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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Consultant for Family Planning Situation Analysis in Papua - UNFPA


UNFPA invites applications from qualified Indonesian Professionals for the following position:
Post Title: Consultant for Family Planning Situation Analysis in Papua
Post Code: VA/FPA/CONS-FP Papua SA/2008
Closing date: 28 May 2008
Recruitment: Indonesian National
Duty Station: Jakarta, (with some traveling to Jayawijaya, Jayapura, Manokwari and Sorong) Indonesia
Duration of Assignment: 75 working days spread in 4 months
Starting Date: Immediate
Status/Condition: SSA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision and evaluation of Reproductive Health (RH) National Programme Officer, the consultant is expected to carry out relevant activities to achieve the objectives and output of the exercise / consultancy work. A work plan should be developed and agreed upon in advance.

This exercise will:
1. Identify and provide a demographic profile on the current users of family planning services in the focus districts
including details on preferred methods, providers, source(s) of informtion, cost, barriers, availability of
methods, etc
2. Clarify roles and responsibilities of providers, including district health staff, BKKBN and the private sector,
in relation to family planning service delivery and provide a profile of providers including KAP.
3. Identify facilities and supply requirements to support a successful and accessable family planning service for the promotion of birth spacing in the four focus districts.
4. Identify human resources and training needs of district and health centre staff in relation to providing family planning services.
5. Identify system and resource reasons for current low coverage levels.
6. Identify opportunities for and constraints to building community support for family planning services.
7. Develop a Contraceptives Commodity Security Strategy;
8. Identify future UNFPA and UNICEF opportunities for ensuring equitable and affordable access to family planning services.
9. Develop strategy, methods and materials for ensuring equitable access to family planning services to rural and remote and poor populations.
10. Assess the applicability of the Guideline for Integrated Essential Reproductive Health: Safe Motherhood, Family Planning, Adolescent, HIV and STD in the focus districts of Papua and IJB.
Locations and Time frame
The consultant will work mostly in Jakarta, but will do traveling to Jayawijaya, Jayapura, Manokwari and Sorong for field work, meetings with relevant parties, among other things.
The exercise will be carried out in a total of 75 working days spread in 4 months period with the followings (but not limited to) activities:

No
Activities
Working Days

1. Document review 5 2. Preparatory meetings: refinement of methodology, development of instruments, briefing with relevant stakeholders, etc) 14 3. Pre test of instrument 7 4. Presentation of plan 1 5. Training 2 6. Field work 10 7. Data processing 10 8. Report writing 14 9. Submission of 1st draft (presentation) 1 10. Revision 5 11. Workshop 2 12. Finalization of report 3 13. Seminar 1 Total working days 75 The outputs are:
1. Comprehensive report of the situation analysis including detailed graphs, tables and matrices which establish a clear understanding of the family planning situation from the standpoint of supply of services and the community’s demand for the family planning services.
2. A final report will be submitted which details the connects the situation analysis key results with a strategic planning with government and partner organizations for reaching remote inaccessible regions of Papua and West Papua.
Reporting mechanism
A series of meetings will be planned to ensure the assessment is carried out in a consultative way. At least two debriefing meetings (one internal debriefing with UNFPA and UNICEF; and one debriefing meeting involving Dinas Kesehatan and MOH) will be carried out. A final report following the agreed upon outline will be submitted and presented in a seminar.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Contributes to the achievement of results through primary research and analysis and effective monitoring of programme/project implementation. Uses analytical skills to identify opportunities for project development and participates in the formulation of proposals ensuring substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches.
Works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA to allow the achievement of common goals and shared objectives. Actively seeks resolution of disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.
Uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information, situations and problems and draws logical conclusions from data. Demonstrates an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities which have a strategic impact on results. Anticipates and meets information needs of the team and other stakeholders.
Makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues and takes responsibility for the impact of decisions. Inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1. Master’s degree in Social Science.
2. Fully proficient with oral and written English.
3. Have at least 5 years experiences working in programmes related to Family Planning and understanding of safe motherhood programme.
4. Posses the leadership skill and have at least 3 years of experience in leading a large size team consisting of more than 15 members and able to coordinate among the members to achieve the objective.
5. Familiar with Papuan culture and society.
6. Have some experiences in data compilation and analysis
7. Have experiences in writing documents in English
8. Familiar with GOIs’ system, especially health and population regulations and policies.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and UN Personal History (P11) Form with the Post Code as the subject of your email to upersonnel@unfpa.org or send to Operations Unit of UNFPA, Menara Thamrin 7th Floor, Jl. MH Thamrin Kav. 3, Jakarta Pusat 10250. Please put Post Code at upper-left hand side of the envelope. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

NATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER FOR NATCOM PROJECT (NATIONAL)

Location : Jakarta, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :04-Jun-08
Type of Contract :Other
Languages Required :
English
Expected Duration of Assignment :6 months

Background

THIS IS NOT UNDER UNDP CONTRACT. PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY APPLICATION IN LINE WITH APPLICATION PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED BELOW.

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.

I. Organizational Context

Under the guidance and supervision of the National Project Director (NPD) or Deputy NPD, the National Project Manager (NPM) is responsible in managing the project on a day-to-day basis and is accountable to the executing agency for the planning, management, quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the activities carried out, as well as for the use of funds.

