- Office/Unit/Project Descriptionย
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UNโs global development network, working in more than 170 countries and territories. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP is committed to helping the country through strengthened national and local capacities to carry out political, economic, and social reforms and promote development. In the programmatic period 2021-2025, UNDP BiH supports the following programme priorities: (a) access to justice and increased human security; (b) reduction of regional, economic, and social disparities; (c) sustainable management of environmental and energy resources, and green jobs creation; and (d) access to services and employment opportunities for the most vulnerable. In all areas, there will be an emphasis on conflict-sensitive, integrated, and innovative programme design complementing country priorities and tailored to the post-disaster recovery needs.ย
In order to adapt to the intensifying climate-induced flood risk, BiH, is implementing the GCF-funded project โScaling up climate resilient flood risk management in Bosnia and Herzegovinaโ which aims to move flood risk management (FRM) in BiH towards a more proactive integrated approach to flood risk management that prioritizes risk reduction, risk prevention and preparedness through enhanced use of climate information, establishment of a national impact-based flood forecasting and early warning system and enhancement of adaptive capacity and resilience of at-risk communities. The project will establish an integrated and innovative climate-resilient flood risk management approach, strengthen institutional, technical and financial capacity to implement long-term FRM strategies, including a combination of structural and non-structural measures and ecosystem-based approaches. The project will strengthen the use of climate information, flood forecasting, early warning and emergency response systems to enhance adaptive capacity and resilience of at-risk communities. It will scale-up successful FRM solutions and technologies tested through a UNDP implemented, Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) funded project in Vrbas River Basin, promote and implement technological, institutional and financing innovations in FRM sector, and will leverage considerable public and private investment into resilient FRM.ย
To this end the Project requires services of a Monitoring and Reporting Associate.ย The engaged individual will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of activities under jurisdiction of the ย Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Republic of Srpska โ as defined by Project Document, ensuring regular reporting on the progress of these activities, and overseeing compliance with applicable environmental standards and regulations.ย
2. Scope of Workย
- Monitor the implementation of activitiesย under jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Republic of Srpska, including collection and archiving of relevant documentation;
The employee will provide monthly progress reports to the Project Manager in form defined by UNDP.
3. Institutional Arrangement
The employee will work under the direct supervision of the Projectย Manager.
4. Competencies Core ย 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 improvementsย 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 flexibleย Act with Determination:ย 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 discriminationย
Cross-Functional & Technical competenciesย
Thematic Area
Name Definition
Business Direction and Strategy
Strategic Thinking Develop effective strategies and prioritised plans in line with UNDPโs mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.
Business Direction and Strategy
Systems Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.
Business Development
Human-centered Design Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-sloving process. Knowledge and understanding of human centred design principles and practices.
Business Management
Communication Communicate in clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
Partnership Managementย
Relationship managementย Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understanding.
Dataย
Data analysisย Ability to extract, analyze and visualize data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making.
5. Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA Min. Education requirements
Secondary school. First-level university degree (bachelorโs degree) in Civil Engineering ย ย or a closely related field/discipline would be an asset but is not a requirement. Min. years of relevant work experienceย Minimum 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with bachelorโs degree) of professional experience in the field of relevant Civil Engineering. Required skillsย Excellent computer skills with the ability to effectively utilize information technologies as tools and resources. Experience in working in large infrastructure and/or civil works, particularly in the field of technical documentation development, project implementation as well as construction supervision. Excellent and proven experience in dealing with contractors and local partners. Proven experience in provision of technical assistance in water management.ย Good knowledge and understanding of the Law on Water, by-laws regulating the construction of similar facilities, technical regulations, general and special technical conditions and professional codes. Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section Experience in working within water agencies or government institutions. Experience in the preparation and design of infrastructure projects. Experience in the implementation and monitoring of infrastructure projects. Experience in analysis, sharing of knowledge and good practices. Required Language(s) Excellent writing and oral communication skills in in the official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina. English language proficiency will be considered an asset.6. The following documents shall be required from the applicants:
Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.