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Jan 21, 2015

UNDP Kenya Democratic Governance Unit Team Leader Job in Kenya

UNDP Kenya invites applications for the following position:

Post Title: Team Leader, Democratic Governance Unit
Contract Type: Fixed term appointment
 Direct Supervisor: Deputy Country Director, Programme
 Duration: One year, renewable subject to funding and performance

Date of Issue: 5 December 2014
 

Closing Date: 12 December 2014

Background: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently completed the process of development of it Country Programme Document (CPD) for the period 2014-2018. 

The CPD defines the programmatic support to the Government of Kenya towards realization of objectives spelt out under the Vision 2030 as well as the second Medium Term Plan II of the Vision 2030. The UNDP support towards transformative governance forms one of the main areas of UNDP’s engagement in Kenya, specifically: ‘Devolution and Accountability’. 
This particular priority area aims at entrenching a sustainable democratic culture characterized by the respect for human rights and rule of law leading to responsive and equitable public service delivery in the context of a devolved system of governance. In achieving this goal UNDP will provide innovative and strategic support towards: (i) Building responsive and accountable public institutions and(ii) Fostering inclusive and rights based processes at both national and county levels.
In realizing these objectives UNDP is partnering with several key Government Ministries, Commissions, National Institutions, Non-state actors in the implementation of Constitution of Kenya 2010 and support governance, justice and public sector reforms in Kenya.
It is within this context therefore that UNDP seeks to recruit the services of a highly experienced Team Leader to lead the effective implementation of interventions under the ‘Devolution and Accountability’ strategic result area of the CPD.Under the overall guidance of the Country Director and direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director Programme, the Team Leader acts as a manager of and advisor to Senior Management on all aspects of Country Office (CO) programme with specific relevance to the Democratic Governance Unit. The main role is to manage the country programme including continued monitoring of implementation of the Governance Component. The Team Leader leads the programme team in strategic planning and identifies new programme areas while ensuring consistency with UNDAF/CPD priorities and creative responses to emerging
challenges and opportunities.
The Team Leader heads and supervises the Programme team and works in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society to successfully implement the UNDP programme implementation.Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.5 years of professional work experience providing policy advice and programme support at the national or international level, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects in the governance area. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.The full terms of reference for the position can be accessed on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal on the UNDP Kenya website- http://www.ke.undp.org/ Notice: UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.

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