UNDP National Consultant- Program Specialist Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.
UNDP Ethiopia looking for “National Consultant- Program Specialist”.
Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before September 28, 2023.
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UNDP National Consultant- Program Specialist Jobs 2023
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on September 21, 2023 for qualified Ethiopia’s to fill in the vacant post of National Consultant- Program Specialist to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | National Consultant- Program Specialist |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Two (02) Years |
| Application Deadline | September 28, 2023 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be expected to perform the following specific duties:
- Manage the overall Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Program Stream 1 work plan implementation.
- Provide substantial guidance and technical support to program implementation partners to ensure the reports are submitted on time, partners agreement closed in the system meeting the requirements set by the donor and UN Women.
- Liaise with the Programme Coordination Unit (PCU), the program implementation partners, other recipient UN organization, and UN Women to ensure the Programme results are achieved and the program closure is well managed.
- Prepare and present work-plans, periodic narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports to the Programme Coordination Unit and UN Women Special Representative.
- Organize the final Stream 1 Committee Meeting in coordination with Recipient UN Organization (RUNOs) and the AUC
- Provide technical and administrative support to the Civil Society Regional Reference Group (CSRRG)
- Coordinate the development and preparation of financial resources of the Programme including budgeting and budget revisions, and expenditure tracking and reporting.
- Oversee and monitor the allocation and disbursement of funds to participating partners and coordinate the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports.
- Develop/compile annual, quarterly, final narrative and financial and ad hoc reports.
- Monitor the implementation of activities and the expenditure of funds on regular bases.
- Ensure documentation of the programme implementation process, and Knowledge malmanagement products produced throughout the program implementation.
- Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to Spotlight Initiative as necessary.
- Document best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning.
- Support the development of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies of the UN Women liaison Office to the AUC and UNECA.
Position in Organization:
- Title: National Consultant- Program Specialist
- Location: Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
- Application Deadline: 28-Sep-23 (Midnight New York, USA)
- Time left: 7d 22h 25m
- Additional Category: Gender Equality
- Type of Contract: Individual Contract
- Post Level: National Consultant
- Languages Required: English
- Starting Date: 01-Oct-2023
- (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
- Duration of Initial Contract: 3 Months
- Expected Duration of Assignment: 3 Months
Required Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in law, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences or other related areas is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience at international level in managing complex and multi-component programme interventions with regional partners, preferably programs focused on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls;
- Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development programmes and projects;
- Previous experience working in the UN system is an asset.
- Experience in leading/managing a team is an asset.
How to Apply UNDP National Consultant- Program Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=114088
The Closing Date: September 28, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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