Job Identification : 14185

Locations : Santiago, Chile

Posting Date : 10/17/2023, 02:49 AM

Apply before : 10/31/2023, 03:59 AM

Job Schedule : Full time

Agency : UNDP

Grade : NPSA-5

Vacancy Type : National Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area : Inclusive Growth

Bureau : Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean

Contract Duration : 6 months

Education & Work Experience : Bachelor’s Degree – 2 year (s) experience OR High School certificate- 5 year (s) experience

Other Criteria : Extension according to evaluation and budget availability.

Required Languages : Fluency in the Spanish language.

Vacancy Timeline

2 Weeks

Job Description

one. 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.

2. Project Description

Since 2019, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MINVU) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have maintained a collaboration agreement that, in the main, is aimed at contributing to developing concrete proposals that allow progress towards urban and housing development with high standards of quality, connectivity and environmental sustainability, that promotes social and territorial integration as well as access to urban parks and green areas, always ensuring the fundamental principle of leaving no one behind, with special focus on the most vulnerable groups in society.

In order to contribute to these purposes, the MINVU Urban Development Division, through its Urban Management Department, require a professional oriented to the construction area to be part of their team to monitor and control the execution of urban projects, that allows the fulfillment of the annual investment goals, under the framework of institutional commitments.

3. Scope of work

Support the monitoring and control of technical, budgetary and administrative processes for program management, urban investment projects and studies at all scales of the Comprehensive Territorial Programs of the Department of Urban Management.

Among the functions and expected results are:

•  Assist in the control and monitoring of the progress and fulfillment of tasks, processes and projects related to the urban management programs of the DGU.
•  Carry out the monitoring and control of urban investment programs, projects and studies assigned to it.
•  Monitoring and control of the technical teams of SEREMI and SERVIU in the execution of the Master Plans and urban / housing projects of the Comprehensive Territorial Programs of the Department of Urban Management.
•  Monitoring and control of urban / housing projects to obtain approval of resources.
•  Monitoring and control of administrative tasks derived from the performance of technical functions.

2. Assist in the management control and monitoring of progress and fulfillment of commitments and goals in the area.

•  Monitoring and control of compliance with the strategic guidelines of urban / housing projects of the Territorial programs of the Department of Urban Management, which are assigned to it.
•  Coordination with the Management Control and Budget team of the Urban Management Department to follow up on actions that lead to meeting the annual budget execution goal (99.1%) and other tasks that this Unit requires, within the framework of institutional commitments.

3. Support the development, performance and maintenance of the management systems applicable to the area, in particular, the quality management and process improvement system, as well as the security of institutional information.

•  Monitor procedural improvements to organize the workflow of the processes in charge, ensuring quality, precision and time optimization.
•  Support in the proper functioning of the quality management system that integrates.
•  Contribute to the effectiveness and continuous improvement of institutional Information Security, safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets in the processes in which it participates, consistent with its functions and responsibilities regarding the mission, strategic objectives, General Information Security Policy, specific policies, procedures and other documents of the Information Security System.

4. Carry out all the necessary actions to achieve the objective of the position and the Unit where he works.

•  Control and monitor relevant information regarding the assigned processes.
•  Follow up on assigned tasks and / or projects, monitoring quality to minimize errors in execution.

4. Institutional agreement

The position will be held in the DDU (Urban Development Division), in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, under the direct supervision of the head of the Department of Urban Management DGU, in direct coordination with the head of the Project Unit. The working day will be full-time. On the UNDP side, administrative supervision will correspond to the respective project coordinator.

5. Competences

Essential Competences

Achieve Results – LEVEL 1: Plan and monitor your work, paying attention to detail, do quality work on time.

Think Innovatively – LEVEL 1: Open to new ideas, knows the risks, solves problems pragmatically, makes improvements.

Learn Continuously – LEVEL 1: Open-minded and curious, share knowledge, learn from mistakes, ask for feedback.

Adapt with Agility – LEVEL 1: Fits changes, manages uncertainty / ambiguity constructively, is flexible.

