Leadership Development Project Officer

Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of the Institute of Leadership and Good Governance, the Leadership Development Project Officer will have the following roles and responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the implementing partner on day to day implementation of project activities and makes sure that planned activities are undertaken as per the annual work plan of the project.
• Provides support to the implementing partner for timely fund request, utilization and reporting of allocated resources
• Liaise with key national, regional, and local stakeholders from Government and key international actors to build and strengthen strategic alliances and partnerships on leadership development initiatives.
• Support the UNDP Ethiopia CO and ECSC in mobilizing resources for leadership development initiatives.
• Plans and undertakes monitoring of project implementation and produces reports on a quarterly basis on progress of project activities and delivery of development results to be shared with project partners (UNDP, French Embassy, ECSC, Ministry of Civil Service and MoFED)
• Facilitates quarterly programme review meetings and brings to the attention of relevant bodies issues arising out of the meetings which require follow up actions.
• Transfers skills to the implementing partner on project planning and development project management
• Work closely with the finance officer in preparation of FACE advance request and financial reports.
• Support preparation for NEX audits and corporate reporting requirements.
• Monitor and report on implementation of programme activities in accordance with the approved programme document, work plan and budget, assuring quality of the data presented
• Analyze, consolidate, edit and/or draft progress and financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as biannual and annual reports, through liaison and close consultations with UNDP Governance Unit Programme Analyst.
• Ensure that all reports prepared are results based with indications of programme strengths and weaknesses.
• Ensure that annual work plans and annual reports are prepared accurately and submitted to all stakeholders.
• Undertake additional tasks assigned by the Director of the Institute of Leadership and Good Governance.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP and ECSC
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Good knowledge of government structures, functions, planning and operational systems;
• Ability to lead strategic and operational planning of programme activities using a results-based management approach, including monitoring and evaluation and reporting;
• Ability to support the design and implementation of participatory development planning processes, including aspects of gender responsiveness
• Understanding of data collection and analysis to support planning processes, including IT based information management systems;
• Understanding and experience of development project planning, implementation monitoring and quality control;
• Ability to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders and to effectively mobilize participation in project activities;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong IT skills
• Strong analytical abilities, particularly in the areas of governance, strategic planning, capacity development/transfer

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
• Builds strong and harmonious relationships with clients and external actors
• Demonstrates openness to change

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