The NPM will work closely with the National Project Director or Deputy NPD (DNPD) from the Ministry of Environment, Project Steering Committee, UNFCCC focal point, UNDP Programme Officer for Environment and the National Climate Change Committee.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

  • Planning of project activities
  • Management of daily project activities
  • Responsible on maintaining the quality of project result
  • Maintain timeliness and effectiveness of the activities carried out, as well as for the use of funds
  • Bridging gaps on technical the implementation between the government (represented by the NPD) and the UNDP

1. Ensures the development of a reasonable and achievable plan of project activities, focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Prepare a detailed work plan and budget
  • Coordinate and oversee the preparation of the outputs of the SNC
  • Prepare the Terms of Reference for consultants and experts and ensure their timely hiring
  • Identify training needs at contracted national institutions and for other project stakeholders

2. Ensures management of daily project activities, focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Organize and coordinate the procurement of services and goods under the project
  • Coordinate, manage and monitor the implementation of the projct assignments undertaken by the working groups, local experts, consultants, sub-contractors and co-operating partners
  • Manage the Project finance, oversee overall resource allocation and where relevant submit proposals for budget revisions with the help of the UNDP office

3. Ensures the quality of project result, focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Establish effective communication and adequate information flow with the relevant authorities, institutions and ministries in close collaboration with the NCCC;
  • Establish appropriate stakeholder participation in the project implementation and coordinate the work of all stakeholders under the guidance of the MOE and NCCC and in consultation with the UNDP office;
  • Maintain and establish additional links with other related national and international programs and National Projects.

4. Ensures timeliness and effectiveness of the activities carried out, as well as for the use of funds, focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Prepare and submit to UNDP and the MOE, regular progress and financial reports.
  • Guide the work of consultants and experts and oversee compliance with agreed work plan
  • Coordinate the experts and consultants in preparing and finalizing the SNC document
  • Assume overall responsibility for the proper handling of logistics related to all project workshops and events.

5. Ensure a common concern about the project implementation between the government (represented by the NPD) and the UNDP

III. Impact of Results


The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the project works and activities. Accurate presentation of information strengthens the quality of the preparation of Indonesia’s Second National Communication to the UNFCCC

Competencies

IV. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Corporate Competencies:

  • Demonstrates commitment to MOE’s mission, vision and values
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies

Knowledge Management and Learning

  • Shares knowledge and experience
  • 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 perform a variety of standard specialized and non-specialized tasks and work processes that are fully documented, researched, recorded and reported
  • Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify and resolve operational problems
  • Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work
  • Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
  • Strong IT skills, knowledge of Atlas
  • Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems

Leadership and Self-Management

  • Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

  • Advanced university degree (Master degree) in the fields related to climate change and environmental management

Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of working experience in the area relevant to the project. Substantial involvement in the preparation of the national GHG inventory and the initial National. Demonstrated ability in managing projects, and in liaising and cooperating with all project stakeholders including government officials, scientific institutions, NGOs and private sector. Substantial experience in Government and in inter-ministerial procedures. Familiarity with international negotiations and processes under the UNFCCC, Preferably, having experience on directing and managing a national communication project.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluent written and oral communication in Indonesian and English

Application may also be addressed to:
National Project Director
Project: Enabling Activity for the Preparation of Second National Communication to UNFCCC
Assistant Deputy for Climate Change Impact Control
Ministry of Environment
Building A, 6th Floor
Jl. D.I. Panjaitan Kav. 24,
Jakarta 13410

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR NATCOM PROJECT (NATIONAL)

Location : Ministry of Environment (MoE), Jakarta, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :04-Jun-08
Type of Contract :Other
Languages Required :
English
Expected Duration of Assignment :6 months

Background

THIS IS NOT UNDER UNDP CONTRACT. PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY APPLICATION IN LINE WITH APPLICATION PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED BELOW.

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.

I. Organizational Context

Under direct guidance and supervision of the National Project Manager (NPM), the Administrative Assistant provides support to office operations performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Administrative Assistant promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach.

The Administrative Assistant works closely with the National Project Director or Deputy NPD (DNPD) from the Ministry of Environment, Project Steering Committee, UNFCCC focal point, UNDP Programme Officer for Environment and the National Climate Change Committee.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:
  • Implementation of operational strategies
  • Support to effective and efficient functioning of the project
  • Support to administrative and logistical services
  • Support to office maintenance and assets management
  • Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing
1. Ensures implementation of operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Full compliance of administrative activities with government budget rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
  • Provision of inputs to the implementation of the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Provision of inputs to preparation of administrative team results-oriented workplans.
2. Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the project, focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Contacts with visitors and staff, arrangement of appointments and meetings, acting as an interpreter when required and/or taking minutes.
  • Compilation and preparation of briefing and presentation materials, speeches, background information and documentation for meetings and missions.
  • Translation of simple correspondences, when needed.
3. Ensures effective administrative and logistical support, focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Preparation of all necessary documentation, implementation of follow-up actions.
  • Support to organization of all administrative documents.
  • Arrangements of travel and hotel reservations, preparation of travel authorizations, processing requests for visas, identity cards and other documents.
  • Administrative support to conferences, workshops, retreats.
  • Collection of information for DSA, travel agencies and other administrative surveys, support to organization of common services.
  • Custodian for management of office stationery supplies including maintenance of stock list of stationery, distribution of stationery as required by staff and keeping a log of distribution.
  • Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials.
  • Extraction of data from various sources.
  • Research and retrieval of statistical data from internal and external sources; preparation of statistical charts, tables and reports.
  • Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to head of unit.
  • Assistance in the preparation of budget, provision of information for audit.
4. Provides support to office maintenance and assets management, focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Maintenance of records on assets management, preparation of reports.
  • Maintenance of files and records relevant to office maintenance.
  • Provision of support to maintenance of common premises and common services.
5. Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the project unit, focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Participation in the training for the operations/projects staff on administration.
  • Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
III. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the project unit and its activity. Accurate presentation of information strengthens the quality of the preparation of Indonesia’s Second National Communication to the UNFCCC.

