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Background
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Guided by the global UNDP Strategic Plan (2022 – 2025) and UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) for Lao PDR (2022 – 2026), UNDP in Lao PDR works closely with the line Ministries, mass organizations, civil society, development partners, and the private sector at both national and sub-national levels in pursuit of the national socio-economic development priorities defined in Lao PDR's five-year National Socio-Economic Development Plan (NSEDP) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The UNDP's work is strongly focused on the provision of policy advice and technical support to the Government of Lao PDR in the design and implementation of national legislation and strategies across four broad Priority Pillars – (1) inclusive growth and reduced inequalities, (2) UXO clearance and risk education, (3) natural resources, climate change and disaster risk reduction, as well as (4) effective, responsive, and accountable governance (Lao PDR | UNDP).
UNDP has a long history working in Lao PDR. UNDP's comparative advantage has been its ability to work closely with a very broad range of government and local-level institutions at all levels. The new UNDP country programme is aligned with the 9th NSEDP and is anchored in UNDP's long-term partnership with the Government of more than three decades. The new programme builds on the achievements of the previous CPD that saw the incorporation of the SDGs into the national planning architecture. It will aim to support Lao PDR recover from the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and continue its transition from LDC status, with a particular emphasis on supporting inclusive growth and reducing inequality.
Position Purpose
The UNDP's programming on effective, responsive and accountable governance, inter alia, focuses on the provision of policy advice and technical support to the Government of Lao PDR to (1) enhance the rule of law, access to justice, and protection of human rights, (2) strengthen people's participation in decision-making through increased access to information and political representation, (3) enhance public administration reform through institutional capacity-development.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative and overall guidance of the Resident Representative, the Programme Specialist acts as the Team Leader and ensures effective oversight on programme/ portfolio management, accountability, and achievement of the CPD results within the assigned outcome, and supervises staff assigned within the Governance Unit. The Programme Specialist/Team Leader leads in policy development, strategic planning and advisory services on all aspects of the country programme and implements activities related to programme design, monitoring, identification of new areas and opportunities for programmatic engagement in line with the CPD.
The Programme Specialist develops innovative solutions while ensuring quality assurance, programme oversight and compliance of the programme and project management.
The Team Leader works in close collaboration with other Team Leaders and across all teams in programme and operations, Communications, Accelerator Lab and other staff in Regional Bureau, Bangkok Regional Hub and HQ locations. S/he also ensures strong cooperation with UN Agencies, national partners from the Government, civil society, and international partners, including donors through multilateral and/or bilateral arrangements. The position requires occasional travel within the country to conduct monitoring/field visits, as required by the nature of the portfolio and programming interventions.
UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across
interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides strategic direction and effective management of the country programme, focusing on the area of Governance:
Ensures accountability, quality control and effective oversight of the projects:
Ensures establishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships and leads resources mobilization efforts in governance focus area:
Leads provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitates effective knowledge management:
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The Programme Specialist/Team Leader will be responsible for supervision, performance management and development of 3 Programme Analyst, 2 Programme Associates and other relevant staff and personnel.
Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results-LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively-LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously-LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility-LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination-LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner-LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion-LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity
People's Management
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found on the dedicated site.
Cross Functional & Technical Competencies
Business Direction & Strategy-System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
2030 Agenda: Peace-Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights: Safeguarding human rights and protecting vulnerable groups
Business Management-Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication;
Business Management-Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus on improved performance and demonstrable results
Business Management-Partnerships Management: Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts, and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
Business Management-Risk Management: Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks
Business Management-Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Professional Certification in programme or project management, or impact measurement (e.g., PRINCE-2, MSP etc.) is a distinct advantage.
Experience:
Language:
Note:
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
Disclaimer
Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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Working hours (%): 80-100%
80-100%Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Macro-area: South / East Asia and Pacific
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations