Background 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. 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.
The SDG Acceleration Framework Project, as a Development Services Agreement, is entered with the Government’s central authority – the General Secretariat of the Government, in order to provide services to a wider range of authorities at the national level, as the General Secretariat supports the work of the Government for general and operational affairs.
The Development Services Agreement is envisaged to provide a framework for services requested by the Government, for ongoing initiatives of the Government, for which it bears full accountability. The majority of development services envisaged under the Agreement relate to support to policy making through research, advocacy or policy alternatives, aimed at fulfilling priorities as articulated in the Government plans, presented before Parliament, and in line with progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Following the successful construction of two mass-testing laboratories for SARS-COV-2, a modern Centre for Genome Sequencing and Bioinformatics was established at the Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Research (IMGGI) in the Fall of 2021. By the end of the same year, a new vaccine facility was being built in Belgrade. Both the aforementioned supercomputer and Centre for Genome Sequencing and Bioinformatics are part of the critical infrastructure for bioeconomic R&D in Serbia – but they are also only the first steps. The Government of Serbia is planning to establish BIO4 Campus located in the immediate vicinity of the Institute for Vaccines and Serums \"Torlak\", as a powerful platform for cooperation between various stakeholders, and several joint biomedical and AI projects already started. The Consultant shall help the General Secretariat and the Government of Serbia to develop further the initiation phase of this project. Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of the Project Assistant will include:
Pro-actively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans; Maintain project correspondence and communication; Collect, register and maintain all information on project activities; Advise all project counterparts on applicable administrative procedures and ensures their proper implementation; Contribute to the preparation and implementation of progress reports; Prepare agendas and arrange field visits, appointments and meetings both internal and external related to the project activities and write minutes from the meetings; Provide support to international consultants in the implementation of their tasks for the achievement of project results; Assist in logistical organization of meetings, training and workshops; Draft minutes of Project Board and other project-related meetings. When necessary, work together with the Project Team Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for content, or responsive to a stated needTaken overall, the duties of the Project Assistant will cover:
Assisting the Project Team in day-to-day management and oversight of project activities; Assisting the Project Team in matters related to monitoring and evaluation and knowledge resources management; Ensure all project documentation (progress reports, consulting and other technical reports, minutes of meetings, etc.) are properly maintained in hard and electronic copies in an efficient and readily accessible filing system. Institutional ArrangementThe Project Assistant will perform his/her functions under the guidance and direct supervision of Technical Advisor – IT and Entrepreneurship. 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: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
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