Saturday, March 29, 2014

Programme Associate - UNDP

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Analyst/DRR (P), the Programme Associate provides leadership in execution of services in the CO Programme Unit, supports the design, planning and management of the country programme by managing data and facilitating programme implementation. The Programme Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The Programme Associate supervises and leads the support staff of the Programme Unit. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the operations programme and project teams in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex programme-related issues and information delivery.

Education:
    Secondary Education, preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance. University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political or Social Sciences is preferred.


Experience:
    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 (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems. Experience in strategic planning principles would be an advantage.

Summary of Key Functions:

    Administration and implementation of programme strategies, adapts processes and procedures
    Support to management of the CO programme
    Administrative support to the Programme Unit
    Support in creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy
    Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
    Support to the Democratic Governance unit all areas (Economic Development, Youth, Human Rights, Private Sector)
    Support the research needs of the Democratic Governance portfolio

Ensures administration and  implementation of  programme strategies, adapts processes and procedures focusing on achievement of the following results:

    Presentation of thoroughly researched information for preparation of CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP, effective application of RBM tools and establishment of management targets (BSC). Establishment of the mechanisms to track use of RBM tools and maintenance of RBM database.
    Presentation of information/ reports for identification of areas for support and interventions.
    Implementation of the CO partnerships and resources mobilization strategies, preparation of reports.

Provides effective support to management of the CO programme focusing on the achievement of the  following results:

    Presentation of thoroughly researched information for formulation of country programme, preparation of project documents’ drafts, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.
    Initiation of a project, entering project into Atlas ( in small offices), preparation  of required budget revisions.
    Provision of guidance to the executing agencies on routine implementation of projects, tracking use of financial resources.
    Follow up on performance indicators/ success criteria, targets and milestones, preparation of reports.
    Analysis of the situation in programme, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions.
    Preparation and conduct of audit of NEX projects, implementation of audit recommendations.

Application Deadline :    31-Mar-14

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