Competencies

IV. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Corporate Competencies
  • Demonstrates commitment to MoE mission, vision and values
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Functional Competencies

Knowledge Management and Learning
  • Shares knowledge and experience.
  • 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 perform a variety of standard specialized and non-specialized tasks and work processes that are fully documented, researched, recorded and reported.
  • Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify and resolve operational problems.
  • Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work.
  • Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations.
  • Strong IT skills, knowledge of Atlas.
  • Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems
Leadership and Self-Management
  • Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.

Required Skills and Experience

Recruitment Qualifications

Education:
  • Secondary education. Certification in administration desirable
Experience:
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service.
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Experience in handling of web-based management systems.
Language Requirements:
  • Fluent written and oral communication in Indonesian and English

Application may also be addressed to:

National Project Director
Project: Enabling Activity for the Preparation of Second National Communication to UNFCCC
Assistant Deputy for Climate Change Impact Control
Ministry of Environment
Building A, 6th Floor
Jl. D.I. Panjaitan Kav. 24,
Jakarta 13410

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

FINANCE ASSISTANT FOR NATCOM PROJECT (NATIONAL)

ocation : Ministry of Environment (MoE), Jakarta, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :04-Jun-08
Type of Contract :Other
Languages Required :
English
Expected Duration of Assignment :6 months

Background

THIS IS NOT UNDER UNDP CONTRACT. PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY APPLICATION IN LINE WITH APPLICATION PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED BELOW.

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.

I. Organizational Context


Under direct guidance and supervision of the National Project Manager (NPM), the Finance Assistant provides support to office operations performing a variety of standard administrative processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Finance Assistant promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach.

The Finance Assistant works closely with the National Project Director from the Ministry of Environment, Project Steering Committee, UNFCCC focal point, UNDP Programme Officer for Environment and the National Climate Change Committee.

II. Functions / Key Results Expected


Summary of Key Functions:
  • Implementation of operational strategies
  • Functioning of cost-recovery system
  • Accounting and administrative support
  • Project cash management
  • Knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensures implementation of operational strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Full compliance of financial processes and financial records with the government rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
  • Input to the project business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Finance in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management
2. Ensures functioning of the optimal cost-recovery system focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Provision of inputs for preparation of cost-recovery bills in Atlas for the services provided by UNDP, follow up on cost recovery.
3. Provides accounting and administrative support to the project focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports for NEX projects; Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; travel claims and other entitlements are duly processed.
  • Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.
  • Presentation of information on the status of financial resources as required.
  • Management of cash receipts and petty cash.
  • Maintenance of the proper filing system for finance records and documents.
4. Ensures proper project cash management system functioning focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Create timely report of cash position for local accounts to ensure sufficient funds on hand for disbursements. Timely identification and recording of receipts for income application.
5. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the project focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Participation in the trainings for the operations/ projects staff on Finance.
  • Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
III. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the project unit and its activity. Accurate presentation of information strengthens the quality of the preparation of Indonesia’s Second National Communication to the UNFCCC

Competencies

IV. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Corporate Competencies:
  • Demonstrates commitment to MoE’s mission, vision and values
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies

Knowledge Management and Learning
  • Shares knowledge and experience
  • 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 perform a variety of standard tasks related to financial resources management, including screening and collecting documentation, financial data processing, filing, provision of information.
  • Good knowledge of financial rules and regulations, accounting
  • Strong IT skills
  • Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system
Leadership and Self-Management
  • Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
UNDP Accounting and Finance Training and certification

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:
  • Secondary Education with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance. University Degree in Business or Public Administration desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

3 to 5 years of relevant finance experience at the national or international level is required. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:
  • Fluent written and oral communication in Indonesian and English


Application may also be addressed to:

National Project Director
Project: Enabling Activity for the Preparation of Second National Communication to UNFCCC
Assistant Deputy for Climate Change Impact Control
Ministry of Environment
Building A, 6th Floor
Jl. D.I. Panjaitan Kav. 24,
Jakarta 13410

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

PROJECT ASSISTANT-CSO PROJECT (NATIONAL)

Location : Nias Island, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :29-May-08
Type of Contract :Service Contract
Languages Required :
English
Expected Duration of Assignment :12 months

Background

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.

I. Organizational Context

Under overall guidance and direct supervision of the Project Officer CSO in Nias, the Field Project Assistant will support the Project Officer in the efficient and proper management of project activities in respect to programme planning, needs assessment, implementation, monitoring and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:

  1. Implementation of project plan, adapt processes and procedures.
  2. Management of project at activity and task level.
  3. Communication and reporting

1. Ensures implementation of project plan focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Attainment of project results and ensuring the processes and procedures.
  • Provision of information/report/data on the achievement and processes of project implementation.

