Background The schedule type of the position is part-time basis (50%).
Under the overall guidance of the Team Leader for Innovation for Development (I4D), the Community Development Specialist will be responsible for supporting the team in its business development and resource mobilization efforts. He/she will be responsible to assist the I4D team leader in the production of communication material, the development of concepts and project documents, all in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations, UNDP templates, UNDP Egypt strategy and the I4D team strategy.
The Community Development Specialist will be based at UNDP Egypt and works in close collaboration with the Programme and Communications teams in UNDP Egypt. The incumbent is expected to exercise full compliance with UNDP programming, financial, procurement and administrative rules, regulations, policies and strategies, as well as implementation of the effective internal control systems.
Duties and Responsibilities The Community Development Specialist will work on the below: A) Development of project documents and concept notes: under the guidance of the I4D team leader, and in support to the I4D team’s resource mobilization efforts, the incumbent will prepare concept notes and project documents in the fields of ICT4D and I4D, in accordance with I4D team’s work plans and contribution to the new UNDP Egypt Country Programme Document (CPD) cycle. Under the guidance of the I4D team leader, this will be done in coordination with key national stakeholders.
- B) Production of Communication Material: the I4D team is currently producing a catalogue on its portfolio. The specialist will support the finalization of the catalogue through completion of the content, and the editing of the content. The specialist will also support the production of communications material for the team and with the UNDP Egypt Communications Specialist.
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.
- Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
- Working in teams.
- Self management & emotional intelligence.
Functional Competencies:
- Conceptual thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, public speaking, presentation and writing skills.
- Job knowledge & technical expertise.
Computer literacy.
Required Skills and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of work experience in the following areas:
- Work experience in research and analysis.
- Work experience in writing and editing.
- Work experience in communication.
- Work experience in the field of information and communication technology for development (ICT4D).
Language: Excellent Arabic and English communication skills.
Important applicant information
All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.
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Workforce diversity
UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Languages – Essential: Arabic, English
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