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    CENN
    T +995 32 275 19 03/04
    F +995 32 275 19 05
    [email protected]
    www.cenn.org


    UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world's needs
    for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable
    development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects
    in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote
    organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the
    following position:

    Vacancy Details


    Vacancy Code



    Post Title

    Administrative Associate


    Post Level

    Local ICA Support (SB 3)

    Project Title

    Kura Aras FSP

    Org Unit

    EMO IWC


    Duty Station

    Tbilisi, Georgia


    Duration

    1 year renewable


    Closing Date

    20/07/2011


    Background


    The Project will assist the Kura-Aras riparian states to 1) identify the
    principal threats and root causes of the trans-boundary water resources of
    the Kura Aras-River Transboundary Basin and 2) develop and implement a
    sustainable programme of policy, legal and institutional reforms and
    investments to address these threats. Balancing overuse and conflicting uses
    of water resources in transboundary surface and groundwater basins is seen
    as the critical issue in the basin and will be a principal focus of project
    attention from the very outset of project related activities. The Project
    will create synergies with and build upon a range of initiatives being
    undertaken by the countries themselves and those of bi-lateral and
    multi-lateral donors that have given priority to the Basin.

    The long-term development/environmental goal of the project is sustainable
    development of the Kura-Aras River Basin enhanced through ecosystem-based
    Integrated Water Resource Management approaches. The project objective is to
    improve the management of the Kura-Aras River Transboundary Basin through
    the implementation of a sustainable programme of policy, legal and
    institutional reforms and investment options using the Transboundary
    Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) and Strategic Action Programme (SAP) process. In
    order to achieve this objective, the project will update the TDA, formulate
    the SAP and associated National Action Plans (NAPs) and National IWRM plans,
    undertake a range of public involvement and awareness activities focusing on
    trans-boundary activities, and undertake demonstration projects that
    implement key aspects of the SAP.

    During the development of the preliminary TDA, four priority transboundary
    problems were identified as affecting the Kura-Aras River Basin: 1.
    variation and reduction of hydrological flow; 2. deterioration of water
    quality; 3. ecosystem degradation in the river basin; and, 4. increased
    flooding and bank erosion. The TDA will be revised taking into account key
    gap filling activities to be undertaken as part of this project and the
    planned activities of the EU funded Kura-Aras Regional Project, due to
    commence summer 2008. The final TDA will serve as the scientific basis for
    development of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP) an agreed programme of
    interventions for the introduction of Integrated Water Resource Management
    approaches throughout the basin. The TDA will review the potential impacts
    of climate change on the priority transboundary issues. The SAP will
    incorporate a basin vision, water resource quality objectives, targets and
    interventions in the short and medium term to meet the targets. Key
    activities which will inform both the TDA and the SAP will be the
    demonstration projects on the establishment of ecological flows at key
    locations in the basin and the trialing of water management systems in the
    Aras basin. The SAP will be underpinned by the development of national IWRM
    plans in Azerbaijan and Georgia and implementation of the existing IWRM plan
    in Armenia.

    This project has been designed in close collaboration with the Kura-Aras
    Basin countries. It has been developed in coordination with the other major
    donors, inter alia, European Union and USAID, to ensure maximum synergy and
    minimum overlap between supporting projects.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Purpose and Scope of Assignment



    * Provide support to the Project Coordinator directly in all
    administrative and logistical functions;

    * Provide support directly to Project Coordinator in budget
    management and use of ATLAS systems;

    * Provide support in the use of Atlas (external module and
    intranet resources) for monitoring and reporting;

    * Liaise on administrative matters with UNOPS, UNDP RBEC and
    UNDP Country Offices in collaboration with the Project Coordinator;

    * Provide oversight and supervision of satellite office
    assistants in Yerevan and Baku and provide training as needed;

    * Provide support to the Project Coordinator in developing
    project quarterly work and financial plans, progress and financial reports
    and participate in preparation of budget revisions to reflect the latest
    needs of the project;

    * Provide support in liaison with the UNDP Country Office(s),
    other international and national stakeholder organizations, the project
    steering committee and other project partners;

    * Provide support in coordinating and supervising the national
    and international consultants and in timely collection and compilation of
    the necessary data/information;

    * Provide support in organizing and facilitating meetings with
    stakeholders, including preparation of budgets and other related materials
    for the meetings, coordinating logistical support to participants;

    * Be fully aware of the financial status of the project and be
    able to provide necessary information/data;

    * The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies,
    administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security
    Management System and that of UNOPS;

    * Provide support in planning and management of all
    stakeholder activities in Georgia with support to activities in Armenia and
    Azerbaijan as needed;

    * Travel throughout region, as needed, to support project
    activities.


