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  • Posted: Sep 27, 2017
    Deadline: Oct 2, 2017
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    The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Urban Economy Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local go...
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    Implementing Partners Policy Consultant

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The prospective Consultant will be responsible for undertaking the following duties under the guidance and supervision of the Methods and Oversight Officer;

    1. Review and propose revisions to the Agreement of Cooperation (AoC) with Implementing Partners template to ensure alignment with the requirements of the new policy is reflected
    2. Conduct testing the new Implementing Partners (IP) Portal being developed and ensure alignment with business and IP policy requirements.
    3. Organize the pilot testing of the new IP portal by internal clients, collect feedback and organize /oversee necessary system improvements
    4. Conduct training of the new IP portal to internal/external clients
    5. Conduct training of the new IP policy
    6. Check compliance with the new IP policy on a sample basis
    7. Assist the secretariat of the IP Selection Committee and the Legal Office in the IP selection process
    8. Support analysis of risks and development of new systems dealing with risks
    9. Perform any other duties given by the supervisor.

    OUTPUTS
    The main outputs are:

    1. Revised AoC template in line with the requirements of the new policy
    2. IP Portal is tested and rolled out successfully for external use
    3. Training on the IP Portal
    4. Training on the IP policy
    5. Reports on Compliance checks

    COMPETENCIES (maximum of five)
    Communication: Ability to articulate ideas in an effective, clear and concise style orally and in writing is required as well as ability to prepare comprehensive well written and accurate documents and reports;
    Planning and organizing: The candidate should be able to develop clear goals and plans that are consistent with agreed strategies and uses time efficiently to complete work within agreed timescales.
    Accountability – takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules

    Technological awareness – Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology; Ability to use computer applications including databases and spread sheets an added advantage.

    EDUCATION

    University degree in legal, administration or finance field.

    WORK EXPERIENCE
    At good progressive work experience in due diligence, compliance, audit, internal controls, case analysis, legal drafting, training, risk assessment. Experience of working in a large international organization, preferably the UN and or comparable organization an advantage

    LANGUAGE SKILLS
    For this position, strong communication skills, both oral and written in English language is required

    OTHER SKILLS
    Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams

    REMUNERATION
    Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.

    Method of Application

    Applications should include:
    • Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
    • CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.
    • The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.
    • Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:

    1. Educational Background (incl. dates)
    2. Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
    3. Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
    4. Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
    5. Expectations regarding remuneration
      • Cover memo (maximum 1 page)

    Please also be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the
    UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
    through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org

    All applications should be submitted to:
    Mr. Philip Gichigo
    UN-Habitat
    P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya


    Email: philip.gichigo@unhabitat.org


    Deadline for applications: 2 October 2017

    UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org

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