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Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The UNV Regional Offices (RO) provide oversight and strategic guidance to the UNV Field Units and their respective geographical assignments and are mainly accountable for the placement of UN Volunteers mobilized for UN partners focused on peace, development, and humanitarian needs.
The position of Programme Manager is fully integrated in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and provides full administrative and operational support to the serving UN Volunteers into the UN Mission’s function structure.
Reporting to the Regional Manager, and with day-to-day operational oversight of the Mission Chief, Operations and Resource Management (CORM) and in coordination with the Field Unit responsible for agency, funds and programmes, the UNV Programme Manager is responsible for the effective strategic planning, programming, advocacy and overall management of the day to day operations of UNV’s programme activity within the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordination and provision of administrative, operational and programme support to UN Volunteers
Strengthening UNV programme positioning within the UN system in the country
Support advocacy efforts and visibility of the UNV Programme and promote volunteer activities in the country
Integration of UNV programme and volunteerism into corporate and country-level strategic planning and reporting documents
Managerial functions
Competencies
Core competencies
Achieve Results:
Think Innovatively:
Learn Continuously
Adapt with Agility
Act with Determination
Engage and Partner
Enable Diversity and Inclusion
People Management
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Knowledge Generation
Project Management
Results-Based Management
Partnership Management
UN System Affairs
Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Responsive Institutions
Required Skills and Experience
Education
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%
Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Macro-area: Sub-Saharan Africa
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights, Law, Public Administration
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