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Job Description

Agency

UNDP

Title

Young Professional in the field of Operations Management

Job ID

31501

Practice Area – Job Family

Management

Vacancy End Date

(Midnight New York, USA)

08/07/2020

Time Left

8d 10h 35m

Duty Station

Lilongwe, Malawi

Education & Work Experience

I-Master’s Level Degree – 0 year(s) experience

Languages

Required:

Desired:

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English

Grade

SB3

Vacancy Type

Service Contract (SC)

Posting Type

External

Bureau

Africa

Contract Duration

1 year, renewable to a maximum of 2 years

Background

The UNDP Young Professional Programme (YPP) is designed for highly qualified
and motivated young Malawian professionals recently graduated from Masters
programmes or in some cases, from Bachelor’s Degree programmes. The programme
provides an opportunity to start a development career through “on the job’
professional development that can be based on learning from UNDP’s programmes,
policies and operations. Training and learning will be part of the day to day
activities under the UNDP Young Professional Programme.

Eligibility

Candidates for the UNDP YPP will be selected on a highly competitive basis.
The key qualifications required for consideration will include:

> be under 30 years of age;
> have an academic qualification, as outlined in respective Terms of Reference completed not more than 2 years ago.

The candidates will be offered a Service Contract for a maximum 2 years,
renewable each year. They will receive an _“all-inclusive package “_ to cover
living and travel costs. It is estimated that a total of 10 professionals will
be recruited in 2020. Estimated start date would be 1st August 2020.

There is no guarantee for a further employment with UNDP after the assignment
but the UNDP Malawi YPP program has an excellent reputation among development
agencies and government institutions in the country. However, upon completion
of the contract, it is expected that the incumbent would have acquired
sufficient knowledge, skills and professional competences to pursue a
rewarding career in any reputable international organization on a full-time
contract basis.

Important to note:

> UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, women and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
> Please be informed that only the successful candidates will be contacted.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Young Professional supports the Operations Manager and CO leadership on
all aspects of CO management and operations. This includes strategic financial
and human resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services,
ICT and common services consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The main
role is to support the operations, ensuring smooth functioning of the CO
projects operations, consistent services delivery and constant evaluation and
readjustment of the operations to take into account changes in the operating
environment as and when needed.

The Young Professional supports and assists the CO Operations Team and fosters
collaboration within the team, with programme staff and with other UN Agencies
in a result and client-oriented approach. The Operations Analyst works in
close collaboration with the operations team and the programme and project
teams in the CO to successfully deliver operational services.

Competencies

> Excellent oral and written communication skills, in English
> Commitment to the values of the United Nations
> Ability to work well in teams
> Creativity and innovative approach to work
> Strong multicultural skills
> Knowledge of computer systems and word packages

Required Skills and Experience

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public
Administration, Operations Management, Finance, Economics or related field.

All candidates must fulfil one of the following criteria:

> Received undergraduate (ICT) or Master certificate with distinction or credit OR
> Held a leadership role while at University OR
> Received overseas scholarship to undertake studies (such as Fulbright, Chevening, ODA etc)

Disclaimer

Important applicant information

All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this
vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates
applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade
level and with similar job description, experience and educational
requirements.

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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