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Project Development Analyst

Bangui

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Bangui
  • Grade: Junior level - IICA-1, International Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
    • Programme Management
    • Partnerships
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

Background Information - Job-specific

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a highly fragile country with a history of recurrent conflict, the most recent of which took place in 2013 between multiple armed groups. The violence that followed the 2013 crisis greatly damaged public assets and infrastructure, disrupted service delivery, further weakened the social fabric, and exacerbated people’s poverty and vulnerability to shocks. As a result, roughly one-quarter of the population was internally displaced or had to flee as refugees to neighboring countries. Upon the elections that have seen a leadership committed to peace, security, reconciliation and recovery of the country, improvements in the security situation have resulted in the voluntary return of displaced populations, estimated to be about 15 to 20 percent. However, the return of displaced to areas of origin remains fragile and dependent on overall security situation. The growing need to: rapidly increase access to basic services, to rehabilitate infrastructure and provide safety nets and communicate with a destitute population and with local authorities remains short term priorities and essential to the stabilization and economic revitalization of the country.

CDOH’s office in Bangui, CAR has a growing portfolio of experience providing project support services to peacekeeping operations, through its agile and flexible operational mechanism.  In this framework, UNOPS CDOH is looking for a Project Development Analyst to lend the crucial project development support to the CAR office.




Background information - DR Congo

Located in Kinshasa, DRC the UNOPS office in Central Africa covers the DRC, CAR, RC, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

The office has developed strong working relations with the international partners, UN agencies including UN Missions and Governments of Central Africa over the years. It provides technical support and capacity building in strategic development areas including infrastructure rehabilitation and development across health, education, public works, governance/public administration sectors; procurement, project management and sectoral advisory services; peace and security, environmental preservation and protection among others

Functional Responsibilities

The Project Development Analyst will work with Project Managers and partners (new, potential and existing) on developing project ideas and complementary and/or additions to current and potential project opportunities, draft amendment/revision needs on existing contractual agreements. The main responsibilities of the Project Development Analyst will be:

a) Develop opportunities:

  • Monitor and evaluate humanitarian and development trends and needs to identify areas of collaboration within UNOPS mandate and existing capacity.
  • Research events, publications and announcements, to track and screen opportunities for possible UNOPS interventions and identify trends that will drive partnership opportunities in CAR.
  • Provide advice and feedback CDOH CAR on the development of framework partnership agreements that can increase opportunities at the regional level.
  • Contribute to the identification, design, formulation and negotiation of new projects and programs and draft concept notes and project document briefs for discussion with partners.
  • Create and maintain one UNOPS opportunities and engagement functionalities in alignment with UNOPS corporate guidelines.
  • Coordinate technical and financial requirements, and negotiate proposals to close new project opportunities.
  • Drafts agreements and/or contractual documents required for the signature and implementation of new projects.
  • Understand and clearly explain UNOPS pricing policy to partners.
  • Contribute to the diversification of CDOH in line with UNOPS strategic and Regional objectives.
  • In coordination with the Communications and Reporting personnel, when available, gather content for communications and outreach materials for any countries managed by the CDOH

b) Communication and Knowledge management

  • Insure the production of material and external products of communication (brochures, documents of information, news bulletins, etc.).
  • Support the development and the management of a communication plan for the office.
  • Insure the follow-up of the realizations of the projects to support the external communication of the results and the lessons learnt by UNOPS Projects.
  • Represent UNOPS in CAR in the initiatives of communication and knowledge management.
  • Support the implementation and the follow-up of the communication plans of the projects.

c) Funds mobilization


Education

•    A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications or International Relations.

•    A combination of Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.


Experience

  • At least 2 years of experience in an international development including demonstrated experience in developing and executing partnership and program development plans; project development and proposal writing; acquisition of projects is required.
  • Project and programme management experience is an asset.
  • Establishing partnerships with UN agencies, international development organizations, governments, foundations, international NGOs or private sector organizations is an asset.
  • Prior experience working in international organizations, international development, post-disaster and/or emergency contexts would also be an advantage.

Languages

  • Fluency written and oral in French is required
  • Intermediate English is required

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

  1. Contract type : Contrat de Prestataire Individuel International 
  2. Contract level : I-ICA 1
  3. Contract duration : Open-ended, subject to Organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx 

Additional Considerations

  • Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
  • Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
  • For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
  • The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 


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