Thematic Coordinator on Regional Development

Minsk

Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Location: Minsk
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

Background

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The Republic of Belarus is committed to the ideas and principles of sustainable development. The provisions of the 2030 Agenda are reflected in strategic UN documents and national policy documents, such as the National Sustainable Development Strategy of the Republic of Belarus until 2035, state programs and plans. Effective implementation and promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is key for accelerating the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.

UNDP together with other UN agencies has been working with national partners to support the 2030 Agenda implementation in Belarus. The Joint Project “Support to the Efforts of the Republic of Belarus in Nationalization and Localization of the Sustainable Development Goals” shall support the efforts of the Republic of Belarus in nationalization and localization of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Joint Project envisages activities that:

support the national mechanism for achieving the SDGs;
facilitate the process of incorporating the SDGs into the regional planning system;
improve the system for collecting, monitoring and evaluating the SDG data.

The Project will be implemented through the Joint actions of four UN Agencies in Belarus – WHO, UNDP, UNICEF, and UNFPA. UNDP is appointed to act as the leading agency and is responsible for the coordination work within the Joint Project.

In this context, UNDP is seeking a Thematic Coordinator on Regional Development. Working with the national partners, local authorities, relevant civil society organizations and in close coordination with the UN agencies, the Thematic Coordinator on Regional Development is primarily responsible for the successful implementation of the UNDP activities under the Component 2 “Facilitation of the development and implementation of the strategic SDG forecasting and planning documents and support achievement of the SDGs at the local level”.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Thematic Coordinator on Regional Development assumes responsibility for the successful implementation of UNDP activities under the Component 2 and will facilitate the development of the strategic SDG forecasting and planning documents and support achievement of the SDGs at the local level. He/she works under direct supervision of the Project Manager.

Key Functions:

Support in the strategic vision and development of the Joint Project in terms of the Component 2 implementation and quality assurance:

Ensure implementation, delivery, and finalization of the UNDP activities and results of the Component 2 in accordance with the Joint Project Document, approved work plans and budgets, UNDP rules and procedures and national requirements and procedures.
Assume responsibility for meeting the targets set out in the agreed Joint Project annual work plans within the UNDP activities on Component 2, reporting on project funds and related record keeping on Component 2.
Contribute to the review of risks, lessons learnt, indicators, and other quality assurance factors in terms of the successful implementation of Component 2.
Contribute to adequate management of the project resources and monitor expenditures, commitments and balance of funds under the project budget lines within the UNDP activities of the Component 2, ensure that financial UNDP delivery targets set out in the agreed Joint Project annual work plans on the Component 2 are met.
Contribute to preparation of annual, quarterly, and detailed implementation work plans and reports, and other related documents for timely implementation of the whole Joint Project activities;
Undertake other actions related to the Project implementation as requested by the Project Manager.

Ensure implementation and thematic management of UNDP activities under Component 2:

Prepare Terms of Reference (ToR) for national and international consultants and subcontractors within the UNDP activities under the Component 2 following relevant UNDP procedures, contribute to the selection processes of Consultants or Contractors.
Guide, supervise, and coordinate the work of national and international consultants and legal entities, contracted within the Component 2, ensure compliance with the agreed JP work plan and respective ToR securing high quality of the results.
Prepare timely reports on Component 2, including progress and annual reports, as well as any ad-hoc reports.
Contribute to preparation of annual project reports (on Component 2) of the Joint Project, project implementation reports (on Component 2) for the donor, to the Implementing partner, MPTF as well as any other reports or updates.
Develop/support in development of necessary training materials and implementation guidelines for UNDP activities under the Component 2.
Contribute to the preparation of all necessary documents on the implementation of Component 2 for proper operational and financial closure of the Joint Project in line with the relevant UN, donor procedures as well as national regulations.
Organize and supervise conferences, workshops and trainings, other events within the UNDP activities under the Component 2 needed during the Joint Project implementation.
Prepare analytical notes, official outgoing letters, reference materials, prepare presentations, talking inputs, performances, related to the Component 2.

Organize calls for proposals of pilot SDGs initiatives for regional and local development:

Organize the process of preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the corresponding calls for proposal of pilot SDG initiatives (formation of relevant documentation and submission of documentation for approval of the Project Steering Committee or in accordance with another procedure, approved by the Project Steering Committee for approval of documentation).
Oversee the implementation of pilot SDG initiatives (check analytical reports, create and update the database of pilot SDG initiatives, ensure the collection of qualitative and quantitative indicators of the pilot SDG initiatives).
Develop and implement methods for funded pilot SDG initiatives impact assessing.
Ensure effective wide notification of interested parties about the announcement of the call for proposals of pilot SDG initiatives, as well as about other activities within Component 2.

Participate proactively in the partnership building:

Liaise with the national partners, local and regional authorities, civil society organizations and other relevant institutions in order to involve them in activities, leverage the capacities and achieve catalytic results under the Component 2;
Provide consultancy (individual consultations, seminars, trainings, etc.) to partners and project stakeholders if it is necessary.
Ensure adequate information flow, discussions and feedback among the various stakeholders of the Joint Project under the Component 2.
Participate proactively in joint communication, PR, and media activities, coordinate distribution of the Joint Project information related to Component 2.
Maintain regular contact with the UNDP Country Office on the Component 2 implementation issues of their respective competence.

Institutional Arrangement

The direct supervisor for the Thematic Coordinator on Regional Development is the Project Manager.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-functional and Technical Competencies

Business Development -Knowledge Facilitation
- Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally
Business Management - Partnerships Management
- Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Government, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
Business Direction & Strategy - Systems Thinking
- Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
Partnership management - Relationship management
- Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding
Digital & Innovation - Data Governance
- Knowledge of data science, skills to develop data management tools, organize and maintain databases and operate data visualization technologies
2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness - SDG Integration
- Institutional and Context analysis
2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness - SDG Integration
- SDG acceleration and Bottleneck Assessment

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master´s degree in the field of management, economics, law, administration, or any other related field.
Bachelor’s degree in related field in combination with 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years (with Bachelor's degree) of relevant professional work experience in the field of management, law, economics, administration, or any other related field is required.
At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in preparation and implementation of calls for support or in monitoring and evaluation of initiatives will be an asset.
At least two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience addressing the local development will be an asset.
At least two (2) years of experience in implementation of international technical assistance projects will be an asset.

Languages:

Native proficiency (or equivalent) in written and spoken Russian is required.
Working level of English is required.

Skills:

Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Demonstrate/safeguard ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
A team player and contribute to teamwork;
Create and promote open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Create synergies through self-control
Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position;
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks;
Identifies new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates same in own work;
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;

Travel:

Any travel (in Belarus and abroad) associated with performing the functions of the Thematic Coordinator on Regional Development will be payable by the Joint Project, UNDP as per the travel policy.

The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.
Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.

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Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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