Application Deadline : 6 Feb 2013
Starting Date : 18 March 2013
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites fresh applications from the eligible applicants for the position of Governance And Public Finance Specialist. Essential language for the job is Proficiency in English with advanced command of speaking and writing. Working knowledge of other UN official language is an asset. Duration of initial contract is 1 year. The job location is Bangkok, Thailand.
Duties and Responsibilties :
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.
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization:
Supporting Climate Change Finance initiatives regionally including in relation to the Global Partnership on Effective Development Cooperation
• Provide overview and technical expertise in reviewing regional knowledge products which synthesize country analysis produced;
• Develop and support innovative South-South issues which strengthen climate finance in Asia and Pacific;
• Contribute to the regional dialogues and communities of practice;
• Support climate change finance donor coordination groups at regional levels including (i) UN agencies and by supporting (ii) UNDAF processes;
• In close collaboration with the Governance of Climate Change and Development Effectiveness Advisor, consolidate Busan/ODA/Climate finance reports to provide annual regional overviews.
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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