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UNDP is the United Nations' global development network, an organization helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion by supporting countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results. The network is active in about 170 countries and is present in Tajikistan since 1994. Our current focus in the country is on sustainable economic development,ย good governance, building resilience to climate phenomena, developing the countryโs potential on green energy, and reducing the burden of HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis.ย
UNDP Tajikistan is announcing the position of the Project Associate for three Country Office clusters: Resilience, Governance and Sustainable Economic Development to support implementation of project activities as assigned by and under direct supervision of the UNDP Project Manager. The Project Associate collaborates with UNDP relevant staff both programme and operations personnel in UNDP Country office in Dushanbe and relevant project personnel.
It is a call for a Roster of qualified candidates to express their interest in future upcoming opportunities.
The candidates will be included into the UNDP Tajikistan Roster for the position of Project Associate and remain in the pool for the duration of 36 months in line with the UNDP policy and procedures. The rostered candidates will be invited to participate in the validation interview for the position(s) once it becomes vacant and/or available depending on office needs. The offer will be made based on the interview outcomes. Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Associate will carry out the following duties and responsibilities.
ย ย ย ย Summary of Key Functions:ย
Programmatic support Operational supportย Collaboration and partnership Any other task assigned by the Supervisor Programmatic support: Provide programmatic support in planning, implementing, reporting and monitoring activities in in accordance with the Project Document. Assist with development and implementation of innovative solutions and approaches for successful implementation of the project activities. Contibute for provision of inputs to project reporting and ensuring timely preparationof monitoring ย including quarterly, semi-annual, and annual programmatic reports in the form and substance satisfactory to UNDP and donor. Assist in collecting, compiling, and providing information for preparation of project briefs, presentations, reports. Assist in preparation of project official correspondence to all relevant project partners; Maintain project monitoring database and participate in monitoring field visits to project sites.ย Assist in ensuring effective communication and visibility of project interventions and achievements. Provide inputs in the development and producing knowledge products, i.e. case studies, success stories, lessons learnt reports, press releases, sub-projectatlas and project briefs, etc. Develop sub-projects atlas, and information briefs and brochures about the project. Continuously analyze, record and report on relevant project activities, issues, risks, etc. to ensure the quality assurance of project interventions.ย ย ย ย 2. Operational support:
ย ย ย 3. Collaboration and partnership:
Work collaboratively in a team environment with other colleagues in UNDP UNDP CO as well as project partners to ensure successful implementation of project activities related to M&E and communication. Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the necessary project related reports.ย Contribute to the effective cooperation and partnership with national and sub-national government partners, civil society institutions, other development programmes and agencies active in the targeted areas in relation to project activities.ย When requested by supervisor take part in meetings and events organized by UNDP and/or other partners, including government, on topics relevant to project scope and inform supervisor on results of meetings. Provide inputs in the development and producing knowledge products, i.e. case studies, success stories, lessons learnt reports, press releases and etc.4.ย ย ย ย ย Institutional Arrangement
The Project Associate is expected to support implementation of project activities as assigned by and under direct supervision of Project Manager. The Project Associate will be based in Dushanbe and collaborate with UNDP relevant staff from UNDP Country office in Dushanbe
ย CompetenciesCore Behavioural Competencies ย Achieve Results- LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively- LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย ย Learn Continuously- LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback ย Adapt with Agility- LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย ย Act with Determination- LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident ย Engage and Partner- LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships ย Enable Diversity and Inclusion- LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationย ย Cross-Functional & Technical competencies ย Business Managementย - Project Management- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specificย goals. ย General (across the functions- Event planning and execution- Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP's overall brand and mandate. ย Business Management- Partnerships Management- Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.ย ย Business Management- Operations Management- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organizationโs business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. ย Administration and Operation- Events management (including retreats, trainings and meetings)- Ability to manage events, including venue identification, accommodation, logistics, catering, transportation, and cash disbursements. ย Partnership Management -Relationship management- Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding. ย Business Management- Communication- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.ย Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels ย ย Required Skills and Experience
ย Education:
Languages:
Language skills: Fluency in Tajik and English languages is mandatory.ย Knowledge of Russian is an advantage.Desired skills:
Understanding of development context and work experience with international development agencies is an added advantage.ย Experience in M&E, communication and other related area. Experience in organizing exchange workshops and/or training activities at the national or international level is an asset. Sound knowledge of country context and development challenges. Affinity with the mandate and role of the United Nations Disclaimerย Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)ย
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