Background
Under the overall supervision of the Head, Maritime Security Section, MSD, and direct supervision of the BAY Project Advisor, the incumbent will provide technical expertise associated with the \"Boosting Implementation of the Yaoundรฉ Code of Conduct Project\" (BAY Project).ย ย Duties and Responsibilities ย Implementation and coordination of the \"Boosting Implementation of the Yaoundรฉ Code of Conduct Project
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.ย
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Achieve Results:ย LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing workย
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinkingย
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learningย
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change processย
Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneouslyย
Engage and Partner: ย LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnershipsย
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:ย LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making ย
Cross-Functional & Technical competenciesย
Project Management - Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concernsย
Ethics - UN knowledge ethics policy: Ethics UN policy knowledge - ethics Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrityย
Business Managementย - Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results
Business Managementย ย - 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
Business Managementย - 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. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
Business Direction & Strategy - Negotiation and influence: Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates win-win situations ย Required Skills and Experience ย Education:
Languages requirement:
Complete proficiency in English, both written and oral, is requiredย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Working knowledge of French or Portuguese would be an advantage Disclaimer ย Applicant information about UNDP rosters ย Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.ยย Non-discrimination ย UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.ย ย ย UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.ย ย
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