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Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo
Ai servicio de laspersonas y 1<1$ f1(rdanes
File: CIRC/2018 13 de abril del 2018
CIRCULAR N°: 12
A: Representantes, Directores/as Personal de Naciones Unidas Candidatos/as externos al Sistema de Naciones Unidas
0JJ.~1/JDe: Consuelo Vidal-Bruce Representante Residente
Asunto: Anuncio de vacante Oficial Nacional de Programa Prevencion riesgos y recuperacion ante desastres naturales
Tengo el agrado a invitar a todas las personas interesadas de dentro 0 fuera del Sistema de Naciones Unidas en Cuba y que reunan los requisitos estipulados en la Descripci6n de Puesto que acompana esta circular, a presentar su candidatura para el siguiente puesto en la Oficina del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo en Cuba (PNUD):
Oficial Nacional de Programa Prevencion riesgos y recuperacion ante desastres naturales
Las personas interesadas deberan presentar una carta de motivaci6n con extensi6n no mayor a una cuartilla y el formulario de Historia Personal P.ll que se acompana, el cual puede ser reproducido y presentarse debidamente completado y firmado.
EI puesto esta abierto a todas las personas interesadas. Esta Oficina se reserva el derecho de responder s610 a las candidaturas que cumplan los requerimientos anunciados en la vacante.
La persona sera contratada bajo la modalidad de Contrato a Plazo Fijo (Fixed Term Appointment), por per/odo de un ano, que puede ser prorrogable.
La informaci6n requerida puede entregarse por via email a: [email protected] y [email protected] 0 presentarse en sobre sellado en la sede de nuestra Oficina sita en Calle 18 No. 110 entre 1 ra y 3ra Miramar, Playa, La Habana. Debe indicarse como asunto VACANTE Oficial Programa Riesgos y Desastres Naturales. Los intereses de postulaci6n seran recibidos hasta ellunes 23 de abril del 2018 hasta las 4:30 pm.
Mucho les agradecere su atenci6n a esta Circular.
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1, 1. Position Information
Agency: LlNDP Cuba Position Title: Risks prevention and natural disaster recovery Programme Analyst Position Number: 00128584 Grade: National Officer Category NOA Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment Duration: 1 year (possible contract extension) Supervisor: Assistant Resident Representative (Programme)
.~.. II. Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP works with governments and people on their own solutions to global and national development challenges to help empower lives and build resilient nations, . helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results .
UNDP Cuba Disaster Risk Reduction UNDP supports risk management and post-disaster recovery in Cuba, a nation highly recognized internationally for its proven capacity in disaster risk prevention and reduction this area is part of the current CPD and represents significant share of UNDP portfolio with important resource mobilization for the CO.
UNDP Country Office supports the strengthening of the management capacities of local governments and the sectors responsible for Early Warning Systems (EWS) in terms of Disaster Risk Reduction from the creation of Centers of Management for the Reduction of Risks (CMRR), Early Warning Points (EWP) and incorporating the necessary analysis of the impact of Climate Change, the threat of earthquakes and the effects of drought. In addition, it introduces the integration of the gender approach and the empowerment of women and vulnerable groups.
This area works in close coordination with Environmental & Energy and Human, Economics and Social Development area.
In all the processes of the UNDP Risk area plays a decisive role in South-South cooperation and the transfer of Cuban knowledge management tools and products in the regional sphere.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Assistant Resident Representative for
Programmes, the Risks and Disasters Prevention and Recovery Programme Analyst evaluates the political, social and economic trends and he/she participates in the formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within the portfolio.
The Risks and Disasters Prevention and Recovery Programme Analyst supervise and lead programme support staff. He/She works in close collaboration with the CO Management Support and Business Development, Programme and Operations teams and with other UN Agencies.
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III. Functions I Key Results Expected '....
