Deadline: 6 October 2015
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of UN Coordination Specialist based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Key Job Responsibilities
The UN Coordination Specialist will perform the following functions-
- Ensures effective support to UNCT in preparation and implementation of country programming processes and products, including CCA and UNDAF and UN programmes coordination
- Ensures preparation and implementation of the RC Work Plan
- Ensures effective advocacy of UN activities in close consultation with the concerned United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) and the UN Communications Group (UNCG) constituted of the information / communication focal points of the UN system
- Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy for UNDAF implementation
- Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management
- Supports the UN RC in his/her capacity as Designated Official (DO) in close cooperation with the United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS) Security Adviser
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.
- At least 5 years of professional experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and/or evaluation of development projects.
- Proven experiences in proposal development, reporting, budgeting and managing of donor funds would be an asset.
- Solid experience in providing technical support and strategic coordination with UN agencies, government, development partners and NGOs would be highly desirable.
- Experience in preparing speaker’s notes, talking points and speeches for major events would be desirable.
- Familiarity with procedure of UN and RC system and various donor agencies would be an asset.
- Fluency in Khmer and English (both spoken and written).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNDP.
