Programme Specialist CDD
UNDP
UNDP recrute un Programme Specialist
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development agency. UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP has been helping countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals.
As a sub-component of the Regional Service Centre for Africa (RSCA), the UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa (UNDP WACA) covers 24 countries, ranging from high and middle-income economies to least developed countries and countries in crisis and post-crisis situations. Currently UNDP WACA works is primarily informed by the UNDP corporate strategic plan 2022- 2025, the UNDP Africa Promise, and the UNDP regional programme document for Africa 2022-2025.
As part of its governance and peacebuilding work, UNDP WACA is working closely with 24 countries offices and regional partners to building capacities to take and sustain peace across the region. A key component of this work has been the fight against the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Peace and security challenges in West Africa are primarily about preventing conflicts and bringing development. A major lesson UNDP learned over the years is that where small arms and armed violence dominate, development suffers.
To further promote the prevention agenda, UNDP WACA is recruiting Programme Specialist SALW who will work closely with the SALW team and the Governance and peacebuilding team to further promote the UNDP WACA peacebuilding agenda with particular focus on the fight against the proliferation of SALW.
- Lead the overall planning and coordination of implementation of work plans for the SALW programme in-country to ensure efficient implementation of project deliverables.
- Provide effective support to management of the project focusing on the achievement of the all project results.
- Support the process of programme reporting in line with donor agreements and UNDP corporate reporting requirements:
- Maintain close working relations and regular contacts with the Partners and Government on the implementation of the project within the relevant competencies and identify strategies for mobilizing resources and partnerships in the following areas:
- Ensure quality control of project implementation in line with the UNDP’s policy on publishing project data to the global standard on International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI)
- Facilitates Communications, knowledge building and knowledge sharing as required by the development partners, focusing on the following results:
- Facilitate the synergy between the regional SALW project and UNDP WACA initiatives focusing on peacebuilding and security sector governance.
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| Achieve Results: | LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact |
| Think Innovatively: | LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems |
| Learn Continuously: | LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences |
| Adapt with Agility: | LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands |
| Act with Determination: | LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results |
| Engage and Partner: | LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration |
| Enable Diversity and Inclusion: | LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity |
| People Management Competencies:
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.
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| Cross-Functional & Technical competencies | ||
| Thematic Area | Name | Definition |
| Business Direction & Strategy
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System Thinking:
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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 |
| Business Management | Portfolio Management | Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization’s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment |
| 2030 Agenda: Peace | Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights: | Small Arms Control. |
| 2030 Agenda: Peace | Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights: | SALW |
| Business Management | 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 |
| Business Management | Results-based Management | Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results |
| Business Management | Communication | Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels |
- At least a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business management, accounting, sociology, international relations, political science, or related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in project fund management and budget management in UN or NGO at the national or international level for holders of Master’s degree. Or
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in project fund management and budget management in UN or NGO at the national or international level for holders of Bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrated experience in programme management and coordination, multi-donor relations and communications for development. Experience in monitoring and evaluation is essential.
- Expert knowledge of Small Arms and light weapons related issues and good knowledge of regional instruments on Small Arms and Light Weapons and Ammunition management.
- Good knowledge of UNDP programme management procedures is critical. Knowledge of ECOWAS, EU and GIZ programme implementation procedures is an advantage.
- At least 3 years of experience in partnership building and management.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills
- Technical Competencies:
- Knowledge of regional and global development frameworks mainly SDGs and Agenda 2063.
- Knowledge of the UN programming principles- Leave no one behind (gender equality and human rights) resilience and sustainability.
- Sound drafting and report writing capacity.
- Basic knowledge of result-based management principles
- Ability to conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
Skills:
- Proficiency in conducting research and analysis.
- Proficiency and experience in MS Office applications
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
Others:
- Effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner.
- Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and mobilise resources.
- Ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.
- Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
Desired additional skills and competencies
- Demonstrated experience and good knowledge of UN/UNDP and other development organizations is highly desirable
Required Language(s) (at working level)
- Proficiency in English and Knowledge of French is an asset.
