National Project Assistant
Riyadh
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Riyadh
- Grade: Consultancy - SB-3 (SC6/SC7), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Background
The primary role of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is to support country-led efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The work of UNDP in 170 countries around the world is anchored in diverse and effective partnerships, which are vital to our two critical roles at country level: (a) as an integrator across policy, programmatic and organizational silos; and (b) as an operational backbone for the United Nations and other partners.
Saudi Arabia is witnessing economic prosperity and progress in all domains of socio-economic development which produced tangible improvement in all human development indicators such as standard of living, health and education services, environmental conditions as well as potentials of comprehensive development. In April 2016, the Government of Saudi Arabia announced its Saudi Vision 2030 – an ambitious long-term development programme.
Saudi Vision 2030 represents an ambitious blueprint with long-term goals and expectations. It is expressed in three themes of a vibrant society; a thriving economy and an ambitious nation. A review of the three themes and their underlying issues of national concern reveal a holistic approach to development that encompasses the three dimensions of sustainable development: the social, the economic and the environment.
The partnership between UNDP and Saudi Arabia is covering vital sectors and areas which contributes to address the needs of Saudi society, including enhancement of the local capacity of different government institutions and support to policy making and reporting. A wide set of under the scope of technical assistance is provided to assist the KSA departments in their reform processes.
To support these activities, UNDP will provide technical advisory support to the KSA through the UNDP Country Office (CO) in Riyadh as well as provide support for overall project management activities. The National Project Officer(s) will carry out his/her tasks close cooperation with the Programme team and the Senior Management of UNDP’s office in KSA. The National Project Officer(s) are expected to provide technical expertise in overall project oversight, including project planning and coordination, monitoring and reporting. The National Project Officer(s) are expected to support the CO as needed in other areas, such as establishing new partnerships and formulating new projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the project documentation in an appropriate and satisfactory manner:
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Competencies
Innovation Ability to make new and useful ideas work | Level 3: Adapts deliverables to meet client needs |
Leadership Ability to persuade others to follow | Level 3: Proactively seeks and recognizes contributions of others |
Communication Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform | Level 3: Expresses information and views with adaptive reasoning and appreciation for complexity and variation |
Delivery Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement | Level 3: Takes responsibility for addressing critical situations and delivering core value |
Technical/Functional | Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx and hiring managers are encouraged to familiarize themselves for more information |
Results-based Management Competency Definition | Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work |
Collaboration and Partnership | Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work |
Knowledge Facilitation Competency Definition | Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work |
Required Skills and Experience
Education: | Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business or Public Administration,. |
Experience: |
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Language Requirements: | Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English |
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