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Career Opportunities in Kenya – SAP Posted: 01 Sep 2011 02:05 PM PDT The following resources for SAP ERP Implementation and support are required.? The resources must have a valid passport (at least 5 yrs), Yellow fever certificate.? Must be willing to… This is a content summary of the job. Please click on the job title to access comprehensive details of the vacancy.

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Emergency Programme Manager Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:43 AM PDT Organisation:? Merlin Country:? Kenya Closing date:? 08 Sep 2011 Merlin Job Description 1 Job Description Position: Emergency Programme Manager Responsible To: Deputy Country Director Location: Turkana, Kenya Contract Duration: 6 months Starting Date: ASAP Salary: £28,670- £29,420 per annum dependant on relevant experience Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, R&R, and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date. Please note that this is an unaccompanied position. Merlin International Profile Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries. Context and Background Merlin has been working in Kenya since 1998. Merlin is currently operational in three geographic regions: Lake Victoria, the Western Highlands and the Arid and Semi Arid regions of northern Kenya. In addition to the country office in Nairobi, Merlin maintains offices in Kisii and Kisumu towns in Nyanza province, Lodwar in Turkana district and Wajir town in Wajir province. Since January 2008, Merlin has also been implementing an emergency response project in Nakuru North district in Rift Valley province. The overall objective of Merlin's work in Kenya is to contribute to a reduction of health inequalities and to a reversal in the current downward trend in health related indicators. Merlin does this by responding to emergency needs as well as continuing to build on lasting working relationships with communities and local partners; supporting the strengthening of the Kenyan health system; approaching health problems with innovative interventions; developing answers to key practical questions through operational research; and using the lessons learned at local levels to feed into national-level programming and planning. Main purpose of the role The Programme Manager will be responsible for Merlin's emergency response the Turkana district. This may include leading emergency response, conducting rapid needs assessments, participating in the relevant clusters, developing project concept notes and proposals, coordinating with other health actors at local and national levels, starting up and continuation of emergency activities and facilitating the eventual handover to more permanent incoming project staff. Merlin Job Description 2 This role will also assist in providing additional leadership and programme development to existing Merlin programmes. This will include programme strengthening, as well as training (concentrating on disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness), strengthening the capacity of existing international and national staff and contributing to the further development of Merlin’s humanitarian policy and positioning. Overall Objectives (scope) • Management of Merlin emergency responses • Base management • Project Management and Development • Administration and Finance • Human Resources • Security • Representation Emergency response • To respond to humanitarian emergencies under the management of the Deputy County Director (DCD) and Country Director (CD) • To coordinate with the relevant clusters, donors, other sector actors and national/local authorities as necessary • To provide leadership in developing an appropriate and timely intervention in close coordination with Merlin Nairobi Office, to include: Rapid needs assessment Concept note, proposal and budget writing Analysis of health / humanitarian contexts Programme development and management Security management Establishment of new Merlin country programmes Donor negotiations Programme administration Recruitment of staff for new programmes Base Management • Ensure adequate information flow within Turkana teams and between Turkana and Nairobi offices • Create/maintain a "team spirit" within the Merlin staff • Oversee and coordinate the general functioning of the Turkana base, the sub-bases and all departments / services Project Management and Development • Ensure that projects remain within the remit of their initial design, budget and propose and prepare any amendments when necessary • Budget holding of the Merlin emergency projects implemented in the Turkana district • Plan and monitor emergency project activities and outputs against project Logframes and budgets. This includes grant opening, grant closing and monthly grant monitoring meetings with all departments, as well as activity, procurement and financial planning. • Ensure the delivery of the project according to objectives and time-frames and support field sites in the fulfillment of their duties according to programme design • Reporting – internal and external – for daily and weekly site communications Merlin Job Description 3 • Ongoing evaluation and development of proposals • Preparation of interim and final reports for donors • Ensure that appropriate systems and plans are in place for dealing with emergencies, and provide leadership for staff and volunteers in emergencies • Ensure there is a regular, documented forum / meeting for all key staff to discuss and plan programme objectives Security (in collaboration with Turkana Project Coordinator) • Responsible for the security of the Merlin team and assets in a changeable and volatile security environment, including initiating and organising evacuation if necessary • Ongoing monitoring of the security situation in the region and liaise with the CD, DCD and Logistics Manager on all security and related matters and act accordingly. • Prepare and update security guidelines and ensure that these are adhered to • Provide timely and accurate security/incident reports to the DCD/CD • Maintain regular contacts with security key actors (NGOs, local authorities, the community, MONUC, OCHA, etc.) • Actively participate in all inter-agency security forums and meetings and maintain good networking with all relevant stakeholders including UN and NGOs. • Brief all staff on arrival in the field on the security context and its implications • Facilitate the evacuation of field-based teams if and when necessary. • Ensure a healthy balance between staff security and programme needs through liaison and discussion with the Country Director and other CMT members. Logistics (in collaboration with Turkana Project Coordinator) • Assure planning and procurement of goods in line with project and base needs • Collaborate with Merlin Nairobi Logistics to assure planning, procurement and timely delivery of drugs and medical consumables to Merlin-supported Health Facilities • Assure Merlin procurement and logistics procedures are followed • Manage and document warehouse and transport of Merlin goods according to Merlin procedures Admin and Finance • Manage the program budget and ensure regular communication with the Finance Department on all budget matters • Manage cash on site, ensuring compliance with Merlin procedures in relation to cash security (on site and cash transfer). • Ensure project activities comply with legal requirements of Kenya • Prepare timely cash requests and transfers • Filing systems and record keeping • Prevent, and if necessary report and investigate fraud and misconduct Human Resources • Manage staff effectively, including appropriate and systematic delegation • Line manage senior staff, including regular performance management and appraisals • Ensure that Merlin recruitment and appraisal procedures are followed • Ensure that all staff management is carried out according to the Merlin internal regulations and Kenyan labour law • Provide the HR department in Nairobi with monthly staff information updates and keep them informed on all disciplinary matters • Organise and supervise capacity building and development of national staff • Ensure that personnel are funded within the frame of programme budgets Merlin Job Description 4 Representation • Represent Merlin and its activities to key stakeholders • Closely collaborate with MoH on Health Zone level and assure that Merlin projects effectively contribute to MoH capacity building and comply with MoH strategies Other • Provide meaningful reporting on project activities • Provide coverage for other posts when needed and carry out any other responsibilities as requested by the Deputy Country Director Person Specification Essential • Strong experience in a similar project management capacity • Strong field level experience in a humanitarian and/or emergency context preferably in a coordination/management/operations role, including the following experience: o Program management cycle o Budget Preparation o Proposal and report writing o Logistics o Financial and administrative management o Monitoring and Evaluation • Excellent relationship building and diplomacy skills • Experience of conducting needs assessments, project development and new project start-up. • Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, indicators etc.) • Proven experience in financial and budget management • Good security management experience in an unstable or insecure environment. • Supportive human resources and team management experience and skills. • Representation and networking experience and skills. • Good understanding of humanitarian and development issues • Good experience with remote project management • Good organisational skills with a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a heavy workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines • Strong problem solving skills and experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues • Good leadership skills with a supportive, consultative management style • Excellent team worker with experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures • Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English • Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office • An understanding of, and commitment to, Merlin's mission and values Desirable • Good understanding of public health. Merlin Job Description 5 How to Apply To apply for this job, please go to www.merlin.org.uk/jobs and apply using our online recruitment system. In order to apply for a job with Merlin online you will need to complete a short registration process and create an account – the online recruitment system explains how to do this. Once your account has been created, you will be able to save the information that you have entered in your application and re-visit it at any time before you submit it. If you are unable to apply online please download and complete an application form and email it to: applications@merlin.org.uk. Please note that we do not accept CVs and any application must therefore be made online or by completing our application form. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Data Protection In accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act Merlin will hold and use personal information that you have given for the purposes of recruitment and employment should an offer of employment be made. This information will be stored in manual and/or computer form. This information may also be disclosed to third parties in accordance with the Data Protection Act. In cases where a job offer is conditional on ensuring that potential employees' names do not appear on counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the United States due to donor funding requirements, Merlin will use the information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear on these lists. Visit link: Emergency Programme Manager

Head of Internal IT Job Vacancy in Kenya Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:59 AM PDT We are a leading provider of integrated business and technology solutions across Africa, in the Financial, Telecom, Real Estate, Service Industries and Government.? We work in partnership… This is a content summary of the job. Please click on the job title to access comprehensive details of the vacancy.

Transport and Logistics Manager Job in Kenya Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:57 AM PDT Company: Workmanship Limited? Designation: Transport and Logistics Manager? Reports To:?Chief Officer Operations? As this is a management position, the successful… This is a content summary of the job. Please click on the job title to access comprehensive details of the vacancy.

East and Central Africa – Disaster Management Advisor Posted: 01 Sep 2011 07:37 AM PDT Organisation:? Tearfund Country:? Kenya Closing date:? 22 Sep 2011 Contract: Fixed term contract until 30th September 2012 Location: Nairobi with travel to various locations. In response to the East Africa Crisis, Tearfund is seeking a Disaster Management Advisor to support its local partners in the implementation of immediate relief and long term recovery projects. The successful candidate will have proven experience in relief work and be able to demonstrate the ability to capacity build with partner organisations. In addition, candidates must have strong training, mentoring and facilitating skills. The role involves approx. 60% of time travelling to Tearfund's offices across Africa, with an average duration of 2 weeks in each location, therefore applicants must have strong cultural awareness and demonstrate an ability to adapt to new cultures and environments. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues. Closing date: 22nd September 2011 £28,814 per annum plus competitive benefits For further information and to apply visit www.tearfund.org/jobseekers/international Go here to read the rest: East and Central Africa – Disaster Management Advisor

Data Entry Clerk Job Vacancy in Kenya Posted: 01 Sep 2011 06:15 AM PDT Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting for a?Data Entry Clerk?for one of its clients in the education sector. The Data Entry Clerk is responsible for collecting, collating, analysing,… This is a content summary of the job. Please click on the job title to access comprehensive details of the vacancy.

Sales Executives (3) and Senior Sales & Marketing Executive Jobs in Kenya Posted: 01 Sep 2011 04:22 AM PDT A leading resort in Mombasa is looking for the following positions in our Sales and Marketing department to be based in our Corporate office in Nairobi:? 1. Sales Executives? 3… This is a content summary of the job. Please click on the job title to access comprehensive details of the vacancy.

Support Officers Jobs in Kenya Posted: 01 Sep 2011 03:25 AM PDT Seeking Sales / Marketing Individuals in Operations? Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting for one of its clients in the education sector. We are seeking full-time Support Officers, who… This is a content summary of the job. Please click on the job title to access comprehensive details of the vacancy.

Project Manager, Civilian Police (DPT Post) Posted: 01 Sep 2011 03:08 AM PDT Organisation:? UN Development Programme Country:? Kenya Closing date:? 12 Sep 2011 I. Position Information Job Code Title: Project Manager, Civilian Police Position Number: 00035435 Department: UNDP Somalia (Nairobi, Kenya) Reports to: Governance and Rule of Law Programme Manager Reports: Deputy Country Director (Programme) Position Status: (non-Rotational) Current Grade: P4 Approved Grade: Position Classified by: Classification Approved by: II. Organizational Context UNDP Somalia works in the three main regions of Somalia and its Programme has two main areas: Governance and Rule of Law and Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection (PREP). The UNDP Governance and Rule of Law Programme supports primarily the achievement of Outcome 2 of the new Country Programme (2011-2015): "Somali women and men, girls and boys, benefit from more inclusive, equitable and accountable governance, improved services, human security, access to justice and human rights”. Sub Outcome 2.4. Technical assistance provided to improve security, establish a functioning judiciary, access to justice, a constitutional and legal framework, and protection of human rights under the rule of law.The civilian policing component implements activities in all three recognized regions in Somalia (South Central, Puntland and Somaliland), with a differentiated approach responding to the particular political and conflict characteristics that are present. In Somaliland and Puntland the civilian police project has maintained a consistent presence with a combination of national and international staff implementing a wide range of project activities with governmental and non-governmental counterparts. In South Central Somalia, prevailing security conditions in the past three years have signified that activities are largely limited to Mogadishu. The civilian police project manager works closely with communities, authorities and the police to develop responsive and responsible policing that conforms to local and international norms and best practice. UNDP's civilian police project is implemented using a rule of law and governance approach. A rule of law approach prioritizes police reform and development in step with judicial reform and development to ensure that these two essential components of the criminal justice sector develop in a mutually beneficial manner. A governance approach to policing emphasizes principles of democracy and oversight with the police providing a service to the communities in which they are working and to which they are accountable. In close collaboration with the Heads of Office of the UNDP in Somalia, the Project Manager provides high-level policy advice to the relevant counterparts and leads policy advocacy in the Programme area and liaises 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 Project Manager supervises project team and works in close collaboration