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Programme Manager, Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP), Nairobi (P5 Level)

Programme Manager, Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP), Nairobi (P5 Level)

UNDP Somalia works in the three main regions of Somalia and its Programme has three main areas: Rule of Law and Security (ROLS), Governance, and Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP).

Under the new Country Programme (2011-2015), the Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP) programme focuses on activities in support of the third Outcome “Somali Men and Women Benefit from Increased Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities and Improved Natural Resources Management”.

UNDP is currently recruiting the Programme Manager (PREP) who will be responsible for day to day management of the PREP portfolio, monitor day-to-day implementation of the projects in line with approved work plans, identify synergies and ensure cross-unit cooperation and coordination with other Programme areas within UNDP and other UN agencies.

The incumbent will work closely with internal and external counterparts, Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society.

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

For more information on this vacancy and details on how to apply please go to :

http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=23459

The closing date for receipt of applications is 1st September 2011.