Background
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UNDP Libya is working rapidly to respond to several crises in Libya by formulating and implementing projects that help stabilize the country and instill trust and confidence amongst communities, and between communities and the government. The UNDP Libya Country Office (CO) has made strong commitments to international donors, its Libyan counterparts and citizens to help restore and improve public services; enhance the effectiveness and reach of existing public institutions; expand civic engagement and participation in political and development processes; increase economic opportunities in a more diversified economy; strengthen social cohesion, support elections, reconciliation and politic dialogue initiatives; and contribute to stability throughout the country to ensure development gains.
In this context, the UNDP Libya is rapidly responding to the situation in Libya. To this end, the Country Office is strengthening its internal capacities through an enhanced recruitment approach and re alignment of its programmatic offer in a bid to respond to the needs and priorities of the country. It is envisaged that this support will provide timely, cost effective, integrated and dynamic solutions for the delivery of much needed services under a rapidly changing context in the country thus ensuring smooth business continuity and sustainable development.
Under the overall guidance of the Resident Representative, and the day-to-day management of the –Deputy Resident Representative, the Programme Specialist serves as the main advisor on the peacebuilding, livelihoods and resilience programme, with a focus on strategic analysis, advocacy, partnership building and programmatic engagement. He/she will manage the peacebuilding and livelihoods portfolio, in close collaboration with the rest of the Programme units. In this context, the Programme Specialist will develop an updated and collaborative peacebuilding and livelihoods strategy for UNDP Libya, as aligned with the new national context in Libya, while ensuring consistency with the UN Strategic Framework, and the Country Programme Document (CDP). He/she will also ensure continued monitoring of the programme development and implementation.
The ProgrammeSpecialist will serve as the main interfacewith the UN agencies on the peacebuilding, livelihoods and resilience agenda and will participate in relevant UN and coordination meetings, on behalf of UNDP. He/she is also expected to build partnerships with key government counterparts, as well as civil societyorganizations and academiaon key aspects of UNDP’s agenda and strategic focus.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Provides high quality analysis to the Country Office’s senior management and ensures the strategic direction of UNDP’s Peacebuilding and Livelihoods engagement .
- Ensures the effective management of the CO Peacebuilding and Livelihoods strategy focusing on quality control of the full cycle of programming from formulation to implementation .
- Establishes strategic partnerships and supports resource mobilization
- Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management
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- Provides high quality analysisto the Country Office’s senior management and ensures the strategic direction of UNDP’s Peacebuilding, Livelihoods and Resilience engagement focusing on achievement of the following results:
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- Provides thorough analysis of the political, socio-economic, and peacebuilding and social cohesion situation in the country and formulates policyguidance on possible entry points forstrategic/programmatic engagement.
- Advises on issues that would benefit from high level advocacy efforts in the area of Peacebuilding and Livelihoods
- Develops and updates UNDP’sPeacebuilding and Livelihood supportstrategy, in view of the unfolding national and local contextin Libya, and within the framework of the implementation of Agenda 2030.
- Develops strategic and innovative programme areas of cooperation to further the Peacebuilding and Livelihood agenda in-country, in line with agreed national priorities and plans, and the implementation of Agenda 2030.
- Designs a forward lookingand collaborative agendafor Peacebuilding and Livelihoods agenda in Libya.
- Forms and leads a Peacebuilding and Livelihoods working group within the Programme and facilitates dialogue on priority issues and cross-cutting issues with other areas of work.
- Supports the preparation/revision and the quality implementation of the Common Country Assessment (CCA), the UN Strategic Framework (UNSF), Country Programme Document (CDP), as well as other relevant frameworks
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- Ensures the effective management of the CO Peacebuilding and Livelihoods strategy focusing on quality control of the full cycle of programming -- from formulation to implementation – , based on the following results:
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- In close collaboration with the other Programme leads, designs and formulates the CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP priorities into dedicated interventions in line withthe UNDP CDP.
