Friday, October 18, 2013

Project Assistant - UNDP / NTTS

The Government of Kuwait has requested continued support in implementing the National Traffic and Transport Strategy 2010 -2020 (NTTS) for Kuwait, to create sustainable and safe transport system.

UNDP will provide support by implementing the following components of the Project:
    Development of a Web- Based National Integrated GIS and Traffic;
    Information System;
    Development of a National Road Safety and Black Spot System;
    Establishment of National Traffic Centres of Excellence;
    Development of National Traffic Engineering and Enforcement System;
    Development of National Transport Demand Management System;
    Development of National Accident Investigation System;
    Support the National Development Plan Requirements-Transport Sector;
    Development of National Traffic Awareness Campaign;
    Monitoring & Evaluation System and Implementation of the NTTS;

Education:
    University degree from accredited university or equivalent, and strong skills in economic, or accounting disciplines.

Experience:
    Minimum of 2-3 years of proven practical experience in similar projects.
    Knowledge and experience with the UN organizations operational procedures.
    Experience in working with government institutions, and international agencies.
    Excellent negotiation and communication and interpersonal skills.
    Ability to administer budgets; work effectively with counterpart staff and with all groups involved in the project.
    Strong drafting, presentation and reporting skills.
    Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Statistical Packages, etc.)

The Project Assistant should demonstrate diverse skills in the relevant areas including, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
    Excellent planning, organizational and management skills;
    Good at establishing priorities; scheduling activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitoring performance against development and other objectives and correcting deviations;
    Capable of gathering comprehensive information on complex problems or situations; evaluating information accurately and identifying key issues required to resolve problems; and providing advice to defend and negotiate difficult cases;
    Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to generate professional high-quality documents and products under tight time constraints;
    Ability to design and implement of UNDP program activities; build and sustain effective partnerships with stakeholders; and client orientation approach;
    Consistent approach to work with energy and a positive constructive and result-oriented attitude;
    Capable of building strong relationships with Supreme Council of Planning and Development, project team and relevant UNDP units;
    Demonstrating integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
    Promoting the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
    Consistent display of cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
    Compliance of procurement activities with UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies;
    Assistance in prioritizing procurement requisitions in terms of urgency for appropriate action to be taken by the relevant UNDP staff;
    Tracking of all procurement processes up to delivery, acceptance and payment;
    Sharing knowledge and experience from within and outside the UNDP Country Team;
    Willing to keep abreast of innovations in relevant technical fields, and communicate and integrate them into the work environment.

Application Deadline :    28-Oct-13

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