UNDP Somalia works in the three main regions of Somalia and its Programme has three main areas: Rule of Law and Security (ROLS), Governance, and Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP). Under the new Country Programme (2011-2015), the Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP) programme focuses on activities in support of the third Outcome “Somali Men and Women Benefit From Increased Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities and Improved Natural Resources Management”. Specifically, UNDP under PREP will strive to achieve the following Sub-Outcomes:
The Programme combines upstream and downstream approaches in partnership with local authorities, NGOs and community organizations while adopting a human rights based, conflict and gender sensitive approach, and focusing on the empowerment of youth. A key priority is to bridge the gap between humanitarian assistance and development, with a focus on creating sustainable solutions and reducing aid dependency in partnership between humanitarian and development agencies working in Somalia. Under the overall guidance of the Country Director, and the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director/Programme, the Programme Manager is responsible for day to day management of the expanding PREP portfolio, including strategic planning, formulation and technical oversight of the projects under the PREP Programme, in close collaboration and coordination with Project Managers and the Heads of Sub-Office who monitor day-to-day implementation of the projects in line with approved work plans. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying synergies and for ensuring cross-unit cooperation and coordination with other Programme areas in UNDP as well as with other UN agencies. In close collaboration with the Heads of Office of the UNDP in Somalia, the Programme Manager provides high-level policy advice to the relevant counterparts and leads policy advocacy in the Programme area and liaises with other UN Agencies, Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society in the areas pertaining to the Programme. The Programme Manager is expected to spend a minimum of 30% of his/her time in Somalia.
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Duties and Responsibilities | |
Summary of key functions:
Provides strategic direction and leadership to the PREP Programme, as well as Outcome 3, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Ensures effective management of the PREP programme within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:
Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Promotes UNDP mandate and corporate policy and provides senior high level policy advice to government and other partners, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Ensures knowledge building and Management focusing on achievement of the following results:
Impact of Results: The key results of the post are to strengthen UNDP’s contributions to national policy dialogue and design and implementation of an enhanced Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection programme in support of our new Country Programme. This will be achieved in particular through the establishment and/or strengthening of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets. The post increases the visibility and contribution of UNDP in this important area.
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Competencies | |
Functional Competencies: Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda: Preparing information required for advocacy for the inclusion of UNDP’s focus areas (democratic governance, poverty and MDGs, energy and environment, crisis prevention and recovery, HIV/AIDS and mainstreaming gender). Devising and communicating strategies. Influencing the public policy agenda. Providing conceptual leadership for UNDP’s advocacy at the global level. Level 3: Influencing the public policy agenda
Results-Based Programme Development and Management: Effectively managing core and non-core resources to achieve organizational results. Moving from basic research to programme/project management, to programme design and conceptual leadership. Level 3: Achieving results through programme design and innovative resourcing strategies
Building Strategic Partnerships: Establishing, maintaining and utilizing a broad network of contacts. Building partnerships and strategic alliances.Leveraging the resources of national governments and other development partners Level 3: Building strategic alliances
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches: Enhancing existing processes or products. Developing original and innovative ideas and approaches. Influencing others within UNDP and outside, to adopt new approaches. Creating a culture of innovation and change. Level 3: Fostering innovation in others
Resource Mobilization: Ensuring that UNDP has the resources it requires to implement programmes and advance a policy-oriented agenda. Moves from providing basic inputs to resource mobilization strategies, through implementation of the strategies, to conceptualization and design of strategies. Level 3: Developing resource mobilization strategies at country level
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise: Demonstrating and applying professional and/or technical expertise/knowledge of the post or discipline. Focusing on the knowledge and skill areas necessary to effectively perform the functions of the post. Identifying and seeking to expand knowledge and improve work processes. Level 3: Expert knowledge of own discipline
Client Orientation: Understanding and meeting or exceeding client needs. Anticipating and addressing client needs and concerns. Developing innovative approaches to meeting client needs. Ensuring overall provision of quality services to clients. Level 3: Meeting long-term client needs
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. |
Programme Manager, Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP)
Programme Manager, Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP)
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