Programme Manager, Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP), Mogadishu - Somalia
Programme Manager, Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP), Mogadishu - Somalia (P5 Level)
UNDP Somalia works across Somalia through two main Programmes: Governance and Rule of Law (GROL) and Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP).
UNDP Somalia is currently recruiting the Programme Manager, Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP) who will be responsible for day to day management of the expanding PREP portfolio, including strategic planning, formulation and technical oversight of the projects under the PREP Programme, in close collaboration and coordination with Project Managers and the Heads of Sub-Office who monitor day-to-day implementation of the projects in line with approved work plans. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying synergies and for ensuring cross-unit cooperation and coordination with other Programme areas in UNDP as well as with other UN agencies.
The Programme Manager will provide high-level policy advice to the relevant counterparts and lead policy advocacy in the Programme area and liaise with other UN Agencies, Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society in the areas pertaining to the Programme. The Programme Manager is expected to regularly travel to the regions to support oversight and coordination on the ground.
The selection criteria and qualifications for the position are:
• Advanced university degree (or equivalent) preferably in economics, political or social science, international studies, development studies or any other related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in development in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization in a multi-cultural setting and/or -conflict and post conflict setting
• Proven specialist expertise in the area of poverty reduction and environmental protection and high level policy advisory skills to Government counterparts
• 5 or more years of senior-level management responsibilities of similar size and complexity
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in countries in conflict or transition
• Experience in Africa and the Arab world an asset
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
For more information on this vacancy and details on how to apply please go to: http://jobs-admin.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=34442
The closing date for receipt of applications is 31st December 2012
UNDP Somalia works across Somalia through two main Programmes: Governance and Rule of Law (GROL) and Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP).
UNDP Somalia is currently recruiting the Programme Manager, Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP) who will be responsible for day to day management of the expanding PREP portfolio, including strategic planning, formulation and technical oversight of the projects under the PREP Programme, in close collaboration and coordination with Project Managers and the Heads of Sub-Office who monitor day-to-day implementation of the projects in line with approved work plans. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying synergies and for ensuring cross-unit cooperation and coordination with other Programme areas in UNDP as well as with other UN agencies.
The Programme Manager will provide high-level policy advice to the relevant counterparts and lead policy advocacy in the Programme area and liaise with other UN Agencies, Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society in the areas pertaining to the Programme. The Programme Manager is expected to regularly travel to the regions to support oversight and coordination on the ground.
The selection criteria and qualifications for the position are:
• Advanced university degree (or equivalent) preferably in economics, political or social science, international studies, development studies or any other related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in development in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization in a multi-cultural setting and/or -conflict and post conflict setting
• Proven specialist expertise in the area of poverty reduction and environmental protection and high level policy advisory skills to Government counterparts
• 5 or more years of senior-level management responsibilities of similar size and complexity
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in countries in conflict or transition
• Experience in Africa and the Arab world an asset
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
For more information on this vacancy and details on how to apply please go to: http://jobs-admin.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=34442
The closing date for receipt of applications is 31st December 2012
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