2. Ensures effective micro management of the project under the supervision and guidance of the Project Officer and focusing on the quality control from formulation to implementation achieving the following results:

  • Supports in ensuring practical management of project resources through promotion of effective planning, proposing cost effectiveness and resource-mobilization plan.
  • Coordination and Liaison with other PAs.
  • Provision of technical assistances to the partners as required.
  • Prepares detailed work plans for project activities in coordination with partners.
  • Oversee and ensure timely implementation of all the project activities.
  • Establishes monitoring framework with partners in the field, including performance indicators.
  • Conducts monitoring of project activities, including field visits, to assess overall project implementation with respect to project objectives, outputs, and indicators, and when necessary suggest corrective measures to be undertaken.
  • Advises management on the application of procurement and contracting modalities to projects.
  • Ensures compliance with administrative, procurement and financial procedures of UNDP and the donor.
  • Assist Project Officer in the preparation of project status reports as required.

3. Ensures effective communication and provision of reporting materials related to the project focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Maintain communications with partner organizations in the field to coordinate and troubleshoot programmatic and operational issues.
  • Collection , management, and processing of data related to the project as required.
  • Incorporation of lesson learned and best practices to the project implementation processes.
  • Provision of reports that incorporate operational and programmatic concerns and remedial actions to address these concerns.

Competencies

III. Competencies

Corporate Competencies

  • Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies

  • Proven track record of providing programme support to teams;
  • Familiarity with work planning, budgeting and reporting processes;
  • Ability to collate and share knowledge and experience;
  • Ability to manage complexities and to be open to change

Behavioral Competencies

  • Ability to work under pressure and with a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude, and responds positively to constructive feedback;
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

Required Skills and Experience

IV. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

  • A minimum university degree in development studies, social sciences, international relationships or related fields.


Experience:

  1. At least four years professional experiences in the relevant programme
  2. Good facilitation skills; knowledge of post-natural disaster work and sensibility is highly desirable
  3. Proactive and sound judgment; dedication to the United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to work in harmony with person of different national and cultural background
  4. Personal commitment to development; and willingness to travel to project sites
  5. Previous experience with UN would be an advantage
  6. Experience in the usage of computer mainly MS office (words, excel, power point etc.),


Language Requirements:

  • Fluent verbal and written English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply


PROGRAMME OFFICER (PMEU) (RE-ADVERTISED) (3877) (NATIONAL)

Location : Jakarta, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :29-May-08
Type of Contract :Service Contract
Languages Required :
English
Expected Duration of Assignment :12 months


Background

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.

UNDP Indonesia has been going through a number of changes in response to a dynamic aid environment. The UNDG has provided guidelines to strengthen common financial management procedures among UN agencies. The regulatory framework of the Government of Indonesia requires UNDP to adjust programme procedures in response to new regulations on grant management. In order to harmonize the way UN agencies work with the Government, United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), Country Programme Document (CPD), Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) have been adopted and introduced as a common planning frameworks.

These changes are accompanied by various policy and operational changes in the programme and project planning within UNDP, compounded by the introduction of a new corporate Strategic Plan for 2008-2011. UNDP Indonesia has also expanded its geographic coverage and delivery volume, under the core thematic areas of MDGs support, Energy and Environment, Democratic Governance, as well as Crisis Prevention and Recovery.

Consistent with the objectives of the Paris Declaration UNDP must continue to align to the policies, systems and procedures of the Government of Indonesia. This requires adjusting programme policies to new government regulations on grant management. The Programme Officer is required to ensure the application and complete integration of UNDP?s enhanced results based management platform is understood, applied and monitored by all programme staff. After leading the dissemination exercise, the Programme Officer will increasingly have quality assurance responsibilities to ensure data integrity. Good quality data is the basis for on regular monitoring and evaluation, internal accountability and oversight. The Programme Officer should be able to advise programme units and in some cases senior management on the interpretation and application of UNDP policies and Procedures relating to programme and project management. The Programme Officer will also lead inter-agency discussions on programme and policy adjustments to ensure compliance, and new, integrated joint UN initiatives such as preparation of joint annual work plans.

In order to enhance the quality of and synergies between various UNDP supported projects, the Programme Officer will be recruited under the Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Unit (PMEU).


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:

  • Advisory role to senior management on the application of UNDP policies and procedures to a changing aid environment;
  • Lead cross unit training and dissemination of corporate guidance and provide on-going support, monitoring and quality assurance;
  • Participate in the development on interagency and one-UN planning instruments such a Annual Work Plans and eventual consolidated Country Porgramme Action Plans;
  • Work with national counterparts as required to review aid management regulatory framework and the application of procedures on grant management, codified in new Programme Management Implementation Guidelines (PMIG);

Under the supervision of the Head of the PMEU, and in close collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Resources Management Unit and Administration Offices, the incumbent will:

1. Operationalisation of the relevant UNDP policy, programme and organizational procedures as contained in the UNDP Results Management Guide (RMG), focusing on the following results:

  • Implementing a customized framework for project/programme management in line with RMG;
  • Operationalisation of requisite project management tools and instruments;
  • Coordinate project/programme management workshops and other training for programme staff;
  • Support Programme Units to monitor the development of a comprehensive set of output and outcome indicators relevant to the logical framework of each thematic area / programme.

