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Background: BACKGROUND UN-Habitat in Sudan has developed in recent years a complex but consistent programme that addresses sustainable urbanization, public/basic services delivery, housing development and livelihoods, among other aspects, with activities ranging from policy and strategy making, to studies and assessments, training and capacity development, and implementation of physical interventions at the local level, using participatory approach and alternative construction technologies. Up to now the programme is been implemented in Khartoum State, Southern Sudan and Darfur, and has the ambition to expand to Eastern Sudan, as well as starting national initiatives.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Country Porgramme, the Programme Associate provides leadership in execution of services in UN-Habitat Office in Sudan, supports the design, planning and management of the office by managing data and facilitating programme implementation. The Programme Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UN-Habitat rules and regulations.
The Programme Associate supports of the Programme & Operations Unit, works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the office, in the field offices and UN-Habitat HQs staff for resolving complex programme-related issues and ensuring their effectiveness, transparency and integrity. The programme Associate promotes a client-focused, quality and results- oriented approach.
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Duties and responsibilities: Summary of Key Functions:
1.Ensures administration and implementation of programme strategies, adapts processes and procedures focusing on presentation of information/ reports for identification of areas for support and interventions.
2.Ensures organization of logistical services focusing on achievement of the following results:
3.Provides administrative support to the Programme & Operations’ Unit focusing on achievement of the following results:
4. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in UN-Habitat Sudan office focusing on achievement of the following results:
Functional Competencies: Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda Support the preparation of information for advocacy
Results-Based Programme Development and Management Contributing to results through provision of information
Building Strategic Partnerships
Maintaining information and databases
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches
Level 1.1: Implementing processes and uses products
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing Basic research and analysis
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures
Client Orientation Maintains effective client relationships
Core Competencies:
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Secondary Education, preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance. University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political or Social Sciences would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.
Experience: 7 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language Requirements: Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station. |
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SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY
Application with C.V and supporting documents (copies only) should be sent to the following address: Email: jobinformation222@gmail.com . Only short listed candidates will be contacted. |
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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Notice UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing fee at any stage of the recruitment. |
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