National Coordinator - UNDP Project Office in the British Virgin Islands
Bridgetown
- Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
- Location: Bridgetown
- Grade: Mid level - SB-5 (SC10/SC11), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
Background
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Duties and Responsibilities
Competencies
Core |
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Innovation Ability to make new and useful ideas work | Level 5: Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them |
Leadership Ability to persuade others to follow | Level 5: Plans and acts transparently, actively works to remove barriers |
People Management Ability to improve performance and satisfaction | Level 5: Models high professional standards and motivates excellence in others |
Communication Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform | Level 5: Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others |
Delivery Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement | Level 5: Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions |
Technical/Functional |
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Strategic thinking/Visioning | Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Management and Coordination | Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Risk Management
| Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Recovery Support and Implementation
| Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Operational Efficiency | Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Human Resources Management (General) | Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Learning and Development | Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Security Policy Management | Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Partnerships | Level 5:Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Representation | Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise |
Required Skills and Experience
Education: |
Master’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other relevant development areas.
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Experience: | A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in development in a governmental, multilateral organization in a multi-cultural setting is required.
Experience in the region, including the Caribbean and/or SIDS is an asset. Experience supporting governments implement reconstruction and rehabilitation funds Track record in strengthening relations with government counterparts and civil society organizations. Experience with UN and UNDP is an asset. Experience in recovery context is an asset. |
Language Requirements: | English. Other official language of the UN will be desirable
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Other: | Able to adapt to different cultural contexts
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Disclaimer
Important applicant information
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