Development & Coordination Analyst, IPSA 8 - UNCDF -GFCR Geneva, Switzerland

at  United Nations Development Programme UNDP

Job Identification
20379
Locations
Geneve, Switzerland
Posting Date
09/03/2024, 06:14 AM
Apply Before
09/17/2024, 10:59 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Agency

3. FACILITATE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND DISSEMINATION.

• Identify, synthesize and document best practices and lessons learned that are generated from the project and partners.
• Participate in and ensure sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice on project related issues. Support establishment of knowledge platforms for the project, facilitate innovative mechanisms for dissemination of knowledge from the project, and develop knowledge resources and products to share with project partners and to support UNDP’s engagement in this area.
  The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - KNOWLEDGE FACILITATION

• Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Social or Political Science, International Development, International Relations, Business Administration or similar field is required. Or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  Experience:

MINIMUM YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

• Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in Engagement and Project Management is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience in administrative and executive support is required.
• Experience in coordination and execution of priority engagements with donors and partners, including through tracking, drafting of correspondence and speaking points, scheduling of calls, development of presentations is required.

DESIRED SKILLS IN ADDITION TO THE COMPETENCIES COVERED IN THE COMPETENCIES SECTION

• Experience in Professional editing and copywriting skills, including articles, reports, social media content, press releases, newsletters are desired.
• Experience in organizing online events, including planning, logistics and reporting is desirable.
• Experience in using online platforms (e.g., Microsoft package, Miro, Canva and similar) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is a plus.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHALL BE REQUIRED FROM THE APPLICANTS:

a) Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
b) A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.
c) Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.
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