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Messenger- Support to Sustainable and Inclusive Planning (SSIP) Project (Only Bangladeshi Nationals Are Eligible to Apply), Dhaka, Bangladesh

MESSENGER- SUPPORT TO SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE PLANNING (SSIP) PROJECT (ONLY BANGLADESHI NATIONALS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY)
Location : Dhaka, BANGLADESH
Application Deadline : 08-Feb-15
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SB-1
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
01-Mar-2015
Duration of Initial Contract : One year
Expected Duration of Assignment : One year, renewable on annual basis upon satisfactory performance & availability of funds
Background
UNDP Bangladesh is supporting the government's MDG-related efforts through its project titled 'Support to Sustainable and Inclusive Planning (SSIP) Project' implemented by the General Economics Division (GED), Planning Commission. The objective of this project is to strengthen policy and technical capacity, particularly in the General Economics Division (within the MoP), but also within other relevant central government agencies - the Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh Bank and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. This is first, to design and implement pro-poor economic policies; secondly, to strengthen capacity for sustainable and inclusive planning; and thirdly, to monitor the MDGs and develop the post 2015 framework The intervention builds on and enhances the Poverty Reduction and MDG Monitoring and the Poverty, Environment and Climate Mainstreaming (PECM) projects. It has three main components: (1) Economic policy support; (2) Inclusive and environmentally sustainable planning and (3) MDG M&E and post 2015 agenda framework. Through these efforts, the project seeks to secure more pro-poor, inclusive and environmentally sustainable development.
The Messenger's role is to support smooth functioning of the project office and project related activities by performing duties assigned to him/her.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
  • Daily cleaning of office including all office furniture and equipment;
  • Collect, deliver and distribute mail, pouch and other documents and communication from and to the post office, government offices and other institutions;
  • Sort, deliver and pick up mail and other documents, files and records from various offices on the premise at regular intervals; keeps records as usual;
  • Occasionally respond and attend to attend to telephone calls and take messages;
  • Pack materials received for dispatch, affixes labels, postage, etc. inserts materials in envelopes and takes outgoing mail;
  • Proper storing of materials;
  • Provide hospitality to visitors and official guests;
  • Operates photocopying, duplicating and other office machines as necessary and acquire necessary skills for such purposes;
  • Any other task for effective implementation of the project that may be assigned by project staff.
Impact of Results
  • Support to project operations delivered effectively enabling smooth implementation of relevant activities.
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: Development and Operational Effectiveness
  • Strong service and client orientation.
  • Knowledge of computer use for basic word processing and record keeping.
  • Experience and willingness to perform any duties as required.
Leadership and Self-Management
  • Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
  • Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.
Knowledge Management and Learning
  • Shares knowledge and experience
  • Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside UNDP.
  • Ability to work in and coordinate interdisciplinary teams.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
  • SSC passed.
Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position.
  • Experience of working in a foreign aided project.
  • Experience of work with GED is preferred.
  • Experience of working with Planning Commission, specifically GED/MDG project will be preferable.
Language Requirements:
  • Proficiency in Bangla and ability to communicate in English.
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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