Job Title: Country Coordinator/ Project Officer
Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Post Level: SB4
Reports to: Climate Change Policy Committee
About UNDP:
The
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global
development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge,
experience and resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides
expert advice, training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda
with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global
development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge,
experience and resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides
expert advice, training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda
with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.
About ACP-EU Programme:
The
ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme is a €13.1 million capacity building
program that aims to build the profile, and improve the management, of
Neglected Development Minerals (industrial minerals; construction materials;
dimension stones; and semi-precious stones). The program is an initiative of
the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States, financed by the
European Commission and UNDP, and implemented by UNDP. The mining of Neglected
Development Minerals has important implications for sustainable development,
however, they have not to date received adequate attention for their potential
to impact livelihoods and few development programmes have provided support for
this mining sub-sector. Often referred to as Low Value Minerals and Materials
(LVMM) due to their low price as a function of their weight, and their
relatively low value to international commodity markets, Neglected Development
Minerals provide crucial inputs for domestic economic development
(infrastructure, manufacturing, construction and agriculture to name a few) and
have the potential to be high value in terms of domestic development.
ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme is a €13.1 million capacity building
program that aims to build the profile, and improve the management, of
Neglected Development Minerals (industrial minerals; construction materials;
dimension stones; and semi-precious stones). The program is an initiative of
the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States, financed by the
European Commission and UNDP, and implemented by UNDP. The mining of Neglected
Development Minerals has important implications for sustainable development,
however, they have not to date received adequate attention for their potential
to impact livelihoods and few development programmes have provided support for
this mining sub-sector. Often referred to as Low Value Minerals and Materials
(LVMM) due to their low price as a function of their weight, and their
relatively low value to international commodity markets, Neglected Development
Minerals provide crucial inputs for domestic economic development
(infrastructure, manufacturing, construction and agriculture to name a few) and
have the potential to be high value in terms of domestic development.
In
comparison to the metals sector, Neglected Development Minerals have closer
links with the local economy, and have the potential to generate more local
jobs, with a greater impact on poverty reduction. The sector, however, commonly
operates in an uncertain legal and regulatory environment, with a lack of
publicly available and easily accessible geological data, which exacerbates
wasteful exploration and discourages investment in the sector. Furthermore, the
weak or often non-existent technical extension services such as skills
training, capacity building, access to technology, finance, appropriate
equipment, investment information and markets, contributes to the neglect of
the sector.
comparison to the metals sector, Neglected Development Minerals have closer
links with the local economy, and have the potential to generate more local
jobs, with a greater impact on poverty reduction. The sector, however, commonly
operates in an uncertain legal and regulatory environment, with a lack of
publicly available and easily accessible geological data, which exacerbates
wasteful exploration and discourages investment in the sector. Furthermore, the
weak or often non-existent technical extension services such as skills
training, capacity building, access to technology, finance, appropriate
equipment, investment information and markets, contributes to the neglect of
the sector.
Job Summary: The Country Coordinator / Project Officer will
provide technical, policy, programmatic, operations, knowledge management and
partnerships support in the focus country.
provide technical, policy, programmatic, operations, knowledge management and
partnerships support in the focus country.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Technical and
Operational Support:
Operational Support:
- Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of
country-level activities for the ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme; - Responsible for country-level oversight and
quality assurance of programmatic activities; - Render support to the ACP-EU Development
Minerals Programme team in delivering training and capacity building
activities.
2. Policy and Programme
support:
support:
- Offer timely support in the identification,
development and design of country-level studies, sector capacity
assessments, and capacity development roadmaps; - Offer technical support in organizing
country-level policy dialogues aimed at strengthening regulations on
environment, health and safety as well as public-private dialogues to
strengthen value chains; - Render support in organizing community
dialogues to address grievances related to the mining of Neglected
Development Minerals; - Keenly monitor the quality of small grant
proposals and projects with in-country partners.
3. Knowledge Management
and Partnerships support:
and Partnerships support:
- Provide technical support to the ACP-EU
Development Minerals Programme’s knowledge management networks and portal,
including convening online training participant alumni activities; - Render support in the drafting of
training/workshop proceedings, lessons learned and emerging best practices
reports, annual progress reports and other knowledge products; - Provide support to the ACP-EU Development
Minerals Programme team in building strategic alliances and partnerships
at the country level on the programme’s thematic focus areas; - Take lead in organizing technology fairs and
networking events at the country-level.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
Development Programme UNDP Country Coordinator / Project Officer should
hold a Master’s Degree in any field of economics and development planning,
public administration and policy planning, development studies, or natural
resource management; - At least five years of relevant professional
experience is required; - Background in communications and knowledge
management is an advantage. - Previous experience in the implementation of
programmes/projects on sustainable development, extractive industries,
natural resource management, value chain development and/or small-scale
mining is desired; - Significant experience in communications and
knowledge management is desired. - Field experience is desired.
- Language and IT Skills: Excellent command of both spoken and
written English is required. Fluency in additional UN languages is an
added advantage.
Personal Competencies:
Core Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s
values and ethical standards; - Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic
goals of UNDP; - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race,
nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to
maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural
environment. - Conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines, achieving results; - Ability to work well in teams;
- Excellent organizational and coordination
skills; - Capable of managing several tasks
simultaneously.
Functional Competencies:
- Working knowledge of and ability to apply
programme management methodologies, standards and tools; - Knowledge in the fields of sustainable
development, extractive industries (particularly small-scale mining),
natural resources and value chain development; - Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills for building networks and partnerships; - Excellent analytical and writing abilities;
- Broad knowledge of and ability to apply UNDP
and EU rules and regulations is an asset.
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.
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.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United
Nations Development Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should
endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further review
job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
suitably qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United
Nations Development Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should
endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further review
job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 15th April 2016
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