provision of services.
Core Competencies:
· Ensures that conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas are resolved in favor of the organization’s interest;
· Demonstrates and promotes the highest standard of integrity, impartiality, fairness and incorruptibility in all matters affecting his/her work and status;
· Demonstrates knowledge of the organization and disseminates it to colleagues;
· Uses understanding of the organizational culture and key players to gain support for initiatives and to determine optimum timing to launch initiatives and address issues;
· Delegates appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making to staff and respects delegated authority;
· Builds effective teams, bringing diverse background, skills and expertise to maximize innovation and goal achievement;
· Recognizes opportunities to meet organizational priorities through team work, inspires and motivates staff to achieve them collectively encouraging them to think and act co-operatively, openly and honestly;
· Creates an environment for open communication and encourages others to be diplomatic and use tact and sensitivity in dealing with colleagues and partners;
· Makes effective use of existing communication tools and creates new ones to ensure effective internal and external communication;
· Creates a work environment which minimizes stress and ensures an even distribution of work load;
· Demonstrates a genuine passion for the work, and leverages political forces and tacit knowledge to support the achievement of organizational goals and priorities;
· In cases of competition for organizational resources, systematically adopts a win-win approach to meeting needs;
· Intervenes promptly in cases of unproductive conflict among colleagues, settling them equitably;
· Building staff competence;
· Creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
· Assumes leadership in building an organizational culture which values knowledge sharing and continuous learning;
· Makes himself/herself accessible to share his/her personal knowledge and experience with others in the organization, and encourages staff to do the same;
· Ensures that criteria and reasons for important decisions are communicated and explained to all those affected, especially in the case of tough or sensitive decisions;
· Accepts responsibility and accountability for the quality of the outcome of his/her decisions.
– Prince2 training and certification, Results Management Guide (RMG)
Required Skills and Experience
· Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field;
· 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
· Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems;
· Relevant experience in BIH and the region in the area of local and rural development; knowledge of relevant development trends, issues and policies in BiH and EU; proven experience in dealing with local government, NGOs and donors; good understanding of post-war and post-socialist transition contexts, poverty and local development support strategies, background in economics or local development studies a strong advantage;
· Fluency in English, Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian.1. Applicants are required to submit completed and signed UNDP Personal History Form (downloadable fromhttp://www.ba.undp.org/content/bosnia_and_herzegovina/en/home/operations/jobs.html) online through this website.
2. Candidates must either be citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina or hold a valid work permit for BiH. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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.
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Link: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=63417
Location : Sarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Application Deadline : 17-Feb-16
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : NO-C
Languages Required : English
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, working in 177 countries and territories. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP is committed to helping the country through strengthened national and local capacities to carry out political, economic and social reforms and promote development.
In the programmatic period 2015 – 2019, UNDP supports the following programme priorities: (a) access to justice and increased human security; (b) reduction of regional, economic and social disparities; (c) sustainable management of environmental and energy resources, and green jobs creation; and (d) access to services and employment opportunities for the most vulnerable. In all areas, there will be an emphasis on conflict-sensitive, integrated and innovative programme design complementing country priorities and tailored to the post-flood recovery needs.Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, the Rural and Regional Development Sector Leader is responsible for management of UNDP programme activities geared towards supporting national and subnational institutions to design and deliver interventions that foster sustainable local development and inclusive growth within the thematic/sectoral areas. S/he analyzes political, social and economic trends and leads formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her sector, provides policy advice services, supervises and leads programme support staff, and coordinates activities of the projects’ staff. The Sector Leader works in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff, 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:
1. Strategic policy advice in development and implementation of programme strategies
2. Implementation of programme strategies and overall coordination of the projects within the sector
3. Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy
4. Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management
5. Gender mainstreaming within the sector1. Strategic policy advice in development and implementation of programme strategies:
· Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned, including cross-cutting areas in close cooperation with other sectors;
· Provision of expert advice to the CO Senior Management in terms of priorities in the sector, as well as in regard to the possible coordination and harmonisation of interventions with other sectors;
· Liaison regarding programme development with Istanbul Regional Centre and relevant HQ departments in coordination with Senior Management;
· CO business processes mapping and programme assurance within the assigned thematic areas;
· Support to the inclusion of BiH in UNDP regional projects and multi-agency projects.
2. Implementation of programme strategies and overall coordination of the projects within the sector:
· Thorough analysis and research of the overall political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to Common Country Assessment (CCA), United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), Country Programme Document (CPD) and other documents;
· In-depth analysis of specific thematic areas, such as local governance, local development and strategic planning, from the viewpoint of both the CO’s and the country’s programmatic priorities, for the sake of better adjusting the programme/project implementation strategies with the latest trends and developments;
· Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions: coordination of efforts resulting in the preparation of full – fledged project documents, with incorporated overall and specific findings, leading to full harmonization between UNDP’s and the country’s priorities, and resulting in the increased mobilization of donor support in the thematic/sectoral areas assigned;
· CO business processes mapping and preparation of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management;
· Effective application of Result-based Management (RBM) tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring of the achievement of results;
· Ultimate quality assurance throughout all project implementation phases, for projects within the sector, including initiation of a project, presentation of the project to Project Appraisal Committee (PAC), participation in the work of Project Boards, timely implementation of the project activities in line with planned delivery, recruitment of project staff, and closure of projects through review. Direct and indirect supervision and appraisal of project staff within the sector;
· Performs functions of Manager Level 2 in Atlas for Purchase Orders (POs) and vouchers approval;
· Ensures financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, and development of solutions. Participation in audit of National Implementation (NIM) projects if applicable;
· Coordination of cross-cutting efforts across relevant projects, including among the sectors, and formulation of similar activities into combined interventions for the sake of aggregating the results and increasing impact;
· Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies;
· Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones;
· Ensures on a monthly basis the following inputs for review and discussion of the Senior Management Team: list of the activities, expenditures and results achieved during the previous month as compared to the work plan for each project within the sector;
· Follows up on audit recommendations. All exceptions are timely reported;
· Ensures that donor reports for all projects are regularly prepared reflecting activities, outputs, outcomes, and specific impacts.
3. Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy:
· Development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, International Financial Institutions (IFI’s), government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities;
· Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization;
· Identifies government and donor funding opportunities based on the UNDP programmatic agenda;
· Proposes strategic investments for maximised programme results.
4. Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management:
· With the assistance of CTA Governance, and project staff, organises, coordinates sector efforts geared towards providing technical assistance, training, or advice to relevant government entities in the analysis of their performance, planning, developing strategic priorities or tools for financial cooperation;
· Ensures sufficient time for own and sector members substantive learning and up-dating of knowledge of UNDP processes;
· Takes active role in the training activities of sector and projects;
· Leads sector and projects knowledge management activities;
· Contributes to the relevant knowledge networks and communities of practice;
· Liaises with Istanbul Regional Centre and relevant HQ departments in support of knowledge development.
5. Gender mainstreaming within the sector
· Ensures gender is effectively mainstreamed throughout the sector plans and activities, work plans, budgets, reports, researches, analyses and, where specifically relevant, analyzed in detail gender aspects and make recommendations;
· Ensures gender equality is mainstreamed throughout team, consultants and staff management activities;
· Ensures knowledge on gender equality is incorporated in sector’s knowledge management activities and products.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda
Level 1.2: Preparing information for advocacy
· Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate;
· Maintains a functioning network of contacts with a variety of stakeholders to promote a better understanding of UNDP’s mandate and to support advocacy effortsLevel 2: Analysis and creation of messages and strategies
· Creates effective advocacy strategies;
· Contributes to the elaboration of advocacy strategies by identifying and prioritizing audiences and communication means;
· Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses.
Results-Based Programme Development and Management
Level 1.2: Contributes into results through primary research and analysis
· Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work;
· Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration;
· Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation;
· Analyzes country situation to identify opportunities for project development;
· Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts proposals accordingly.
Design and Implementation of Management Systems
Level 2: Designing and implementing management system
· Carries out research into existing systems to identify best practice and make recommendations to management on applicability to UNDP;
· Refine and enhances existing systems by leading and coordinating systems development;
· Makes recommendations regarding design or operation of systems or programmes within organizational units;
· Identifies and recommends remedial measures to address problems in systems design or implementation
Building Strategic Partnerships
Level 1.2: Maintaining a network of contacts
· Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues;
· Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders;
· Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners.
