Programme Specialist (Early Warning)
The overall goal of the Country Support Management Team (CSMT) is to lead and coordinate all BCPR support activities provided to country offices (CO) in line with the Bureau’s overall strategic goals and priorities, managing the effective interaction of BCPR Teams and Regional Bureau counterparts for more integrated country support. The CSMT works closely with the Regional Bureaux and other BCPR Teams to ensure timely, coherent, relevant and high quality support to UNDPs COs and UN Resident Coordinators before, during and after crises. The CSMT aims to provide regular analytical updates to support Early Warning. It also supports and coordinates BCPR’s crisis response capacity and takes the lead in a UNDP-wide approach to CPR capacity strengthening. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist , the Programme Specialist (Early Warning) will support the development, testing and roll-out of early warning and action methodology, guidance, tools and standard operating procedures. The incumbent will also support the CMST Coordinator in monitoring and analysis of potential crisis-related events and developments, as well as ensure he maintenance and updating of early warning information.
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Duties and Responsibilities | |
Summary of Key Functions:
Supports the development, testing and roll-out of early warning and action methodology, guidance, tools and standard operating procedures, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Supports the monitoring and analysis of potential crisis (conflicts and disasters)-related events and developments, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Ensures up-to-date maintenance of early warning information, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Impact of Results
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Competencies | |
Functional Competencies: BUILDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
PROMOTING ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING
JOB KNOWLEDGE/ TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
CLIENT ORIENTATION
Core Competencies: Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment Understands the structure and hierarchy of UN/UNDP, process flows throughout the organization, products and services, their measures of effectiveness, and perceptions of clients Developing & Empowering People/Coaching and Mentoring: Self-development, initiative-taking. Takes initiative and seeks opportunities to initiate action Working in Teams: Acting as a team player and facilitating team work. Works collaboratively with team members sharing information openly and displaying cultural awareness and sensitivity Communicating Information and Ideas: Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively. Uses tact and sensitivity when delivering sensitive information or resolving delicate issues Self Management & Emotional Intelligence: Creating synergies through self-control Fosters a positive outlook and maintains focus during period of stress and heavy work load, inspiring and guiding others towards goal achievement Conflict Management/Negotiating & Resolving Disagreements: Managing conflict Remains calm, composed and patient, regardless of his/her own state of mind in the face of conflict Knowledge Sharing & Continuous Learning: Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others Appropriate and Transparent Decision-making: Informed and transparent decision making. Makes decisions within his/her own span of control, recognizes issues requiring more advanced judgment and refers them to the appropriate level
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Required Skills and Experience | |
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Programme Specialist (Early Warning)
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