Output Coordinator (Technical Assistance and Capacity Building of SKPAs)

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Post : Output Coordinator (Technical Assistance and Capacity Building of SKPAs)
Type of contract : Service Contract
Post level: SC 8
Duration: 1 year

Organizational Context

The Aceh Government Transformation Programme (AGTP) addresses the urgent need to strengthen the capacity of Aceh’s provincial government and ensure that it has the wherewithal to efficiently assume the responsibilities, functions, resources and assets it has inherited from the Aceh and Nias Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Body (BRR).

AGTP is designed to address critical gaps in the Aceh government’s policy-making and technical capacity. The first gap lies in the Executive’s capacity to coordinate the transition. The second gap lies in the technical capacity of the provincial and district government agencies to process assets and projects transferred from BRR, and to implement ongoing recovery work. The third gap is the administration’s broader institutional capacity to coordinate and implement reconstruction and rehabilitation work beyond the transition.

The project has three outputs:

(1) Enhanced capacity of the Provincial Executive to create the institutional and policy framework for successful transition and recovery. This will provide the Provincial Executive with the ability to coordinate and facilitate the transition through a demand-driven approach to key transition policy areas. This output is based in the Governor’s office.

(2) Enhanced operational capacity of key provincial government agencies (SKPA, Satuan Kerja Perangkat Daerah-Aceh) to effectively fulfill their transition and recovery responsibilities. This will provide immediate transitional support to the provincial agencies with the responsibilities for coordinating, planning, implementing and monitoring the main transition activities. This output is based in BKPP.

(3) Enhanced capacity of the Provincial Training & Human Resource Body (BKPP) to retain, manage and transfer to provincial and district government agencies the knowledge and skills required for successful transition and sustainable recovery. This will strengthen the province’s ability to sustain the recovery, and thereby safeguard the legacy of the resources and effort invested in Aceh’s social and physical reconstruction. This output is based in BKPP.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of National Programme Manager of Aceh Government Transformation Programme, the Output Coordinator (Technical Assistance and Capacity Building of SKPAs) will be responsible to ensure timely implementation of activities across SKPAs.

S/he will serve the Project as the focal point for planning, monitoring and evaluation to ensure that project components of Output 2 of AGTP comply with UNDP policies and procedure. S/he will also be responsible for the oversight of (a) project implementation of project components; and (b) compliance to government and UNDP policies and procedure. The Output Coordinator will also supervise and lead the Project Assistant.

S/he works in close collaboration with other project components/clusters of AGTP and with the programme staff in the Governance Unit of UNDP Country Office and government officials, technical advisors and experts ensuring successful project implementation.


Functions / Key Results Expected
1. As a member of the UNDP-AGTP management team, ensures the strategic direction of the programme focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Build and maintain close cooperative relationship with relevant stakeholders and partners in Aceh including but not limiting to provincial and district government agencies, the Dinas, Badan, BRR, civil society organizations, academic institutions, media, development organizations, etc.
* Provide technical assistance and advice on governance to relevant stakeholders and partners in Aceh, particularly the provincial and district governments and their agencies and BRR, as necessary.
Conduct / participate in coordination meetings, forums and other relevant events in Aceh to be abreast of issues in local governance in Aceh and guide discussions in the areas of UNDP supports.

2. Ensures effective management of the AGTP programme and supervision of the Programme team focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the programme, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations.
Effective monitoring, analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment of programme, and measuring the impact of the AGTP’s technical assistance to SKPAs.

3. Ensures provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
* Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to programme AGTP policy goals.
* Development of policies and institutions that will address the AGTP problems and needs in collaboration with the Aceh Provincial Government and other strategic partners.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.


Impact of Results

The key results have a direct impact on the overall efficiency and effectiveness AGTP project
Management, particularly in the delivery of Output 2 (Support to SKPAs). Project implementation in line with the objectives of the project and UNDP rules, regulation and procedures is critical to ensure achievement of UNDP country programme outcomes. A client oriented and efficient approach has impact on the image of UNDP Indonesia.


Competencies

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
- 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 apply conceptual models in support of 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
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities


Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree or Master degree in business administration, public administration, economics, political sciences, social sciences or related field, or its equivalent.

Experience:

- For Bachelor degree: six years of professional experience in decentralisation or related fields of work and hands-on experience in implementing development projects;
- For Master degree: three years of professional experience in decentralisation or related fields of work and hands-on experience in implementing development projects;
- Experience in providing capacity building programme to local government;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working on bureaucratic reform/decentralization is essential;
- Proven experience in translating needs into programme and project documents;
- Good analytical skills and presentation skills;
- Excellent contacts and network within Aceh and Jakarta at level of provincial and district government, central government, civil society and donor community; and
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English and Indonesian.