Capacity Development Associate Harare, ZIMBABWE

UNDP is a key partner to the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) and is the UN agency assuming the role of Principal Recipient of GFATM grants in Zimbabwe. In its role as Principle Recipient, UNDP ensures quality financial management, timely procurement of supplies, and efficient monitoring and service delivery. UNDP‘s management role consists in implementing grants, ensuring financial accountability, and training of national and international counterparts on programme management and financial accountability. The Capacity Development Associate is expected to support the implementation of capacity building and institution strengthening strategies for the SRs and SSRs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Capacity Development Specialist, the Capacity Development Associate ensures the following responsibilities: 1. Administration and Implementation of Operational Strategies: Support the CD Specialist and the MoH GF Grants Coordinator as required to ensure the effective leadership of the CD Plan. Maintain effective partnerships with Sub Recipients, implementing partners and UNDP colleagues to exchange critical information and to ensure results are achieved as planned. Support the CD Specialist and SRs in the review and re-planning of the Capacity Building Plan. 2. Project Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting: Support the Capacity Development Working Group through administrative and operational support. Prepare any relevant documents to support the necessary capacity development activities. Liaise regularly with SRs to get updates on activities, to gain relevant supporting documentation for CD Activities and to ensure timely disbursement requests and reporting. Assist in the organization of the workshops, seminars and planned events as per the requirements of the CD Plan. Support preparation of any Terms of Reference and Advertisements for the recruitment of additional capacity to support implementation of the capacity development plan. 3. Knowledge Management Identify, codify and disseminate best practices and lessons learned to build capacity and knowledge. Ensure that the knowledge generated is thoroughly documented, shared, and disseminated with all relevant partners, in particular with the CD Working Group and Sub Recipients.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values. Exerts strict adherence to corporate rules, regulations and procedures. 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, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills. Development and Operational Effectiveness Ability to perform specialized tasks related to planning and implementation of programs, managing data, reporting. Ability to provide inputs to business processes, re-engineering, implementation of new systems, including new IT based systems. Ability to establish and maintain contacts. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential part of the job. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to obtain, evaluate and interpret factual data and to prepare accurate and complete reports and other documents. 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.Corporate Competencies

Required Skills and Experience

Degree in Business, Public Administration or any development related field. At least 5 years professional experience, which includes at least 2 years of experience in capacity development aspects. Strong IT and administrative skills. Knowledge of database packages. Experience of UN or UNDP policies and procedures highly desirable. Fluency in English with good verbal and written skills. N.B. UNDP Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements. QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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.

Capacity Development Associate (NATIONALS ONLY)