DEEP NGOs Coordinator
Job Description
Job ID/Title :DEEP NGOs Coordinator
Category : Governance and Poverty Reduction
Brand :UNDP
Application Deadline :26-Sep-12
Duty Station :Ramallah
Languages Required :Arabic, English,
Duration of Initial Contract :One year
Expected Duration of Assignment :4 Years
Category : Governance and Poverty Reduction
Brand :UNDP
Application Deadline :26-Sep-12
Duty Station :Ramallah
Languages Required :Arabic, English,
Duration of Initial Contract :One year
Expected Duration of Assignment :4 Years
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Background:
In its second phase (2012-2016), the DEEP will be executing an intervention involving 35 local regional and international implementing agencies, 12,000 Palestinian families, and 50 million USD worth of investments in the form of seed capital grants and revolving micro-finance funds. This will require the expansion and organization of the project team to function within a more controlled environment that ensures the application of good practice in results based management including the establishment and alignment of financial, planning, monitoring, and extension systems within the project implementation unit. Consequently, the program will require the hire an NGOs Coordinator.
Under the general guidance of the Programme Manager and the direct supervision of the DEEP Grants Manager, the NGOs Coordinator, will manage the relationship between the partner NGOs and will develop manuals and implementation tools to achieve the best implantation of the project and achieve all of its Goals and Objectives.
The NGOs Coordinator will lead the grants component and the social safety net activities with the local NGOs with the support of the project staff and works in close collaboration with the DEEP Grants Manager for the West Bank and Gaza.
The DEEP project which is implemented by UNDP/PAPP is seeking qualified candidates for the NGOs Coordinator Position in Ramallah. The vacancy post will be part of the UNDP’s Project Management Office (PMO) based in Ramallah and Gaza.
Description of Responsibilities:
Summary of key functions:
-Implementation of project strategies and policies
-Implementation and follow up the Economic Empowerment Component of the Project.
-Provision of top quality advisory services to the, Partner NGOs, Government and other stakeholders and facilitation of knowledge building and management
1-Help and ensure implementation of project strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
-To promote the UNDP global thinking related to poverty alleviation tools, methods from a sustainable livelihood ,human rights approach and achieving the MDGs
-To pilot new poverty alleviation interventions on the institutional and household levels which could further assist donors who are seeking to enhance the effectiveness of their aid assistance by identifying new innovative and effective points of entry.
2-Participates and lead the effective implementation of the sub-component (Economic Empowerment Component) of the Project within the practice area specialization assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the project achieving the following results:
-To articulate and manage mechanisms within the project which will promote knowledge sharing among duty holders from government, civil society, private sector and donor communities to establish a think tank and consequently provide high quality feedback on national policies related to poverty.
-To ensure that the developed systems achieve the overall goals of UNDP as well as the project, for instance, women empowerment, poverty alleviation, the right of education, housing etc…? To ensure that systems which prove to be effective in monitoring or preventing poverty are well streamed in the work of partner institutions
-To demonstrate project achievements, developed tools and ways forward for stakeholders and other national and international communities
-Preparation of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting and preparation of Annual Work Plans.
-Monitor and follow up the field progress of funding agreements with NGOs in the West Bank and Gaza implementing promotional social safety net activities.
3-Provides top quality advisory services to the partner NGOs / Government / other stalk holders and ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
-To provide advice to the government, civil society organizations, UN communities on issues related to poverty alleviation policy.
-Facilitate and coordinate the process of capacity building for partner stakeholders.
-Coach implementing NGOs on the best suitable interventions that meet families’ needs, market and NGO field of expertise.
-Organization of training for the projects staff on project issues.
-Any other duties as assigned by the project manager to achieve project goals.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the success of project within specific areas of cooperation. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets, and achieving the success implementation of the project sub-component to reach all project goals and objectives.
Competencies :
Competencies and Critical Success Factors
Corporate Competencies:
-Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
-Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
-Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
-Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
-Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
-Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
-Ability apply conceptual models in support of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
-Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit
-Strong IT skills
Management and Leadership
-Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
-Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
-Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
-Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
-Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Qualifications :
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in development, Buisness, economics or related field
Experience:
Minimum of six years work experience focusing on poverty reduction – targeting the very poor and poor households with a minimum of three of these years in management-level positions. Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web based management systems.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in the English and Arabic.
“UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from both internal and external men and women will be considered equally”
UNDP actively supports the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted by the United Nations General Assembly
Important message to all applicants!
-Please be aware that the UNDP/PAPP will review your application only if you have uploaded Personal History Form (P.11) to your application. Please download the form from the following link: http://jobs.undp.ps.