Summary of key functions:
o Implementation of programme strategies o Management of the CO programme o Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy o Provision of top quality advisory services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge
building and management o Implementation of programme strategies in the area of risk and disasters prevention and
response in coordination with the other two areas of Cuba CO: Environmental & Energy and Human, Economics and Social Development
The Natural Disasters and Risks Prevention Programme Analyst will be responsible for the following functions
o Assists management in the identification, promotion and execution of actions that allow the fulfilment of the COP planned strategy in order to achieve the expected results in the area of risk management reduction .
o Leads the work of the team under his/her supervision, assuring complementary actions as well as the efficiency in the achievement of results .
o Promotes team work and a favourable environment with commitment to the organization
o Proposes to the management the required actions to achieve the agreed results on time.
o Warns management about the risks which may impact the achievement of results and proposes mitigation actions to apply.
o Contributes actively to the strengthening of bonds with interested partners in the issue, supporting the mobilisation of new resources for this area, proposing and implementing actions which contribute in this way.
o He/She has full knowledge of the national context and He/She keeps updated on the main challenges
o He/She actively contributes to identify gaps and opportunities in order to support sustainable development on new issues for the country.
o Keeps strong bonds with main counterparts and promotes joint actions as well as innovating initiatives.
o Proposes and formulates projects documents (PRODOC) for resource mobilisation .
o Contributes to identify, promote and implement actions of cooperation South South on
highly relevant
o Keeps an active follow up on the implementation of projects under his/her attention, and he/she supervises the achievement of the results.
o in timely manner substantial and financial reports required different donors, assuring the quality of deliverables.
o Assures the fulfilment of UNDP standards and reports requirements under his/her· attention.
o Promotes the incorporation of "Cinf"l<>r approach to formulated projects.
o Supports the inter-managerial work on the of risks and he/she actively in the activation of recovery mechanisms.
o to diffuse results through relevant results, etc.
o Warns and supports CO Management and UN Country Team in caused by natural disasters and he/she supervises in order to warning approach.
1. Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
o Thorough research of the political, social and economic situation in the and of SUbstantive inputs to CCA, UNDAF, CPO, and other
documents. o Analysis and synthesis of proposals on the areas for support and interventions within the
area specialization
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of the CO programme within the area on quality control from formulation to implementation of the following results:
Design and formulation of some parts of CO programme within the area of translating UNDP's into local interventions. Initiation of a project, of the to PAC), finalization of contribution
of required coordination of the mandatory and closure of projects Analyst
performs functions of Manager Level 1 in Atlas for approval (if authorized by SM), partiCipates in recruitment processes for nrn"Cr'TC
Application of conceptual models in support of programme Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of NEX
of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting.
Supports creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:
and research of information on of substantive briefs on ;;U;::';::'IUIC areas of identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
Provides Government and ensures facilitation of
knowledge results:
building and management focusing on achievement of the following
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Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals. Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues. Professional growth through active learning.
IV. Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the success of country programme within specific areas of cooperation . In particular, the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of activities, creation of strategic partnerships as well as reaching resource mobilization targets.
V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda
Level 1.2: Ppreparing information for advocacy o Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for
advocating UNDP 's mandate
Results-Based Programme Development and Management
Level 1.2: Contributes into results through primary research and analysis o Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices
into project work o Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration o Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation
Building Strategic Partnerships
Levie 1.2: Maintaining a network of contacts o Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to
remain up-to-date on partnership related issues o Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and
stakeholders
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches
Level 1.2: Enhancing processes or products
o new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Level 1.2: Providing inputs to resource mobilization ",t.•..,+",,, o Analyzes on potential and actual donors
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis o Generates new ideas and ..,"'r>rr,..., best ~r~,~",~~~ and proposes new,
more effective ways of doing things
Level 1.2: Fundamental knowledge of own o Understands and fundamental and principles of a professional discipline
or technical specialty to o Possesses basic of and to the
position and in work tasks o Strives to up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of
learning o Demonstrates knowledge of information and aDloliE~S it in work
assignments
Level 1.2: Preparing information for global advocacy o Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP's goals for a
variety of audiences
Level 1.2: effective client relationships o Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and r~r'~r'~ back in a
timely, succinct and appropriate fashion o and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and
Core o Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity o Demonstrate knowledge and sound o initiative-taking o and facilitating team work o open in the team, communicating o o Managing conflict o Learning and knowledge and encourage the o Promoting and of each staff
member. o Informed and transparent decision making
VI. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
lVlaster's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field .
Bachelor degree in combination with qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Minimum of five (5) years of work experience with a Master degree or ten (10) years of experience with Bachelor degree.
Relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and hands-on experience in design , monitoring and evaluation of natural disasters and risks prevention / recovery development projects.
Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web based management systems.
Work experience with UN Agencies is an asset.
Spanish and English are required Language Requirements:
