UNDP Participatory Governance and Community Engagement Intern Specialist, NPSA10 – National Position in Ukraine
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UNDP Participatory Governance and Community Engagement Intern Specialist, NPSA10 – National Position in Ukraine
UNDP seeks a Participatory Governance and Community Engagement Intern Specialist to support RDP activities and promote effective, accountable, and inclusive local governance. This role will also uphold UNDP’s commitment to gender-responsiveness and zero tolerance for discrimination and abuse.
Duties and Responsibilities
A. Support effective implementation and day-to-day coordination of IDRPB-Regional Development projects/activities aimed at strengthening local governance, as well as community engagement and development.
- Support Regional Development Programme Manager in planning the activities within IDRPB-Regional Development projects in line with project documents and UNDP’s programmatic priorities and goals;
- Ensure that activities within respective IDRPB-Regional Development projects are implemented effectively and timely within the scope of the approved budgets and work plans;
- Substantially contribute to the preparation of narrative and financial progress reports for respective IDRPB-Regional Development projects;
- Update risk logs and identify mitigation measures for the supported projects;
- Ensure compliance with UNDP Project Operational Policies and Procedures;
- Liaise with the relevant national and international stakeholders in coordination with the Regional Development Programme Manager.
B. Perform policy analysis and provide high-quality policy advice on participatory local governance, community engagement and development.
- Ensure planning and quality implementation of assessments, surveys, and other research work in the field of the participatory local governance, community engagement and development;
- Review the draft reports on assessments, surveys, and other research in the field of participatory local governance, community engagement and development, provide comments and ensure timely finalization of the reports;
- Keep the supervisor updated on progress and issues, and prepare briefing materials as requested.
C. Support resource mobilization of IDRPB-Regional Development Programme.
- Identify new funding opportunities and relevant project ideas for support to participatory local governance, community engagement and development for further conceptualization;
- Develop the project ideas into project concepts engaging with wide range of potential DocuSign Envelope beneficiaries and stakeholders at national, regional and local levels;
- Substantially contribute to development of project proposals for donors in line with UNDP’s programmatic priorities and donors requitrement;
- Liaise with the relevant national and international stakeholders in coordination with the Regional Development Programme Manager;
- Participate in the meetings with donors, prepare and deliver presentations of the project proposals, and follow up with relevant counterpart if requested by the supervisor.
D. Contribute to knowledge management and information sharing in the UNDP country office through:
- Identify and document the best practices and lessons learned directly linked to the IDRPB-Regional Development projects’ goals and activities;
- Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice in the area of participatory governance and community engagement;
- Provide trainings for RDP team and partners, including but not limited to UNDP grantees supported under IDRPB-Regional Development projects, on the matters related to the participatory governance and community engagement;
- Participate in the training for the programme/project personnel for further professional growth through active learning.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
The Participatory Governance and Community Engagement Specialist will directly report to the Regional Development Programme Manager and work under the overall strategic guidance of the IDRPB Portfolio Team Leader.
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Required Skills and Experience for UNDP Intern Specialist
- A master’s degree (or equivalent) in a subject related to Public Administration, Municipal or Community Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Sustainable Development, Planning, or other related fields; or
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of a Master’s degree.
- Minimum 5 years with a Master’s degree or 7 years with a Bachelor’s degree of relevant experience at the national or international level in policy development and implementation, participatory governance, regional or local development and/or project/programme management, and/or consultancy services on economic development.
Required skills:
- Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
- Excellent organizational, team building and planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the team, delivering through and with others.
- Good analytical and report writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build trust with partners.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:
- Extensive experience in working with Ukrainian regional and/or local authorities is an asset.
- Experience in development policy proposals and/o;r recommendations in the area of regional and localdevelopment is an asset.
- Proven experience in people management and/or coordination of teams is an asset.
- Extensive experience in presenting in public forums, including high-level national and sub-national stakeholders, is an asset.
Required Language(s):
- Fluency in English is required.
- Fluency in Ukrainian is required for local personnel
Professional Certificates:
- Professional certification in Project Management (or equivalent) is an asset.
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Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Internships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 01 June,2024 |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Organizer | UNDP |