-You will get the opportunity to upload the P-11 at when you apply for the position.
-Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications that are under consideration will be contacted.
-For more detailed information about UNDP/PAPP please visit our website at www.undp.ps.
In its second phase (2012-2016), the DEEP will be executing an intervention involving 35 local regional and international implementing agencies, 12,000 Palestinian families, and 50 million USD worth of investments in the form of seed capital grants and revolving micro-finance funds. This will require the expansion and organization of the project team to function within a more controlled environment that ensures the application of good practice in results based management including the establishment and alignment of financial, planning, monitoring, and extension systems within the project implementation unit. Consequently, the program will require the hire an NGOs Coordinator.
Under the general guidance of the Programme Manager and the direct supervision of the DEEP Grants Manager, the NGOs Coordinator, will manage the relationship between the partner NGOs and will develop manuals and implementation tools to achieve the best implantation of the project and achieve all of its Goals and Objectives.
The NGOs Coordinator will lead the grants component and the social safety net activities with the local NGOs with the support of the project staff and works in close collaboration with the DEEP Grants Manager for the West Bank and Gaza.
The DEEP project which is implemented by UNDP/PAPP is seeking qualified candidates for the NGOs Coordinator Position in Ramallah. The vacancy post will be part of the UNDP’s Project Management Office (PMO) based in Ramallah and Gaza.
Description of Responsibilities:
Summary of key functions:
-Implementation of project strategies and policies
-Implementation and follow up the Economic Empowerment Component of the Project.
-Provision of top quality advisory services to the, Partner NGOs, Government and other stakeholders and facilitation of knowledge building and management
1-Help and ensure implementation of project strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
-To promote the UNDP global thinking related to poverty alleviation tools, methods from a sustainable livelihood ,human rights approach and achieving the MDGs
-To pilot new poverty alleviation interventions on the institutional and household levels which could further assist donors who are seeking to enhance the effectiveness of their aid assistance by identifying new innovative and effective points of entry.
2-Participates and lead the effective implementation of the sub-component (Economic Empowerment Component) of the Project within the practice area specialization assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the project achieving the following results:
-To articulate and manage mechanisms within the project which will promote knowledge sharing among duty holders from government, civil society, private sector and donor communities to establish a think tank and consequently provide high quality feedback on national policies related to poverty.
-To ensure that the developed systems achieve the overall goals of UNDP as well as the project, for instance, women empowerment, poverty alleviation, the right of education, housing etc…? To ensure that systems which prove to be effective in monitoring or preventing poverty are well streamed in the work of partner institutions
-To demonstrate project achievements, developed tools and ways forward for stakeholders and other national and international communities
-Preparation of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting and preparation of Annual Work Plans.
-Monitor and follow up the field progress of funding agreements with NGOs in the West Bank and Gaza implementing promotional social safety net activities.
3-Provides top quality advisory services to the partner NGOs / Government / other stalk holders and ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
-To provide advice to the government, civil society organizations, UN communities on issues related to poverty alleviation policy.
-Facilitate and coordinate the process of capacity building for partner stakeholders.
-Coach implementing NGOs on the best suitable interventions that meet families’ needs, market and NGO field of expertise.
-Organization of training for the projects staff on project issues.
-Any other duties as assigned by the project manager to achieve project goals.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the success of project within specific areas of cooperation. In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets, and achieving the success implementation of the project sub-component to reach all project goals and objectives.
Competencies :
Competencies and Critical Success Factors
Corporate Competencies:
-Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
-Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
-Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
-Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
-Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
-Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
-Ability apply conceptual models in support of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
-Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit
-Strong IT skills
Management and Leadership
-Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
-Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
-Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
-Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
-Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Qualifications :
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in development, Buisness, economics or related field
Experience:
Minimum of six years work experience focusing on poverty reduction – targeting the very poor and poor households with a minimum of three of these years in management-level positions. Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web based management systems.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in the English and Arabic.
“UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from both internal and external men and women will be considered equally”
UNDP actively supports the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted by the United Nations General Assembly
Important message to all applicants!
-Please be aware that the UNDP/PAPP will review your application only if you have uploaded Personal History Form (P.11) to your application. Please download the form from the following link: http://jobs.undp.ps.
-You will get the opportunity to upload the P-11 at when you apply for the position.
-Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications that are under consideration will be contacted.
-For more detailed information about UNDP/PAPP please visit our website at www.undp.ps.
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Job Title
DEEP NGOs Coordinator
Deadline
26 - Sep - 2012
Location
Ramallah
Job Type
Full time
Position Level
Mid Career
Degree
Bachelor's degree
Experience
No Experience
Category
Business & Admin
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