Chief Technical Advisor - Energy and Environment

• Strategic policy advice in development and implementation of programme strategies
• Strategic leadership and direction in management of the CO programme in designated area
•  Foster creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy 
•  Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and  facilitation of knowledge building and management
• Secure the overall coordination of the projects within the Cluster
• Substantive contributions to key CO policy, strategy and programme documents
• Knowledge building and management within the area of expertise
• Ensure gender mainstreaming within the cluster

• Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned.
•  CO business processes mapping and programme assurance within the assigned thematic areas
• Liaison regarding programme development with Bratislava Regional Centre and relevant HQ departments in coordination with Senior Management
• Supports inclusion of BiH in UNDP regional projects and multi-agency projects

• Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results.
• Support in design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies. Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones.
• Ensure on a monthly basis the following inputs for review and discussion of the Senior Management Team: list of the activities, expenditures and results achieved during the previous month as compared to the work plan for each project within the Cluster;
• Follow up on audit recommendations
• Ensure that reports are regularly prepared on programme activities, outputs and outcomes, including preparation of donor reports.

Foster creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, international financing organizations, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities.
• Analysis of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.

• Provide strategic inputs for the Country Programme action Plan and other strategic programme documents
• Contribute to effective coordination of programme activities within  the Cluster
• Ensure substantive synergies and  interaction with other clusters/programmes 

• Thorough analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to Common Country Assessment, United Nations Development Assistance Framework,, Country Programme Document, Country Programme Action Plan and other documents.
• Ensure sufficient time for own and cluster members substantive learning and up-dating of   knowledge of UNDP processes
• Liaise with Bratislava Regional Centre and relevant HQ departments in support of knowledge development

• Take active role in the training activities of cluster and project
• Lead cluster and projects knowledge management activities
• Contribute to the relevant knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Ensure  gender mainstreaming within the cluster

• Ensures gender is effectively mainstreamed throughout the cluster plans and activities, work plans, budgets, reports, researches, analyses  and, where specifically relevant, analyzed in detail gender aspects and make recommendations
• Ensure gender equality is mainstreamed  throughout team, consultants and staff management activities
• Ensures knowledge on gender equality is incorporated in cluster’s knowledge management activities and products

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office.
• In-depth knowledge on development issues.
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice.
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills. 

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
• Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

Management and Leadership:

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Prince2 training and certification, RMG

Education:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Environment, Natural Sciences,  Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of energy and environment projects.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language:

• Fluency in English is a requirement.
• Fluency in the national language of the duty station