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UNDP Vacancy - Policy Advisor, Capacity Development

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
(International Organisation)
Mon, 24/10/2011
UNITED STATES

VACANCY: POLICY ADVISOR, CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

The UNDP Capacity Development Group (CDG) is looking for a policy advisor to work on the national implementation capacities portfolio. CDG is UNDP’s source of in-house expertise for optimizing the impact of development interventions through capacity development. One strategic area has been strengthening country systems in line with commitments made in the Paris Declaration and the Accra Agenda for Action. Approaches, tools and guidance have been developed and piloted, for the assessment and the development of capacity into strategic areas including, Global Fund programmes and climate change financing. Through the establishment of the Procurement Capacity Development Center (PCDC), UNDP provides an online knowledge repository, guidance and a discussion forum. The incumbent will be responsible for the following functions: policy development and advisory services; project team management and results management; practice advocacy; and knowledge management.