Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Category:
Type: Full Time
Deadline: 24-Sep-17 00:00:00
Salary:
Description
Under direct supervision of the UNDP Democratic Governance Programme Analyst, and in close coordination with focal points from UNICEF and UNFPA, the incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day management and implementation of the project activities and delivery of outputs and results, in close cooperation with relevant government and international counterparts.
Apart from project coordination functions the incumbent is expected to contribute substantially to the development of the human rights programmatic direction of UNDP/ UN.
Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise and monitor the project implementation process;
- Ensure the efficient operation of the Project Unit, including supervision of the project staff and national consultants;
- Ensure the development and efficient implementation of activities, as per the Project Document acting flexibly to adjust to implementing realities;
- Manage the Project budget and ensure financial delivery;
- Liaise with the Government, civil society organizations, international partners etc. to ensure participatory approach for the development and implementation of project activities;
- Develop critical partnerships and networks for the specific thematic areas; participating in the activities of intergovernmental or other coordinating bodies;
- Develop and submit reports to the implementing and responsible partners, UNDP/ UN, and funding organizations on the financial and operational status of the Project;
- Provide quality advisory services for UNDP/ UN interventions in human rights sector and develop policy options for UNDP/ UN interventions in collaboration with Government and other partners relevant to the project scope and stakeholders involved;
- Identify catalytic areas for UNDP/ UN work in the areas of human rights and development;
- Coordinate development of project proposals in priority areas, identify potential funding sources;
- Provide guidance and technical expertise on the formulation of project strategies and proposals in the related fields; develop new project proposals and identify respective funding sources to ensure continuity of UNDP/ UN activities in human rights sector;
- Liaise closely with UNDP's/ UN's global and regional human rights advisors to ensure that Armenia is at the cutting edge of thinking in advancing protection of human rights, inequalities, etc.;
- Provide analysis on global and local events in the press and on TV on human right situation;
- Brief senior UN officials on the human rights situation in Armenia as relevant;
- Contribute to the preparation of the office collective products, including policy papers, corporate planning and reporting tools, resource mobilization and advocacy materials, innovative and creative initiatives, blogs and interviews;
- Provide knowledge-driven policy advice and services to UNDP/ UN and the Government in the related practice areas;
- Act as project assets custodian and ensure that the project assets are properly inventoried and reported to UNDP;
- Perform other job related duties as required.
RequiredQualifications
Education:
- Advanced university degree in Human Rights, International Affairs, Development Studies, Political Science or in other related field.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in project management and implementation, of which 3 years in human rights sector;
- Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
- Excellent knowledge of human rights situation in the country, developments/ trends, related legal and institutional framework;
- Experience of working in fast-paced office environment including working and negotiating with government authorities and international organizations;
- Experience in development of analytical documents, briefs and policy recommendations/ papers;
- Familiarity with the UN/ UNDP policies and procedures and/ or previous experience with the UN is an asset.
Skills:
- Strong managerial skills, proven ability to work under time pressure and handle multiple activities and tasks concurrently;
- Excellent analytical skills, with a strong track record of writing proposals and conceptualizing project activities in line with human rights based approaches taking into account gender considerations and implications;
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with people of different social and cultural background;
- Excellent team working skills, aptitude in consulting and involving others as well as building trust among others;
- Ability to deliver and reach the planned targets without undermining proper operational processes;
- Creativity, flexibility and an innovative approach to problem solving.
Computer Skills:
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc); knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems;
Languages:
- Fluency in English and Armenian languages.
Benefits
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