2. Develop and implement knowledge management framework in the office, including the following activities:

  • Support the Communications Unit in providing accurate and up-to-date project and programme information through the UNDP public website;
  • Together with the IT and Communications Unit, refine and manage the design, structure and content of UNDP intranet, focusing on innovation in establishing mechanisms for centralizing information;
  • Actively research, develop and implement new and appropriate knowledge avenues in the area of Content Development and Knowledge Management;
  • Regularly liaise with end user to identify need, improve user experience, and promote sense of ownership and contribution to the various knowledge management tools;
  • Advise and implement the establishment of various public web and/or virtual collaborative workspaces under the responsibility of PMEU;
  • Develop and support a Knowledge Management Rating System to assess knowledge management effectiveness in the country office;
  • Supporting the Learning Manager in the implementation of learning activities under the responsibility of PMEU.

3. Other activities:

  • Support the UN joint programming and monitoring as part of the UN-system wide coherence.

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of country 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 strengthening risk management, results-orientation and accountability.

Competencies

Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Corporate Competencies:

  • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
  • 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
  • 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 apply conceptual models in support of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
  • Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit
  • Strong IT skills
  • Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/attitudinal change
    Prince2 training and certification, RMG

Management and Leadership

  • Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
  • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Advisory and Analytical Skills

  • Able to clearly interpret government regulations and advise senior management on application of regulatory framework, consistent with UNDP policies and procedures
  • Codification of new policies and procedures in Programme Management and Implementation Guidelines, negotiated with national counterparts

Required Skills and Experience

Recruitment Qualifications


Education:

  • University degree in Political, Social sciences, Management, MIS, International Development or related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years (for Masters degree) or 6 (six) years (for S1 degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
  • Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web based management systems.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management and knowledge management is essential.
  • Thorough familiarity with principles and current approaches to planning and M&E of development programmes, including knowledge of M&E tools and methods;
  • Capacity to transfer knowledge and motivate people and to build relationships with colleagues;
  • High proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages and Internet, particularly in the use of content management systems;
  • Sufficient analytical ability geared towards producing results within often short deadlines;
  • Proactive and an independent team player;
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills and experience in working effectively in a multicultural environment;
  • Certified in PRINCE2 is an advantage;
  • Working knowledge of PeopleSoft application is advantage;
  • Familiarity of UN systems and/or the UNDP system, rules and procedures, particularly the UNDP Results Based Management principles is an advantage.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.


Female candidates are encouraged to apply

UNDP – AGTP COMPONENT MANAGER (TA FOR GOVERNOR’S OFFICE/THE 7 TEAMS) (NATIONAL)

Location : Banda Aceh, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :28-May-08
Type of Contract :Service Contract
Languages Required :
English
Expected Duration of Assignment :12 months

Background

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.

Organizational Context

The Aceh Government Transformation Programme (AGTP) is a project implemented under the guidance and direct supervision of the Governor of Aceh, UNDP is partner agency to this project, which is executed according to the “National Execution” modality agreed between UNDP and the Government of Indonesia. This project includes, among others, provision of Special Advisers who provide policy support to the Provincial Governor, capacity building and technical assistance for the provincial government staff and a fortification programme of support to BKPP (formerly Badan DIKLAT).

The AGTP is currently in an initiation stage until further funding for a full roll-out becomes available. The National Project Director is for the moment the Governor of the Province of Aceh .

The Component Manager is assigned to manage the day-to-day project implementation of the component assigned and provides support to Project Manager in overseeing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of AGTP project management. He/she is to organize and plan project implementation in accordance with the objectives of the AGTP project and adhere to UNDP rules, regulations and procedures whilst achieving UNDP Country Programme outcomes. On top of that, the Component Manager is to establish rapport and collaboration with beneficiaries and stakeholders.

The Component Manager of TA for Governor’s Office (the 7 Teams) will assist the Project Manager to manage the short term assistance to the provincial government called 7 team assistance. Also urgently prepare the provincial governor’s office to coordinate the assumption of responsibilities, functions and assets the provincial administration will inherit from BRR in 2009.

The Component Manager of 7 Teams will provide strategic and management leadership in setting up the 7 Team’s programme, as well as the actual to monitor the implementation of the project. He/she is tasked to support 7 teams to develop the Logframe and comprehensive work plan for all period of March 2008 until October 2009 and manage the good coordination of the 7 team to ensure the achievement of the project output.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Stakeholder / Partner Relationship and Support

  • Build and maintain close cooperative relationship with relevant stakeholders and partners in Aceh including but not limiting to provincial and district government agencies, the Dinas, BRR, civil society organizations, academic institutions, media, development organizations, etc.
  • Provide technical assistance and advice on governance to relevant stakeholders and partners in Aceh, particularly the provincial and district governments and their agencies and BRR, as necessary.
  • Conduct / participate in coordination meetings, forums and other relevant events in Aceh to be abreast of issues in local governance in Aceh and guide discussions in the areas of UNDP supports.
  • Conduct/support a coordination relationships between The Governor’s Advisory team with SKPA (Satuan Kerja Perangkat Aceh/Dinases/Badans and Bureaus), in shoulder to shoulder helping Governor of Aceh in developing of Aceh.

2. Management Arrangement of the AGTP

Under the guidance from and coordination with UNDP Indonesia Governance Unit,

  • Understand UNDP policies and procedures relevant to AGP
  • Assist the Manager to set up the operating procedures of 7 Team within the AGTP and socialize it to all AGTP 7 Team Members
  • Build the teamwork and provide leadership to the team.
  • Supervise and conduct performance evaluation of 7 Teams reports.
  • Manage the 7 Teams activities in order to link with all Government bodies in Aceh.

