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Under guidance and direct supervision of the Crisis Prevention and Recovery (CPR) Portfolio Team Leader, the Programme Associate provides leadership in execution and delivery of services to the CPR unit, including the projects within the portfolio; he/she also contributes to the design, planning and management of the country programme by managing the data, assisting the programme implementation and promoting a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate supports and guides the clerical staff of projects within the CPR portfolio and works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the Country Office (CO) as well as relevant staff in the Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) and the Headquarters in New York (HQs) to resolve complex programme-related issues and ensure information delivery.
Summary of Key Functions:
1. Support to formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan.
2. Administrative/financial and programmatic support to management of the CPR portfolio.
3. Administrative/financial support and guidance to projects within CPR portfolio.
4. Support to implementation of the resource mobilization strategy.
5. Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Supports formulation of programme strategies and Implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan focusing on achievement of the following results:
Provides effective administrative/financial and programmatic support to management of CPR portfolio focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Provides administrative/financial support and guidance to projects within CPR portfolio focusing on achievement of the following results:
Provides support in implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the portfolio focusing on achievement of the following results:
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the overall CO efficiency and CPR portfolio and success in implementation of programme strategies. Accurate analysis and presentation of information enhances proper programme implementation. The information provided facilitates decision making of the management.
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda
Level 1.1: Support the preparation of information for advocacy
Results-Based Programme Development and Management
Level 1.1: Contributing to results through provision of information
Building Strategic Partnerships
Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches
Level 1.1: Implementing processes and uses products
Resource Mobilization (Field Duty Stations)
Level 1.1: Providing information for resource mobilization strategies
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures
Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals
Level 1.1: Research and analysis
Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships
Core Competencies:
Education:
University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political or Social Sciences or other related area.
Certification in Accounting and Finance would be an asset.
Experience:
6 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.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English, Russian and national language (Georgian) of the duty station.
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Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension
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