Coordonnateur - Projet Plan De PrÉvention De SÉisme Pour Le Grand Nord D'haiti

Coordonnateur - Projet Plan De PrÉvention De SÉisme Pour Le Grand Nord D'haiti

Organization:	UNDP
Duty Station:	Cap-haitien - Haiti
Deadline:	12 Aug 2011 (13 days left)
Level:	P-4
Duration:	1 an

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Le séisme du 12 janvier 2010 est venu rappeler de façon dramatique et brutale la vulnérabilité du bâti et des infrastructures en Haïti face aux séismes, ainsi que le faible niveau de capacité dans le pays pour concevoir, construire et informer de manière appropriée face à cette menace. Le nord d’Haïti est une zone sismique active où la vulnérabilité est particulièrement exacerbée, en particulier dans ses grands centres urbains. Sur base d’une requête spécifique du ministre de l'Intérieur et des Collectivités Territoriales et de la Direction de la Protection Civile, le PNUD a été appelé à mettre en place un « plan séisme » pour le nord du pays avant que cette région ne soit à nouveau frappée par un séisme important, que l'on sait inévitable.

L’objectif général de ce projet est d’initier la réduction de la vulnérabilité des départements du Nord-Est, Nord, et Nord-Ouest à la menace sismique en y renforçant la résilience des infrastructures et des populations dans le but de minimiser les pertes économiques et en vies humaines lors d’événements futurs.

Les objectifs spécifiques de ce programme sont de (1) quantifier la menace sismique par le microzonage des 4 grandes villes du Nord, Nord-Est et Nord-Ouest (Port-de-Paix, Cap Haïtien, Fort Liberté/Ouanaminthe) ; (2) évaluer la vulnérabilité du bâti et des infrastructures et les classer en fonction de l’enjeu associé ; (3) identifier les infrastructures prioritaires à fort enjeu ; (4) proposer des solutions budgétisées pour le renforcement structural des infrastructures critiques à fort enjeu ; (5) renforcer quelques bâtiments prioritaires à fort enjeu à titre de démonstrateur et chercher les fonds pour systématiser cet effort ; (6) former les professionnels de la construction aux pratiques parasismiques, des maçons aux ingénieurs, du secteur public et privé ; (7) inclure le risque sismique dans le plan de contingence aux désastres des 3 départements du nord ; (8) informer les citoyens, les constructeurs et les pouvoirs publics sur le risque sismique et les solutions pour s’y préparer et s’y adapter ; (9) inclure la connaissance des séismes et des mesures de réduction de vulnérabilité dans les curriculums scolaires et la formation des enseignants.

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Programme Specialist (Dakar)

Programme Specialist (Dakar)

Organization:	UNDP
Duty Station:	Dakar - Senegal
Deadline:	15 Aug 2011 (16 days left)
Level:	P-4
Duration:	one year

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* Provides policy advice/technical support to country office programmes on disaster risk reduction and recovery
* Performs programme and resource management functions
* Contributes to national and regional strategies
* Performs knowledge management functions
* Promotes partnerships and inter-agency coordination
Provides policy advice/technical support to country office programmes on disaster risk reduction and recovery, focusing on achievement of the following results:

* Advice to country offices in the region of natural disaster reduction programmatic services and provision of support for their participation in and contribution to the implementation of BCPR's overall programme strategy and UNDP's strategic plan
* Solid technical inputs for the design, development, and implementation of UNDP disaster reduction and early recovery initiatives at the national and sub-regional levels in the countries, including the formulation of national and regional capacity-building programmes
* Engagement with the coordinators of BCPR's thematic programmes related to risk identification, mainstreaming, capacity development, climate risk management, urban risk management, recovery and gender to make sure that regional and national-level programming is technically sound and gender-sensitive
* Substantive technical support for project development and joint programme at the country level where requested
* Identification of disaster risk hot spots in the region to promote risk reduction programming in the region
* Provision of substantive inputs to the DRR project documents developed by the COs ensuring that CPR criteria and 8-point agenda is included on it
Performs programme and resource management functions, focusing on achievement of the following results:


