Job Title: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS OFFICER (Project), P4
Department/ Office: United Nations Human
Settlements Programme
Duty Station: BAGHDAD
Posting Period: 3 May 2013-2 June 2013
Job Opening number: 13-PGM-UNHABITAT-27838-R-BAGHDAD
(E)
Org. Setting
and Reporting
The United
Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human
settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and
environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing
adequate shelter for all. This post is located in Baghdad with frequent
missions to Erbil, under the Regional Office for Arab States (ROAS) of
UN-Habitat.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Technical Advisor/Programme
Manager, UN-Habitat Iraq Programme, the incumbent will perform the following
functions:
1. Project Acquisition, Management and
Implementation:
•Ensure effective and efficient definition and
execution of UN-Habitat projects through resource mobilization activities,
technical guidance, quality, cost control and management support.
• Effective and efficient management of the
project resources as per approved project document and substantive work plan;
coordinate overall work plans and budgets; prepare relevant documentation and
reports; initiate recruitment of human resources; liaise with implementing
partners to ensure quality and timely delivery of UN-Habitat’s projects and
programmes.
2. Technical Assistance, Advisory Services and
Outreach:
• Review and analyze issues and trends,
preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
• Conduct training workshops, seminars, etc.; make
presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Provide quality technical input into project
activities as well as to national institutions in line with Medium Term
Strategic and Institutional Plan (MTSIP) and the relevant thematic area.
3. Representation and Liaising with key
stakeholders:
• Represent UN-Habitat vis-a-vis project partners
and local and national governments as per work plan or project document.
• Manage, develop and maintain close working
relationships with relevant national and international partners, stakeholders,
and other UN Agencies in the Duty Station.
• Promote and coordinate active participation of
Project Offices in the relevant MTSIP.
• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of
the Habitat Country Programme Documents.
• Support/stimulate the inter-divisional
cooperation at country level through the enhanced normative operational
frameworks.
4. Perform other related duties as may be
assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Strong conceptual skills. Shows pride in work and in achievements;
demonstrates professional competence and mastery in the UN Habitat focus areas
of Urban Planning and Design, Housing and Slum Upgrading; is conscientious and
efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is
motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when
faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful
situations. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to
achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas
and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before
personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision,
even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit
for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team
shortcomings. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with
agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts
priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for
completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time
efficiently. Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to
see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive
partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies
clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing
developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and
anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in
projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or
equivalent) in urban planning, architecture or a related field. A first university degree with a combination
of two years professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu
of the advanced degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of working experience
in areas related to human settlements, project or programme management and/or
development, including at least three at the international level. Experience in post conflict areas is an added
advantage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of
the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in oral and written
English is required. Fluency in Arabic Language will be an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an
assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the
Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff
are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in
accordance with established rules and procedures. This position is funded for an initial
period of one year and may be subject to extension.
1. All
applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after
the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job
opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has
been provided.
2. If you
do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your
application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application,
if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through
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United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on
the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under
conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the
United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a
non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY
STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING,
OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON
APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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