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Background

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the programme or project manager, the Project Associate will be responsible for the overall support of implementation of the ongoing programme/ project, performing a variety of standard operational services within the programme/ project framework ensuring high quality and accuracy of work.

The Project Associate facilitates knowledge building and knowledge sharing on communication activities.

The Project Associate will work closely with all office/ programme and projects’ personnel and UNDP CO team to ensure relevant requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner with required quality, following the highest standards in line with UNDP guidelines and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures implementation of operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Full compliance of administrative activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies;
• Provision of inputs to the CO administrative business processes mapping and implementation of the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs);
• Provision of inputs to preparation of administrative team results-oriented workplans.

Ensures effective administrative and logistical support, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Perform administrative support functions to facilitate the implementation of the programme/ project component activities, including personnel matters, attendance records, facilitating missions, office maintenance, reception/registry; 
• Assure smooth operational running of the programme/ project by following established operational rules and procedures, including preparation of the supporting documentation for contracts and payments; 
• Contribute to the programme component/ project annual and detailed implementation work plans and reports preparation in quality and timely manner based on the requirements of the UNDP and programme/ project donors; 
• Suport  in initiating, review, processing and following-up on actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, including recruitment of personnel (and consultants), selection, relocation, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation, training etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN/UNDP rules and procedures;   
• Maintenance of personnel files;
• Maintenance of continued cooperation with UNDP in coordination of all HR-related issues. Participate in data collection, analysis and maintenance of programme component/ project related database and files; Keep accurate electronic and paper filing, information and records systems; 
• Participate in project/ programme component activities (meetings, round tables, conferences, other public activities); preparation, implementation and follow up, take meeting minutes etc; 
• Provide logistical support, including travel arrangements, accommodation, visas, tickets, etc. to the programme component/ project personnel; 
• Facilitate and provide full support to programme / project monitoring, evaluation and audit missions, as well as missions of experts; 
• Keep updated programme/ project inventory and assure that UNDP regulations on the equipment use, storage and proper maintenance are adhered. Assure that the programme component/ project equipment transfer/disposal is being done in accordance with UNDP rules; 
• Maintain the database of all stakeholders and partners; 
• Maintain contacts with relevant partners on a variety of the related issues; 
• Liaise with UNDP Operations on a variety of the operations related issues: procurement, financial management and human resources; 
• Provide assistance with documents translation and interpretation as needed; 
• Maintain stationery and office supplies, purchase office equipment when needed; 
• Handle programme component/ project telephone enquiries and correspondence; 
• Provide support to various programme/ project activities at the national and sub-national levels;
• Provide support to communication activities and events of the programme/ project.

Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Participation in the training for the programme/ project personnel;
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

MEASURABLE OUTPUTS OF THE WORK ASSIGNMENT:

• Full and appropriate use of UNDP Programme Operational Policies and Procedures and UNDP Standard Operating Procedures during implementation of the Project/ Programme component.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR EVALUATION OF RESULTS:

• Programme/ project component implementation plan is fully and timely implemented;
• Relevant outputs of the programme/project annual work plan are fully and timely implemented.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Communication;
• Delivery;
• Innovation;
• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Creating synergies through self-control;
• Managing conflict;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others;
• Informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

• Basic research and analytical skills;
• Results-Based Approach;
• Strong communication skills;
• Client orientation;
• Quality Assurance;
• Self-Management and emotional intelligence;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with minimum or no supervision as well as part of a team;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Familiarity with UN/UNDP procedures and experience with ATLAS would be an asset;
• Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise;
• High level of creativity and excellent writing skills;
• Ability to identify problems and proposes solutions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Social Sciences or other related fields;
• At least 3 years of practical experience of working in the field of administration, finance, programme/project support or other relevant fields; 
• Experience in usage of computers and office software packages (Word, Excel etc.).
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems;
• Working experience within UNDP or other UN agency will be considered as an asset;
• Experience of working in international organizations/projects will be considered as an advantage;
• Fluency in English, Russian and Ukrainian is required.

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTION:

  If you wish to apply for this or other positions with UNDP, please visit UNDP website, section jobs and apply only:

  https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=80837

  DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 14 September 2018.