PARLIAMENT STRATEGIC PLAN FORMULATION CONSULTANT

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Job Summary

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Duties & Responsibilities

Objective of the Assignment:
Development of the 2010-2015 Strategic Plan taking into account the following:
Linkages for strengthening of the capacity of the National Assembly to implement its Strategic Plan, including Government and Donor Support;
Development of an implementation framework for the Strategic Plan.
Scope of the Assignment:
The contractor shall:
Carry out consultations with relevant stakeholders on concept of Strategic Plan and the development of the 2010-2015 Strategic Plan;
Conduct institutional capacity assessment for the implementation of the plan;
Draft the 2010-2015 National Assembly Strategic Plan with input from key stakeholders;
Conducting in-depth analysis of the political environment and achievements of Parliament in the past years.
Output of the Assignment:
The first draft of the strategic plan to be presented for comments by Parliament, UNDP and key stakeholders (including donor partners) within 20 working days. At the end of the assignment the consultant is expected to finalize the draft 2010-2015 National Assembly Strategic Plan.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards (human rights, peace, understanding between peoples and nations, tolerance, integrity, respect, results orientation (UNDP core ethics) impartiality;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies:
Management and Leadership
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:
Masters Degree in International Development, Public Administration, Political Science, Law or related field;
A minimum of five years experience working in parliamentary development with focus on strategic plan formulation;
Experience supporting policy development is an asset;
Outstanding oral and written communication skills;
Proven ability to network and build strong working relations with development partners in government,donors and international organizations;

Submission Guideline

Interested and qualified International candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site at http://www.undp.org.af/Jobs/index.htm


Please ensure that you upload your UN Personal History Form-P11 (available at http://www.undp.org.af/Jobs/index.htm) in the relevant field of the on-line applications.



Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date (14 August 2010) will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications who are short-listed will be contacted.


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Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply



UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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