Project Associate

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Ukraine’s vision of its strategic development is defined by three conceptual frameworks – European integration, NATO Accession (Euro-Atlantic integration) and the Sustainable Agenda 2030. An adequate alignment of these frameworks as well as assessing their overlapping elements can address one of the key challenges of Ukraine’s long-term development planning.

• Perform administrative support functions to facilitate the implementation of the project activities, including personnel matters, attendance records, facilitating missions, office maintenance, reception/registry; 
• Contribute to the programme component annual and detailed project implementation work plans, procurement plans and reports preparation, monitor approved project milestones with timely project extension/closure in Atlas in quality and timely manner based on the requirements of the UNDP and programme donors; 
• Facilitate project and programme component recruitments and personnel management, including leave monitoring;
• Assure timely and accurate preparation and submission of the documents for selection processes and contract of programme component team extension; 
• Participate in data collection, analysis and maintenance of project related database and files; keep accurate electronic and paper filing, information and records systems; 
• Participate in project and programme component activities (online meetings, round tables, conferences, other public activities); preparation, connection, implementation and follow up, take meeting minutes etc; 
• Provide logistical support, including travel arrangements, accommodation, visas, tickets, create Travel Requests/Travel Claims etc. to the project staff; 
• Facilitate and provide full support to component monitoring, evaluation and audit missions, as well as missions of experts; 
• Keep updated project inventory and assure that UNDP regulations on the equipment use, storage and proper maintenance are adhered. Assure that the project equipment transfer/disposal is being done in accordance with UNDP rules; 
• Maintain the database of all stakeholders and partners; 
• Liaise with UNDP Operations on a variety of the operations related issues: procurement, financial management and human resources; 
• Provide assistance with project documents translation and interpretation as needed; 
• Maintain stationery and office supplies, purchase office equipment when needed; 
• Handle project correspondence; 
• Provide support to various project activities at the national and sub-national levels;
• Provide support to communication activities and events of the project;
• Facilitate timely and proper preparation, collection and submission of full set of documents for the Project registration card;
• Ensure mainstreaming of gender equality considerations in the project implementation, promote a safe and enabling environment free of any kind of discrimination and abusive behaviour

• Provide day-to-day management of the project financial operations in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); 
• Prepare and monitor operations budget, assist in preparation of project budget and maintain necessary budgetary controls and records; 
• Prepare  documents for payments  in accordance with the approved project budget; 
• Ensure process of payment requests and payments within the limits of the project budget; 
• Prepare accurate budget revisions; 
• Prepare requests for financial authorization to UNDP Country Office in accordance with the approved project budget; 
• Prepare accurate financial reports, including monthly and quarterly disbursement reports and financial reports for donors; 
• Monitor expenditures and prepare financial reports and forecasts; Implement the internal control system which ensures that Purchase orders are duly prepared and dispatched; 
• Ensure timely corrective actions on purchase orders with budget check errors and other problems;
• Maintain the filing system; 
• Assist programme management in preparation/revision of Programme Implementation Plan.

​Operations/Procurement:

• Facilitate the process of procurement and delivery of goods and services through tender/canvas processes in accordance with SOPs;
• Support to organization of procurement processes including Procurement Plan cases creation, e-requisitions, vendor etc. 
• Support in organizing events through the conference service companies companies including checking and comparing the received proposals and contract creation in accordance with SOPs.

• Maintain updated database of the project counterparts, contractors, consultants, suppliers, collect relevant information on best services and expertise providers; 
• Review press and publications for articles of interest to project and programme and circulate them to programme staff; 
• Prepare project and programme related correspondence, maintain contacts with governmental and non-governmental institutions, local authorities, NGOs, academia, etc.; 
• Ensure all project communications and training activities are in line with UNDP gender-responsive communications principles;
• Facilitate project and programme related training/learning activities.

Support to other activities of the projects and portfolio:

• Support the preparation of analysis, infographics, presentations on project budget planning, forecast and delivery;
• Maintaining component information calendar in IMS: events, trainings, mission and consultancies;
• Assists inmeetings, drafts minutes and correspondence as requested;
• Preparation of interview reports;
• Organize the reception of visitors;
• Ensure the mainstreaming of gender equality and women’s empowerment considerations in the field of expertise, promote a safe and enabling environment free of any kind of discrimination and abusive behaviour, and use the principles of gender-responsive communications in line with the UNDP corporate standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

​Measurable Outputs of the Work Assignment:

• Full and appropriate use of UNDP Programme Operational Policies and Procedures and UNDP Standard Operating Procedures during implementation of the Components of related Projects.
• Projects reporting, quality monitoring and closure activities completed. 

• All activities are on track to meet their objectives and target indicators as defined in the project document;
• Relevant outputs of the project are fully and timely implemented in line with the Project’s Annual Work Plans;
• Funds delivery for activities has reached 100%;
• Project operations are carried out in strict accordance with UNDP rules and procedures.

• Communication;
• Delivery;
• Innovation;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work; 
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively; 
• Creating synergies through self-control;
• Managing conflict;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others; 
• Informed and transparent decision making.

• Basic research and analytical skills;
• Results-based approach;
• Strong communication skills;
• Client orientation;
• Quality assurance;
• Self-management and emotional intelligence; 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with minimum or no supervision as well as part of a team;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise;
• High level of creativity and excellent writing skills;
• Ability to identify problems and propose solutions;
• Gender mainstreaming 
  • Knowledge of gender equality and women’s empowerment issues and ability to apply it to strategic and/or practical situations, e.g. integrating into the project/programme cycle, including design, planning, and implementation

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Law, Political or Social Sciences or other related fields;

• At least 3 years of practical experience of working in the field of administration, finance, programme/project support or other relevant fields; 
• Experience of working in international organizations/projects (preferably in the area of democratic governance, sustainable development, social cohesion etc.) will be considered as an advantage;
• Familiarity with UN/UNDP procedures and experience with ATLAS would be an asset;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (Word, Excel etc); experience in handling of web-based management systems and online platforms.

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required. 

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