    * Provide support to the Project Coordinator directly in all
    administrative and logistical functions;

    * Provide support directly to Project Coordinator in budget
    management and use of ATLAS systems;

    * Provide support in the use of Atlas (external module and
    intranet resources) for monitoring and reporting;

    * Liaise on administrative matters with UNOPS, UNDP RBEC and
    UNDP Country Offices in collaboration with the Project Coordinator;

    * Provide oversight and supervision of satellite office
    assistants in Yerevan and Baku and provide training as needed;

    * Provide support to the Project Coordinator in developing
    project quarterly work and financial plans, progress and financial reports
    and participate in preparation of budget revisions to reflect the latest
    needs of the project;

    * Provide support in liaison with the UNDP Country Office(s),
    other international and national stakeholder organizations, the project
    steering committee and other project partners;

    * Provide support in coordinating and supervising the national
    and international consultants and in timely collection and compilation of
    the necessary data/information;

    * Provide support in organizing and facilitating meetings with
    stakeholders, including preparation of budgets and other related materials
    for the meetings, coordinating logistical support to participants;

    * Be fully aware of the financial status of the project and be
    able to provide necessary information/data;

    * The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies,
    administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security
    Management System and that of UNOPS;

    * Provide support in planning and management of all
    stakeholder activities in Georgia with support to activities in Armenia and
    Azerbaijan as needed;

    * Travel throughout region, as needed, to support project
    activities.






    Monitoring and Progress Controls

    * He/ She will report directly to the Project Coordinator;

    * He/ She will provide all logistical, financial and
    administrative support for project through the use of the ATLAS system for
    UNOPS and UNDP;

    * He/ She will liaise with UNOPS, UNDP Bratislava, UNDP Country
    Offices to ensure coordination of logistical arrangements;

    * He/ She will provide supervision and guidance of satellite
    office staff;

    * He/ She will provide key linkages with project stakeholders


    The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative
    instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and
    that of UNOPS.


    Required Selection Criteria


    Competencies


    * Excellent organizations and analytical skills required;

    * Ability to work under pressure with several tasks and various
    deadlines required;

    * Actively generates creative, practical approaches and solutions to
    overcome challenging situations required;

    * Good interpersonal skills, client-orientation, and ability to work
    in a team required;

    * Uses Information Technology effectively as a tool and resource
    required;

    * High level of flexibility required;

    * Have good communication skills and experience in support
    coordinating project activities required;

    * Familiarity with the goals and procedures of international
    organizations, in particular those of the GEF, UNDP and regional
    organizations related to Project activities, and currently identified
    Project partners;

    * Working proficiency in English, both speaking and writing, with a
    working knowledge of Russian and Georgian required; and

    * Demonstrated management and team building skills

    Education/Experience/Language

    * BA or BS degree in related field required;

    * Degree in Environmental Management, Natural Resource Planning or a
    directly related field will be favorably considered.

    * At least 7 years experience in fields related to the assignment
    required;

    * At least 2 years successful experience with regional transboundary
    project support, including experience with UNDP and UNOPS policies and
    protocols required;

    * At least 5 years experience with environmental education and
    stakeholder involvement for transboundary projects required;

    * At least 2 years experience working with Ministry of Environment,
    and coordination with project activities a strong asset;

    * Experience with full suite of Microsoft Office required;

    * Previous work experience in one or more of the related projects,
    and previous work experience in the region on issues related to the Project
    will be a strong asset.

    Submission of Applications

    Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of
    interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an updated United Nations Personal
    History Form (P.11) (available on our website) via e-mail to
    [email protected]. Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title
    in the subject line when applying by email.

    Additional Considerations

    -
    Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

    - Only those
    candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.

    - Qualified
    female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

    - UNOPS
    reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised
    level of the post.


    For more information on UNOPS, please visit the UNOPS website at
    www.unops.org .

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