PNUD recrute Chief Technical Specialist, N’Djamena, Tchad

Background

The new UNDP Chad Country Programme 2017-2021, approved by the Executive Board in January 2017, build on lessons and experience from the previous Country Programme. One of focus areas of the new programme is to improve livelihoods and achieve structural transformation of productive capacities that are sustainable and employment-intensive. This will be done through the provision of successful decentralization and inclusive finance models while structural changes will be monitored through the achievement of the SDGs at local level. To do so, the UNDP Country office has shifted to a programme approach where inclusive finance and local development tools will be provided to national and sub-national levels for maximum developmental impact.

Under the overall supervision of the Country Director and  direct supervision by the Senior Programme Advisor, the Chief Technical Specialist (CTS) will perform the following duties: (i) provide technical assistance to the Local Development and Inclusive Finance  Project (PADLFIT) and its daily implementation, including administrative and programme operations; (ii) provide support and advice to the UNDP Country Office, and to the Government and CSOs on inclusive finance and local development tools; (iii) develops key partnerships with donors and other investors; (iv) leads resource mobilisation efforts in this area; and prepares/ contributes to strategic briefs and key documents. 60% of his/her work will be dedicated to inclusive finance and 40% to local development.

At country level, the CTS oversees the Local Development and Inclusive Finance Project Team and provides technical support to inclusive finance and local development actors in Chad. He/she briefs UNDP’s senior management with updated information on opportunities to expand programmes and develop relationships with key partners. He/she receives support and guidance from the UNDP’s Country Director on portfolio management, including cash withdrawal, financial management and performance assessment, organisational matters, business development, resource mobilisation strategies and relevant tools. The CTS acts as UNDP’s technical advisor on inclusive finance and local development. He/she works in partnership with other UN system’s agencies and contributes to policy, management, and sharing of knowledge.

The CTS works in close collaboration with UNDP’s Country Office and ensures that inclusive finance and local development priorities are well captured in annual work plans in accordance with PADLFIT’s objectives. He/she develops strong partnerships with key donors and investors through promoting UNDP’s comparative advantages, especially in the area of inclusive finance and local development, in order to foster resource mobilisation opportunities.  He/she contributes to the positioning of UNDP in these areas.

• Provides technical assistance to the Programme and manages all related operations;
• Provides support and advice to Programme’s recipients and to the UNDP’s Country Office;
•  Develops partnerships with donors and other investors, and contributes to resource mobilisation;
• Provides supports to the drafting and implementation of business development strategies, drafting and use of tools and intelligence to build and maintain strategic partnerships, capitalize on business opportunities and enhance resource mobilization for financial inclusion and local development in Chad;
• Provides leadership in the active acquisition and sharing of business-sensitive knowledge in financial inclusion and local development;
• Provides leadership in UNDP’s efforts to promote inclusive finance and local development’s initiatives;
• Provides technical support to relevant ministerial departments dealing with inclusive finance and local development issues in the implementation, evaluation and reformulation of their sectorial strategies;
• Provides advice to the Ministries in charge of inclusive finance and local development on appropriate reforms needed and on all questions related to micro-finance sector and local development in the country;
• Ensures quality assurance on projects/programmes’ documents and design support activities initiated by or submitted to relevant ministerial departments;
• Undertakes any other tasks relevant to his or her position and competencies, as instructed by the UNDP Country Director.

• Shows equity and integrity qualities by complying to United Nations moral values and standards;
• Shows sensitiveness and capacity of adaptation to cultural and genre aspects;
• Treats all persons equitably and without favouritism;
• Shows firm commitment to the Corporate;
• Promotes UNDP’s vision, mission and strategic objectives.

Functional

• Solid technical competencies in the area of inclusive finance and local development;
• Proven practical knowledge on inclusive finance and local development in Africa and in Chad in particular;
• Familiarity with UNDP’s and the United Nations System’s work in the domain of inclusive finance and local development;
• Extensive knowledge on project management and result-based management.

Managerial

• Leadership skills;
• Taking initiatives and calculated risks;
• Leading teams with creativity, efficiency, and disputes resolution;
• Decision making;
• Providing efficient coaching and appropriate feedback.

An advanced degree (minimum at Masters level) in economics, finance, business management, development studies, law or a related discipline.

Experience :

• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience at local, national and international levels in the area of inclusive finance and local development, preferably in Africa, with the UN system;
• Successful experience in building strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages.

Language requirements:

Fluency in French; knowledge of English a plus.