with the CO projects and programme staff, operations team in the CO, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society to successfully implement the UNDP programme The Project Manager works on a daily basis with colleagues in the UNDP CO and at the project level, necessitating that the incumbent be able to develop and maintain viable working relationships with colleagues across the organization and in government offices, and be able to work with them in a responsive client orientation and in a problem solving mode. The Project Manager is expected to spend a minimum of 30% of his/her time in Somalia with possible relocation to Somalia when situation permits. III. Functions / Key Results Expected Summary of key functions: ? Strategic direction and leadership ? Management of the Civilian Police Project ? Efficient support to tasks related to advocacy, programming, monitoring and evaluation, and representation. ? Strategic partnership and resources mobilization ? Facilitation of Knowledge Building and management 1. Ensures Strategic direction of project operation, focusing on the achievement of the following results: ? Provide overall direction and leadership to police development activities throughout Somalia to ensure that UNDP's support is contributing to a police service that is able to deliver accountable and effective security, in line with local and international standards; ? Coordinate strategic development and direction with Somali governmental and non-governmental counterparts; ? Support UN system wide coordination for the development and implementation of police development programmes, based on International Human Rights standards, Community Policing, contextualized as appropriate to the Somali context, and ensure harmonization with relevant UN programmes including the UN Somalia Assistance Strategy and the Integrated Strategic Framework; ? Provide advisory support to all stakeholders on optimal strategies for police development within a development and rule of law framework. Such advice will take into account the Somali context in addition to international best practice and lessons learned; ? Support the development of reform frameworks and processes that can respond to local needs which can guide police development to deliver sustainable, community-based and accountable policing that are appropriate to the local situation; ? Support the formulation of strategies for the development of effective and independent oversight and accountability mechanisms; ? With partners, develop approaches to policing that prioritize community-based responses to prevent and reduce crime and criminal violence at the local level. Ensure effective and accurate overall management of the project focusing on the achievement of the following results: ? Lead and effectively manage and supervise the implementation of UNDP's Civilian Police Project, including the supervision of staff, management of resources and development of appropriate linkages with other actors involved in supporting good police practices across the full spectrum of activities; ? In close collaboration with the Heads of Sub-Offices, provide direction and supervision to the civilian police area project teams and area project managers in Somalia's three regions ? Implement the project activities in accordance with UNDP financial Rules and Regulations and the Internal Control Framework for UNDP Somalia ? Preparation of project implementation activities and selection of implementing partners such as government institutions, service providers, and NGOs. Managing calls for bids and for proposal and selection of implementing partners within the UNDP contractual framework for project activity implementation. Design the scope of works and TORs for the bids and call for proposals. ? Manage day to day administrative matters for the project under the direction of the Programme Manager with the support from administrative staff. ? Create systems of effective financial, administrative and logistical processes to facilitate community-level work. ? Ensure full transparency and access to information about UNDP activities in the area of civilian policing. ? Participate in communication and media activities. Ensure project web-site updates. Coordinate distribution of the project related information. Ensure visibility of the Donor and Implementing Partners in all project outputs. ? Prepares the project Annual Work Plan for approval of the Project Board in alignment with national and regional priorities; ? Account for the achievement of project outputs in line with the approved work plan through the day-to-day planning, management coordination and implementation of activities; ? Supervise regular risk analysis and monitoring activities and ensures the maintenance of the project risk log and issues log. 3.Establishes and maintains strategic partnership and implements the resources mobilization strategy for the CO focusing on the achievement of the following results: ? Establishes and maintains dialog with government officials, both local and national, NGOs, partners, donors and communities to provide knowledge and understanding, ensuring accurate interpretation of the programme's mission ? Identify areas of cooperation and coordination with other UN agencies for the implementation of joint activities related to the Civilian Police Project. ? Collect and make analysis of information on donor contracts, funding priorities, criteria and processes related to the Civilian Policy Project ? Promote and explain the UNDP projects and support the UNDP CO activities in interaction with donors ? Identify opportunities for the implementation of the project making specific recommendations on actions needed. ? Assist communities in identifying resource mobilization opportunities ? Support CO resource mobilization efforts Ensures efficient support to tasks related to financial management, advocacy, programming, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and representation focusing on achievement of the following results: ? Supports gathering of data/information for project monitoring and evaluation processes ensuring compliance with UNDP M&E requirements in reporting on programme results and progress towards outcomes. ? Ensure proper monitoring and evaluation procedures are instituted in all project activities ? Ensure proper monitoring of project progress against annual and quarterly work plans and budgets ? Coordinate and oversee the preparation of the substantive and operational reports from the programme/project ? Develop annual workplans, budgets draft report and other document for the management and reporting of project activities. ? Manage the accurate and timely reporting on the progress of the project with a specific focus on the activities and funds utilized. Ensure that reports are provided to donors according to UNDP's contractual obligation. ? Monitory project inventory, attendance records, filing system. Assure correct personnel management and procurement of goods and services ? Ensure overall accountability for the use of project funds as well as the strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations in all project operations; ? Provide leadership in overseeing the effective provision of services to counterparts including fair and transparent procurement, efficient logistics and sound financial management; ? Ensure the integrity of financial systems and directly oversee the administrative, financial and budgetary aspects of the project and advise the Programme Manager accordingly; ? Develop project budgets and implement the project in accordance with the budget; ? Maintain field level financial accountability through regular liaison with field staff, monitoring payment requests from the field and ensuring timely and regular payment Teamwork and Knowledge Building ? Promote cross-unit teamwork and skills development for the Civilian Police Project team members through coaching and mentoring; ? Capture and disseminate lesson's learned and best practices to contribute to learning on policing and development elsewhere; ? Participate in international knowledge networks and other fora to draw on best practice and lessons learned in other similar contexts to apply to Somalia; ? Coordinate project strategies and activities with other UNDP projects to ensure the effective implementation of the Country Programme Document. IV. Impact of Results The position will help strengthen UNDP's delivery of effective support to civilian policing support to national policies and capacity development, in part through the establishment and/or strengthening of strategic partnerships as well as support to resource mobilization. The post increases the visibility and contribution of UNDP in this important area. V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors Functional Competencies: Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda Preparing information required for advocacy for the inclusion of UNDP's focus areas (democratic governance, poverty and MDGs, energy and environment, crisis prevention and recovery, HIV/AIDS and mainstreaming gender). Devising and communicating strategies. Influencing the public policy agenda. Providing conceptual leadership for UNDP's advocacy at the global level. Level 3: Influencing the public policy agenda ? Advocates for the inclusion of UNDP's focus areas in the public policy agenda ? Brings visibility and sensitizes decision makers to relevant emerging issues ? Builds consensus concerning UNDP's strategic agenda with partners on joint initiatives ? Leverages UNDP's multidisciplinary expertise to influence the shape of policies and programmes ? Demonstrates political/cultural acumen in proposing technically sound, fact based approaches/solutions ? Develops internal organizational policies promoting strategic approaches to UNDP's focus areas (HQ) ? Dialogues with national counterparts and other stakeholders to strengthen advocacy efforts, incorporating country, regional and global perspectives ? Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, political savvy and intellectual capacity in handling disagreements with UNDP's policy agenda in order to promote and position UNDP in complex environments Results-Based Programme Development and Management Effectively managing core and non-core resources to achieve organizational results. Moving from basic research to programme/project management, to programme design and conceptual leadership. Level 3: Achieving results through programme design and innovative resourcing strategies ? Identifies country needs and strategies using a fact-based approach ? Sets performance standards, monitors progress and intervenes at an early stage to ensure results are in accordance with agreed-upon quality and timeframes and reports on it ? Makes use of a variety of resources within UNDP to achieve results, such as cross-functional teams, secondments and developmental assignments, and collaborative funding approaches ? Oversees and documents the process of strategy formulation for programmes at country level ? Ensures the integration of UNDP's strategic concern in interagency, other multilateral initiatives and multi-sectoral development frameworks such as PRSPs, SWAPs and MDGs ? Ensures the full implementation of country programme and Financial Resources to obtain results Building Strategic Partnerships Establishing, maintaining and utilizing a broad network of contacts. Building partnerships and strategic alliances.Leveraging the resources of national governments and other development partners Level 3: Building strategic alliances ? Identifies and prioritizes opportunities and obstacles in the political scene (government, civil society, parliamentarians, pressure groups) to advance UNDP's agenda; identifies common interests and goals and carries out joint initiatives with partners ? Makes effective use of UNDP's resources and comparative advantage to strengthen partnerships ? Builds partnerships with non-traditional sectors by translating UNDP's agenda into messages that reflect the pertinence of their values and interests ? Creates networks and promotes initiatives with partner organizations ? Leverages the resources of governments and other development partners Innovation and Marketing New Approaches Enhancing existing processes or products. Developing original and innovative ideas and approaches. Influencing others within UNDP and outside, to adopt new approaches. Creating a culture of innovation and change. Level 3: Fostering innovation in others ? Influences and coaches others inside and outside UNDP in developing and implementing innovative approaches ? Creates an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking ? Conceptualizes more effective approaches to programme development and implementation and to mobilizing and using resources ? Leverages resources in support of new approaches ? Facilitates change and influences senior decision makers to implement change strategies Resource Mobilization Ensuring that UNDP has the resources it requires to implement programmes and advance a policy-oriented agenda. Moves from providing basic inputs to resource mobilization strategies, through implementation of the strategies, to conceptualization and design of strategies. Level 3: Developing resource mobilization strategies at country level ? Contributes to the development of resource mobilization strategies at regional (sub-regional) level (RSC, HQ) ? Actively develops partnerships with potential donors and government counterparts in all sectors at country level ? Shares information with country offices concerning opportunities to tap potential donors ? Strengthens the capacity of the country office to mobilize resources Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise Demonstrating and applying professional and/or technical expertise/knowledge of the post or discipline. Focusing on the knowledge and skill areas necessary to effectively perform the functions of the post. Identifying and seeking to expand knowledge and improve work processes. Level 3: Expert knowledge of own discipline ? Possesses expert knowledge of advanced concepts in primary discipline, a broad knowledge of related disciplines, as well as an in-depth knowledge of relevant organizational policies and procedures ? Applies knowledge to support the unit/branch's objectives and to further the mandate of UNDP ? For managers: applies a broad knowledge of best management practices; defines objectives and work flows, positions reporting relationships in such a way as to obtain optimum effectiveness for the unit/branch ? Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself personally ? Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments ? Demonstrates expert knowledge of the current programme guidelines and project management tools and manages the use of these regularly in work assignments Client Orientation Understanding and meeting or exceeding client needs. Anticipating and addressing client needs and concerns. Developing innovative approaches to meeting client needs. Ensuring overall provision of quality services to clients. Level 3: Meeting long-term client needs ? Anticipates constraints in the delivery of services and identifies solutions or alternatives ? Proactively identifies, develops and discusses solutions for internal and external clients, and persuades management to undertake new projects or services ? Consults with clients and ensures their needs are represented in decision-making processes ? Advises and develops strategic and operational solutions with clients that add value to UNDP programmes and operations Core Competencies: ? Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents ? Building support and political acumen ? Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation ? Building and promoting effective teams ? Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication ? Creating an emotionally intelligent organization ? Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards ? Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning ? Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking V. Recruitment Qualifications Education: Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) preferably in criminology, political or social science, international studies, development studies or any other related field. Experience: • 7 years of experience in police reform and community based oversight of police services including community security; • At least 3 years of experience working on the Rule of Law or Security Sector Reform in development environments; • Detailed knowledge of development process and post-conflict related issues, particularly in the reactivation and development of accountable civilian policing in a post-conflict environment; • 5 years of progressive responsibility in project and programme management, including personnel management, budgetary and financial management; • Prior experience within the UNDP/United Nations is desirable; • Extensive knowledge of and experience in crisis and post-conflict contexts; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Language requirements: Strong written and spoken English "Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit electronic application by visiting http://jobs.undp.org/. 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