UNDP jobs - Country Programme Manager

Country Programme Manager Job vacancies in United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Qualification : Master’s degree or equivalent in public administration, law, economics, human rights, gender equality, management, social sciences or other related areas is required. A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage.

Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects. Experience in building private-sector partnerships to promote gender equality and/or social development.Experience on women’s economic empowerment, women-owned business, private sector engagement and/or corporate social investment.Knowledge on Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) is ad advantage. Excellent written and communication skills.Experience in applying the Results-based Management (RBM) principles and approaches in programme planning, monitoring/reporting and implementation. Previous experience working in the UN system is an advantage. Experience in private sector engagement for resource mobilisation is an advantage.

Language : English 

Competencies : 

Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.

Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.

Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative.

Work in teams: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.

Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.

Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.