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Chief Technical Advisor, National Regulatory Authority for the UXO Sector in the Lao PDR

UNDP is seeking a qualified Technical Advisor to the National Regulatory Authority for the Unexploded Ordnance Sector in the Lao PDR (NRA) to provide high level advice and guidance to NRA and UNDP and to develop the capacity of the NRA and its staff in: NRA management and UXO sector coordination; Strategic Planning and Programming; Resource Mobilization and Partnership Development; Knowledge Building and Management; and Programme implementation and monitoring. The Technical Advisor will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities:

• NRA management and UXO sector coordination • Strategic Planning and Programming • Resource Mobilization and Partnership Development • Knowledge Building and Management • Programme implementation and monitoring

Impact of Results:

• The key results have an impact on governance of the UXO sector in Lao PDR and high level policy advices provided by UNDP.

• The UXO sector will be effectively structured and the NRA will be able to take full responsibilities as a regulator.

• The efficiency and effectiveness of the UXO/mine action in Lao PDR will be increased, as all UXO /mine action operators will be monitored, evaluated and coordinated by the NRA in accordance with the National Strategic Plan.

• UXO issues will be mainstreamed into development planning, programming and budgeting so that UXO action is addressed as an integral part of development programmes.

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 • Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Qualifications and experience:
Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, public administration, or other relevant fields. At least 7 years of relevant experience in the field and/or headquarters with progressive responsibilities in the following areas:

• Demonstrated management, capacity building and development expertise;

• Extended knowledge of UXO/mine action issues, with particular emphasis on policy, regulatory and treaty issues, and a commitment to a community-oriented approach to UXO/mine action;

• Experience working in UXO/mine action programmes or countries;

• Extensive experience in programme/project management in developing countries - preferably in Southeast Asia;

• Some treaty background or experience would be an asset;

• Experience in aid coordination, and donor relations, or advocacy is desirable.

How to apply:

Detailed job description available at the UNDP Human Resources Unit and on-line from http://www.undplao.org/vacancies/ The applicants are required to apply on-line via the website above by 20 January 2012

Telephone: (856-21) 267 777 or Fax: (856-21) 267 799 Female candidates are encouraged to apply Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview