Community Development Officer, Kyiv and Luhansk regions, SC (Based Approach to Local Development, Phase III) - 2 Positions

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Створено: 29 січня 2016

Background

The Community Based Approach (CBA) Project is financed by the European Union and co-financed and implemented by UNDP. Its overall objective is to promote sustainable socio-economic development at local level by strengthening participatory governance and encouraging community-based initiatives throughout Ukraine. It is achieved by local communities and local governments by undertaking joint planning and joint implementation of community initiatives. The first phase of the Project started in 2008 and was succeeded by its second phase in 2011. The Project has been operational in 25 regions, 264 rayons, 1108 village/city councils and 1109 local communities of Ukraine. More than 20 universities across the country have partnered with the CBA Project to include the CBA methodologies and experience into their curriculum. The project period (Phase 2) was until June 2015. Details on the CBA Project can be found at http://cba.org.ua or http://www.undp.org.ua/.

The third phase of the CBA Project (CBA III) has begun and the duration will be approximately 42 months. The project will continue with the vision developed in phases one and two, expanded and implemented throughout Ukraine. The “expanded vision” includes project interventions in rural areas, urban areas and in the areas of knowledge management. Rural component of the Project is led by a team leader (community development specialist) with necessary technical, non-technical human resources. A community development officer implements community development approach in selected oblast in close coordination from the central office of the Project and stakeholders in the oblast. Detail about CBA-III can be found at www.cba.org.ua/three.

In this context, the United Nations Development Programme is recruiting a professional with relevant experience and record of accomplishment for the position of “Community Development Officer”.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Co-manage regional implementation unit (community resource center) unit and coordinate with local and regional stakeholders for achieving objective of the Project;
  • Mobilize local communities, develop and nurture housing associations (HAs) to enable them to serve as development partners in local development;
  • Work directly with COs/HAs to promote community led development including preparation and prioritization of community development plans for local improvement;
  • Work directly with COs/HAs-members to facilitate the implementation of community projects and design of sustainable strategies for operation and maintenance of resulting object and/or services;
  • Work to expand partnerships and cooperation between COs/HAs and the city councils for the implementation of local community projects and to have local needs, priorities and initiatives integrated into development planning of the city council;
  • Work on conducting community based experimentation in the areas of alternative energy, environment improvement energy efficiency, water supply, public health, environment and agro-business development through cooperatives and other priority areas of the Project;
  • Work as a trainer and resource person in the training organized for the communities and other partners in the region;
  • Support establishment/strengthening of rayon/regional level networks in the CBA project area;
  • Prepare progress reports, and other reports as per required by the organization;
  • Promote project through stories, articles and other PR activities, ensure implementation of EU visibility strategy;
  • Organize special events based on key UN days or UN/UNDP themes in particular region;
  • Assist with donor visits, provides services of donor guide during donor visits and events.

    • Measurable outputs of the work assignment:

    Sustainable socio-economic development promoted at local level through participatory governance and community-based initiatives.

    Performance Indicators for evaluation of results:

    No. of community organisations developed/strengthened; (b) No. of LDFs, RCCs and CRCs developed/strengthened; (c) No. of community development plans mainstreamed; (d) No. of persons trained; (e) No. of micro-projects supported; (f) No. of media events and media coverage; (g) timeliness and quality of reporting.
    Competencies
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Time management skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and conceptual skills for promotion of economic and social development.
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    Required Skills and Experience
  • University degree in social science, environmental science or equivalent;
  • Three years working experience with communities for development activities;
  • Experience in working with government and non-government organizations;
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.);
  • Fluency in Ukrainian/Russian language;
  • Knowledge of English is an asset.

    • Application Instructions:

  • Click on the "Apply now" button at https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=63420.
  • Input your information in the appropriate Sections: personal information, language proficiency, education, resume and motivation. You can type in or paste your Resume into the last box.
  • Upon completion of the first page, please hit "submit application" tab at the end of the page. On the next page, you will be asked to upload your Resume. Instead of uploading your Resume, please submit a fully completed and signed UNDP Personal History Form (P-11). When completing the Form and, even though not currently requested, please include email addresses for your Supervisors.
  • Without the completed and signed P11 your application will not be considered. The UNDP Personal History Form can be downloaded at link . Failure to disclose prior employment or making false representations on this form will be grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of his/her application or termination, where the appointment or contract has been issued.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and please ensure that copies of your educational qualifications are available when contacted.

    • This is a locally recruited position and no expatriation benefits will apply.

    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 11 FEBRUARY 2016

    UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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