DIRECTOR, CIVIL SOCIETY DIVISION, UNDP: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
August 13, 2010 in Jobs by International Development Jobs
Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline : 22-Aug-10
Additional Category Millennium Development Goals
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : D-1
Languages Required :English
Duration of Initial Contract : one year (renewable)
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity and fairness, in line with UN/UNDP values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies:
Excellent understanding of current developments and trends within civil society.
Excellent representational and negociation skills and ability to interact effectively and comfortably with senior officials of the UN system and civil society representatives.
Excellent communications skills and ability to mobilize support for UNDP.
Effective multi-cultural team-building and managerial skills, strong commitment to work as part of a team.
Strong ability to apply various practice/thematic area related development theories to the specific context, including translating practice principles into effective policy and programme interventions in the field.
Capacity to interact with senior officials and credibly influence senior decision makers in UNDP programme countries and other international development organizations.
Strong analytical and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products.
Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to provide credible leadership;
Innovative approaches/experience on global development issues;
Demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic overview and corporate vision;
Strong managerial/leadership experience and decision-making skills with proven track record of mature judgments ;
Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development experience;
Managing Relationships:
Demonstrated well developed people management and organizational management skills;
Strong ability to manage teams; creating an enabling environment, mentoring and developing staff;
Excellent negotiating and networking skills with strong partnerships in academia, technical organizations and as a recognized expert in the practice area;
Strong resource mobilization and partnering skills and ability to accept accountability for management of large volume of financial resources.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
Ability to strongly promote and build knowledge products;
Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
Seeks and applies knowledge, information and best practices from within and outside of UNDP;
Provides constructive coaching and feedback.
Judgment/Decision-Making:
Mature judgment and initiative;
Proven ability to provide strategic direction in the relevant area;
Independent judgment and discretion in advising on handling major policy issues and challenges, uses diplomacy and tact to achieve results
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced University degree in a development field.
Experience:
A minimum of 15 years of progressive development work experience.
Excellent network of contacts within civil society and proven track record in facilitating building partnerships, networks and alliances.
Good knowledge and understanding of multilateral development organizations
Knowledge and understanding of UN and UNDP policies an asset.
Senior level management experience and ability to lead and work effectively with a diverse team of people of different national and cultural backgrounds in an international setting.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English essential, working knowledge of French or Spanish an advantage.
For more info, visit: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=18220