* Appraisal of country office requests for TRAC 3 Category II support in case of natural disasters and provision of technical advisory support for the assessment, strategic planning and programming of post-disaster recovery interventions in the countries
* Contribution to the preparation of appeals in post-disaster situations, in coordination with OCHA's regional advisors, ensuring that UNDP transition recovery needs are adequately reflected
* Appropriate technical support to ongoing UNDP country office disaster reduction and recovery projects, including monitoring the achievement of outputs, outcomes and goals and ensuring that substantive and financial reporting is provided, in accordance with the MOU signed between UNDP and donors for those activities receiving support from BCPR- managed funds
* Monitoring and advice on BCPR's programme resources, including TRAC 1.1.3 and Crisis Prevention and Recovery (CPR) Trust Funds, which includes helping country offices prepare allocation requests, providing feedback to the allocation committee as to the country office's needs and capacities to launch new programmes and absorb new and/or old allocations, and tracking resource use over the project cycle
* Collaboration in and tracking of post-disaster recovery processes in countries included in the portfolio
* Substantive inputs for the production and dissemination of both regular and occasional reports on UNDP activities in disaster reduction and transition recovery in the region
* Substantive inputs from the region for the development of a roster of outsourced personnel for disaster reduction and transition recovery purposes; supervision of the work of consultants on disaster reduction and recovery issues and authorization of payments
Contributes to national and regional strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

* Policy level input for the development of national and regional disaster reduction strategies and institutional and legislative systems for mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into national development planning and programming
* Collaboration in the development of synergies between UNDP disaster risk reduction strategies and relevant regional and national strategies related to poverty alleviation, governance, energy and environment
* Substantive contribution to regional and sub-regional consultations on appropriate disaster risk reduction policy initiatives and presentation of evidence-based inputs for regional policy development, including lessons learned and evaluations of UNDP's experience in disaster risk reduction in the region
* Preparation of regional inputs for the formulation of UNDP corporate policy, guidelines and practice notes on disaster risk reduction and recovery
* Substantive technical input and contribution to the development of regional strategies
Performs knowledge management functions, focusing on achievement of the following results:

* Technical advice and support for the development and effective deployment of BCPR's knowledge management and policy products
* Relevant substantive inputs to knowledge networking, including responding to country office requests for information on best practice and offering referrals to experts and expert institutions

Promotes partnerships and inter-agency coordination, focusing on achievement of the following results:


* Identification of critical components for the development of strategic partnerships and alliances for achievement of UNDP's overall strategic and policies in the region, with other UN organizations (in particular OCHA, the ISDR Secretariat and other disaster-related programmes), multilateral organizations, regional member state organizations, civil society and the academia, and with donors and programme countries
* Contribution to the establishment of such partnerships, drafting of agreements and monitoring of implementation
* Conduct of regular meetings and coordination with the technical units on programme management to identify and address the key issues in a timely and systematic manner
Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the whole performance of the CPR Team and success in implementation of regional strategies and projects at the national and regional levels.


Competencies

Functional Competencies:

BUILDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Identifying and building partnerships

* Displays initiative, sets challenging outputs for him/herself and willingly accepts new work
assignments
* Takes responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and strives until successful outputs are achieved
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION
Building and maintaining donor relations; implementing resource mobilization strategy

* Uses knowledge of donors and successful programmes and projects to contribute to fund raising and resource mobilization strategies
PROMOTING ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Developing tools and mechanisms


* Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
* Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
JOB KNOWLEDGE/ TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
In-depth knowledge of the Subject-matter

* Understands more advanced aspects of crisis prevention and recovery as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines
* Keeps abreast of new developments in area of crisis prevention and recovery and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
* Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments
CLIENT ORIENTATION
Contributing to positive outcomes for the client

* Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
* Keeps the client informed of problems or delays in the provision of services
Core Competencies:

* Ethics & Values: Demonstrating / Safeguarding Ethics and Integrity
Demonstrates and promotes the highest standard of integrity, impartiality, fairness and incorruptibility in all matters affecting his/her work and status

* Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
Understands the structure and hierarchy of UN/UNDP, process flows throughout the organization, products and services, their measures of effectiveness, and perceptions of clients

* Developing & Empowering People/Coaching and Mentoring: Self-development, initiative-taking
Takes appropriate risk in developing new or adapting existing methods and approaches to more effectively perform tasks or to solve problems in new and unique ways

* Working in Teams: Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
Works collaboratively with colleagues inside UN/UNDP as well as its partners and other stakeholders to pursue common goals

* Communicating Information and Ideas: Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
Delivers verbal/written information in a timely, clear, organized and easily understood manner

* Self Management & Emotional Intelligence: Creating synergies through self-control
Tolerates conditions of stress, uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to maintain a positive outlook and to work productively

* Conflict Management/Negotiating & Resolving Disagreements: Managing conflict
Remains calm, composed and patient, regardless of his/her own state of mind in the face of conflict

* Knowledge Sharing & Continuous Learning: Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others
Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development and keeps abreast of new developments in his/her professional field

* Appropriate and Transparent Decision-making: Informed and transparent decision making
Accepts responsibility and accountability for the quality of the outcome of his/her decisions

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UNIDO WANTS UNIT CHEF

Unit Chief

Vacancy #:	VA-2011/020
Organization:	UNIDO
Duty Station:	Vienna - Austria
Deadline:	18 Aug 2011 (19 days left)
Level:	P-5

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The Division is primarily responsible for providing capacity-development support and technical
cooperation services to enhance the capabilities of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. In doing so, the Division develops, implements and monitors sectoral, cross-sectoral and thematic programmes and projects, and provides technical advisory and institutional and human capacity-building services.

The Division comprises the Office of the Managing Director and the Agri-Business Development
Branch; the Business, Investment and Technology Services Branch; the Trade Capacity-building
Branch; the Energy and Climate Change Branch; the Environmental Management Branch; and the
Montreal Protocol Branch. In addition, the Division hosts the Bureau for Programme Design and
Knowledge Management as well as the Special Programmes and LDC Group.

This position is located in the Trade Capacity-building Branch (PTC/TCB). The branch is responsible for assisting developing countries and countries with economies in transition to develop their capacity to trade and integrate into global value chains through effective participation in the rules-based global trading system. These countries often face constraints arising from the lack of competitive productive supply capacity of tradable goods, which meet quality, health, safety, environmental, sustainability and consumer protection requirements of targeted markets. They also frequently lack the capacity to implement the multilateral trading system provisions for imported and exported products, in particular the WTO agreements on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS). The absence of a capacity to establish compliance with market requirements and the lack of internationally accepted local proof of such compliance restricts the ability of developing countries to exploit trade opportunities and access markets. The branch therefore seeks to meet two related development objectives: first, to strengthen the capacity of countries, productive sectors and suppliers to produce goods that meet requirements set by foreign buyers and markets; and second to build up the national and regional quality infrastructure needed to provide internationally recognized quality assurance services, including for the development of standards and technical regulations, the establishment of product testing facilities and calibration laboratories, the creation of quality management systems and product traceability, management system certification, inspection and accreditation mechanisms, and the development of systems for ensuring food safety and consumer protection. In carrying out its work, the branch cooperates closely with other UNIDO units responsible for strengthening the productive sectors of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

The Quality, Standards and Conformity Unit (PTC/TCB/QSC) is responsible for assisting developing countries and countries with economies in transition to achieve increased competitiveness in global markets through capacity building in quality, environmental, sustainability and social accountability requirements, in accordance with international system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 26000, ISO 50001 and SA 8000. In particular, the unit supports developing countries to produce linkages to local, regional and global supplier networks by developing capacity in the area of product quality and food safety. The unit assists developing countries and economies in transition in meeting retailer and interest group-driven quality requirements such as GLOBALGAP, Traceability, Fair Trade and sustainability standards such as carbon labeling, energy efficiency, etc. The unit also undertakes global forum functions addressing retailer and consumer driven market needs and emerging certification requirements.

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Director, PTC/TCB, and the overall guidance of the Managing Director, PTC.

After a certain number of years located at headquarters, the incumbent must be ready to travel and to serve in any duty station away from Vienna as determined by the needs of the Organization.



Main Functions

Programme Development:

Serve as the Organization's senior expert in the areas of specialization of the unit. In this capacity, conceptualize, jointly with Unit staff, for review and approval by the Director, UNIDO's strategy (rationale, objectives, methodologies, tools) in the Unit's areas of technical or functional specialization(s), with a particular view to profiling the Organization's work in these areas vis--vis other Agencies of the UN system.

Develop and formulate technical cooperation projects/programmes for the unit in standards and conformity assessment in line with the guidelines and procedures governing the delivery of UNIDO services, and obtain internal approval. Clear project documents emanating from staff in his/her unit for review and approval by the Branch Director in the course of submitting them to the Organization's project approval organs.

As a Programme Manager, develop a portfolio of technical cooperation projects and facilitate the adoption of best practices. In project formulation, closely co-operate with other relevant UNIDO organizational units to ensure the effective use of existing networks and capacities, as well as with other development partners and technical agencies.

