Location
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New Delhi,
INDIA
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Application
Deadline :
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04-Mar-16
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Additional
Category
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Management
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Type of
Contract :
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Other
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Post
Level :
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Other
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Languages
Required :
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English
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Duration
of Initial Contract :
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12 months
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Background
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Organizational Setting and Reporting
Relationships
The United
Nations Human Settlements Programme, otherwise known as UN-Habitat, is the
United Nations agency responsible for human settlements. UN-Habitat is
mandated to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and
cities, with the goal of providing adequate housing for all.
UN-Habitat
contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce
poverty and promote sustainable development. Its partners range from
governments and local authorities to a wide international cross-section of
Non-Governmental Organisations and civil society groups.
In accordance with its work
programme, UN-Habitat’s operational activities are focused on the following:
- Promoting
Housing for All;
- Improving
urban planning, governance and finance;
- Reducing
urban poverty;
- Improving
the living environment, including urban infrastructures and services; and
- Managing
disaster mitigation and post-crisis rehabilitation.
UN-Habitat is focused on supporting
governments in the formulation of policies and strategies to both create and
strengthen a self-reliant management capacity at national, subnational and
local levels. Technical and managerial expertise is provided for:
- The
assessment of human settlement development constraints and opportunities;
- The
identification and analysis of policy options;
- The design
and implementation of housing and sustainable urbanization projects;
- External
support for improving human settlement conditions.
Located in
the New Delhi, the Country Manager will be heading a new national office and
will be accountable to the Regional Office of Asia and the Pacific
(ROAP). He/She will coordinate with the UN Resident Representative for
India and work in close collaboration with our line institution, the Ministry
of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA). Supervision of the
work performed by the Country Manager will be provided by the Regional Office
of Asia and the Pacific of UN-Habitat.
The focus
of the position is on substantive and operational responsibilities through
active participation in activities at the country and state levels, aligned
with UN-Habitat’s mandate, objectives, focus areas and expected
results. The Country Manager is responsible for the overall management,
coordination, monitoring and evaluation of all programmes and projects
implemented by UN-Habitat within India. A key focus of the role is the
understanding of and liaison with local government partners and for this
reason, Indian nationals are best suited.
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Duties and
Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority, the
Country Manager will be responsible for the following duties:
Contribution in Implementation and
Policy Development (40%)
- Act as the
in-country liaison officer for UN-Habitat, with reference to the
implementation of the Habitat Agenda (housing for all and sustainable human
settlements), advocacy and coordination of the norms and principles of the
global campaigns and implementation of global programmes;
- Apply a
common administrative and financial framework for all projects operating
under UN-Habitat;
- Participate
in the formulation and implementation of multilateral programming instruments
to ensure that Government key sectorial concerns and priorities are
adequately reflected, to bring to bear UN-Habitat substantive knowledge and
potential contribution, and to strive to place UN-Habitat within the
framework of the programming instruments.
Contribution to Resource
Mobilization (30%):
- Identify
and promote programme opportunities, resource mobilization and extension of
operational/organizational support to all UN-Habitat activities on
sustainable settlements and urbanization;
- Contribute
to project development, negotiations, implementation and monitoring of the
activities.
Running the National Office (15%):
- Represent
the institution vis-à-vis the authorities and other partners (e.g. HUDCO,
HSMI, NIUA, NHB, FICCI, CII, CIDC...);
- Plan,
manage and monitor work of staff/consultants to be
recruited.
Coordination (10%):
- Assist the
Government and the broader sectorial constituency in policy related work and
multilateral programming instruments;
- Support the
national authorities and other stakeholders in participating and/or holding
national and international events related to UN-Habitat’s mandate (e.g.
Habitat-III, Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing & Urban
Development (APMCHUD), World Urban Forum, World and National Urban Campaigns,
etc.);
- Promote
partnerships to contribute to the United Nations Development Assistance
Framework and UN delivering as ONE in India;
- Mainstream
global programmes, at the country level, including pro-poor housing, disaster
risk reduction and climate change initiatives, gender equity, tenure, urban
development and poverty reduction;
- Strengthen
linkages and information flows between UN-Habitat, local partners and the
government through representation, liaison, networking and attendance at
meetings.
