Background
Roma inclusion is both, a national and pan-European challenge and UNDP as international organization faces to be one of the key players of the Roma inclusion process in Europe. The dual layer organizational structure of UNDP combines the network of CO-s to implement country-specific projects, and the Bratislava Regional Centre to provide comprehensive and consistent conceptual framework and support. Being part of UN system makes UNDP and its work impartial and equally trusted by governments, international organizations and the Roma civil society too.
UNDP has broad expertise in actual implementation of projects on the ground with wide range of partners at CO level. This network can be used in the future as knowledge and experience base and an implementation infrastructure of big-scale regional endeavors.
Eligibility
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited relevant educational institution in fields related to Social or Economic Sciences.
- Prior knowledge and at least one year of working experience in the ABD for Inclusion is a must
- Minimum of two years of relevant, responsible managerial experience on sustainable/integrated local development
- Experience with local development projects or projects involving Roma communities will be considered as a significant plus
- Knowledge of social networking solutions and ability to relate and work with people in disadvantaged communities;
- Sound Knowledge of Cluj local institutional setup and relevant network among public local authorities workers;
- Experience on working with international organization
- Knowledge of existing Roma integration strategies both at European and national level
- Proficiency in using computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and e-mail), experience in handling of web based
management and reporting system, good reporting and presentation skills.
- Fluency in Romanian language and in English is a must; including excellent writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Keep records and file all documents related to planning and generation of projects and strategic concept notes (approximately 20 working
days);
- Prepare partner maps, facilitate the establishing of the necessary local partnerships and planning process (approximately 20 working days);
- Facilitate the work of target group and assist involving them in the local development process (approximately 10 working days);
- Coordinate the local stakeholders and local community groups meetings of the project teams (approximately 30 working days);
- Prepare agenda and participation to regular coordination meetings with the local counterparts in Cluj; (approximately 10 days);
- Assist the Project Manager in preparing narrative and financial reports to be submitted to the Steering Committee (approximately 15
working days);
- Arrange logistical arrangements for trainings, workshops, study visit and other related travels of the project team in Cluj (approximately 10
working days);
- Maintain close working relationship with the local Project Coordinator in Braila/Galati (approximately 5 working days).
Deadline: 14 June 2013
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