Vacancy at UNDP in Aceh Selatan

Location :	Aceh Selatan, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :	10-Nov-10
Type of Contract :	Service Contract
Post Level :	SC-6
Languages Required :	English
Duration of Initial Contract :	until June 2011

Background

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia.? We, the UNDP Country Office (CO), aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as maintaining our status as a trusted partner to all stakeholders.? We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia.? Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also enganged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development. I. Organizational Context Indonesia is a disaster prone country and vulnerable to future disasters owing to the relatively weak state of infrastructure, capacity and preparedness.?? This vulnerability extends to conflict prone regions across the country like Aceh, (West) Papua and NTT, where infrastructure and capacity have been eroded by past conflicts.? This poses distinct challenges to poverty reduction and social development as a means of building resiliency against future conflict.?? Women, children and the elderly are often the most vulnerable to natural and manmade crisis and require special measures and interventions. In regions like Aceh where the devastating 2004 earthquake and tsunami compounded the human loss and destruction of decades of conflict, the challenges of recovery and response are particularly complex and will require ongoing support that is conflict sensitive and focused on crisis prevention and preparedness. The impact of the conflict on rural Aceh served to increase disparities between urban and rural populations, and consequently, rural poverty remains one of the key challenges. It reported that there are inequalities among former combatants regarding assistance through Government reintegration programmes and access job opportunities in industry, especially construction. Compounding this inequality in access to benefits is the inability of conflict affected women to equally access support through official government programmes or through employment opportunities generated as a result of economic recovery following the massive tsunami rehabilitation support. While security has dramatically improved since the signing of the MoU, criminality and intimate partner violence have reportedly increased. According to the forthcoming MSR, the most prevalent types of violence currently are domestic violence, vigilantism, and disputes over government contracts. Additionally, in the highland areas, inter-ethnic relationships, and IDP and returnee relationships with communities are a source of tension.The conflict also resulted in an increase in gender-based violence, particularly in domestic violence between men and women in conflict affected areas. The limited participation and influence of women in drafting the Helsinki MoU and subsequent provincial laws is compounded by their limited participation and influence in devising BRA?s (Aceh Peace and Reintegration Board) reintegration and recovery policies. It is for these justifications that the pilot project, A Gender-Responsive Approach to Reintegration and Peace Stabilitation in Aceh Selatan District will be conducted for one year from July 2010 with support from the BCPR Geneva. This project focuses on the economic reintegration, rehabilitation and psychosocial support for 450 vulnerable persons, with a focus on women, through a community based approach in conflict affected villages in Aceh Selatan District. This project takes into account the outcomes and recommendations of the 2009 Multi-Stakeholder Review of Post-Conflict Programming in Aceh (MSR) and is in line with the following intervention areas outlined in the UNDP ?Strategy for Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Republic of Indonesia 2009-2011. The project further contributes to a number of UN and UNDP corporate goals, such as the Gender Equality Strategy (GES) 2008-2011 and the Eight Point Agenda: Practical, Positive Outcomes for Girls and Women in Crisis. The project also builds on the foundation built by the SSPDA programme since 2006.? SSPDA has promoted dialogue among all parties to the conflict and facilitated A major livelihoods? component for female ex-combatants based upon a contract between the UNDP and Terres des Hommes Italy (TdH-I) has just been completed in October 2009. The long-term goal of this project is to contribute to achieving UNDAF Outcome 3: ?By 2010, Government and civil society have better policy, legal framework and mechanisms to protect vulnerable people and reduce vulnerabilities?. It is for these overall description and justifications that the Conflict Prevention Cluster will recruit one (1) Project Associate. ? Under the guidance and direct supervision of Project Coordinator for Gender Responsive Reintegration Project in Aceh Selatan, the Project Associate will provide back-up assistance to the Project Coordinator in this pilot project in the planning, implementation and monitoring and reporting of sub-project activities agreed in cooperation and coordination with Implementing Partners in Aceh Selatan District, and other relevant responsible parties. The Project Associate will also be responsible in conducting project assurance to all Outputs of this project with specific attention to Output 2 (enhance sustainable livelihood and economic opportunities for intended beneficiaries) in collaboration with relevant projects dealing with sustainable economic recovery in Aceh Selatan District and neighboring areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected Summary of Key