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Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/14/P5/FT-C/67
Title: Asia-Pacific and Operational Coordinator
Grade: P5
Type of contract: Fixed-term (Core) Appointment
Duration: Three years
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Publication Date:
25 July 2014
Application Deadline:
4 September 2014
Vacancy Filled
Organizational Unit:
Development Cooperation Directorate (DCDEV)
Asia-Pacific & Operational Coordination (PAPCO)
Duty Station:
Bern Switzerland
Scheduled date for taking up appointment: As soon as possible
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Organizational Context:
Under the supervision and guidance of the Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of the development cooperation policy in the Asia-Pacific Region, and for the operational and budgetary coordination of the Directorate.
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Main duties:
1) Strategy/budgetary responsibilities
1.1 Strategy
- Assess the adequacy of the existing UPU policy on development cooperation and make recommendation on the enhancement of this policy and on the regionalization of field activities by developing and formulating regularly comprehensive and in depth analysis.
- Validate analyses of the status of postal services in the countries of the region and design, develop and formulate the regional development plan (RDP) for the UPU's four-year programming cycle.
- Examine interregional project proposals concerning the objectives and financial resources to be allocated.
- Foster financing partnerships with the restricted unions and designated postal operators within the framework of the RDP and make proposals for the allocation of Voluntary Fund or other resources available for the region.
1.2 Budgetary responsibilities
- Analyze the financial implications of actions proposed for the region, prepare and justify budget forecasts.
- Monitor the implementation status of allocated budgets.
- Sign financial commitments for planned activities; provide guidance as necessary.
2) Project management
- Oversee the development, formulation and implementation of RDP projects involving other International Bureau directorates.
- Oversee the implementation of projects (UPU, UPU/restricted unions, others).
- Draft documents for regional and national projects and coordinate project formulation with the Regional Expert where appropriate.
- Approve the assignment of fellowships proposed by the Regional Expert.
- Sign requests for the procurement of equipment and issue any necessary instructions in this regard.
- Issue instructions to regional coordinators and assess their performance.
- Address member countries' questions, propose solutions.
3) DCDEV operational coordination
- Coordinate the preparation of the DCDEV Budget and the distribution of credits, and follow up their utilization.
- Maintain operational cooperation relations with the United Nations system and other international organizations (UNDP, etc.).
- Coordinate and handle administrative and financial matters relating to project implementation.
- Act as a UPU point of contact (deputy) for security matters in the field and ensure the application of UNDSS rules.
- Oversee the procurement of equipment for projects in coordination with the various regional programmes.
- Co-lead DCDEV transversal projects (IT).
- Coordinate reporting activities for the DCDEV.
- Coordinate Voluntary Fund mobilization and manage Special Funds under his/her responsibility.
4) Team leadership
- Create an empowering and motivating work environment.
- Develop a high performing team of experts to deliver excellence.
5) Other duties
- Advise designated postal operators and other partners on cooperation matters.
- Organize and participate in regional meetings and represent the UPU at those meetings where necessary.
- Contribute to the work of the Union's bodies.
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QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED |
Education:
First level university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) or advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in economics, international relations, international finance, corporate management or related field. |
Experience:
With advanced university degree, at least 10 years of relevant experience with a designated postal operator, postal organization or in the field of development cooperation.
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With first university degree, at least 12 years of relevant experience with a designated postal operator, postal organization or in the field of development cooperation.
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Technical knowledge:
- Knowledge of project design, formulation, implementation and assessment.
- Good knowledge of the region covered by the position in terms of economic development and socio-political environment.
- Knowledge of techniques relating to finance, accounting and management control.
- Knowledge of drafting and written communication techniques
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Skills and abilities / competencies:
- Ability for strategic vision.
- Sense of strategy and ability to identify opportunities for action.
- Ability to promote innovation.
- Ability to promote partnerships across the Organization and beyond.
- Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities.
- Ability to foster integration and teamwork.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
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Language skills:
Proficiency in English or French. Knowledge of the other language would be an advantage.
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Additional Information:
Candidates must ensure that they provide relevant contact details so that they can be contacted at any time, to prevent them from being excluded from the selection process.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
80,887.00 USD
87,069.00 USD with primary dependants
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Post adjustment:
106.20 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. |
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| The conditions of service are governed by the Staff Regulations and Rules of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.
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Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form.
All applications must be received by the closing date as stated in the vacancy announcement.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. |
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Applications from women and member states are particularly encouraged.
The UPU promotes diversity and work-life balance. |
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| For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the UPU internet page at: https://upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/Careers |
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Vacancy Filled |
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