UNDP - Assistant Resident Representative (Internal)

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• Ensuring the strategic direction of UNDP programme
• Strategic partnerships and support to resource mobilization
• Coordination of the CO programmes and projects, ensuring oversight of Policy and Programme Team
• Facilitation of knowledge building, knowledge sharing on RBM and M&E

• Thorough analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country and collaborative preparation/revision of CCA, UNPFD, CPD, CPAP, AWP and other documents.
• Identification of strategic programme areas of cooperation. 
• Operationalization of UNPFD/ CPD and CPAP in collaboration with the main partners and other UN Agencies. Identification of possibilities for joint programming.
• Analysis and presentation of UNDP policies and their implementation in the CO.

• Implementation of the CO partnerships and resources mobilization strategies to achieve programme outcomes.
• Support CO financial and programmatic sustainability as part of the Kazakhstan’s graduation to an NCC.  Support RM strategies with the Government of Kazakhstan, including coordinating timely development and submission of the project proposals for the approval by the Strategic Advisory Council (SAC) chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister. Coordinate preparation for the SAC meeting in close cooperation with the government focal point.
• As part of the CO’s RM strategy, contribute to development of new project concepts contributing substantively as well as ensuring the Project Documents and financial agreements are developed with high quality and in line with the UNDP rules and procedures.  
• Creation and coordination of partnerships with the UN Agencies, IFI’s, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society etc. 
• Determination of programmatic areas of cooperation, based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities. 
• Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing.

• Strategic oversight of Country Office compliance of corporate programming and reporting requirements. 
• Effective application of RBM tools in the country programme, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results, guidance to Programme Clusters in their oversight functions. Advises on compliance with POPP. 
• Monitoring regular collection of progress data on UNDP-led indicators in the UNSDCF M&E framework, and serving as a resource person to develop new indicators when needed.
• Application of programme management and monitoring modules of ATLAS. Performing the function of Manager Level 2 in Atlas for development projects transactions approval.
• Organizational set-up and fully functional project management systems to create best possible enabling environment for high level performance of Project Teams. 
• Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the country programme, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. Organizing bi-annual work planning and progress reviews. 
• Design and formulation of programme interventions, translating UNDP priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies.
• Advice to CO Senior Management on the programme implementation in relation with delivery status. Continuous analysis and monitoring of the financial situation for development projects.
• Effective monitoring, measuring the impact of the programme and evaluation. Constant monitoring and analysis of the country programme environment, timely readjustment of programme. Ensuring that results and lessons learned feed into the analytical and project work (i.e. results used to make decisions).
• Follow up on audit recommendations related to the programme. All exceptions are timely reported. Ensure timely submission of nationally implemented projects’ audit plan and implementation of recommendations. 
• Supporting the development of project proposals – particularly performance monitoring plans and M&E sections. 
• Coordination of the timely preparation of progress reports and submission to the Government and other development partners. Coordination of the CO business processes mapping and establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management, control of the workflows in the Programme Unit.
• Contribution to the creation of an empowering work environment in the Programme Unit.

• Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals.
• Compiling and disseminating of information extracted from all available information management systems to Senior Management and other stakeholders making use of digital platforms when possible. 
• Leading the process of capturing knowledge by networking and dissemination of know-how. Particular emphasis to be given to knowledge dissemination on RBM, ATLAS, corporate strategic results, M&E policy and applications. 
• Identification and formulation of lessons learned from evaluations and studies to be integrated into broader knowledge management. 
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Coordination of learning opportunities to country office and project staff and national partners to build capacity on RBM and M&E. 
• Any other responsibilities as requested by the Management.

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism
• Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment

• Ability to make new and useful ideas work

• Ability to persuade others to follow

• Ability to improve performance and satisfaction

• Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

• Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

• Creates effective advocacy strategies;
• Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses.

• Provides information for linkages across programme activities to help identify critical points of integration;
• Provides information and documentation on specific stages of projects/programme implementation;
• Provides background information to identify opportunities for project development and helps drafting proposals;
• Participates in the formulation of project proposals;

• Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UNDP’s mandate and strategic agenda;
• Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners;
• Promotes UNDP’s agenda in inter-agency meetings;

• Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals;
• Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations;
• Creates an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking;
• Makes the case for innovative ideas from the team with own supervisor;

• Analyzes information on potential bilateral donors and national counterparts to recommend a strategic approach;
• Identifies and compiles lessons learned;
• Develops a resource mobilization strategy at the country level;

• Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines;
• Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally;
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments;

• Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches;
• Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms;

• Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses;
• Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for global advocacy work and adapts it for use at country level;

• Anticipates client needs;
• Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider;
• Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective;
• Solicits feedback on service provision and quality;

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.

• 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.

• Fluency in English, Kazakh and/or Russian.

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