Programme Associate
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- UNDP
- Расположение:
- Moscow
- Длительность:
- 1 year with 3 months probationary period
- Дата окончания:
- 2009-03-11
- Описание:
Under the overall guidance of the supervisor, the Programme Associate ensures effective delivery of the CO programme by entering and managing data and supporting programme implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate can supervise clerical and support staff of the Programme Unit. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP HQs as required for resolving complex finance-related issues and exchange of information.
1. Supports formulation of programme strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Collection, analysis and presentation of background information for preparation of CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP, effective application of RBM tools and establishment of management targets (BSC).
- Presentation of background information for formulation of country programme, draft project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.
- Update UNDP web-site with information on up-coming events, best practices, progress reports and other Progarmme related materials.
2. Provides effective support to management of the CO programme focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Creation of a project in Atlas, preparation of required budget revisions, revision of project award and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial close of a project.
- Provision of guidance to the executing agencies on routine implementation of projects.
- Presentation of information for audit of NEX projects, assistance in implementation of audit recommendations.
- Translation from written reports, correspondence, presentations, newspapers, technical journals, and other documentation, interpretation of oral conversations, discussions, negotiations and interviews, especially when attending meetings between high ranking government officials, project partners and international experts;
- Performing other duties as required.
3. Provides administrative support to the Programme Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Revision of NEX projects Financial Reports; preparation of non-PO vouchers for development projects.
- Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed; transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas.
- Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.
- Creation of requisitions in Atlas for development projects, registering of goods receipt in Atlas.
- Making budget check for requisitions, POs and vouchers.
4. Supports resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Analysis of information on donors, preparation of donor’s profile.
- Tracking and reporting on mobilized resources. Revision of cost-sharing agreements, managing contributions in Atlas.
5. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme.
- Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in programme.
- Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Qualifications and Requirements- University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political or Social Sciences
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or project management experience is required at the national or international level. Advanced PC user including office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
- Fluency in English and Russian languages.
Competencies and Critical Success Factors- Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Shares knowledge and experience
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
- Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
- Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems
- Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit
- Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
- Prince2 training and certification, RMG
- Контактная информация:
Interested candidates are required to send a motivation letter and a detailed Curriculum Vitae including date of birth, citizenship, educational qualifications, a summary of professional skills and expertise, a summary of relevant work experience, publications written, and languages spoken, or to complete a United Nations Personal History form (available under the VACANCY Section).
All applications should be sent to hr.ru@undp.org by the deadline of 11 March 2009 quoting the code "PS".