United Nations Development Program Office is seeking highly qualified professional to fill in position of Secretariat Assistant to the Secretariat of the Preventive Development Council

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Programme Title:UNDP Crimea Integration and Development Programme (CIDP)

Programme No.: UKR/00/006

1. Post Title:Secretariat Assistant to the Secretariat of the Preventive Development Council

2. Duration: Initially three months, with possibility of extension

3. Full/Part time: Full time

4. Duty Station: Simferopol, Crimea, with frequent travel to project sites in Raiyons

Background:

A Preventive Development Council is being established as a consultative and advisory body at the Council of Ministers of ARC to monitor social and economic developments in Crimea, to signal trends indicating the potential escalation of tensions within Crimea’s multicultural society, and to develop recommendations for promoting sustainable development and preventing the emergence and escalation of tensions. For this purpose, a Preventive Development Management Information System (PDMIS) will be established that will serve as an Early Warning System for signaling negative trends that may jeopardize peace and stability in Crimea.

In order to assist the Preventive Development Council in carrying out its tasks, a Secretariat to the Preventive Development Council is being established with the following duties & responsibilities:

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. To organize, at the request of the Chairperson of the Preventive Development Council, quarterly meetings of the Council, including the preparation of a draft agenda, compilation and distribution of documents and information to the participants prior to the meeting, preparation of draft minutes for approval by the Chairperson of the Council, and distribution of approved minutes to the participants.

2. To undertake, at the request of the Preventive Development Council, an independent base-line survey of living conditions in Crimea that will provide basic data for a Preventive Development Management Information System.

3. To establish and maintain a Preventive Development Management Information System.

4. To identify key indicators that will measure trends in social and economic development and potential tensions within Crimean society.

5. To conduct quarterly surveys to measure changes in the values of the key-indicators and analyze the main trends, causes and potential consequences.

6. To present survey results to the Preventive Development Council on a quarterly basis for review.

7. To follow-up on recommendations developed by the Preventive Development Council with the appropriate legislative and executive bodies, and other concerned organizations in Crimea as well as in Ukraine at large, in order to ensure that such recommendations are implemented.

8. To report to the Preventive Development Council and UNDP on the status of implementation and effectiveness of recommendations developed during previous quarterly meetings.

9. To conduct other surveys and research and other duties as requested by the Preventive Development Council and/or UNDP.

Composition and functioning of the Preventive Development Council Secretariat:

The Secretariat of the Preventive Development Council will initially consist of the following staff:

· A Senior Researcher/Data Analyst, who will organize the surveys, establish and maintain the computerized Preventive Development Management Information System, and prepare analytical reports on the basis of survey results for presentation to the Preventive Development Council.

· A Legal/Policy Advisor, who will follow-up on recommendations developed by the Preventive Development Council with the appropriate legislative and executive bodies, and other concerned organizations in Crimea as well as in Ukraine at large, in order to ensure that such recommendations are implemented, and report to the Preventive Development Council and UNDP on the status of implementation and effectiveness of recommendations developed during previous quarterly meetings.

· A Secretariat Assistant who will provide general administrative and organizational support to the Secretariat and the Preventive Development Council, including the organization of meetings, drafting of agenda and minutes, translations, editing of reports, etc.

In addition, short-term consultants may be required for particular technical tasks, such as conducting specialized surveys. Staff and consultants will work as an integrated team under the direct supervision of UNDP/CIDP. The Secretariat will work in close collaboration with the Chairperson of the Council of Ministers of ARC in his capacity as Chairperson of the Preventive Development Council.

Experience & Qualifications:

Secretariat Assistant:

1. Higher degree in English language and one of the following subjects: Public Relations, Journalism, Communication or other related fields. Formal training in translation would be a strong asset.

2. Excellent English and Russian language skills (written and oral). Ability to speak, write and translate from and into Ukrainian and/or Crimean Tatar or other relevant languages would be an advantage.

3. At least two years of practical experience in high level translations and/or journalism, PR, communications, etc.

4. Excellent writing, presentation, networking and communication skills, high level of creativity, initiative and ability to work in a team and to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment.

5. Advanced computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet and desktop publishing programmes. Experience with web-page design, professional photography, video and other media would be an asset.

6. Affinity with United Nations’ mandate and principles.

Applications in English language with the reference to this position are to be submitted:

to e-mail address : vegorov@un.kiev.ua, or fax (044) 253-26-07.

Please, indicate the Position you are applying for in the Subject line of your message.

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.