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BACKGROUND
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 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 Merged Areas Governance Programme (MAGP) is a comprehensive governance initiative that focuses on technical assistance and implementation support to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP) in the integration of the Merged Areas (MAs) (ex-FATA) in three main areas: (1) accelerated development with an emphasis on the delivery of basic services; (2) border governance and connectivity; and (3) support to local governance. Under its new project document signed on December 15, 2022, MAGP has mobilized additional resources, stepping up its delivery by 150% under its approved Annual Workplan in 2023 and aiming for a further increase in 2024.To fulfill its commitments to the GoKP and key development partners, MAGP will have to explore innovative systemic solutions and new operational modalities to support the implementation of an expanded and evolving programme structure.
Against this background, MAGP is looking for Operations Specialist (OS) who will support the MAGP Team in addressing operational challenges related to Programme implementation and further development. The Operations Specialist will be responsible for the successful and timely management of all operational processes. The OS will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, tact, and ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds. The OS will endeavor to support MAGP Programme both in delivering faster and in delivering smarter, ensuring a high return on investment.
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 & RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will report to the MAGP Programme Manager and will work in close coordination with the CO Operations Manager. The international OS will supplement the existing operational capacity in MAGP and will pay a leading role regarding all aspects of MAGP operational management, including support to CO and MAGP in designing an innovative delivery structure based on international best practice. S/he will ensure a high-performance standard based on the strategic management of financial and human resources, efficient procurement and logistical services, all consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The MAGP OS will work in close collaboration with the CO and other UNDP project teams, as well as development partners in support of achieving MAGP objectives and the implementation of the UNDP Pakistan CPD.
Key duties and accountabilities include:
Implementation of an effective and efficient operational structure that ensures client-oriented delivery:
Implementation of a risk-assessed and accurate financialresource management system:
Implementation of systems that ensure strategichuman resources management:
Ensures the provision of efficient procurement, logistical, and administrative services:
Other duties:
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
Language Requirements:
COMPETENCIES
Core Competencies:
People Management Competencies:
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:
Business Direction & Strategy: System Thinking
Business Management: Resource Management
Business Management: Customer Satisfaction/ClientManagement
Business Management: Communication
Business Management: Portfolio Management
Business Management: Risk Management
Finance: Budget Management
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Type of contract: Staff (Temporary)
Macro-area: South / East Asia and Pacific
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work: Monitoring and Evaluation, Results-based Management
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
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