Deputy Team Leader / Program Officer National (Re-advertised)-Candidates who have previously applied to this position do not need to resubmit their ap

Background

1. General Background of Project / Assignment

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Afghanistan is responsible for implementing a number of projects on behalf of the Government of Afghanistan and the aid donor community. The Afghanistan Operation Centre (AGOC) has been set up as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the Implementing Partner.

Together with partners and the donor community, UNOPS has been involved in projects that support and modernize the Afghan Customs Department (ACD) and facilitate improvements with respect to Customs governance environment in line with the Governance Accountability Action Plan (GAAP) for the ACD. Through Customs Reform projects, UNOPS shall provide assistance to improve the regulatory framework through a comprehensive legislative review, continue to improve donor coordination within the framework of the Informal Customs Network (ICN), and support the ACD through the implementation of the following project activities and components: countrywide computerization of customs clearance operations; installation of executive information systems allowing real time monitoring of operations; development of possible options for cross border Customs-to-Customs (C2C) Cooperation; provision of selected customs infrastructure to enable modernized operations; and, technical assistance to support the development of an adequate regulatory, administrative and institutional framework for Customs

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Purpose and Scope of Assignment

Reporting directly to the Team Leader (TL) / Chief Technical Advisor (CTA), the National Deputy Team Leader shall perform the following duties and responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Support the work of the TL/CTA in providing appropriate levels of management and administrative support for project activities • In coordination with the TL/CTA, provide management and administrative direction to the PIU. • In coordination with the TL/CTA, provide management and strategic direction for the management of regional offices as well as for the following functional unit: design and engineering, contracts, procurement, finance, construction and maintenance. • Work alongside with the TL/CTA in the management of all activities of the program in accordance with UNOPS’ Management Services Agreement (MSA) with ACD; • Provide input into the preparation and dissemination of periodic reports, budgets etc.; • In coordination with the TL/CTA, provide management and strategic direction to support the UNOPS Operations Centre (AGOC) Management to ensure adherence with corporate administrative requirements and report on Project performance as and when needed; • Assist the TL/CTA in ensuring effective administrative support services such as human resources, procurement, office and facilities management, and logistical support, transport and assets management; •Support the TL/CTA and UNOPS AGOC Security Section in coordinating the provision of security services to UNOPS contracted personnel; • Provide timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual project reports to all project stakeholders and in accordance with the defined responsibilities of the implementing partner. • Perform other duties as may be assigned

1. Monitoring and Progress Controls

The National Deputy Team Leader will provide programmatic, liaison and administrative support to the TL/CTA, including project and contract monitoring; administrative and support services to project personnel and activities, as well as program and operational support to SCRTFP within the following fronts:

• Successful implementation of strategies for ensuring financial and program sustainability of SCRTFP • Timely mobilization and demobilization of program personnel, equipment and other project resources • Achievement of work plan deliverables on defined quality, schedule and budget • Donor and client satisfaction score based on quality of service and deliverables • Project personnel performance management

1. Qualifications and Experience

a. Education

•Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Law, Political Science, Social Sciences, or Business Administration from a recognized University •Masters Degree in a relevant field highly advantageous.

b. Work Experience

• 10 years progressively responsible experience in successfully conducting and implementing similar projects; • Prior UN work experience; • Experience with similar World Bank projects a strong asset; • Well conversed in data analysis and management including reporting facilities • Experience in the Customs/Immigration Sector including process and project management • Demonstrable knowledge of the functioning of Customs/Immigration in developing countries • Knowledge of UN/UNDP/UNOPS Rules and Regulations

c. Key Competencies

• Capable of working with others in a participatory and capacity building manner; • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team to achieve organizational goals; • Ability to establish and maintain excellent contacts with colleagues, senior government officials, donors and UN agencies; • Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment; • Excellent English skills; knowledge of additional official UN language and/ or local language will be an asset. • Be able and willing to travel to visit project sites if required; • Self-motivated, versatile and adaptable to different cultures and people; • Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality and balanced judgment; • Willingness to take on added responsibility and to build team morale and consensus;

Submission of Applications

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) (available on www.unops.org) via e-mail toemo.agoc.vacnat@unops.org . Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.

Additional Considerations

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.

For more information on UNOPS, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org.