Friday, February 21, 2014

UN Coordination Specialist - UNDP

Education:
    Master’s degree with 5 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree with 7 years’ experience within UN system.

Experience:
    Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems;
    Experience in Advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects. Knowledge about the UN and RC systems is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures effective support in preparation and implementation of country programming processes and products, including UNDP CPAP and UNCT Common Strategic Framework focusing on achievement of the following results:
    Presentation of researched information for preparation of various country programming products and processes including CPAP and CSF. Presentation of information/ reports for identification of areas for support and interventions;
    Collection, analysis and presentation of information for identification of areas for support and programme formulation/ implementation;
    Planning and coordination of preparation/ implementation of the CPAP and CSF in cooperation with the direct supervisor;
     Monitoring and provision of assistance to inter-agency working groups and committees;
    Monitoring of the activities of the UN Theme Groups;
    Identification of strengths and weaknesses in UNDP & UN Agencies programmes in the context of CP, UN System reform and MDGs. Provision of advice on adjusting strategies and implementation modalities, cost-effective and efficient implementation of joint UN programmes, and other UN functions;
    Development of strategies, policies and programmes in close consultation with UNDP,UN Agencies aimed at reaching the MDGs and establishment of the system for monitoring the progress towards the MDGs and Global Conferences;
    Development of the common programme for the UNCT in 2014 and setting out a roadap for implementation of the strategic goals for the next five years;
    Supporting national consultative processes on the post-2015 development agenda.

Support the implementation of the RC/RR Work Plan including:
    Implementation of the 2014 RC Annual Workplan, including coordination with UNCT members as necessary and ensuring effective follow-up to outcomes / recommendations of strategic documents;
    Reporting on the implementation of the RC Annual Workplan,through the RC Annual report and other mechanisms, as required;
    Preparation of, and follow-up to, UNCT meetings;
    Providing substantive and strategic reports on UNDP Programme activities;
    Assisting UNDP’s strategic coordination in the GCC sub-region and with UNDP HQ and UNCT partners.
    Providing input to UNDP planning and reporting processes, as necessary;
    Drafting strategic documents, concept notes etc, as required;
    Working with national partners and the JPO Service Centre to implement the Kuwait JPO Programme,
    Working with the national partners and the UNV Programme, Bonn, to launch the Kuwait UNV Programme.
    Serving as focal point on MDGs within UNDP;
    Serving as focal point for South-South and Triangular Cooperation, as it relates to the strategic programme of both UNDP and the UNCT as a whole.

Ensures effective advocacy of UN activities focusing on the achievement of the following results:
    Maintenance of the systematic information on RC system activities;
    Preparation of speakers notes, talking points, speeches for major advocacy events of the Resident Coordinator system, in close consultation with the UNCT and partners;
    Preparation of public information materials as requested;
    Drafting of correspondence and other materials as required;
    Providing strategic inputs to documents required for VIP visits and missions by NRAs;
    Oversee implementation of the UNCT communications strategy.

Application Deadline :    19-Mar-14

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