Functions: Provision of effective liaison Provision of technical assistance Monitoring and reporting Knowledge building and knowledge sharing 1.?Ensures provision of effective liaison focusing on achievement of the following results: Provide effective liaison with staffs from the district Bappeda and relevant sectoral agencies at the district level including clarifying and agreeing on their roles and responsibilities to the pilot project; Obtain information of project activities that may be relevant to the pilot project for developing appropriate work plans for implementing the sustainable economic recovery programme in Aceh Selatan District; Conduct information sharing with all related institutions including? donors who are engaged in supporting local economic development? in Aceh Selatan District; Coordination and Collaboration Collaborate with the local government and other relevant institutions in making concerted efforts to encourage participation of target groups and beneficiaries, as well as other stakeholders at the district to village levels with major focus to?? the commodity cluster partnership; Organize meetings and/or FGDs? to target groups, beneficiaries and? other related stakeholders in developing specific? action plans for respective Outputs, Project implementation;? Assist in mobilizing local support for implementing all Outputs of the pilot project with major attention to Output 2? of the pilot project;? Facilitate implementing partners to ensure that sub-project activities are in line with the agreed plans; Support responsible parties in preparing sub-project documents and related supporting documents with specific attention to Output 2 of the project, and facilitate timely submission of requests for funds and disbursements of funds to the project. 2.?Provision of technical assistance focusing on achievement of the following results: Provide technical assistance to responsible parties in the implementation of sub-projects and in complying to administrative and financial requirements, as well as in ensuring the timely delivery of inputs of each Outputs which specific attention to Output 2 of the pilot project. 3.?Monitoring and Reporting, focusing on achievement of the following results: Technical assistance to the District Bappeda of Aceh Selatan in preparing periodic work plans and writing reports of the sub- projects; Conduct project assurance of sub-project activities, the work of consultants and implementing partners in carrying out their tasks and responsibilities to the pilot project;? Back up support to the Project Coordinator in conducting over sight? of project implementation; Assist the Project Coordinator in documenting the progress of the pilot project and in writing reports for submission to UNDP CO Indonesia;? Assist the Project Coordinator in collecting data and other related infor?mation required for monitoring and evaluation of the pilot project. 4.?Provides support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the project team, focusing on achievement of the following results: Participation in the training for the project staffs on programmatic aspect; Actively check to UNDP website in relation to any information on project?s activities; Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. III. Impact of Results The key results have an impact on the overall performance of the Programme Unit and success in implementation of project in Aceh Selatan. Accurate analysis, data entry and presentation of information ensure proper programme implementation and enhance UNDP?s capability to effectively and efficiently manage programme as well as to strengthen the partners? capacity in the provision of programmatic and managerial support.

Competencies

IV. Competencies and Critical Success Factors Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates commitment to UNDP?s mission, vision and values Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Functional Competencies Knowledge Management and Learning Shares knowledge and experience Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills Development and Operational Effectiveness Ability to complete studies and to formulate conclusions/recommendations; Ability to relate key issues including gender, environment, governance, to political, economic, social and human rights programme in affected country/region; Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field; Very good communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to convey concepts and recommendations, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style; Very good interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints Strong IT skills Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system Leadership and Self-Management Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications Education:? Bachelor degree in Social Science, Development Studies, or other relevant field of study; Experience:? Bachelor degree with minimum 4 years of relevant experience with development projects and management at the country office or field level Excellent to use computers (office software packages such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.), Extensive experience in writing reports Experience to work with multi tasking and good team work, Experience to work with Gov. projects or non-profit organization. Language Requirements:? Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION . Click here to down load the form P11 Female candidates are encouraged to apply UNDP Indonesia 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 Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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