3. Implement the project

  • Develop annual plans in participatory and transparent manner.
  • Develop quarterly work and budget plans.
  • Ensure implementation is done according to the plans.
  • Ensure quality program delivery.
  • Ensure quality administration and finance management.
  • Ensure quality reporting is done timely.
  • Ensure team building/ the teamwork and provide leadership to the 7 Teams.

4. Implementation of Immediate Response Activities

  • Identify needs for immediate response activities.
  • Immediate support to governor’s office (advisory teams – Tim asistensi/The 7 Teams).
  • Design the activities and conduct proper consultations on the activities with relevant stakeholders.
  • Conduct capacity building/Technical assistance (TAs) to the 7 Teams as well as advocacy to the team.


5. Monitoring & Evaluation and Audit

  • Monitor project progress against annual and quarterly work and budget plans.
  • Monitor and evaluate activities implemented by 7 Teams
  • Liaise with the implementing agency (province government) and UNDP on the conduct of project evaluation and ensure access by the evaluators to project documentation, personnel, and institutions involved in the project.
  • Liaise with UNDP on the conduct or project financial audit and/or management audit.
  • Ensure that audit recommendations are complied with.
  • Assist the 7 Team AGTP Team Leader and Team Coordinator in closing project operationally and financially in accordance of rules and regulations of UNDP and in close coordination with implementing agency.

6. Visibility and Communications

Working closely with the Communications officers of 7 Team, the Advisor will:

  • Ensure that UNDP Governance Program has adequate and strategic visibility in Aceh as well as nationally.
  • Communicate strategically UNDP Aceh Governance Program’s objectives and activities to relevant stakeholders.
  • Advise and prepare visibility and communications strategies, plans, and activities.
  • Socialize the existence of the 7 Teams to Acehnese communities; legislatives, donors and others related stakeholders in Aceh.

7. Other duties as required by supervisors.

  • Arranging/conducting meetings with all SKPAs/Badans, Dinasses and Bureaus as well as with BRR in term of transition assets, policy, infrastructure form BRR to Aceh Government.

Impact of Results

The key results have a direct impact on the overall efficiency and effectiveness AGTP project management. Project implementation in line with the objectives of the project and UNDP rules, regulation and procedures is critical to ensure achievement of UNDP country programme outcomes. A client oriented and efficient approach has impact on the image of UNDP Indonesia.

Competencies

Corporate Responsibility & Direction:

  • Serves and promotes the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of UNDP-AGTP
  • Translates strategic aims into achievable plans, with established priorities; manages to them, making periodic adjustments as required
  • Empowers staff with the right tools, information, and resources to do their job and holds them accountable for their performance

People Skills:

  • Recognizes and responds appropriately to the ideas, interests, and concerns of others; gives credit to the contributions of others
  • Promotes a learning environment; facilitates the development of individual and team competencies

Managing for Results:

  • Plans and prioritizes work activities to meet Organizational goals
  • Has strong managerial competency with experience in result based management and results oriented approach to project implementation
  • Ability to lead implementation and monitoring of development projects
  • Has demonstrated knowledge and experience in working on bureaucratic reform and/or decentralization and existing networks of experts and policy makers.

Partnering & Networking:

  • Builds and sustains relationships with key constituents (internal/external/ bilateral/ multilateral/public/private; civil society)
  • Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP

Innovation & Judgment:

  • Conceptualizes and analyzes problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate
  • Generates creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations
  • Devises new systems and processes, and modifies existing ones, to support innovative behaviours

Communications and Networking:

  • Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
  • Has excellent oral communication skills and conflict resolution competency to manage inter-group dynamics and mediate conflicting interests of varied actors.
  • Has excellent written communication skill, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant findings for the preparation of quality project reports.
  • Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking members of national and international institutions, government and non-government

Job Knowledge & Expertise:

  • Applies the required depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise to meet job demands
  • Uses Information Technology effectively as a tool and resource


Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Master’s Degree or equivalent in Political Sciences, Legal Law, Public Administration, Economics, Social Sciences or related field.


Experience:

  • At least 5 years of experience in dealing with capacity building, local governance and decentralization, civil service reform, public administration reform, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with government, especially at sub-national level.
  • Strong team leadership.
  • Proven analytical skills and ability to conceptualize strategic intervention.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong cultural sensitivity to work in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Able to produce quality outputs under time pressure.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in both written and oral English and Bahasa Indonesia.
  • Working knowledge in Acehnese language is desirable.

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY


UNDP – AGTP COMPONENT MANAGER (TA FOR GOVERNOR’S OFFICE/THE 7 TEAMS) (NATIONAL)

Location : Banda Aceh, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :28-May-08
Type of Contract :Service Contract
Languages Required :
English
Expected Duration of Assignment :12 months

Background

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.

Organizational Context

The Aceh Government Transformation Programme (AGTP) is a project implemented under the guidance and direct supervision of the Governor of Aceh, UNDP is partner agency to this project, which is executed according to the “National Execution” modality agreed between UNDP and the Government of Indonesia. This project includes, among others, provision of Special Advisers who provide policy support to the Provincial Governor, capacity building and technical assistance for the provincial government staff and a fortification programme of support to BKPP (formerly Badan DIKLAT).

