Application Deadline : 22 Jan 2013
Starting Date : 18 Feb 2013 (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
Applications from the deserving applicants are invited by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the post of Programme Specialist (Art) Initiative Programme-Global Water Solidarity(GWS). This is contract based job and the contract period is 364 days. The job location is Geneva, Switzerland. Language requirements are fluency in English(Oral and Written) and also note that the working knowledge in French will be an asset for the applicants.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the GWS Coordinator, the Programme Specialist is responsible for supporting day-to-day management, coordination and monitoring of GWS project/platform implementation, as well as providing technical support in programme development, resource mobilization and knowledge management. The Programme Specialist supports partnerships building, resource mobilization and knowledge management strategy, tools and procedures and coordinates their implementation, supports donor intelligence, supports the strengthening of the GWS position within the UNDP and UN family and the development of strategic partnerships with government, donors, private sector and CSO. Guided by the GWS Coordinator, the Programme Specialist supports and coordinates the work of a team of experts, international and national consultants. The Programme Specialist collaborates closely and interacts daily with a network of counterparts within UNDP operations, programme and management teams, as well as UN Agencies, IFIs, Government officials, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, private sector and civil society.
Key functions:
- Project management;
- Contribution of inputs for the formulation and implementation of GWS strategies related to RM and partnerships building;
- Coordination of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications and Experience :
- Advanced university degree in relevant fields such as Social Sciences, Economics and/or International Law.
- At least 5 years of experience working in the field of development;
- Solid knowledge and experience working with governance and local development in water and sanitation area;
- Knowledge of the role, mechanism and function of decentralized cooperation and previous experience in working with them;
- Solid knowledge and experience of the GWS decentralized mechanisms and methodology is mandatory;
- Proven experience in resource mobilization;
- Proven relationship and network building capacities and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships;
- Experience in the policy development processes associated with decentralized cooperation and sustainable local development issues;
- Demonstrated leadership, facilitation and coordination skills;
- Working experience in an international organization is an advantage as is knowledge of UNDP policies, procedures and practices;
- Full computer literacy.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English (oral and written), Working knowledge in French will be an asset.
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