Position: Project Associate, Social Cohesion -UNDP (Deadline July 2024)
Position: Project Associate, Social Cohesion -UNDP (Deadline July 2024)
Project Associate, Social Cohesion
Background
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Montenegro, an upper middle-income country with a high human development index, faces challenges to social cohesion, particularly related to patriarchal values and violence among youth. The Joint UN project “Enhancing citizens’ trust in institutions and building resilient communities,” funded by the UN Peacebuilding Fund, aims to address these issues. This project focuses on both horizontal (peer understanding and connectivity) and vertical (trust in institutions) dimensions of social cohesion.
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Job Identification
- Job ID: 19030
- Location: Podgorica, Montenegro
- Posting Date: 06/21/2024, 02:50 PM
- Application Deadline: 07/06/2024, 05:59 AM
- Degree Level: Secondary School Leaving Certificate
- Job Schedule: Full-time
- Agency: UNDP
- Grade: NPSA-7
- Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement
- Practice Area: Governance
- Bureau: Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS
- Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for extension
- Education & Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree – 4 years of experience
- High School Certificate – 7 years of experience
- Required Languages: English and Montenegrin
- Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks
- Mobility: No mobility required
- Job Category: Administration/Operations/Support
Duties and Responsibilities
Implementation and Delivery:
- Support the Project Analyst on all administrative, budgetary, technical, and programmatic aspects of the project.
- Perform regular financial and administrative duties, including transaction entries in UNDP Quantum system, budget revisions, and financial report reviews.
- Maintain project assets and inventory, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial transactions.
- Provide inputs for financial and narrative reports and develop work plans for project components.
- Support design, preparation, and implementation of various local and national events.
- Coordinate Calls for Proposals, Requests for Quotations, and other procurement procedures.
- Assist in recruitment and deployment of experts.
- Coordinate activities with national and local partners to ensure successful project implementation.
- Contribute to communication plans and awareness-raising activities.
Project Documentation and Support:
- Prepare necessary project documents and action plans.
- Monitor project progress through field visits and regular reporting.
- Identify sources of expertise for project implementation.
- Address issues arising during project implementation and suggest adjustments.
- Communicate with the Operations Unit on administrative matters.
- Draft routine correspondence and reports, and organize project events and meetings.
- Liaise with all project stakeholders and partners.
Institutional Arrangement:
- Report to the Project Analyst, Social Cohesion.
- Based in the UNDP Country Office in Podgorica, Montenegro.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
- Achieve Results: Plan and monitor work, deliver quality results by the deadline.
- Think Innovatively: Be open to creative ideas and pragmatic problem-solving.
- Learn Continuously: Be curious, share knowledge, and learn from mistakes.
- Adapt with Agility: Handle change and ambiguity constructively.
- Act with Determination: Show drive and deliver calmly under pressure.
- Engage and Partner: Demonstrate compassion and build positive relationships.
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Respect differences and confront discrimination.
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Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:
- Communications: Clear, concise communication, tailoring messages for different audiences.
- Accounting General: Apply accounting principles and standards to practical situations.
- Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: Provide timely, quality results and solutions.
- Digital Awareness and Literacy: Rapidly adopt new technologies.
- Event Management: Manage events logistics and coordination.
- Effective Decision Making: Make timely, efficient decisions within authority.
- Gender Mainstreaming: Integrate gender perspectives into project activities.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary education is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in social or technical sciences is preferred but not required.
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant working experience in project design, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- At least 2 years of experience in social cohesion, civic participation, and good governance initiatives in Montenegro.
Languages:
- Fluency in English and Montenegrin is required.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel).
- Experience with UN/UNDP or other international organizations is desirable.
- Experience in project proposals, coordination, reporting, and monitoring.
- Knowledge of Montenegro’s political, administrative, and institutional context.
- Experience in financial and administrative tasks, including complex accounting software.
Application Procedures
Interested candidates can apply via the UNDP Job Portal. Ensure to submit all required documents, such as a CV, Cover Letter, and Personal History Form (P11), outlining your relevant skills and experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.
For further inquiries about this position, please contact the UNDP HR Unit at hr@undp.org.
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. Non-discrimination and equal opportunity are core values at UNDP. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
This job listing provides a detailed overview of the Project Associate role at UNDP in Montenegro, emphasizing the responsibilities, required qualifications, and competencies necessary for successful project implementation and support for social cohesion initiatives.
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