Application Deadline : 6 Feb 2013
Starting Date : 18 March 2013(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) offers the job of Governance and Public Finance Specialist and is seeking for the applications from the deserving applicants. Duration of initial contract is one year and the job location is Bangkok, Thailand. Essential language is english with advanced command of speaking and writing. Working knowledge of other UN official language is an asset.
Duties and Responsibilities :
The Governance/Public Finance specialist will provide substantive technical advice and advocacy regarding Governance and Climate Change Finance in the Asia Pacific region.
Overall tasks will include supporting development and delivery of country level projects as part of the programme and the delivery of regional knowledge products and south-south cooperation as part of the programme.
Regional Policy Advisory/Programme Support-Delivery:
Support the management and technical back-stopping of country level interventions to include:
- Consult with government, SIDA, UNDP as well as other stakeholders to finalise modalities for country support
- Strengthening baselines and finalise monitoring and evaluation frameworks at the country level
- Assisting in developing work plans and support national stakeholders in implementing country interventions
Policy Development:
Support the development of Climate Public Expenditure and Institutional Reviews and Climate Finance Strategies and Plans in selected countries.
Research and Content Development:
Provide Capacity Development Support and contribute to Climate Change Programming Design on climate finance in Asia and the Pacific.
Advocacy
Directing Climate Finance to the poor and vulnerable.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
Supporting Climate Change Finance initiatives regionally including in relation to the Global Partnership on Effective Development Cooperation.
Education:
- Master’s Degree in, Public Administration, Public Finance, Development Studies, International Affairs, Political Science, Social Science, or other related fields.
Work Experience:
- At least 7 years of progressive experience in support country process of governance reform including public financial management and institutional reform;
- Proven experience in providing advice on public finance / institutional reform to senior policy makers and practitioners in governments of developing countries a must, and experience in Asia an advantage;
- Experience in working on climate change and climate change finance and an understanding of development effectiveness;
- Work experience with civil society, media and parliament in promoting transparency and accountability for government policy and programming;
- Experience in programmes/projects management including technical, administrative and financial management.;
- Experience working in the international organisation or UN family is an advantage;
- Extensive knowledge of UNDP’s policies, procedures and practice including familiarity of ATLAS operational system is an asset;
- Full computer literacy in internet searching and Microsoft Office programmes i.e. MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-Power Point. Website management experience is an asset.
Language Requirement:
- Proficiency in English with advanced command of speaking and writing. Working knowledge of other UN official language is an asset.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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