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Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
Location:
Kyiv
Grade:
Junior level , LICA-9, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: 2024-06-23
Job categories Programme Management
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5116/28336
Department/office ECR, UAMCO, Ukraine MCO
Duty station Kyiv, Ukraine
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-9
Duration 5 months, the extension of the contract depents on satisfactory performance and budget availability
Application period 07-Jun-2024 to 23-Jun-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Functional Responsibilities
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Development and follow up of resource mobilization opportunities
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Support the DPM-P with portfolio development, planning and coordination
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Portfolio Management Support
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On behalf of the DPM-P, support stakeholder coordination, representation, and inter-agency collaboration
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Knowledge management and document management
Development and follow up of resource mobilization opportunities
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Support the DPM-P with the monitoring of humanitarian mine action and development trends and needs particularly with regards to Ukrainian language publications to identify potential areas of intervention within UN mandates and existing capacity.
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Stay abreast of policies on mine action, UN policies, and cross-cutting priorities, such as gender, diversity, conflict sensitivity, sustainability and environment, to be included in project delivery as relevant.
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In support of the DPM-P, contribute research, language and liaison with Ukrainian-speaking beneficiaries to assist in preparing programme documents, including concept notes and proposals.
Portfolio development, planning and coordination
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Under the DPM-P’s leadership, support the development and articulation of the Programme Strategy (PS) in line with relevant UN and government and/or national or regional strategies, and review/update at necessary intervals. This includes reviewing draft documents, checking for errors and inconsistencies. Reviewing national or regional strategies in the Ukrainian language and informing the DPM-P of areas of incompatibility.
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Support the DPM-P to ensure PS and related work plans are accurately budgeted and resourced.
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Support the management team to translate the Strategy into implementation/results work plans and associated monitoring mechanisms and draft project documents as needed for the implementation of the programme. Final accountability for the strategy and work plans rests with the DPM-P.
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Coordinate and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure aligned and coherent planning and implementation processes.
Portfolio Management Support / Reporting
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Prepare and provide support for high-quality summary and analytical reports including, but not limited to, project reports, annual reports, situation reports, briefing notes and UN reports. Prepare written summaries of meetings/visits and ensure relevant team members implement follow-up actions, as appropriate. Research and prepare analytical, and sometimes sensitive, documents for the management team.
Support to stakeholder coordination, representation, and inter-agency collaboration
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Support the DPM-P to establish and build relationships with UN, international organizations, donors, governments, and mine action stakeholders for the purposes of facilitating activities and improving the quality and relevance of programme implementation. This includes participation in meetings, keeping stakeholders informed of project status and progress through emails, factsheets and other means.
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In support of DPM-P, contribute to drafting UNOPS inputs to the Mine Action Area of Responsibility/Sub-Cluster under the Protection Cluster, where relevant, including the formulation of the mine action components for the Humanitarian Needs Overview and Response Plan Response plan as well as reporting on MAAoR activities.
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Support the UAMCO Communications Team in the design, coordination and dissemination of public information products and communication activities as well as gather and draft content for communications products and platforms.
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Support the DPM-P preparations for official meetings, events, briefings and field visits, and prepare talking points, briefing notes, presentations and speeches for the management team and senior UN officials.
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Accompany the DPM-P or other members of the management team to meetings or on mission and act as interpreter as and when required.
Knowledge management and document management
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Maintain records of programme files and other necessary programme documents such as documentation of decisions and actions taken on programme issues.
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Implement relevant standards, tools and templates to effectively manage programme and project development and implementation.
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Identify, contribute to, record and share the ongoing development and implementation of best practices, lessons identified and innovative approaches to improve overall programme performance.
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Contribute to the management and upkeep of risk management and issue management logs and processes.
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Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
- Advanced university degree (master or equivalent) with two years of relevant experience, OR
- First level university degree (bachelor degree or equivalent) with four years of relevant experience.
Work Experience
- Relevant experience is defined as progressive experience in programme/project development or management, in either public or private sector organizations.
- Experience in mine action is desired.
- Experience in information management is desired.
Language Requirements
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- Fluency in English is required (read, write and speak)
- Fluency in Ukrainian is required (read, write and speak)
- Fluency in other UN official languages is desirable.
Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.
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Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.
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Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.
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