Job Identification : 14152

Locations : Pristina, Kosovo (as per UNSCR 1244)

Posting Date : 10/13/2023, 02:59 PM

Apply Before : 10/28/2023, 03:59 AM

Degree Level : Advanced/Postgraduate Degree

Job Schedule : Full time

Agency : UNDP

Grade : NPSA-8

Vacancy Type : National Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area : Inclusive Growth

Bureau : Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS

Contract Duration : 1 Year

Education & Work Experience : Master’s Degree

Other Criteria : Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience can be taken into consideration in lieu of Master`s degree

Required Languages : English and Albanian

Desired Languages : Serbian and/or Croatian

Vacancy Timeline

2 Weeks

Mobility required/no mobility

no mobility required

Job Category : Management

Job Description

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization in fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP

Kosovo faces a complex development challenge, characterized by persistently high unemployment rates, which disproportionately affect women, youth, and non-majority communities. The private sector, especially small and medium-sized businesses, struggle to compete locally and internationally owing to a range of factors including import dependency, skill shortages, an unfavorable business environment, and limited access to funding and finance.

Kosovo’s creative industries (CIs) as a sector is one of the most promising avenues for economic growth, job creation, improved well-being and women’s empowerment. Kosovo institutions recognize the potential of CI and have highlighted it as an area with high potential both in the Smart Specialization Strategy and Kosovo’s Circular Economy Roadmap. The growth rate of the sector is higher than the overall economy, and CIs employ 5% of the workforce. Despite the growth potential, CIs encounter many challenges, such as limited technical expertise, insufficient financial support, legal obstacles, and inadequate cultural infrastructure.

The Creative Industries Kosovo project, funded by the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, aims to unleash the full potential of the creative industries as a key driver of economic growth in Kosovo. Evidence-based policies that support the development of creative industries and foster innovation based on protected intellectual rights will be promoted through the project, which will work closely with key institutions, including MIET, MCYS, and MESTI, to catalyze private sector engagement and unlock the transformative power of creativity. Young women and men in all their diversity will be empowered through formal and informal training programs, helping them develop the skills and expertise needed to thrive as future employees, entrepreneurs, or self-employed individuals in the growing sector of CIs. A stronger partnership between academia and the private sector will be established to facilitate the connection between young jobseekers, jobs, and creative entrepreneurship, providing support to private firms and promoting innovation in CIs under MIET

The project aims to contribute towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework outcome 3: “By 2025, vulnerable groups, particularly youth and women, will have increased access to decent work and will benefit from sustainable and inclusive economic development that is more resilient to the impacts of climate change, disasters, and emergencies.” This will be accomplished through a comprehensive set of interventions, including: a) supporting public institutions in creating an enabling environment for the creative industries to thrive; b) providing support to women and men in developing creative industry skills, generating employment opportunities, and facilitating green transition; c) improving access to finance for private firms operating in core and interdependent creative industries; and d) revitalizing cultural offerings and tourism at the municipal level.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Analyst will have the following duties and responsibilities

Support the implementing of project activities, in accordance with UNDP Policies and the UNDP Kosovo Standard Operating Procedures:

•  Support the Project Manager in daily activities of the project, in accordance with the project work plan;
•  Development of Terms of References, Request for Proposal, Requests for Quotations, and the other necessary documentation as required;
•  Organizing and leading the review process of proposal as per UNDP Rules and Regulations;
•  Assumes operational oversight and quality assurance of activities as related to the work with Institutions, NGOs/CSOs other parties;
•  Monitor the implementation of undertaken activities, provide feedback to partners/beneficiaries and stakeholders when required, and suggest corrective actions when necessary;
•  Ensures that UNDP rules and regulations are implemented in all project activities;
•  Prepare regular updates, progress reports, work plans, and assist in drafting final project reports as per UNDP rules and regulations;
•  Support the Project Manager in effective use of resources and compliance with UNDP rules and procedures;
•  Contribute to the production and dissemination of communication and promotion materials;
•  Contribute to the planning and organization of project board meetings;
•  Participate in regular internal meetings and training events.

Monitor progress and risks, ensuring that changes are controlled, and problems addressed. Reporting on progress including measures to address challenges and opportunities:

•  Contribute to knowledge management activities, including monitoring and evaluation, and ensure capturing of gender disaggregated results;
•  Facilitate the cooperation and liaising between beneficiaries and the project to ensure timely and qualitative implementation of project activities;
•  Monitor the off-line risk log and submit new risks to the Project Manager for consideration and decision on possible actions if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining the project risks log;
•  Identify changes in the external environment and promptly advise the project manager on necessary solutions or actions.

Support partnerships, advocacy, and knowledge management activities at project level:

•  Support the Project Manager in developing partnerships with national and international stakeholders and partners to guarantee coordination, prevent overlapping of activities, ensure lessons learned are gathered and disseminated, and identify possibilities for organizing joint activities;
•  Support the Project Manager in gathering insights about best practices and potential of creative industries in generating economic activity
•  Ensure lessons learned are gathered and disseminated amongst stakeholders and identify possibilities for organizing joint activities with partners;
•  Be familiar with the activities of other development projects in the sector/area, establish contact and keep up to date with their work;
•  Support the Project Manager in developing/strengthening partnerships and advocacy activities agreed by the UNDP office in the area/sector covered by the project.

Impact of Results:

The Project Analyst’s inputs will have a direct impact on the timely, effective and efficient implementation of the project, as per the planned budget, and the achievement of the overall objective(s).

Institutional Arrangement:

The Project Analyst will work under the supervision of the Project Manager, to deliver the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

•  Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
•  Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
•  Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
•  Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
•  Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
•  Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
•  Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:

•  Results-based Management:
  •  Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
•  Monitoring:
  •  Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results.
•  Partnerships Management:
  •  Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
•  Communication:
  •  Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
  •  Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
•  UN Policy knowledge – ethics:
  •  Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

•  Master`s degree in development studies, culture and creatives, or a related field is required.
•  Bachelor’s degree in combination with 2 years of relevant experience can be taken into consideration in lieu of Master`s degree.

Experience:

•  Up to 2 years (with Master’s degree) or minimum 2 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional experience in complex development project implementation.
•  Proven experience with the creative industries in Kosovo is an advantage;
•  Proven experience in development sector working for an international agency, donor organization, or NGO is an asset;
•  Proven experience and ability to implement complex activities with diverse range of partners in a multi-cultural context is an asset;
•  Proven experience in monitoring of work plans and project implementation is required.
•  Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of sector-specific packages.

Languages:

•  Fluency in Albanian and English languages is required.
•  Knowledge of Serbian/Croatian language is an advantage.

Required Skills:

•  Good application of Results-Based Management;
•  Excellent communication, coordination and facilitation skills;
•  Consistently ensures timeliness and quality of work;
•  Establishes lasting relationships and substantive dialogue with clients;
•  Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Desired Skills:

•  Ability to address challenges in a structured and pro-active manner and identify practical solutions to potential setbacks;
•  Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative;
•  Ability to engage with community beneficiaries in a meaningful way/to strengthen the sense of ownership vis a vis project activities.

Disclaimer

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Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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