Chief Technical Advisor

Capacity Development for Institutional Reform and Development:

• Prepare a capacity development plan, taking into consideration the need of the government, non-government, local authorities and other development partners;
• Promote the capacity development approach developed by UNDP and, in consultation with the Government and UNDP, implement the transfer of know-how through a series of training and learning events;
• Manage the project’s capacity building efforts aimed at government counterparts,, local authorities and development organizations;
• Document the experience of capacity development initiatives and prepare the national policy and strategy;
• Monitor the achievements of capacity development initiatives and ensure follow-up support.

• Prepare a plan of action for policy support services and project development;
• Provide intellectual / substantive leadership in the subject area through the identification of key policy issues and the formulation of best possible and alternative policy and programme options at local and national levels;
• Stimulate strategic thinking in the subject area, taking into account the needs of Government, local authorities, non-government and development partners as well as opportunities to develop national public goods;
• Ensure adequate gender technical support to state entities for mainstreaming gender in key policy and strategic documents and development processes;
• Map on a consistent basis the development issues, covering the situation and strategic opportunities in the form of professional papers and reports. Prepare development bulletin on a regular basis;
• Monitor the process of implementing policy reform and development services, including delivery of policy-based national public goods. Ensure highest UNDP standards in the provision of technical and advisory inputs, organization of workshops, seminars, training and delivery of outputs (products).

• Lead the process of knowledge capture of national and international know-how in the area of Justice and Human Rights and the production of knowledge-based products;
• Organize internal and external networks or communities of practice covering prominent experts in government, non-government, think tanks, private companies, international development organizations and the UN system;
• Develop country based intelligence on country situation, opportunities, interests and prospects covering governments, UNDP and major development stakeholders. Map key competencies available in different countries and development organizations;
• Contribute to the production reports and publications, and serve as peer reviewer.

• Help disseminate the information on best practices and be active member of the UNDP global and regional networks;
• Prepare brochures, publications, press releases for dissemination of UNDP assistance and experience;
• Prepare professional articles and papers;
• Expand outreach o the UN, national government, local authorities, private sector, non-government and international development organizations.

• Network and help build credible working relations with Government, UN and donor partners;
• Prepare proposals for mobilization of human, technical or financial resources from international development organizations, non-government organizations and the private sector;
• Along with PM, help mobilize resources to support the achievement of project outputs and outcomes.

Competencies :

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
• In-depth knowledge on development issues;
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources;
• Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sound understanding and capability to empower and develop the capacity of national counterparts;
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Prince2 training and certification, RMG would be an advantage;
• Team player, self-motivated and initiative taking, dedicated, creative, resourceful, flexible, energetic with sound judgment;
• Capacity to work under pressure, manage stress and adapt to rapidly evolving situations;
• Sound time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in law, human rights, development, social sciences, political sciences, management or other relevant fields.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, of which at least five years of professional experience in programme/project management in the field of Justice and Human Rights.
• Experience in providing advisory services in the area of justice reform;
• Experience managing justice reform programming in an international context, preferably in a post-conflict and/or Islamic legal setting;
• Proven management experience, preferably within UNDP or another a UN agency, with sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of project cycle (design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation);
• Proven skills in effective fundraising, resource mobilization and donor relations;
• Proven experience in partnership building and networking;
• Dedication to the United Nations principles, to promotion of equal rights of men and women, and respect for cultural, ethnic and religious diversity;
• Advanced computer skills and strong knowledge of various software including Excel, PowerPoint and Word;
• Knowledge of Afghanistan’s culture, tradition and Islamic context.

• Excellent knowledge of English and the ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English; working knowledge of Dari, Pashto is a strong asset

• Interested and qualified International candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site at http://www.undp.org.af/Jobs/index.htm and please ensure that to fill up and upload Personal History Form-P.11 which is available at http://www.undp.org.af/Jobs/index.htm in the relevant field of the on-line application.
• Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date (25 January 2012) will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications that are short-listed will be contacted.
• For more detailed information about UNDP Afghanistan please visit our website at www.undp.org.af
• The vacancy announcement is open only for international applicants.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply