OMT Coordination Associate

Background

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Organizational Context:

Under the overall leadership and guidance of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT), the Operations Management Team (OMT) endeavours to facilitate the implementation of Delivery as One (DaO) by harmonizing the operational policies of UN agencies, funds, and programs in India. Moreover, the OMT proposes and implements inter-agency initiatives to ensure the quality of support services, while utilizing resources effectively.

Within this context, the OMT has decided to adopt and implement the UN Development Group’s (UNDG) resultsbased framework to enhance the planning, monitoring and management of the UNCT’s business operations and support to program delivery. This Business Operations Strategy (BOS) outlines the UNCT priorities in the field of common operations. The BOS aims to improve the quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of the UN’s support to program delivery. To facilitate the initiation, monitoring and implementation of the Operations Management Team, the OMT Coordination Officer will work under the overall guidance and coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator (UNRC) and direct supervision of the Chair of OMT and will be engaged in supporting day-to-day operational matters of OMT and its working groups. The incumbent will be responsible for undertaking functions related to the coordination of data collection and analysis, interpretation, and implementation of BOS support activities.

Job Purpose and Scope of Work:

Under the direct supervision of the Chair of OMT and the overall guidance and coordination of the UNRC, the OMT Coordination Associate will support the OMT members and work closely with members of the RCO to link issues related to gender, disability, DRR etc. in the OMT to advance the DaO agenda.

Duties and Responsibilities

I. Coordination and support the preparation of the Business Operations Strategy:

 II. Maintain a fully functional Secretariat for the OMT:

III. Support the RCO with Day-to-Day Coordination with Counterparts to Advance the DAO Agenda:

IV. Support OMT and its Working Groups Support OMT and its Working Groups on common services for the designated service line(s):

Institutional Arrangement: 

Direct Reporting To: Chair of OMT.

Overall Reporting To: Overall guidance and coordination of the UNRC, the OMT Coordination Associate will support the OMT members and work closely with members of the RCO to link issues related to gender, disability, DRR etc. in the OMT to advance the DaO agenda.

Competencies

Core: 

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: 

Technical Competencies: 

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Min. Education requirements:

• Secondary Education is required. 
• University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Business or Public Administration, Commerce, Economics, Political or Social Sciences will be given due consideration but is not a requirement.

Experience:

Min. years of relevant work experience:

Required skills:

• Proven ability to work independently. 
• Evidence of strong research and analytical skills. 
  Usage of computers and office software package (MS Word, Excel etc.) and knowledge of database packages and experience in handling of web-based management systems is preferred. 
• A team player with excellent inter-personal skills.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section.

• Ability to undertake extensive research. 
• Demonstrates strong analytical oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to engage effectively with other implementing agencies supporting the respective UN agencies, development partners, civil society organizations, the private sector, etc. 
• Good understanding of the governance structure and systems in India, including the current political economy context.

Required Language(s):

Fluency in English and Hindi is required.