Level 2: Identifying and building partnerships
· Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UNDP’s mandate and strategic agenda
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches
Level 2: Developing new approaches
· Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals;
· Generates regional and innovative ideas and effective solutions to problems;
· Looks at experience critically, drawing lessons, and building them into the design of new approaches;
· Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations;
· Documents successes and uses them to project a positive image.
Resource Mobilization
Level 2: Implementing resource mobilization strategies
· Analyzes information on potential bilateral donors and national counterparts to recommend a strategic approach;
· Identifies and compiles lessons learned;
· Promotes and encourages country office action with local missions of donor countries as well as appropriate government authorities for increased contribution to UNDP resources, including cost sharing modalities.
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis
· Demonstrates ability to diagnose problems and identifies and communicates processes to support change initiatives
Level 2: Assisting the individuals to cope with change
· Develops communications and programmes to assist business units in their adaptation to changing environment;
· Provides counseling and coaching to colleagues who are dealing with change;
· Assists in the development of policies, communications, and change strategies;
· Performs appropriate work analysis and assists in redesign to establish clear standards for implementation.
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 2: In-depth knowledge of the Subject-matter
· Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines;
· Serves as internal source in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff;
· Continues to seeks new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit;
· Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments.
Client Orientation
Level 2: Contributing to positive outcomes for the client
· Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider;
· Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective;
· Keeps the client informed of problems or delays in the provision of services.
Core Competencies:
· Ensures that conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas are resolved in favor of the organization’s interest;
· Demonstrates and promotes the highest standard of integrity, impartiality, fairness and incorruptibility in all matters affecting his/her work and status;
· Demonstrates knowledge of the organization and disseminates it to colleagues;
· Uses understanding of the organizational culture and key players to gain support for initiatives and to determine optimum timing to launch initiatives and address issues;
· Delegates appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making to staff and respects delegated authority;
· Builds effective teams, bringing diverse background, skills and expertise to maximize innovation and goal achievement;
· Recognizes opportunities to meet organizational priorities through team work, inspires and motivates staff to achieve them collectively encouraging them to think and act co-operatively, openly and honestly;
· Creates an environment for open communication and encourages others to be diplomatic and use tact and sensitivity in dealing with colleagues and partners;
· Makes effective use of existing communication tools and creates new ones to ensure effective internal and external communication;
· Creates a work environment which minimizes stress and ensures an even distribution of work load;
· Demonstrates a genuine passion for the work, and leverages political forces and tacit knowledge to support the achievement of organizational goals and priorities;
· In cases of competition for organizational resources, systematically adopts a win-win approach to meeting needs;
· Intervenes promptly in cases of unproductive conflict among colleagues, settling them equitably;
· Building staff competence;
· Creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
· Assumes leadership in building an organizational culture which values knowledge sharing and continuous learning;
· Makes himself/herself accessible to share his/her personal knowledge and experience with others in the organization, and encourages staff to do the same;
· Ensures that criteria and reasons for important decisions are communicated and explained to all those affected, especially in the case of tough or sensitive decisions;
· Accepts responsibility and accountability for the quality of the outcome of his/her decisions.
– Prince2 training and certification, Results Management Guide (RMG)
Required Skills and Experience
· Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field;
· 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
· Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems;
· Relevant experience in BIH and the region in the area of local and rural development; knowledge of relevant development trends, issues and policies in BiH and EU; proven experience in dealing with local government, NGOs and donors; good understanding of post-war and post-socialist transition contexts, poverty and local development support strategies, background in economics or local development studies a strong advantage;
· Fluency in English, Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian.1. Applicants are required to submit completed and signed UNDP Personal History Form (downloadable fromhttp://www.ba.undp.org/content/bosnia_and_herzegovina/en/home/operations/jobs.html) online through this website.
2. Candidates must either be citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina or hold a valid work permit for BiH. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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.
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If you are experiencing difficulties with online job applications, please contact [email protected].
Link: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=63417
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