United Nations Development Programme
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POLICY SPECIALIST, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION
Location :New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Additional Category:Management
Type of Contract :TA International
Post Level :P-4
Languages Required :English
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)01-Jul-2013
Duration of Initial Contract :6 months
Expected Duration of Assignment :6 months (extendable to maximum 364 days)
Background
NOTE: Possible detail assignment for PA/FTA contract holders
Under the leadership of the UNDG Chair, and with the guidance of the UNDG, the overall objective of the United Nations Development Operations Coordination Office (DOCO) is to support the Strategic Priorities of the UNDG, and related coordination goals, and to meet DOCO’s responsibilities under the Management and Accountability (M &A) system, in furtherance of the QCPR framework.
The QCPR is very affirmative of a strong Resident Coordinator System, which is participatory, collegial and mutually accountable. Furthermore, the QCPR requested that the UN development system provide programme countries wishing to adopt the “Delivering as One” approach, with an integrated package of support, comprising of Standard Operating Procedures and “Delivering as One”-specific guidance that will enable the successful application of the Delivering as One approach in 5 key pillars: (1) One Programme; (2) One Budgetary Framework/One Fund; (3) One Leader; (4) Operating as One; and (5) Communicating as One.
The UNDG has already finalized Standard Operating Procedures as overarching principles to ensure that “Delivering as One” is firmly focused on results, accountability, monitoring and evaluation and improved outcomes, based on the findings of the independent evaluation of lessons learned from “Delivering as One”.
The UNDG is now tasked to develop an integrated guidance note to operationalize the SOPs, which will provide the basis for the work of UN Country Teams in countries adopting the Delivering as One approach.
Under the general direction and overall guidance of the Team Leader, Country Support and Leadership Development Coordination, the Policy Specialist is responsible for supporting the UNDG to develop policies, guidelines and tools relating to “Delivering as One” in the area of the One Leader, as outlined in the SOPs Plan of Action for headquarters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of functions
- Support the development of integrated guidance on the One Leader on Delivering as One (based on the SOPs
- Collection and provision of examples of the One Leader
- Identification of challenges and bottlenecks at the HQ level, which have prevented UNCTs in DaO from fully maximizing the benefits of the One Leader and proposal for solutions
- Develop a training package for Training of Trainers on “Delivering as One” Standard Operating Procedures on the One Leader
- Support the development of integrated guidance on the One Leader on Delivering as One (based on the SOPs)
- Review relevant materials on the One Leader to develop the draft integrated guidance;
- Participate and contribute to discussion with the UNDG Working Group on RC System Issues on relevant content and format of the integrated guidance package;
- Consult, when necessary, with the group of Resident Coordinators and UNCTs members providing a sounding board for the development of the SOPs integrated guidance package;
- Consult with the teams responsible for other pillars (in particular the one programme and the one voice) as well as the Crisis and Post crisis team to ensure appropriate linkages are drawn across the integrated package;
- Make proposals on what other tools and support could be developed to complement the guidance (FAQs, sharing of experience, webinars etc.);
- Collection and provision of examples of the One Leader
- Design a methodology for collection of case studies/ good practices on the functioning of the One Leader concept at the country level;
- Collect good examples of the one leader, including the use of the code of conduct, through appropriate methodologies;
- Consolidate material into a user-friendly platform which could be used both as a monitoring tool and a knowledge management tool for Country Teams;
- Identification of challenges and bottlenecks at the HQ level, which have prevented UNCTs in DaO from fully maximizing the benefits of the One Leader and proposal for solutions
- Design a methodology (survey, interview, desk review of RC system reports etc.) to collect information on systemic challenges at HQ level preventing the full implementation of the One leader concept at the country level;
- Collect and analyze relevant information;
- Based on challenges identified, suggest concrete proposals to address the challenges;
- Draft a final report including the analysis of the main bottlenecks and proposed solutions to overcome them;
- Develop a training package for Training of Trainers on “Delivering as One” Standard Operating Procedures on the One Leader
- Draft content of training course on the One Leader working in conjunction with DOCO colleagues/ consultants (by end of November);
- Any other work priorities as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
Impact of results
The One Leader element of the integrated guidance note to operationalize the “Delivering as One” Standard Operating Procedures, is guided by the QCPR, the independent evaluation of “Delivering as One” and approved UNDG policy and guidance, allowing countries to implement the “Delivering as One” approach fully and successfully and to firmly focus “Delivering as One” on: national ownership and leadership; enhanced results and development outcomes; strengthened accountability; effective monitoring and evaluation and reduced transaction costs.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standard
- Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Demonstrates and promotes the values of the UN in actions and decisions and acts in accordance with the standard of conduct for international civil servants
- Contributes effectively to team-based activities, working collaboratively and sharing information openly; works effectively with colleagues inside the UN as well as its partners and other stakeholders to pursue common goals
- Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to initiate action
- Proposes innovate ideas and new solutions to work.
Functional Competencies:
- Good knowledge of UN reform
- Strong technical knowledge and understanding of the Resident coordinator System and inter-agency coordination mechanisms
- Proven ability to support formulation and development of policies, procedures and guidance
- Strong analytical skills with conceptual understanding;
- Strong, proven functional skills in analytical writing, and producing reports and, research and assessments;
- Excellent demonstrated ability to be flexible and work under tight deadlines in an independent working environment;
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills and experience in working effectively in a multi- cultural environment;
- Proven capacity to conduct interviews;
- Anticipates clients’ needs; demonstrates understanding of clients’ perspectives; solicits feedback on service provision and quality;
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advance university degree in a development related field, international law, political, social, economic, business management or other related social science field is required.
Experience:
At least seven years relevant work experience in in coordinating, supporting and developing policies, procedures and guidance in the area of the RC system, some of which should be with developing countries and within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programs.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in oral and written English is required. Proficiency in another UN working language is desirable.
Possible detail assignment for PA/FTA contract holders.
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Closing Date: Friday, 14 June 2013
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