Location :
Batman, TURKEY
Application Deadline :
01-Jan-14
Type of Contract :
Service Contract
Post Level :
SC-2
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
23-Dec-2013
Duration of Initial Contract :
12 months
Expected Duration of Assignment :
18 months
Background
UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP is on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and its wide range of partners. UNDP's global focus is helping countries build and share solutions to the challenges of: (a) Democratic Governance; (b) Poverty Reduction; (c) Crisis Prevention and Recovery; (d) Environment and Energy and (e) HIV/AIDS.
UNDP helps developing countries attract and use aid effectively. In all its activities, UNDP encourages the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women.
Within the aforementioned global context, UNDP Turkey works for Democratic Governance and Growth without Poverty. For more than 50 years the UNDP has worked in close partnership with the Turkish Government and numerous national and international institutions, including NGOs, academics and the business community.
UNDP Turkey aims to find practical solutions to Turkey's development challenges and manages projects together with the Turkish Government and other partners to address them. Since 1986 it has implemented over 80 programs across the country. In addition, the UNDP has played a major role in response to crises and disasters in Turkey and the surrounding region.
UNDP's strategy for 2006-2010, formulated with and agreed by the Turkish Government, highlights three core areas, through which UNDP will support the implementation of Turkey's development agenda through project implementation and policy advice. These are: 1) capacity building for democratic governance; 2) action and advocacy for poverty reduction; and 3) environment and sustainable development. In addition to these core areas, UNDP Turkey is emphasizing the role of women, private sector, capacity development and information and communication technology in its policies and programmes.
Cooperation between UNDP and GAP RDA traces back to mid-90s, and is rooted in the umbrella programme on sustainable human development in the Southeast Anatolia Region. In 2008, with the financial support of SIDA, GAP RDA and UNDP started the 1st Phase of Innovations for Women's Empowerment in Southeast Anatolia with a view to strengthen the capacities at the local level to plan and implement initiatives that empower women in economic and social life. The Project achieved an important set of results which set the basis for implementation of a new phase.
The new phase of the project has two main objectives:
1) Increasing women's individual productive and social capacities and enterprise level management skills to empower women within their communities
2) Increasing women's income through entrepreneurship and increased employment opportunities
As an important component of the Project, a regional textile brand; 'Argande' has been developed during Phase I. Under this component, Turkey's most recognized fashion designers have worked in close cooperation with women in the region and prepared women's wear collections to be sold in big stores.
By making the cultural heritage visible, Argande component has been supporting the perception of the region to grow in a more positive way based on local cultural treasures, diversity and women's productivity. The brand also has a strong emphasis on regional features such as the regional people and human diversity and the efforts of women to integrate their cultural and moral values into global knowledge and commercial markets.
With a view to improve the managerial and operational capacity of Argande component, UNDP intends to recruit a 'Production Manager' on a full time basis who will be stationed in Argande production atelier in Batman.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing efficiency of production line and product quality.
- Adjusting labour and machine capacities based on fashion plate numbers and details, ensuring rapid alterations on the production line with a limited number of fashion plates.
- Managing production process in line with projected efficiency and quality standards and within targeted due dates.
- Monitoring performance and efficiency of the production line for achieving targets and preventing production losses.
- Ensuring that final product quality is line with customers' expectations.
The immediate supervisor of the Production Manager will be the Project Manager. The Production Manager will also work in close cooperation with Yeseren Dusler Co. General Manager and Argande Brand and Buying Expert. The Production Manager is also expected to respond to the additional tasks requested by the Project Manager and other project personnel.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards,
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP, and partner organizations,
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies
- Demonstrates strong management skills,
- Promotes team work, contributes towards building team consensus,
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude,
- Fast thinker with an ability to respond to rapid changes and work in a dynamic environment,
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Attentive to details with an ability to work result-oriented,
- Strong planning and organizational skills,
- Focus on quality and productivity.
Required Skills and Experience
General Qualifications
Minimum Requierements
- Secondary education,
- Proficiency in Turkish,
- Proficiency in English would be an asset
Professional Experience and Qualifications
Minimum Requierements
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in ready-to-wear production line,
- Professional experience in production of weaved and knitted ready-to-wear items would be an asset
Specific Experience and Qualifications
Minimum Requierements
- Previous experience of supervising various stages of ready-to-wear production
- Previous experience of delivering product controls and reporting at different stages of production process would be an asset
Notes:
- Internships (paid/unpaid) are not considered professional experience.
- Obligatory military service is not considered professional experience.
- Professional experience gained in an international setting is considered international experience.
Other considerations
Incumbent will be duty-stationed in Argande production atelier in Batman. The incumbent will be trained by relevant UNDP personnel on UNDP's Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures POPP, and will receive training on 'security in the field'.
For online applications through this website, please upload a signed Personel History Form (P11) along with a CV as a single document.
Alternatively applications (P11 Form and CV) can also be sent to the following address through registered mail, courier or hand delivery, by 23.12.2013.
REF: IWE2_PROM
BM Binasi
Birlik Mah.415. Cad. No:11
Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye
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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