CONSULTANT: INFORMATION BANK CONSULTANT (IBC)

Location : Jakarta, INDONESIA
Application Deadline : 18-Jul-08
Type of Contract : SSA
Languages Required : English


Competencies
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

* Results-based programme development and management.
Provides support to the CPR Unit by focusing on information needs of all staff as linked to CPRU Unit activities within the UNDP country office mandate and policies. The IBC will ensure that his/her work informs line managers and that any constraints to his/her mandated activities or agreed outputs are quickly resolved by management direction.
* Innovation and marketing of new approaches.
Keeps abreast of current information management systems and issues and understands best practices and lesson learned in the area of specialization so as to identify risks and opportunities concerning the field of work. The IBC will ensure that all outputs recognize the comparative benefits of existing available systems and approaches.
* Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships.
Establishes liaison and good working relations with staff from CPRU, UNDP and government/implementing partners as necessary and maintains effective coordination throughout the period of employment. The IBC will fully research the potential needs and status of information storage and access in order to tailor their work to achieve the best possible result for CPRU/UNDP.

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES:
Values

* Integrity/Commitment to mandate
Acts in accordance with UN values and holds himself/herself accountable for actions taken. Demonstrates personal commitment to UNDP’s mandate and to the Country Office’s organizational vision.
* Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning Takes responsibility for personal learning and career development and actively seeks opportunities to learn through formal and informal means. Shares knowledge with others inside and outside the organization actively developing and adopting best practices and lessons learnt.
* Valuing diversity
Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciates differences in values and respects cultural diversity. Takes actions appropriate to the religious and cultural context and shows respect, tact and consideration for cultural sensitivities. Respects the perspectives of others and examines his/her own opinions and behaviors as these relate to the working environment.

Managing Relationships

* Working in teams
Works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside the UN so as to enable the achievement of common goals and shared objectives. Actively seeks resolution of disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.
* Communicating information and ideas
Delivers oral and written information in a timely, effective and easily understood manner. Participates in meetings and group discussions actively listening and sharing information. Frankly expresses ideas with the intent to resolve issues, considers what others have to say and responds appropriately to criticism and advice.
* Conflict and self management
Manages personal reactions by remaining calm, composed and patient even when under stress or during a crisis and avoids engaging in unproductive conflict. Expresses disagreement in constructive ways that focus on the issue rather than the person. Tolerates conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to work productively.

Working with people

* Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management
Integrates himself/herself into the work unit seeking opportunities to originate action and
actively contributing to achieving results with other members of the team. Knows his/her
limitations and strength, welcomes constructive criticism and feedback and gives honest
feedback to colleagues and supervisors alike. Seeks new challenges and assignments
exhibiting a desire to learn. Accepts responsibility for personal performance participating
in individual work planning and objective setting seeking feedback and acting to
continuously improve performance.

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness

* Analytical and strategic thinking
Uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information, situations and problems drawing logical conclusions from the facts. Demonstrates an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities which have a strategic impact on results. Anticipates and meets information needs of supervisors, other team-members and stakeholders as and when required.
* Results orientation/Commitment to excellence
Strives to achieve high personal standards of excellence, taking action that goes beyond responding to the obvious needs of the situation and shows persistence until successful outcomes are achieved.
* Appropriate and transparent decision making
Makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues taking responsibility for the impact of his/her decisions. Inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.

Required Skills and Experience

* A Master’s degree in Humanities, Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Librarianship, Accounting or Finance.
* Five years general administrative or database work. Experience of running simple training sessions considered an advantage.
* Good English language skills a must and fluency in oral and written English an advantage. Knowledge of an additional UN Language is desirable. Ability to present orally and write clearly and concisely in English.
* Proficiency in all appropriate current office software applications an advantage. Database design skills a must.

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