[governance-vn] UNDP: Local Policy Support Officer

Mon Feb 25 10:19:16 EST 2008

Local Policy Support Officer
Publish Date: 22-Feb-2008

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is looking for the highly 
qualified and experienced national candidates for the position of Local Policy 
Support Officer, local ALD 2 level.

Attached is the Job Description.

A letter of motivation in English indicating the position applied for together 
with completed UN Personal History form (attahcned form P11 here) and copies of 
relevant academic degree(s) should be sent to the address below.

Only short–listed candidates whose applications respond to the criteria in the 
Job Description will be contacted for written test and an interview.

Contact

Human Resources Unit
UNDP Ha Noi
25-29 Phan Boi Chau Street
Ha Noi – Viet Nam

Email: registry.vn at undp.org
Deadline for submissions: Monday 05:00 PM | 10-Mar-2008

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
JOB DESCRIPTION

I.  Position Information

Job Code Title: Policy Support Officer
Position Number:
Department: Programme
Reports to: Policy Advisors for PAR/Anti-
Corruption, Rule of Law/Access to Justice and
Local Governance
Duration: 1 year
Position Status:    (Rotational/non-Rotational)

Current Grade:

Proposed Grade:  Local ALD 2

Position Classified by:  Neil Reece- Evans

II. Organizational Context

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Policy Advisors for Public 
Administration Reform and Anti-
Corruption, Rule of Law and Access to Justice and Local Governance, the Policy 
Support Officer is
responsible for assisting the work of the Governance Policy Advisors, in close 
collaboration with the staff of
the Governance Cluster, the operations team, programme staff in other UN 
Agencies and Government
officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors 
and civil society, assisting the
Governance Policy Advisors in the performance of their work.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

  Implementation of policy strategies
  Facilitates of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource 
mobilization strategy
  Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and 
facilitation of knowledge building
and management
  Provision of administrative support to the Governance Policy Advisors.

1. Ensures implementation of  policy strategies focusing on achievement of the 
following results:

  Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation 
in the country and
preparation of substantive inputs to policy advisors
  Monitoring Vietnamese media, Government laws/decrees/announcements and other 
sources of
information to keep abreast of trends and developments relevant to public 
governance  in Viet Nam,
analyzing and summarizing this information and briefing Governance Policy 
Advisors and other
colleagues in UNDP as appropriate in a timely and proactive manner;
  Support to identification of areas for support and interventions within the 
thematic/sectoral areas
assigned.

     2.   Facilitates creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of 
the resource mobilization
strategy in cooperation with the Policy Advisory Group focusing on achievement 
of the following results:

  Support to development of partnerships with government institutions, 
bi-lateral and multi-lateral
donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas based on 
strategic goals of UNDP,
country needs and donors’ priorities;
  Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive 
briefs on possible areas
of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, 
active contribution to the
overall office effort in resource mobilization.

      3.   Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and  facilitation 
of knowledge building and
management focusing on achievement of the following results:

  Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. 
Identification and synthesis of
best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to programme country policy 
goals;
  Providing quick informal translations of media articles and other short 
documents as required;
  Researching and analyzing topics relevant to public governance in Viet Nam 
under the guidance of
the policy advisors;
  Identifying and liaising with resource persons and materials within Viet Nam 
on governance issues;
  Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the 
country problems and needs
in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.

4.  Provision of administrative support to the Governance Policy Advisors;
  Documentation and Record Keeping of the wide variety of documents, reports, 
presentations, and
correspondence at the request of the policy advisor;s
  Maintain effective office filing and record keeping systems, both hard and 
soft versions.
  Maintaining a calendar of relevant forthcoming events;
  Keep an up-to-date database on all relevant individuals and institutions 
including their coordinates
and mailing list;
  Performing administrative duties pertinent to  policy Advisory Group program.

IV. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success of the work of the Governance 
Policy Advisors. In particular,
the key results have an impact on the design, operation and programming of 
research and other activities by
the Governance Policy Advisors, and in the creation of strategic partnerships 
between UNDP’s Policy
Advisory Team and the Government of Viet Nam.

V. 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, sexual orientation, 
nationality and age sensitivity
and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
• In-depth knowledge on development issues
• Able to present research results in a clear and accessible manner
• Able to archive and retrieve research results in a logical manner facilitating 
quick retrieval and
underlining cross-linkages

Work-Planning and Organization
• Able to plan, prioritise and organize working schedule effectively, including 
the ability to manage
complex tasks
• Adopts proactive approach, looking out for opportunities to enhance UNDP’s 
work in the governance
sector
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

Communication and Teamwork
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: • University Degree (Bachelor’s) in Social Sciences, Political 
Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration,
Economics, Law or related field

Experience: • 2 years’ work experience on governance-related issues in Viet Nam
• Computer literate (fully competent in MS-Office based applications
and internet research)
• Ability to work in diverse multi-cultural team environments

Language Requirements: • Fluency in English and Vietnamese

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