Monitor global and/or regional trends and best practices in the areas of specialization of the Unit. Propose to the Director new initiatives or changes to ensure that the Organization's practices are current and reflect state-of-the-art approaches and up-to-date technical and management practices. Based on lessons learned, recommend to the Director adjustments to UNIDO's future programme priorities and long-term orientation.

Contribute jointly with UNIDO's regional programmes and field offices to the identification of new technical cooperation opportunities and the mobilization of financial resources.

Programme Implementation:

Propose, for the Director's review and approval, the annual work programme for the Unit, and ensure its implementation, jointly with Unit staff. This includes providing leadership in teamwork and close monitoring of each stage of programme/project development and implementation.

As a Programme Manager, assume responsibility for the implementation of a portfolio of technical cooperation programmes and projects; ensuring that assigned inputs are delivered on time at the right level of quality and within the allocated budget. This will entail the preparation of the necessary inputs (consultant job descriptions, terms of reference, training arrangements, equipment specifications, etc.), monitoring progress in implementation, including missions to the project site, as well as taking part in oversight meetings in the Field and at Headquarters, and assisting the Evaluation Group in its evaluations of projects/programmes.

Funds Mobilization:

Identify the funding needs for the Unit's current and future programmes and develop a strategy for funds mobilization.

Collaborate with relevant internal and external partners to mobilize resources for the Unit's programmes; maintain good working relations with strategic donors.

As the Programme Manager, identify funding sources for the future portfolio of his/her projects and actively mobilize the funding required.

Global Forum Function:

In consultation with the Branch Director, identify and oversees the preparation for UNIDO's global forum activities (conferences, seminars, expert group meetings, technical research, global goods, etc.) and running of awareness-building, knowledge dissemination, and information exchange. Initiate action-oriented research. Guide and prepare UNIDO publications and other information dissemination aids and tools. Keep abreast of technical and economic developments in his/her field of specialization through close contacts with specialized institutions and industry representatives, following the technical press, market developments and trends.

Represent the Organization vis--vis internal and external counterparts in areas relating to the Unit's areas of specialization: specifically, make presentations, provide advisory services, conduct training and awareness campaigns. Identify inter-agency cooperation and partnership potentials and propose cooperation strategies.

Participate and contribute to global initiatives such as Aid for Trade, and promote UNIDO core-competence in the area by undertaking research, guides, expert group meetings and suitable visibility documents.

Advisory Services to Counterparts:

This includes, among others: commenting on, appraising or revising draft project proposals submitted by requesting Governments; advising Governments, multilateral and bilateral organizations and other strategic partners; and provision of technical advice to strategic partners/donors.

Bring to the attention of the Director any cross-cutting and/or policy matters emanating from the work of the Unit. Ensure effective utilization of intra- and inter-branch complementarity to enhance the focus and impact of the unit's programme.

Supervisory Function:

Supervise the staff of the Unit on daily operational matters and propose to the Director the optimal allocation of staff assignments within the Unit.

Inform and consult the Director on matters relating to performance management and performance appraisals, career development, motivation of staff and staffing requirements.

Perform other related duties and assignments as required by the Branch Director, PTC/TCB or the Managing Director PTC.



Required Competencies

Core values:
1. Integrity
2. Professionalism
3. Respect for diversity

Core competencies:
1. Results orientation and accountability
2. Planning and organizing
3. Communication and trust
4. Team orientation
5. Client orientation
6. Organizational development and innovation

Managerial competencies:
1. Strategy and direction
2. Managing people and performance
3. Judgement and decision making
4. Conflict resolution

Technical competencies:
In-depth knowledge of the economic aspects of Trade Capacity-building; expertise in the analysis of the TCB domain, policy recommendations and project/programme formulation and implementation skills; knowledge of project and programme cycle; ability to build consensus and collaborations among strategic financial and programmatic partners on integrated or joint programmes. Adequate knowledge of the multilateral trading system and related barriers to trade and capacity-building needs related to quality, competitiveness and compliance. Demonstrated capacity in undertaking analytical research on technical barriers to trade and fund mobilization expertise. Technical cooperation knowledge covering capacity building in standardization, certification, conformity assessment and accreditation.



Minimum Requirements

Education:
Advanced university degree in economics, business administration or other relevant discipline. Recognized auditor/assessor qualification in ISO 9001 Quality Management System required. Other management system qualifications such as ISO 14000, ISO 22000 beneficial.

Experience:
A minimum of ten years practical experience in trade capacity-building, standards and conformity assessment and in the implementation of technical assistance projects/programmes, including experience at the international level involving technical cooperation in developing countries. Experience of and exposure to the needs, conditions and problems of developing countries is highly desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in English and French. Working knowledge of another UN official language an asset.

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IFRC NEEDS WATERNSANITATION DELEGATE

Water and Sanitation Delegate (Field)

Vacancy #:	2011-193-fld
Organization:	IFRC
Duty Station:	Port-au-prince - Haiti
Deadline:	12 Aug 2011 (13 days left)
Duration:	(6) Six Months

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The Delegate must ensure safe water, sanitation, health education and community participation is encouraged and delivered using an integrated public health approach while supporting every opportunity for WatSan capacity building within the Host National Society (HNS).

Description of Duties:

1. Work closely with the HNS at all levels where practical furthering the public Health & WatSan agenda wherever possible, while assisting NS staff and volunteers to effectively implement WatSan Projects and Programmes.

2. Work closely with the NS during the assessment and project planning process while in close co-operation with Health, Organizational Development the NS and Federation Delegation.

3. Responsible of the water technical aspect of the "economic of water" project implementation

4. Responsible for the community capacity building in participating in water and sanitation related project

5. Responsible for the development of community water and sanitation committee / CBO

6. Responsible for developing and implementing water and sanitation community activities

7. Responsible for community empowerment for development of CBO water vendor point

8. Responsible for the implementation of water and sanitation project

9. Responsible for the supply chain for the implementation of assigned project

10. Responsible for project implementation field monitoring and follow-up assigned by his/her line manager

11. Responsible for the supply chain for the implementation of assigned project

12. Responsible for the management and ensuring recruitment of suitable and sufficient labour

13. Responsible for management of field equipment, resources and assigned assets

14. Responsible for ensuring that programmes integrate software (hygiene promotion activities and community participation) with hardware activities

15. Plan and carry out together with the National Society staff and volunteers the following tasks to improve health and reduce vulnerability of the beneficiaries by:

* ensuring adequate safe water is available to all members of the community or target group
* ensuring water quality is tested regularly where appropriate
* ensure SPHERE standards are attained and maintained where appropriate
* ensure international and/or national WatSan standards are maintained
* ensure adequate sanitation facilities are available to all members of the community or target group to include excreta disposal and where appropriate bathing/laundry facilities
* ensure other sanitation needs are addressed where appropriate (vector control, waste water management, solid waste management, hazardous waste management)

16. Ensure knowledge capacity building for labours and NS staff, in WatSan hard-ware/software and in implementation project planning, and practical skills.

17. Liaise with and encourage the NS to engage effectively with ICRC, Government bodies at all levels, UN and international humanitarian organisations, NGOs, CBOs, community groups, beneficiaries and the private WatSan sector where appropriate

18. Produce regular, timely and accurate narrative and data reports for the Federation

19. Ensure that the Health & Care agenda is holistic, and encompasses fully WatSan as part of public and preventative health

20. Work as a team member and share views and plans with other watsan team member and Health Delegates and others departments as required.

21. Respect and follow the key Federation technical documents (WatSan policy, Strategy 2010, Health & Care policies, GWSI, MDGs, SPHERE, PHAST etc.,) and contribute where appropriate to the Global Federation WatSan/Health agenda.

22. Participate and be involved in relief operations if requested.

Duties applicable to all staff:


* Actively work towards the achievement of the Secretariat's goals.
* Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Red Crescent principles.
* Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.



Required Qualifications

Education:

Basic Delegates Training course or equivalent knowledge

Degree or Diploma in Water/ Sanitation or Civil engineering

Degree or Diploma in Community /Social Development Field (preferred)

Further quality in Water/ Sanitation or Civil Engineering (preferred)


Experience:

-In community Based Watsan Experience in developed country

-Minimum of the 2 years working in livelihood, recovery programme

-Experience of working for a humanitarian organisation and/or the Red Cross /Red Crescent Movement

-Experience in communication

-Experience in baseline survey

-Experience in Water resource Exploitation and water supply

-Experience in working in both emergency and developmental contexts and engaging effectively with beneficiaries especially women and children and the other vulnerable groups

-Experience in sanitation (in plot and off plot) (preferred)

-Experience / knowledge of Hygiene promotion implementation (preferred)


Skills:

Self- supporting in computers (Windows Spreadsheets, word-processing)

Valid international driving licences (manual gears)

Skills in training and developing staff

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