*Background *
The United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) is a worldwide association
of local governments and the officially recognised voice of local
governments by the United Nations. UCLG was established on 1 January 2004
and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. UCLG is an amalgamation of
International Union of Local Authorities (IULA), United Towns Organisation
(UTO), and World Association of the Major Metropolises (METROPOLIS) set up
in Ghent (Belgium) in 1913, in Aix-les-Bains (France) in 1957 and in Paris
(France) in 1985, respectively.
Following this unification, UCLG ASPAC was established in Taipei on 14
April 2004, as the new entity of IULA ASPAC. UCLG ASPAC’s Secretariat is
hosted by Jakarta Provincial Government based in Jakarta, Indonesia. UCLG
ASPAC is the largest regional section of UCLG. It has linkages to more than
7,000 cities and local governments and represents well over 3.76 billion
people - more than half of the world population - and incorporates
economically fast developing countries such as China, India, and Indonesia.
UCLG ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues
in the Asia-Pacific region. It promotes democratic local government, support
s cooperation between cities, local governments and their associations, and
facilitates programmes, networks and partnerships to develop the capacity
of local governments and associations. UCLG ASPAC also represents local
governments politically within the international community, and with the
United Nations and its agencies. It also promotes inclusive societies which
safeguard equality, social, and economic justice, and sustainable community
development. UCLG ASPAC is engaged in all relevant thematic fields for
nurturing sustainable development, such as poverty alleviation, climate
change, disaster resiliency, culture, strategic planning, decentralisation,
local finance, gender equality, women leadership and empowerment, as well
as good governance.
*Following the expansion of its Secretariat and to support the increased
cooperation of cities and local governments, UCLG ASPAC is inviting
professional and dynamic people to fill in the newly created and opened
positions. UCLG ASPAC is recruiting Programme Manager (PM) for a one-year
(1) period with possibility of extension, based on satisfactory
performance. The Post assigned is to provide high quality technical and
managerial support to the newly created Division of Strategic Services. The
PM reports directly to the Head of Strategic Services Division.*
*Objectives:*
The Programme Manager provides oversight to UCLG ASPAC programmes and
projects and ensures that the UCLG ASPAC’s activities are technically and
managerially sound and are in line with the goal and mission of the
organisation. The PM serves as the Team Leader for all programmes/projects,
provides high-level, strategic direction and technical assistance and
ensures technical and managerial excellence, quality programming and that
the programmes projects are on scope, budget and timely schedule. The PM
serves as a key resource and becomes the member of UCLG ASPAC’s new program
development teams.
*Scope of Work/Key Duties:*
The key duties and activities of this role are:
- Provide programmes/project’s management and guidance to ensure
effective integration of quality improvement and that governance and
monitoring & evaluation is well consolidated into technical areas and
programme activities.
- Serve as an involved partner in programme’s consortium by representing
UCLG ASPAC’s programmes/projects in professional circles, with the donor
and the members.
- Liaise and develop network with strategic partners/stakeholders.
- Ensure programme/project management excellence and quality, and
incorporate and adapt global evidence and experience as relevant in
activities.
- Ensure program strategies and interventions are technically sound and
evidence-based.
- Actively participate in UCLG ASPAC’s new program development and
innovation efforts.
- Support the coordination activities that involve relevant stakeholders
including donors, international organisations, governments and
associations, NGOs, private sectors, and independent experts.
- Support the effectiveness and reach of the on-going
programmes/projects of UCLG ASPAC.
- Conduct research related to development issues that are relevant to
thematic areas of UCLG ASPAC and identify strategic issues and potential
donors.
- Review the achievements and lesson learnt of programmes and projects.
- Support Secretary General in developing a pipeline of innovative and
qualified project proposals for submission to potential donors.
*Requirements:*
- Minimum Advance Degree in a relevant discipline (relevant experience
may substitute the relevant degree);
- Project Management Certified is preferable;
- Minimum 7 (seven) years’ experience in a similar position in an
Association, NGO and/or an International Organisation;
- Management experience and interpersonal skills that develop staff;
- Demonstrated leadership skills;
- Capacity to balance rigor with pragmatism;
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships across
organisations and with government stakeholders;
- Demonstrated experience working with local governments, multi-donor
agencies, and/or development partners.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (English; knowledge of
Bahasa Indonesia an asset).
- Highly developed communication skills, including ability to draft/edit
texts and to articulate ideas in clear, concise style to a variety of
audiences, as well as facilitation skills.
- Experience in working in an international environment, respecting
different cultures and nationalities.
- Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn and grow.
- Has the ability to work under pressure and to meet the deadlines
requires.
- Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management.
- Considerable domestic and international travels may be required.
- Advanced computer skills, particularly MS Office.
*Supporting Team*
The *post *will be supervised by the Secretary General and the Head of
Strategic Services Division and supported by Project Managers, Project Team
Leaders and Programmes Specialists.
*How to apply*
· Please submit the application letter, state salary expectation and
CV to recruitment@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
· Only selected candidates will be contacted.
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