Published: | 14.06.2024 12:16:00 |
Deadline: | 28.06.2024 23:59:59 The deadline for applications has expired |
Salary: | According to the interview results |
Location: | Bishkek |
Type of involvement: | full time |
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Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP advocates for change, and connects countries to global knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
UNDP has supported Kyrgyzstan’s development progress since 1992 and supports the country in charting future pathways towards greater prosperity, resilience, and social cohesion. As an impartial policy advisor and integrator, UNDP works within the UN system and with all stakeholders in government, civil society, and private sector to advance inclusive, fundamentally sound development solutions and reforms in complex settings. Our United Nations identity ensures neutrality and respect for people’s choices. Transparency and accountability in operations makes us a trusted partner for national and international development stakeholders.
UNDP encourages and enables collective intelligence, collaboration, integration, critical thinking, and thought leadership. We mainstream innovation, digitalization opportunities, gender equity and diversity/inclusion principles in all aspects of our work. Our staff consistently strive for excellence, effectiveness, efficiency and inclusion across all areas of work.
The Governance and Social Cohesion team supports senior management in formulating, evaluating, and overseeing the implementation of the UNDP Country Programme in this thematic area with a focus on portfolios such as human rights, accountable institutions, governance, civic participation, crisis prevention and resilience, and social cohesion. The team exercises leadership and support in ensuring strategic coherence in development of the portfolios, supervises project implementation, and plays a critical role in engagement to foster partnerships and mobilise resources.
The unit contributes to a collective engagement with other teams, partners, and clients to offer timely, well-planned, and efficient services that meet the standard and requirements of UNDP policies and procedures. The team harnesses innovation and digital solutions, while fostering an environment of continuous learning.
Position Purpose
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist, Team Leader Governance and Social Cohesion, the Programme Associate supports the management of UNDP programme within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned and will provide programming and implementation monitoring support in the areas of effective and accountable governance, anti-corruption, rule of law and justice, gender-sensitive and evidence-based social and human rights, the strengthening of government institutional frameworks, civic participation, crisis prevention and resilience, and cross thematic development.
The Programme Associate makes a key contribution to project oversight, to the quality of UNDP’s partnerships, integrated planning/reporting and oversight of the use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP policies and procedures. The Programme Associate is a key contributor to strategic delivery planning and ensures the implementation of project governance, quality assurance, financial oversight, risk management, monitoring and audit activities.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
• Secondary or High School Diploma is required. A certificate in Business Administration/ Accounting or Finance will provide distinctive advantage to the candidate.
or
• University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences will be given due consideration.
Experience:
• Minimum 6 years with Secondary education or 3 years with University Degree of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level.
• Experience in programme oversight, project implementation and/or development finance in the thematic areas related to governance and social cohesion or a similar area would be deemed a comparative advantage.
• Some experience in monitoring and evaluation and results-based management tools with a background and interest in the analysis of development issues and related policy matters will be an added advantage.
• 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.
• Language requirements: Fluency in English and Russian required. Kyrgyz language a strong advantage. Fluency in another UN language is also beneficial.
Core Competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Business Direction and Strategy - Negotiation and Influence
Business Development - Knowledge Generation
Business Management - Project Management
Administrations & Operations - Events management (including retreats, trainings and meetings)
Partnership management - Relationship management
2030 Agenda: Peace - Governance
Summary of Key Functions:
1. Ensures administration and implementation of programme strategies, adapts processes and procedures with a focus on results, effectiveness and efficiency, focusing on achievement of the following results:
2. Provides effective support to oversight of the CO programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:
3. Provides administrative support to the unit and programme portfolio focusing on achievement of the following results:
4. Provides support in creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:
5. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:
Perform other duties within your functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: N/A
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
Disclaimer
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP advocates for change, and connects countries to global knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
UNDP has supported Kyrgyzstan’s development progress since 1992 and supports the country in charting future pathways towards greater prosperity, resilience, and social cohesion. As an impartial policy advisor and integrator, UNDP works within the UN system and with all stakeholders in government, civil society, and private sector to advance inclusive, fundamentally sound development solutions and reforms in complex settings. Our United Nations identity ensures neutrality and respect for people’s choices. Transparency and accountability in operations makes us a trusted partner for national and international development stakeholders.
UNDP encourages and enables collective intelligence, collaboration, integration, critical thinking, and thought leadership. We mainstream innovation, digitalization opportunities, gender equity and diversity/inclusion principles in all aspects of our work. Our staff consistently strive for excellence, effectiveness, efficiency and inclusion across all areas of work.
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