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UNDP Water & Ocean Governance Programme Consultant

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The UNDP Water & Ocean Governance Programme (BDP/EEG/WOGP) requires demand-based part-time support in the areas of outreach, advocacy, research, and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities
Provide demand-based support in the areas of outreach, advocacy, research, and reporting::
  • Coordinate preparation and publication of Water & Ocean Governance Programme, print and on-line materials (e.g., 2012 UNDP/GEF Catalyzing Ocean Finance, UNDP/GEF 2012 International Waters Delivering Results, LME Sustainability during Climate Change, etc.) for dissemination generally and at special events and conferences such as World Water Forum 2012, Rio Earth Summit 2012, Stockholm World Water Week 2012, etc.;
  • Identify and screen qualified designers and printers for publications, manage competitive procurement processes following UNDP procedures;
  • Ensure vendors paid in timely manner upon completion of deliverables;
  • Provide assistance in preparing and editing other materials for events, publications and website as needed; assist in other WOGP outreach and communications activities;
  • Support maintenance and updating of WOGP web space;
  • Support and coordinate UNDP outreach activities/events for World Water Day and World Oceans Day 2012;
  • Preparation and organization support for Water & Ocean Governance Programme special events and conferences;
  • Maintain and update UNDP water and ocean portfolio database.
  • Provide logistic and administrative support for annual meetings of UN-Oceans held at HQ.

Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
  • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
  • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
  • Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
  • Ability to lead strategic planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting
  • Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
Knowledge Management and Learning:
  • Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example
  • In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues including gender equality and women’s empowerment issues, as well as a good knowledge of the inter linkages between climate change and other environment and sustainable development issues (biodiversity and poverty etc.)
  • Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
  • Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP
Management and Leadership:
  • Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
  • Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
  • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
  • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
  • Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Advanced degree in environment, water resources or development-related field(s)

Experience:

  • 5 or more years of relevant experience
  • Excellent computer literacy
  • Good knowledge of UNDP policies and procedures, including procurement
  • Experience working with member agencies of UN-Water and other UNDP Water & Ocean Governance partner organizations
  • Experience organizing media and related awareness raising events in the metro-NY area
  • Highly organized with the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines

Language:

  • Fluent in English language; skills in other UN languages a plus but not required
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP Water & Ocean Governance Programme Consultant

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