Background
 
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Established in 1976; the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is one of the United Nations Agencies working in Jordan and is the main convener of sustainable human development.

As part of the global development system, UNDP Jordan upholds a vision focusing on the achievements of Sustainable Human Development in Jordan, ending poverty and reducing inequalities. UNDP is at the heart of the UN’s work on sustainable development and a leader for the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

UNDP Jordan's 2018-2022 country programme is specifically designed to support national efforts in reaching a solution pathway that achieves the goal of a more inclusive and resilient nation that is able to effectively address the development challenges it is faced with through its five programme pillars.

The programme has three priority outcomes: 

  • Inclusive Participation and Social Cohesion 
  • Resilient Communities, Livelihoods and Environment. 
  • Enabling an Institutional Framework for the Realization of the 2030 Agenda. 

UNDP projects addressed the policy level as well as implementation at the national and local levels. This involved establishing real partnerships with the different national institutions (government, NGOs, and CBOs), grassroots, and local communities.

Scope of Work:

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, the National UN Youth Volunteer will: 

  • Support in the development and maintenance of a unified data dashboard system for projects monitoring. 
  • Support Country Office teams in maintaining their database digital platforms. 
  • Perform a variety of tasks associated with the documentation management system including the quality assurance of record management and archiving.
  • Support in corporate dashboard quality assurance platforms (IATI, QA, Risk), and follow up the reporting requirements to evaluation management responses.
  • Support the Resident Representative executive associate in taking minutes and logistics pertaining to Resident Representative missions and field visits. 
  • Support UNDP Country office in the Digital Transformation initiatives carried out by the Governance and Peace Pillar, including, but not limited to, the following tasks:      
  1. Support in implementing the Crisis Risk Dashboard (CREW). 
  2. Support in establishing the UNDP Country Office mapping exercise. 
  3. Any other digital transformation initiatives. 
  • Support the DRR/ Programme manager in monitoring programme budgets.  
  • Support the programme manager in maintaining programme delivery. 
  • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor or head of the department.
     

Institutional Arrangement:

The Programme Support will work under the supervision of the Programme Specialist and DRR Manager.

Core Competencies:

Core  
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 & Technical competencies:
Thematic Area Name Definition
Business Direction & Strategy Business Acumen 

Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. 

Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks. 
Business Development Integration within the UN  Ability to identify, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations. 
Business Management Monitoring  Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results. 
Business Management Communication  Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience 
Planet Nature, Climate and Energy  Green Economy: Green economy and green growth
Business Management Project Management  Ability to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals 

 
Required Skills and Experience:
Min. Education requirements

High School with four years of experience and/or

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Science,

Management or any other related field with one year of experience
Min. years of relevant work experience 

High School with four years of experience in programme support and operational-related tasks and/or

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Science,

Management or any other related field with one year of experience in programme support and operational-related tasks
Required  skills 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of diverse partners
  • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
  • Experience within UN agencies is essential.
  • Capacity to communicate fluently with different stakeholders (Government authorities, Development Partners, civil society, etc.).
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
  • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
  • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet software.
Required Language(s)  

Excellent knowledge of the Arabic language, and a conversational level of English is desirable. 
Professional Certificates NA
Disclaimer

 

 
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

 
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

 
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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

 
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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