NATIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR - ECDF (YEMENI NATIONALS ONLY) - UNDP

Location: Sana'a, YEMEN

Application Deadline: 08-Nov-12

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Post Level: SB-4

Languages Required: Arabic, English 

Duration of Initial Contract: One year (renewable)

 Background

Following the signing of the Gulf Cooperation Council  peace initiative in November of last year, the Republic of Yemen has embarked on a two-year transition agenda. Against the backdrop of this political transition, and the request of the Yemeni authorities, the United Nations has articulated a Joint UN Framework to Support the Transition in Yemen, 2012-2014, which provides an important basis for UN assistance during this period. In this context, Rule of Law (RoL) has been identified as a key priority for Yemen, and for international assistance. In explicit contribution to this transition agenda, the Government of Yemen, in close cooperation with UNDP and other development partners, has created an Emergency Capacity Development Facility (ECDF) as a multi-partner platform to support the national leadership during the transition. Within this initiative, one module will focus on providing technical support and institutional capacity development to the Ministry of Interior, one of the core institutions in charge of contributing to a peaceful environment for the transition.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic thinking to ensure proper implementation of project activities; Overall management and planning of the implementation of the project’s outputs and activities; Manage and administer the day-by-day operations to ensure the effective implementation of the activities of above mentioned project; Initiate coordination with relevant national organizations, private sector companies and civil society initiatives where necessary; Undertake all necessary financial arrangements, processes, request for authorizations, payments and ensure financial accountability; Ensure the Project Board is formed; Arrange and coordinate the Project Board and act as Secretariat of the Committee; Prepare the work plan, quarterly, progress, annual reports and Terminal Report; Undertake any other related tasks at the request of the Project Board; Supervise all staff assignment and consulting agreements; Act as a secretary of the Project Board; Perform other related duties as requested by the Chief Technical Advisor, Rule of Law focal point or other Governance team manager.

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; Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and in the project through personal example Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development; Substantive experience working in policing and Rule of Law in Yemen or related discipline; Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills; Sound experience in partnership building with clients and external actors; Great familiarity withpolicing and Rule of Law stakeholders in Yemen; Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting; Focus on impact and result for the client and positive response to feedback; Demonstrated openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Advanced university degree in law, human rights, international development or other relevant fields. Experience: 7 years working experience preferably in the field of policing relevant discipline in Yemen; 5 years of experience in project management in the public or private sector; Proficiency in computer, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other packages; Excellent verbal and written communications skills;  Strong research skills;  Resourcefulness and strong networking skills. Language Requirements: Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required. To apply for this position, please click here