UNDP provides equal opportunity to all qualified female & male including the physically challenged candidates.
Industry:
N.G.O./Social Services
Category:
Democratic Governance Unit
Total Position:
1
Job Type:
Service Contract (SC)
Department:
UNDP
Job Location:
Islamabad
Gender:
UNDP provides equal opportunity to all qualified female & male including the physically challenged candidates.
Minimum Education:
Matriculation
Degree Title:
Secondary School Certificate – higher academic
qualification is preferred i.e. degree in Social Sciences, Public
Administration, Project Management, Economics or a related discipline
Career Level:
SB-3/2
Minimum Experience:
6 Years(At least 6 years of relevant experience)
Work Permit:
Pakistan
Apply By:
Oct 29, 2015
Posted On:
Oct 15, 2015
Job Description
Decentralization & Local Governance is a multi-year, multi-tier, multi sector and multi-stakeholder project launched by UNDP Pakistan to strengthen participatory federalism and decentralization against the backdrop of 18th Constitutional Amendment (2010). The Project views the 18th Amendment through a governance, development and public policy lens and identifies strategic areas of intervention to transition management of democratic devolution at federal, provincial and local levels. The core objective of the project is to develop policy support mechanisms and create institutional mechanisms to strengthen effective service delivery in a manner that is transparent and accountable to the people at the local level.
The provisions of Article 140A of the Constitution of Pakistan make it mandatory upon provinces to devolve authority, power and resources to the elected local governments. These also pose severe limitations on improving services and synchronizing budgets and planning processes with regards to local needs. The 18th Amendment has introduced important steps towards the devolution of authority to local government under Article 140-A. The constitution defines four parameters - political, administrative, financial and electoral - for devolving power to elected Local Government. Decentralization of service delivery is based on the argument that it would lead to improved efficiency as local governments have better knowledge of local priorities and needs. Further, the quality of service would improve as local governments would be sensitive to variations in local requirements and would be open to feedback.
UNDP’s Democratic Governance program in Pakistan aims to build institutional capacities and mechanisms that promote an inclusive system of governance and ultimately contribute to peace, stability and equitable growth. The program aims to strengthen governance institutions, systems and processes for effective, accountable and responsive governance at all levels. This includes building the capacity of institutions to be more democratic and accountable.
Currently, D&LG is working closely with the provincial governments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan to strengthen their capacities and support the establishment of robust and effective local governments. UNDP Democratization & Local Governance (D&LG) provided technical assistance to Gilgit Baltistan’s (GB) select committee to draft and enact GB Local Government Act 2014. The project also has provided support to the Government of Balochistan in development of a training module on Balochistan Local Government Act, conducted training of both Master Trainers and Local Councilors.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of key functions:
• Provide input in developing the programme/project (D&LG) AWP; focusing programme/project expected outcomes & outputs. • Provide input to project AWP on issues specific to Rights devolution in KPK • Liaise with government departments for effective and smooth implementation of project activities • Effective application of RBM tools to monitor achievements/results.• Prepare regularly reports on activities, outputs and outcomes; extract donor specific reports as required.• Assist in review of the training materials and manuals of LG departments• Assess the training needs of the elected members and official of the LG departments• Assess the availability and approaches of the existing capacity building programs provided by the local government and NGOs• Assist in assessing and formulating the overall training service approaches and process including parameters, criteria for compliance with the agreed training process• Institutional strengthening of the Local Governance school LG departments• Develop training plans and calendars with financial implications• Assist the CTS/Local Governance Specialist in preparation of project reports for successful project implementation and close out.• Share where necessary lesson learned with project staff. • Coordinate meetings, arrange and host donor missions and field visits as requested by CTS/OM.• Any other responsibility assigned by the CTS or Local Governance Specialist
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the overall effectiveness, success and impact of the UNDP country programme by strengthening the programme capacity for the core project. In particular the recently developed D&LG support cell at provincial departments addressing in particular training needs, developing the training materials in consultation with LG dept staff/Experts. This position will enhance the project capacity and credibility and support achievement of results to the project and contribute in an effective manner towards the successful delivery of UNDP (DGU) portfolio.
Competencies
Excellent knowledge of project management, monitoring, reporting & evaluation;
Understanding of the 18th Amendment and constitutional reforms;
Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
Ability to work under stress and to undertake multi-tasking;
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
Excellent skills in technical report writing;
Good physical health and ability to travel to local areas with basic travel facilities;
Positive attitude with a mind-set of delivering development services in a professional manner;
Self-development, initiative taking
Managing conflict
Work experience with UN is preferable
Functional Competencies: Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda
Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mandate
Maintains a functioning network of contacts with a variety of stakeholders to promote a better understanding of UNDP’s mandate and to support advocacy efforts Results-Based
Programme Development and Management
Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work
Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration
Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation
Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts proposals accordingly Building Strategic Partnerships
Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues Innovation and Marketing New Approaches
Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches
Documents bottlenecks, problems and issues, and proposes effective solutions
Embraces new approaches Resource Mobilization
Analyzes information/databases on potential and actual donors Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed
Qualification & Experience
Secondary School Certificate – higher academic qualification is preferred i.e. degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Project Management, Economics or a related discipline
At least 6 years of relevant experience in, programme management, project coordination and administration in capacity building of projects, design and management of complex planning, evaluation of systems, research and data analysis, working with international, organizations and national governments, design, development, and handling of trainings and training materials; and usage of computers and office software packages, excellent communication and IT skills
Excellent writing and language skills in English. Knowledge of local languages is desirable.
Please Note:
- HEC Attested degrees are a pre-requisite for employment at UNDP. During the recruitment process candidates may be required to present HEC attested degrees.
- Foreign Qualified Candidates: Foreign-degree holders shall be required to (i) Present a verification/certification letter from the university verifying the degree & student enrollment, or (ii) Foreign degree Equivalence Letter from HEC.
UNDP provides the Equal Opportunity for all equally qualified male & female including the physically challenged candidates, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply’’ (local and internal VA)
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