The AGTP is currently in an initiation stage until further funding for a full roll-out becomes available. The National Project Director is for the moment the Governor of the Province of Aceh .

The Component Manager is assigned to manage the day-to-day project implementation of the component assigned and provides support to Project Manager in overseeing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of AGTP project management. He/she is to organize and plan project implementation in accordance with the objectives of the AGTP project and adhere to UNDP rules, regulations and procedures whilst achieving UNDP Country Programme outcomes. On top of that, the Component Manager is to establish rapport and collaboration with beneficiaries and stakeholders.

The Component Manager of TA for Governor’s Office (the 7 Teams) will assist the Project Manager to manage the short term assistance to the provincial government called 7 team assistance. Also urgently prepare the provincial governor’s office to coordinate the assumption of responsibilities, functions and assets the provincial administration will inherit from BRR in 2009.

The Component Manager of 7 Teams will provide strategic and management leadership in setting up the 7 Team’s programme, as well as the actual to monitor the implementation of the project. He/she is tasked to support 7 teams to develop the Logframe and comprehensive work plan for all period of March 2008 until October 2009 and manage the good coordination of the 7 team to ensure the achievement of the project output.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Stakeholder / Partner Relationship and Support

  • Build and maintain close cooperative relationship with relevant stakeholders and partners in Aceh including but not limiting to provincial and district government agencies, the Dinas, BRR, civil society organizations, academic institutions, media, development organizations, etc.
  • Provide technical assistance and advice on governance to relevant stakeholders and partners in Aceh, particularly the provincial and district governments and their agencies and BRR, as necessary.
  • Conduct / participate in coordination meetings, forums and other relevant events in Aceh to be abreast of issues in local governance in Aceh and guide discussions in the areas of UNDP supports.
  • Conduct/support a coordination relationships between The Governor’s Advisory team with SKPA (Satuan Kerja Perangkat Aceh/Dinases/Badans and Bureaus), in shoulder to shoulder helping Governor of Aceh in developing of Aceh.

2. Management Arrangement of the AGTP

Under the guidance from and coordination with UNDP Indonesia Governance Unit,

  • Understand UNDP policies and procedures relevant to AGP
  • Assist the Manager to set up the operating procedures of 7 Team within the AGTP and socialize it to all AGTP 7 Team Members
  • Build the teamwork and provide leadership to the team.
  • Supervise and conduct performance evaluation of 7 Teams reports.
  • Manage the 7 Teams activities in order to link with all Government bodies in Aceh.

3. Implement the project

  • Develop annual plans in participatory and transparent manner.
  • Develop quarterly work and budget plans.
  • Ensure implementation is done according to the plans.
  • Ensure quality program delivery.
  • Ensure quality administration and finance management.
  • Ensure quality reporting is done timely.
  • Ensure team building/ the teamwork and provide leadership to the 7 Teams.

4. Implementation of Immediate Response Activities

  • Identify needs for immediate response activities.
  • Immediate support to governor’s office (advisory teams – Tim asistensi/The 7 Teams).
  • Design the activities and conduct proper consultations on the activities with relevant stakeholders.
  • Conduct capacity building/Technical assistance (TAs) to the 7 Teams as well as advocacy to the team.


5. Monitoring & Evaluation and Audit

  • Monitor project progress against annual and quarterly work and budget plans.
  • Monitor and evaluate activities implemented by 7 Teams
  • Liaise with the implementing agency (province government) and UNDP on the conduct of project evaluation and ensure access by the evaluators to project documentation, personnel, and institutions involved in the project.
  • Liaise with UNDP on the conduct or project financial audit and/or management audit.
  • Ensure that audit recommendations are complied with.
  • Assist the 7 Team AGTP Team Leader and Team Coordinator in closing project operationally and financially in accordance of rules and regulations of UNDP and in close coordination with implementing agency.

6. Visibility and Communications

Working closely with the Communications officers of 7 Team, the Advisor will:

  • Ensure that UNDP Governance Program has adequate and strategic visibility in Aceh as well as nationally.
  • Communicate strategically UNDP Aceh Governance Program’s objectives and activities to relevant stakeholders.
  • Advise and prepare visibility and communications strategies, plans, and activities.
  • Socialize the existence of the 7 Teams to Acehnese communities; legislatives, donors and others related stakeholders in Aceh.

7. Other duties as required by supervisors.

  • Arranging/conducting meetings with all SKPAs/Badans, Dinasses and Bureaus as well as with BRR in term of transition assets, policy, infrastructure form BRR to Aceh Government.

Impact of Results

The key results have a direct impact on the overall efficiency and effectiveness AGTP project management. Project implementation in line with the objectives of the project and UNDP rules, regulation and procedures is critical to ensure achievement of UNDP country programme outcomes. A client oriented and efficient approach has impact on the image of UNDP Indonesia.

Competencies

Corporate Responsibility & Direction:

  • Serves and promotes the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of UNDP-AGTP
  • Translates strategic aims into achievable plans, with established priorities; manages to them, making periodic adjustments as required
  • Empowers staff with the right tools, information, and resources to do their job and holds them accountable for their performance

People Skills:

  • Recognizes and responds appropriately to the ideas, interests, and concerns of others; gives credit to the contributions of others
  • Promotes a learning environment; facilitates the development of individual and team competencies

Managing for Results:

  • Plans and prioritizes work activities to meet Organizational goals
  • Has strong managerial competency with experience in result based management and results oriented approach to project implementation
  • Ability to lead implementation and monitoring of development projects
  • Has demonstrated knowledge and experience in working on bureaucratic reform and/or decentralization and existing networks of experts and policy makers.

