Jobs in UNDP Project Officer Print | UNDP provides equal opportunity to all qualified female & male including the physically challenged candidates. Industry: N.G.O./Social ServicesCategory:Democratic Governance UnitTotal Position:1Job Type: Service Contract (SC)Department:UNDP Job Location: Islamabad Gender:UNDP provides equal opportunity to all qualified female & male including the physically challenged candidates.Minimum Education: MastersDegree Title:Masters degree in Public Policy, Economics or Social SciencesCareer Level:SB-4/3Minimum Experience:2 Years(At least 2 years of proven work experience in programme management, project coordination and administration in capacity building projects)Work Permit:PakistanApply By:Oct 17, 2014Posted On:Oct 3, 2014Job Description Background The 18th amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in 2010, with the full support of all political parties. The amendment has wide-ranging impacts for the Government of Pakistan at federal level, legislating for much demanded provincial autonomy in legal, executive, fiscal and administrative spheres. As a consequence of the amendment, there have been significant results including 100 articles in the constitution being reviewed, 47 subjects and 17 federal ministries being devolved to the provinces, federal and provincial constitutional purviews (through two Federal Legislative Lists) being clearly demarcated, and holding of elections for local governments by Election Commission of Pakistan being constitutionally mandated. UNDP Pakistan has been leading efforts to analyse the emerging challenges and opportunities as a result of the devolution process, enhancing understanding of the amendment. In this regard, UNDP commissioned two assessments to learn more about the impacts of the amendment; an initial assessment in 2010 and a detailed follow up assessment in 2011-2012. In addition, UNDP has held provincial and national consultations in collaboration with the Forum of Federations (FOF), which works on strengthening federal systems. FOF is an Intergovernmental body comprising of 10 member states and is mainly funded by the Canadian government. Pakistan became an official member of FOF in March 2012; other members include Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Germany and Brazil. In light of the findings and recommendations of the assessment missions, a project of support for strengthening the implementation of the 18th Amendment has been formulated to build capacities of provincial authorities in improving governance, enhance inter-provincial coordination and public service delivery as a result of devolution process under the 18th amendment. The project will be implemented using the UNDP Direct Implementation (DIM) arrangements under the supervision of a Project Review Board (PRB). Duties and Responsibilities The Project Officer, who shall report directly to Chief Technical Specialist (CTS) and National Technical Advisor, monitors all aspects of the project progress and implementation, identifies operational and financial issues and assist in resolving them by taking appropriation action. He / She will provide guidance to the CTS/ NTA in all aspects of the project cycle with a focus on the project implementation and budget management. Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies. Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones. Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results. Develops proper work planning and implementation of project under his / her portfolio Develops creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy in cooperation with the Management Support and Business Development Team Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Follow up on audit recommendations. All exceptions are timely reported. Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes. Preparation of donor reports. Sustain in the preparation of Term of Reference for the staff and consultants, and oversee the recruitment process. Plans/assist in the launching of project formulation and evaluation missions, preparation of Terms of Reference, selection of international/national mission members, their briefing/debriefing, discussing reports and proposals to ensure relevance, appropriateness, and quality of documentation; provision of guidance to mission members, in terms of UNDP and other donor project/ programme criteria; ensuring that follow-up is undertaken on the recommendations. Prepare progress reports for the overall project portfolios and attending to routine requests for information from UNDP CO Provide inputs for the annual audits and for the preparation of programme guidelines and manuals. Assist with the implementation of these guidelines and manuals. Liaison with the UNDP Country office for all reporting and coordination Design/oversee all programmatic activity, including development of work plans and concept notes Review and amend the HR staffing plan as required with consultation with NTA. Participate in periodic visit to the project sites and sub-offices to review compliance with the recognized procedures. Prepare projects close out reports and ensure final report for CTS/NTA review as well lesson learned are shared with project staff where appropriate and successful project close is carried out. Attend coordination meetings as required, arrange and host donor, arrange donor and missions field visits as requested. Any other responsibility assigned by the CTS or NTA Competencies: Excellent knowledge of project management; Good understanding of the 18th Amendment and constitutional reforms; Excellent interpersonal communication skills; Ability to work under stress and to undertake multi-tasking; Excellent skills in technical report writing; Good physical health and ability to travel to local areas with basic travel facilities; Positive attitude with a mind-set of delivering development services in a professional manner; People management skills Work experience with UN is preferable Experience At least 2 years of proven work experience in programme management, project coordination and administration in capacity building projects; Availability for numerous visits outside the base location; excellent communication and IT skills; excellent writing and language skills in English. Knowledge of local languages is desirable. Qualification A minimum of Masters degree in Public Policy, Economics, social sciences or related field from a University recognized by HEC. UNDP provides the Equal Opportunity for all equally qualified male & female including the physically challenged candidates, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply’’ (local and internal VA) “United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) does not charge fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interviews, selection or induction etc. Moreover, UNDP does not concern itself with any information on the applicants’ bank accounts.”
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