United Nations Development Programme
UNDP/PAPP Vacancies
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201 - AGO Donor Relations Officer - Ramallah
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External Vacancy |
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| Job ID/Title : |
201 - AGO Donor Relations Officer |
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| Category : |
Management |
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| Brand : |
UNDP |
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| Post Level : |
SB/3 |
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| Application Deadline : |
09-Jul-09 |
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| Duty Station : |
Ramallah |
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| Type of Contract : |
Service Contract |
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Post Number :
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Languages Required :
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Arabic, English,
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Starting Date :
(date when the selected canditate is expected to start)
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| Duration of Initial Contract : |
One year, renewable |
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| Expected Duration of Assignment : |
Estimated 5 years |
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| Background: |
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UNDP/PAPP will support the establishment of a Planning and Project Management Unit (PPMU) within the Attorney-General’s Office (AGO)/Public Prosecution (PP) by providing the needed external technical assistance through the recruitment of an Executive Officer, a Donor Relations Officer and an Administrative Assistant. This project is a joint initiative between UNDP/PAPP and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) within their respective support for the Palestinian prosecution. Based on the joint initiative agreement between UNDP/PAPP and CIDA, CIDA will incorporate this project as part of its five year Sharaka project with Justice Canada from the second year forward.
The PPMU will be hosted by the AGO/PP and will be the liaison among the AGO/PP, international donors and other stakeholders. The Unit’s work will be crucial in ensuring proper coordination and cooperation between the various departments of the AGO/PP, enhancing efficiency in the work of AGO/PPand making sure that all stakeholders benefit from the international community’s contribution to the justice sector.
In addition to the elaboration of AGO/PP’s strategic plan, the Unit will contribute to the setting of priorities and annual plans for the development of the AGO/PP. It will also be expected to coordinate with other judicial institutions such as the High Judicial Council, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Interior, contributing to the preparation for the long-term justice sector vision.
The Donor Relations Officer (DRO) will play a key role in planning and coordinating for the AGO/PP. The DRO is accordingly expected to support the finalization and implementation of the annual plan, develop a plan and strategy for resource mobilization for the AGO/PP, liaise and coordinate closely with key stakeholders, particularly with the donor community and relevant UN agencies, funds and programmes. |
| Description of Responsibilities: |
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Under the direct supervision of the Executive Officer, the incumbent’s main duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1. Partnership building:
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Assess AGO/PP’s needs for external assistance/aid;
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Identify and map current and potential donor activities;
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Analyze key development and sector policies currently being discussed and implemented in the oPt and identify key donors willing to support these policies;
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Produce proposals and inputs on the development and implementation of a donor intelligence strategy, a resource mobilization strategy, a client relationship management strategy;
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Prepare and regularly update outreach/publicity materials for partners and donors.
2. Effective support to the Executive Officer in developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting AGO/PP-related strategies and projects:
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Facilitate and assist the implementation of the strategic plan;
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Monitor and compile all justice sector-related information
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Engage with other departments of the AGO/PP for donor relations and support;
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Strengthen the aid coordination function with donors;
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Initiate coordination with the other judicial institutions such as the Ministry of Justice and the High Judicial Council and relevant civil society organizations;
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Write fact sheets, activity updates and other relevant memos for internal and external use;
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Attend meetings and events representing the AGO/PP, when necessary;
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Translate plans, press releases and other relevant information from Arabic to English and vice versa.
3. Facilitation of knowledge building and management:
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| Competencies : |
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1. Corporate Competencies:
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Demonstrate integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
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Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
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Treat all people fairly without favoritism.
2. Functional Competencies:
(1) Communication and inter-personal skills
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Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English;
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Respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;
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Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with donors and civil society representatives.
(2) Development and operational effectiveness
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Able to participate in strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
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Able to participate in formulation of strategies and their implementation;
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Able to apply results management and partnerships building theory;
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Strong IT skills;
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Establish priorities for activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources
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Monitor performance against development and other objectives and corrects deviations from the course;
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Capable to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations; Evaluate information accurately and identify key issues required to resolve problems;
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Consistently approach work with energy and a positive and constructive attitude;
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Able to conceptualize issues and analyze data;
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| Qualifications : |
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Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Law, Communications or a related field.
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2-3 years of experience in Public Relations and Communications.
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Knowledge of the justice system and function of the AGO/PP in the occupied Palestinian territory is an asset.
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Excellent written and oral communication skillsin English and Arabic.
“UNDP/PAPP and the Government of Canadaare equal opportunity employers: applications from men and women will be considered equally”
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