Partnering & Networking:

  • Builds and sustains relationships with key constituents (internal/external/ bilateral/ multilateral/public/private; civil society)
  • Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP

Innovation & Judgment:

  • Conceptualizes and analyzes problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate
  • Generates creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations
  • Devises new systems and processes, and modifies existing ones, to support innovative behaviours

Communications and Networking:

  • Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
  • Has excellent oral communication skills and conflict resolution competency to manage inter-group dynamics and mediate conflicting interests of varied actors.
  • Has excellent written communication skill, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant findings for the preparation of quality project reports.
  • Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking members of national and international institutions, government and non-government

Job Knowledge & Expertise:

  • Applies the required depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise to meet job demands
  • Uses Information Technology effectively as a tool and resource


Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Master’s Degree or equivalent in Political Sciences, Legal Law, Public Administration, Economics, Social Sciences or related field.


Experience:

  • At least 5 years of experience in dealing with capacity building, local governance and decentralization, civil service reform, public administration reform, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with government, especially at sub-national level.
  • Strong team leadership.
  • Proven analytical skills and ability to conceptualize strategic intervention.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong cultural sensitivity to work in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team.
  • Able to produce quality outputs under time pressure.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in both written and oral English and Bahasa Indonesia.
  • Working knowledge in Acehnese language is desirable.

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY


CAPACITY BUILDING SPECIALIST: MDGS SUPPORT UNIT

Location : based in MOH, Jakarta, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :26-May-08
Type of Contract :ALD International
Post Level :ALD-4
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract :6 months



Background

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.

Organizational Context:

UNDP Indonesia will provide support to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Health as the Principal Recipient (PR) to manage the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria grants in Indonesia for 2008.

This UNDP Indonesia’s support aims to strengthen the capacity of the PR to ensure the full and successful implementation of the remaining GFATM grants in Indonesia for AIDS, TB and Malaria. As an interim arrangement and to give the PR the necessary time to strengthen its internal mechanisms and capacities, UNDP will support the PR in capacity development services.

UNDP will provide capacity development services to the PR in the areas of financial management, procurement, and human resource management. This arrangement is of a temporary time-bound nature and a detailed transition/exit strategy for UNDP support is envisaged. The UNDP support services are part of a joint effort by the UN Country Team to support the Government of Indonesia in the successful implementation its GFATM grants.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

  • Formulate and coordinate Capacity Building
  • Develop a human resources plan and training
  • Provision of advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management

To formulate and coordinate capacity building focusing on specific tasks follows:

  • In coordination with the National Project Director, coordinate the capacity building activities to enhance the financial management of the Global Fund Grants in Indonesia;
  • Collaborate closely with the Project Advisors in the Ministry of Health and the UNDP project support team to ensure the smooth coordination of the implementation of the capacity building support to the PR;
  • Monitor activities related to capacity building and ensure appropriate databases are maintained;
  • Ensure that the capacity building plan complements the activities under the Joint Technical Support Plan, that is envisaged to be implemented in close collaboration with the bi-laterals and other technical partners;
  • Identify the bottle necks or capacity gaps that could delay implementation and scale up of activities at all levels and provide solutions; and
  • Perform other duties as required.

To develop a human resources plan and training focusing on specific tasks follows:

  • Based on the results of the capacity gap assessment, develop a human resources plan which will include all the training needs for all project personnel;
  • Review the impact of the trainings, its methodologies and refine the capacity building tools and plans;
  • Ensures that UNDP’s support services and expected results are delivered in a timely manner;
  • Identify training providers and human resource development professionals who can provide the back stopping assistance to local partners to meet the long term needs and ensure sustainability of the project;

Provision of provision of advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

  • Disseminates best practices in capacity building services for management of GFATM grants at the national and local levels;
  • Provides expert advise to the managers in the Ministry of Health in capacity building services;
  • To develop, monitor the phase out plan as well as its transition into the MOH;
  • To participate in the selection of personnel, supervision, training and technical needs and requirements;

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of programme within specific areas of capacity building services to the Ministry of Health.

Competencies

The Capacity Building Specialist will be required to have:

Corporate Competencies:

  • Demonstrates ethical standards and integrity by modeling the UN’s values
  • 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

  • Experience in working in Asia and in particular with Indonesia.
  • Experience in financial management or grants management.
  • Sound knowledge of financial procedures.
  • Experience with capacity development support and development.
  • Knowledge of the Global Fund systems and processes.
  • Demonstrates strong IT skills & computer literacy, in particular with Microsoft Office products.

Management and Leadership:

  • Excellent managerial and analytical skills
  • Team player with ability for multi-tasking
  • Focuses on impact and result for the client
  • Excellent diplomatic and inter-personal communication skills
  • Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to work under extreme pressure and in a complex multi-cultural setting
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
  • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
  • Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Masters Degree preferably in Public Health or Social Sciences

Experience:

  • At least 10 years of relevant work experience in public health, international development or project management in the field of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria


Language Requirements:

  • Good knowledge of written and spoken English

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY