Job Title:Programme Specialist UNODC, Hargeisa, Somalia
Closing Date: Friday, 20 July 2012
Hargeisa, Somaliland
PROGRAMME SPECIALIST UNODC (SOMALI NATIONALS ONLY)
Location : Hargeisa, SOMALIA Application Deadline : 20-Jul-12 Additional Category Crisis Prevention and Recovery Type of Contract : Service Contract Post Level : SC-10 Languages Required :
English Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Sep-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : One Expected Duration of Assignment : One Year
Background
The post is located in the UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) – Programme Office for Somaliland.
Under the authority of the UNODC ROEA Representative and the direct supervision of the UNODC ROEA Head of the Criminal Justice Programme, the incumbent will provide substantive and administrative assistance for the development and implementation of the Office’s Criminal Justice Programme.
The Programme Specialist will be required to attend the one week “Safer and Secure Access to Field Environment for Somalia (SSAFE)†before being posted in Somaliland.
The Programme Specialist supervises and leads Programme support staff, coordinates activities of the Programme’s staff. The Programme Specialist works in close collaboration with the operations team, Programme staff in other UN Agencies and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful implementation of the Criminal Justice Programme.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Implementation of Programme activities;
Provide Financial and Administrative support to the Programme;
Creation of strategic partnerships;
Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the Criminal Justice Programme.
1. Ensures implementation of Programme activities focusing on achievement of the following results:
Implementation of the Programme activities in line with the Programme document and the annual Programme work plan, and in line with UN financial rules and regulations;
Coordination of Programme activities with other UNODC technical assistance Programmes in the criminal justice sector;
Monitoring of Programme implementation in general, and specifically against the Programme work plan, Programme indicators and assumptions, and development of monitoring tools for use by the Programme management and by the implementing partners;
Preparation of periodic Programme activity, progress and status reports (incl. Programme performance and evaluation reports) as stipulated in the Programme document and in line with UNODC requirements;
Organization of Programme evaluations in line with UNODC policy and procedures.
2. Provides financial and administrative support to the criminal justice programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Preparation of annual costed Programme work plans;
Preparation of financial reports and budget revisions in line with UNODC requirements;
Supervision and provision of guidance to Programme staff and preparation of staff performance reports;
Drafting of TORs and organizing consultancies and supporting the consultants.
3. Ensures creation of strategic partnerships focusing on achievement of the following results:
Liaising and ensuring maximum collaboration with all concerned government entities and other stake holders, in the criminal justice sector.
4. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the Criminal Justice Programme focusing on achievement of the following results:
Monitoring and keeping abreast of the criminal justice sector in Somaliland and the region, and maintain a knowledge base on these issues;
Assess the needs of relevant Government entities and make recommendations on how to strengthen their capacities with a view to addressing the issues within the criminal justice sector in Somaliland
Impact of Results:
The key results have an impact on the success of criminal justice programme within specific areas of cooperation. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNODC;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
In-depth knowledge on development issues;
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development Programmes and Projects, mobilize resources;
Strong IT skills;
Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.
Management and Leadership
Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master’s degree with two (2) years of experience; or
First level university degree with four (4) years of relevant experience.
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in Programme Administration, Management and Technical Cooperation with Master’s degree at the national or international level is required; or
Four (4) years’ professional experience in Programme Administration, Management and Technical Cooperation with a first level university degree in position, at the national or international level is required.
Desirable requirements:
Project Management, Communication and Reporting, and other similar experience in related activities.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in spoken and written English and Somali.
Terms of Service:
This is a non-staff contract under the Service Contract modality of hiring of the UNDP. Individuals engaged under a Service Contract serve in their individual capacity and not as representative of a government institutions, corporate body or other authority external to UNDP. The incumbent shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN common system or the government and are therefore not entitled to any diplomatic privileges or any other special status or conditions.
How to Apply;
Applicants are requested to upload a copy of their latest updated P11 Form instead of a CV which can be downloaded from this website: http://www.sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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