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Job Description

Under the guidance of the Head of Programme a.i, the Programme Specialist/Head of Governance acts as a manager of UNDP Governance Portfolio/Cluster including continued monitoring of implementation and advises Senior Management on all aspects of CO programme with respect to governance. The incumbent leads the governance programme team in strategic planning and identifies new programme areas while ensuring consistency with UNDAF/ Country Programme Document (CPD) priorities and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.
The Programme Specialist/Head of Governance leads and supervises the Governance Programme team, along with Sub Projects under his/her portfolio and works in close collaboration with the , Operations team in the CO, Programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society to successfully implement the UNDP programme.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Ensuring the strategic direction of UNDP Governance programme:

• Management of the Country Office (CO) Governance Programme and supervision of the Governance Programme team;
• Strategic partnerships development and support to resource mobilization;
• Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management.

A member of the CO middle level management team:

• Ensures the strategic direction of UNDP Governance programme focusing on achievement of the following results;
• Thorough analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country and collaborative preparation/revision of CCA, UNDAF, CPD, AWP and other documents;
• Provide strategic direction to UNDP in major governance areas including but not limited to anti-corruption, access to justice, transparency and accountability, elections, decentralization, national peace architecture, voice and participation and gender equity;
• Identification of strategic programme areas of cooperation for UNDP, in consultation with development and government partners and civil society;
• Operationalization of United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF)/ Country Programme Document (CPD) in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies on governance with respect to UNDAF Outcome 10;
• Identification of possibilities for joint programming especially in areas of governance;
• Analysis and presentation of UNDP policies and their implementation in the governance programme;
• Support CO business processes mapping and establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management;
• Control of the workflows in the Programme Unit;
• Lead on developing gender equality policies and mainstreaming gender;
• Developing governance programme planning, implementation and reporting.

Ensures effective management of the UNDP Governance programme and supervision of the Programme team focusing on quality control of the full cycle of programming from formulation to implementation achieving the  following results:

• Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of programme targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results;
• Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP priorities into local interventions;
• Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies;
• Supervision of programme officers and other staff in Governance Unit;
• Providing mentoring and guidance in the implementation of work plans;
• Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the  programme;
• Tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations;
• Performs the function of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for development projects transactions approval;
• Effective monitoring, measuring the impact of the Governance programme and evaluation;
• Constant monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment of programme;
• Follow up on audit recommendations;
• Delivery exceptions are timely reported;
• Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes;
• Preparation of donor reports;
• Establishment of programme of engagement with key stakeholders such as Council of state, media, parliament, political parties, electoral management body, anti-corruption agencies for review and implementation of governance reforms.

Lead analysis and synthesis of proposals:

• Terms of reference on the areas for support and interventions under governance programme.

Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships and supports resource mobilization in cooperation with Management Support focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Development and implementation of the CO/Governance partnerships and resources mobilization strategies to achieve programme outcomes;
• Creation and coordination of partnerships with the UN Agencies, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society etc;
• Determination of programmatic areas of cooperation, based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities;
• Analysis and research of information on donors;
• Preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing;
• Establish pipelines and mobilize resources for programmes in governance including ensuring timely donor reporting where necessary;
• Lead and support programme networking, linkages and partnership development in governance areas with other UN agencies and development partners.

Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management  focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues;
• Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals;
• Assure coherence between the various programme components;
• Coordination of development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;
• Establishment of advocacy networks at national level and linked to international networks;
• Relevant, high-impact advocacy campaigns are implemented with key partners;
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Organization of trainings for the programme/ projects staff on governance programme and policies;
• Identify sources of information related to policy driven, project management and thematic issues in governance;
• Synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to project goals.

 

Required Skills or Experience

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field;
• Prince2 training and certification, RMG.
• 5 years (post qualification) of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services;
• Experience in governance area, research, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
• Establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages;
• Experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirement:

• Fluency in English; and
• National language of the duty station

Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda

• Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:
Building Strategic Partnerships

• Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues;
• Analyses and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders;
• Analyses information/databases on potential and actual donors.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

• Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline;
• Understands ther technical specialty relating to the position;
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position;
• Applies consistently in work tasks;
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments .

Leadership and Self-Management

• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Creating synergies through self-control;
• Managing conflict and making informed and transparent decision making;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others.