UNFPA CO in Ukraine

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Programme Associate http://www.unfpa.org.ua/unfpa/vacancy.php?vacancy_id=8 Closing Date: 08 October, 2006 Category: 7/1 (SC) Duty station: Kyiv, Ukraine Duration 09 November 2006 – September 2009 (trial full time employment for up to 3 months may be offered on the terms of Special Service Agreement). Organizational unit: Support to establishing a comprehensive system of social services for young drug users Overview: I. Background This position relates to the Programme funded by the European Commission with an aim of Support to establishing a comprehensive system of social services for young drug users. The aim of the action is to support the Ukrainian Government in developing of an effective national system of Social Services for IDUs under the auspices of the governmental State Social Service for Families, Children and Youth (SSSFCY). This system, inter alia, should be an effective prevention instrument and serve the following tasks: provide the target groups information on drug abuse and HIV/STI, render basic sociomedical care, including harm reduction work, and promote safe behaviour among IDUs and general youth population. II. Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Assistant Representative and direct supervision of the UNFPA Programme Manager the incumbent will organize and perform all activities necessary for the successful implementation of the Programme in the following areas of responsibility: Functional Responsibilities: Assumes responsibility for the technical organization and daily management of all Programme activities, in order to ensure the effective use of the Programme resources, proposing cost savings and suggesting results-based solutions; Assumes responsibility for technical organization and management of all educational activities related to the Programme; Assumes responsibility for workshops preparation (preparation of agenda, trainers hiring process, hotels booking, etc), conduction and reports (follow-up and feedback) collection, participates in the workshops monitoring and evaluation process; To organize and maintain a filling system for all documents received and sent by the Programme; Assures smooth operational running of the project by means of following UNFPA and EU established operational rules and procedures; Provides logistical support (travel arrangements, including visas, tickets, etc) to the Programme team; Assist in procurement of equipment that is requested according to Programme procurement plan; Contributes to the preparation of the Programme bulletins, promotion materials and UNFPA Ukraine web-site update; Keeps and maintains correspondence, maintains regular and close liaison with the National Partners of the Programme, in order to ensure timely and adequate implementation of the Programme activities and to provide effective follow-up; Prepares event and activity reports, field monitoring reports and drafts annual Programme implementation reports; Examines relevant data flows including pre-screen desk appraisals, field appraisals, national and/or local working agreements, results evaluation, monitoring work sheets, disbursement recommendations and reports received from partner institutions; Develops and manages the performance and impact assessment system for the Programme in collaboration with other Programme personnel and reports to the Programme Manager; Participates in external and internal meetings of UNFPA related to the Programme, as necessary; Performs other activities as appropriate and requested by the UNFPA CO Staff members, Programm manager and Operations manager. III. Job Requirements Advanced degree in management/administration, health, social service or international development. At least three years of practical experience in managerial work, preferably managing international assistance activities, working with national central and local administrations, senior government officials and civil sector organizations. Positive recommendations from previous employer(s) are mandatory. Awareness of basic HIV/AIDS-related issues. Experience working with the social services for young drug users is an asset. Full proficiency in English, Russian and Ukrainian (for understanding, writing and speaking). Excellent administrative/management skills. A solid understanding of the social, economic and political context of Ukraine. Strong analytical orientation and sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness. Excellent presentation, communication and negotiations skills. Advanced PC user skills: MS Windows, MS Office, MS Internet Explorer. Dedication to the United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with persons of different national and cultural background. Personal Characteristics: Show excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational and time management skills as well as resourcefulness in finding solutions. Demonstrate an ability to work with a wide cross-section of partners: Government, NGO’s, communities, media and international donors. Have excellent organizational behavior. Demonstrate knowledge of and complete comfort with computer applications (including organization of public presentations on PowerPoint). Possess excellent team working skills. Have ability to work under continuous pressure and meet deadlines. Be responsive, time and quality oriented. Be able to quickly master new rules and procedures. Be able to tackle a multitude of tasks simultaneously. Be kind and patient. Demonstrate a high degree of morale. How to apply Candidates must complete a United Nations Personal History form (P.11). The P.11 form is available on the UNFPA CO in Ukraine web site at 'Downloads'. You may send your application via e-mail to: ukr@unfpa.org. or by fax (see contacts). Please indicate post title in subject. Deadline for application: 08 October, 2006 We will only be able to respond to those applicants in whom UNFPA has a further interest. Women and nationals from developing countries are encouraged to apply. UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date. Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.