Act with LEVEL Determination 1: Demonstrates management and motivation, able to face adversity calmly, safely.

Participating and Associating – LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion / understanding towards others, forms positive relationships.

Facilitate Diversity and Inclusion – LEVEL 1: Appreciate / respect differences, be aware of prejudice, confront discrimination.

Functional and Technical Competences

Business management – Project management

•  Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.

Business management – Monitoring

•  Ability to provide regular feedback to managers, key actors and stakeholders, on the consistency or differences between what is planned and current activities, and between scheduled performance and results.

Business Development – Knowledge Generation

•  Ability to investigate and transform information into useful knowledge, relevant to the context or responding to established needs.

Agenda 2030 – Commitment and Effectiveness – Effectiveness

•  Data analysis and performance and lessons learned.

Agenda 2030 – Prosperity – Recovery solutions and human mobility

•  Urbanization / Urban planning.

6. Minimum NPSA Ratings

Minimum academic education required

•  Complete secondary education.
•  Degree of graduate or professional title of Civil Engineer; Engineer Builder, Civil builder or other related to the area of construction projects and physical investment of works, will be considered favorably, but it is not a requirement.

It will be considered an advantage to have a professional degree in the mentioned areas.

Minimum years of relevant work experience

•  Minimum 5 years (with complete Secondary or Technical Education) or 2 years (with a bachelor’s degree and / or university professional degree) of relevant experience.
•  Experience relevant to the set of work experience that includes:
  •  Experience in the operation of the state and its regulations, in public entities such as municipalities, undersecretaries, ministries.
  •  Knowledge and experience in territorial planning instruments, such as PLADECO, sector plans, etc.
  •  Work experience in the monitoring and control of Housing and Urban Projects in their different lines and plans.
  •  Work experience related to understanding the planning of works of urban projects.

In your application, refer to the years, institutions, projects and / or experiences, according to the required experience. Years of experience above the relevant minimum indicated, will have a better evaluation.

It will be considered an advantage, in the case of professional graduates or graduates, have a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and 10 years in the case of minor academic training.

Required skills and competencies

•  Management of computer tools around Windows / Office, Power Point, Outlook.

Desirable skills and competences

Desirable technical skills and competences:

•  Desirable postgraduate and / or postgraduate studies in subjects associated with the position (such as: housing construction, urban planning, urban and / or territorial planning),
•  Knowledge of the regulations and administrative procedures related to the position, such as:
  •  Law N ° 458 General Law of Urban Planning and Constructions and its general ordinance.
  •  Preparation of Technical and Administrative Bases.
  •  Public Procurement Law.
  •  Supreme Decree N ° 236 (MINVU), Establishes the regulation of contracting works for housing and urbanization services.
  •  Law 19,537 on Real Estate Co-ownership and its formalization processes.
  •  Budgetary management in public bodies related to housing, urban planning or public works.
•  Work experience, at some level, in the design, evaluation and / or review of Housing and Urban Projects in their different lines and plans.
•  Skills and experience in advising technical tables, workshops and participation instances, at national and regional level, in areas related to the purposes of this position.

Other skills, knowledge and skills of interest:

•  Articulation capacity of multidisciplinary technical works.
•  Proactivity, planning capacity and results orientation; self-learning, rigor and organization.
•  Adaptability and ability to react to immediate situations and ability to provide solutions.
•  Ability to analyze and synthesize.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent facilitation and public presentation skills.
•  Teamwork spirit, capable of establishing negotiations and conflict mediations.

Required languages (at work level)

•  Fluency in the Spanish language.

Professional certificates

Applicants may be required to prove, through certificates or other similar documents, their work experience and / or the handling of the indicated tools.

7. Travel:

Official trips are planned within Chile.

Considerations in your application:

•  Complete the online form; is required.
•  Also attach CVs in free format, as a complement.
•  Include a cover letter (maximum one page) indicating why it is considered suitable for the position.
•  Identify at least three previous supervisory job references. References may also include colleagues.

Disclaimer

Important applicant information

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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.

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Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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