Job Identification
19952
Locations
Pretoria, South Africa
Posting Date
08/08/2024, 05:52 AM
Apply Before
08/23/2024, 10:59 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Agency
UNDP
Grade
NPSA-9
Vacancy Type
National Personnel Service Agreement
Practice Area
Governance
Bureau
Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration
1 Year
Education & Work Experience
Master's Degree - 2 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience
Required Languages
Fluency in English
Desired Languages
Basic command of one of the local vernacular languages
Vacancy Timeline
2 Weeks
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.
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.
UNDP implements programmes and projects to strengthen transformative governance and enhance service delivery to enable a capable developmental state and improve and promote inclusive public participation in the implementation of government national priorities, ensuring that no one is left behind. Through our work with state and non-state actors, we also support mutual co-existence of communities, the peaceful resolution of conflicts and promote social cohesion.
Duties and Responsibilities
Contributing and advising on the drafting of concept notes, project documents, Annual Workplans, TORs, communications, updating of the SharePoint, and liaising with partners;
Advice and support to cross-functional teams and structures including the gender task team to ensure that gender is mainstreamed in the governance portfolio;
Attend all governance meetings and assist with execution of decisions and actions;
Conduct sector and theme analytical work as directed and required;
Document and coordinate knowledge management efforts;
Working with the M & E team, track results of the governance portfolio to facilitate quarterly and annual reporting;
Together with the Communications analyst, use social media and other public platforms to publicize governance work.
Institutional Arrangement
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Manager/Specialist, the Project Management Officer is responsible for technical support within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned. The Project Management Officer analyzes political, social and economic trends; leads execution, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio; and provides policy advice services as necessary.
The Project Management Officer works in close collaboration with the Programme and Operations teams in the CO, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP staff in HQs and Regional Hubs, technical advisors/experts, external specialists, government officials and partners, donors, and civil society to ensure successful implementation of the UNDP CO programme.
UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
Competencies
CORE
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: Appreciates/respects differences, aware of unconscious bias, confronts discrimination.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Business Management:
Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
Project management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
Partnerships management: Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
2030 Agenda: peace: Governance
Public Administration and Local Governance
Public sector reforms
Business Direction & Strategy: System Thinking
Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
External relations and advocacy Partnership management
Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships, and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and multistakeholder funding platforms.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Business, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Law, or related field is required, or
A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in a relevant field in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Post graduate qualification is preferable.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years (with master's degree) or 4 years (with bachelor's degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in public administration, governance or relevant related field in South Africa and/or region is required;
Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP;
Strong writing and analytical skills/experience;
Demonstrated capacity to interact with government institutions and other state organs at all levels;
Previous experience with multilateral or international organizations is an asset.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English is required.
Basic command of one of the local vernacular languages will be an asset.
Disclaimer
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.
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.
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.
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