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United Nations Asian
and Pacific Training Centre for Information and Communication Technology for
Development (UN-APCICT) was inaugurated on 16 June, 2006 in Incheon,
· FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Project Management Specialist
· REPORTING TO: Program Officer
· DURATION: 12 months (renewable subject to satisfactory performance and
fund availability)
· DEADLINE OF APPLICATION: 4 December, 2011
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DUTY
STATION: Incheon (Songdo),
· KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
The Programme Specialist provides full range of programme/project management and implementation assistance at all phases of the programme/project cycle, and will further develop programmes/projects in consultation with APCICT’s leadership for the expansion of APCICT’s programme of work in the field of Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICTD). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Works closely with key stakeholders to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects in consultation with other APCICT staff
- Review, appraise and revise, as necessary, all submissions for substantive programmes/projects, ensuring compliance with guidelines and programme/project objectives
- Track programme/project changes and develop/maintain tools to monitor deployment of the programme/project
- Take responsiblity to meet project milestones on delivery to stakeholders
- Support mechanisms for the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of APCICT’s ICT for development capacity building programmes
- Provide support to the development of APCICT’s future plans and strategies within the programme/project cycle or timeframe
- Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
- Prepare a variety of reports, presentations, tables, lists, graphs, charts and/or diagrams for information of and review by seniors
- Performs other duties as assigned
· QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
1. Education and experience
- An advanced university degree(s) in a relevant area required
- Minimum 4 years professional experience in an area relevant to the position (Knowledge of project management and/or experience in strategic project planning would be an advantage)
2. Key competencies
- Proven ability to take initiative and lead the project
- Proven ability to function effectively as a member of a multicultural team, and with minimum supervision; demonstrated capacity for innovation and self-motivation.
- Committed team worker. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain harmonious working relations with colleagues and officials in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to work under pressure, exercise initiative and to adapt to a range of different demands. Very good organisational skills and creativity to handle multi-tasking and to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent level of computer literacy and good knowledge of web tools.
3. Communication and language skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent spoken and written knowledge of English, including superior drafting ability in that language
· SELECTION PROCESS AND SCHEDULE
- Application (4 December, 2011) → Shortlist → Written Test/Interviews → Job Offer (Before 31 Dec. 2011)
* Only successful candidates will be notified of the next step in the hiring process either via telephone or e-mail.
· HOW TO APPLY
- Please send attached the Personal History Profile via e-mail to recruit@unapcict.org by 4 Dec., 2011(Sunday)
- Please also complete a UN Personal History Form (PHP) also downloadable from this website.
- All documents should be written in English and include employment history and work experiences, contact information, and any other pertinent information
* NB: Employment will be subject to termination if statements in the document submitted are untrue or falsified.
· INFORMATION
- Please visit APCICT’s website for more information on the Centre’s mission and activities
- Should you have any queries, please contact Mr. Sang Jin Lee (032-245-1700) or email to recruit@unapcict.org
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