Capacity Building (5%):
- Share
information on the availability of training and capacity building tools with
external partners and assessing the degree of interest in applying them;
- Design and
implements a results-based monitoring and evaluation system for normative
activities such as policy support;
- Promote
knowledge management through good practices and reporting;
- Perform
other duties as required.
Work implies frequent interaction
with the following:
- National
counterparts, UN agencies, partner agencies, state government partners, and
urban local bodies, Senior Human Settlement Officers, Programme Management
Officers, Branch/Regional Managers, Programme Support Division and relevant
units at regional office and headquarters.
Results Expected:
- UN-Habitat
in-country office and activities are properly managed and coordinated.
Preparation of programme documents such as Habitat Country Programme
Document, and the inclusion of UN-Habitat interventions in the UN Development
Assistance Framework (UNDAF) of human settlements policies, related to the
urban sector, urban governance and urban management, disaster risk reduction,
shelter, post disaster/conflict reconstruction, slum upgrading, urban
environment, plantation sector communities, water and sanitation, rural-urban
linkages and local economic development.
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Competencies
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Professionalism:
- Knowledge
and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular
sector, functional area or other specialized field;
- Ability to
identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of
issues/problems;
- Ability to
apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage
conflicting priorities;
- Shows pride
in work and in achievements;
- Demonstrates
professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and
efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
- Is
motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
- Shows
persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
- Remains
calm in stressful situations;
- Takes
responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal
participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication:
- Speaks and
writes clearly and effectively;
- Listens to
others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way
communication;
- Tailors
language, tone, style and format to match audience;
- Demonstrates
openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork:
- Works
collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
- Solicits
input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;
- Is willing
to learn from others;
- Places team
agenda before personal agenda;
- Supports
and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions
may not entirely reflect own position;
- Shares
credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team
shortcomings.
Planning & Organizing:
- Develops
clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
- Identifies
priority activities and assignments;
- Adjusts
priorities as required;
- Allocates
appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
- Foresees
risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans
and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Client Orientation:
- Considers
all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see
things from clients’ point of view;
- Establishes
and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and
respect;
- Identifies
clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
- Monitors
on-going developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep
informed and anticipate problems;
- Keeps
clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for
delivery of products or services to client.
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Required Skills and Experience
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Education:
- Advanced
university degree in architecture, urban planning or any other fields
(economics, engineering, urban/municipal planning, international development,
public and business administration);
- Possession
of a relevant postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
Experience:
Minimum 10
years of relevant experience in formulation and implementation of development
programmes including housing and urbanization programmes and projects,
international relations and coordination.
Language:
- Fluency in
English as well as one of the national languages of India (both oral and
written) is required;
- Knowledge
of another UN official language is an advantage.
Other Skills:
Proficient
in Database Management, Word, Excel, Email, Internet and preferably programme
management applications.
Reporting Arrangement:
The Country
Manager shall report to Senior Human Settlements Officer (SHSO) based in
ROAP.
United Nations Considerations
The United
Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to
participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal
and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article
8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101,
paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The
United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency,
competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not
limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law.
Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but
not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed
criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and
international humanitarian law.
No Fees:
The United
Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the Recruitment process
(application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations
does not concern itself with Information on applicants' bank accounts.
The application should comprise:
- Completed
UN Personal History Form (P11). Please download the form (MS-Word) from
UN-Habitat/ROAP-vacancy website:www.fukuoka.unhabitat.org
- A Statement
of Interest (cover letter) for the position.
All applications should be submitted
to:
UN-Habitat
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, ACROS Fukuoka, 8th Floor, 1-1-1
Tenjin Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, 810-0001 Japan.
Please indicate the Post Title:
“IND/CM” in the Subject of the E-mail
Please note
that applications received after the closing date stated will not be given
consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the
above criteria will be contacted for an interview. The fee will be determined
according to the qualifications, skills and relevant experience of the
selected candidate. In line with UN-Habitat policy on gender equity,
applications from female candidates will be particularly welcome.
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