- Ensures the substantive coordination of programme implementation with relevant partners.
Supervises the Peacebuilding and Livelihoods team and provides oversight to projects under this pillar.
- Provides strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the programme, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. Programme Specialist can perform the function of Manager Level 2 in Atlas for development projects transactions approval.
- Leads on the effective application of Results-based Management in the design, implementation and monitoring of the results associated with theagreed Peacebuilding and livelihoods strategy andrelated programming.
- Follows on audit recommendations and ensures the timely and quality preparation of donor reports, using RBM approach and methodology.
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- Establishes strategic partnerships and supports resource mobilization focusing on the following results
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- Establishes and maintains key partnerships with relevant UN Agencies, IFI’s, government t institutions, donors, private sector, civil society, and academia to further position UNDP as a lead organization in the area of Peacebuilding and Livelihoods
- Identifies avenues for partnerships with civil society and academia on areas for joint research and/or advocacy.
- Leads the Peacebuilding, Livelihoods and Resilience Team’s effort in identifying opportunities for resource mobilization for UNDP’s peacebuilding strategy.
- Represents UNDP in key donor fora and other coordination meetings. Participates on behalf of UNDP in selected UN working groups within the framework of the UNSF.
- Promotes the operationalization of the UNSF, and UNDP’s Country Programme document (CPD), in collaboration with key partners and other UN Agencies, with a view to identifying opportunities for joint programming.
- Proactively communicates on UNDP’s approach, strategy, and results, through media campaigns, public events and flagship publications.
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| 4- Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results: |
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- Supports the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to the Peacebuilding and livelihoods portfolio goals and priorities.
- Acts as a resource person in capacity building activities organized by UNDP Libya, as targeting internal and external audiences on issues related to Peacebuilding and Livelihoods in Libya, within the framework of the implementation of Agenda 2030.
- Acts as the knowledge broker/facilitator on all issues related to peacebuilding and livelihoods including experts’ identification, referral and comparative experience from other Country Offices in the region.
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Competencies
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Achieve Results:
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LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact |
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Think Innovatively:
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LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems |
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Learn Continuously
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LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences |
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Adapt with Agility
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LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands |
| Act with Determination |
LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results |
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Engage and Partner
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LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration |
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Enable Diversity and Inclusion
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LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity |
| Cross-Functional & Technical competencies |
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| Thematic Area |
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Definition |
| 2030 Agenda: Peace |
Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Responsive Institutions
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Community engagement for prevention, response, and social cohesion
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| 2030 Agenda: Peace |
Recovery Solutions and Human Mobility
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Sustainable Livelihoods Diversification/recovery
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| Business Management |
Portfolio Management |
Ability to select, priorities and control the organizations programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment |
| Business Management |
Partnerships Management |
Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies |
| Business Management |
Resource Management |
Ability to allocate and use resources in a strategic or tactical way in line with principles of accountability and integrity |
| Business Direction & Strategy |
Effective Decision Making |
Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with ones authority, area of expertise and resources |
| Business Management |
Result Base Management |
Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results |
Required Skills and Experience
| Education |
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Development Economics, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Agriculture or related fields.
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| Experience, Knowledge, and Skills |
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in (a) the provision of analytical, advisory and technical assistance in complex development settings; (b) the design, monitoring and monitoring of development strategies/programmes and (c) the establishment of effective partnerships with a wide set of stakeholders including: national governments, civil society, academia, the UN and private sector.
- Proven experience and substantive expertise in programming in peacebuilding and livelihoods, particularly in areas related to: resilience programming, employment generation, income diversification, social cohesion and community reconciliation especially at the subnational levels i.e. community levels. Good knowledge of concepts and technical advisory and policy processes at a national level will be a distinct advantage. .
- Proven ability to work in a collaborative fashion, through multistakeholder processes.
- Prior experience in peacebuilding and livelihoods strategy/programme development in crisis and transition settings an asset.
- Fluency in English and Arabic
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