Job: PROJECT COORDINATOR - PART-TIME - (OPEN TO GEORGIAN NATIONALS ONLY)

Location :	Senaki (with frequent travel to Abasha and Chkhorotsku), GEORGIA
Application Deadline :	08-Nov-13
Type of Contract :	Service Contract
Post Level :	SB-4
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	01-Dec-2013
Expected Duration of Assignment :	12 months
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Background
In keeping with global UNDP-UNHCR MoU and the guidelines on UN Joint Programme, with the overall goal to increase resources and achieve a sustainable development impact through collective efforts, UNDP and UNHCR have developed the joint programme for western Georgia. Similar to the joint programmes currently implemented in Pankisi and Shida Kartli, the UNDP/UNHCR joint programme is designed: to assist the development a transitional strategy from direct individual humanitarian assistance to sustainable human development for all communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region; and to strengthen the national system of protection of IDPs and to enhance local development in a broader context of democratic governance, addressing poverty issues and promoting sustainable human development in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region, Georgia.  In addition to the direct impact of the programme, the complementary goals include: the creation of a model to be adopted by the Government and other development actors for supporting small holder farmers, as well as support the integration of IDPs; the enhancement of the protection capacity of UNDP staff on the issues relevant to the work with persons of concern to UNHCR and ensuring their inclusion in future UNDP actions[1]; the expansion of the new approach as a system-wide best practice for both joint transitional programmes and collaboration between UN Agencies. UNDP announces the vacancy of Project Coordinator to ensure effective management of the joint programme activities. Under the supervision of Skills Development Program Manager/VET Principle Policy Advisor the incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities. [1] Throughout the implementation of the current joint programme, UNHCR Georgia will continue to fully exercise direct protection monitoring and response, including promoting and overseeing a network of local and international NGOs and other partners and the establishment of referral mechanisms and targeted protection interventions.
Duties and Responsibilities
The overall objective of the proposed assignment is to provide support for ensuring effective management of the project and supervision and coordination of individual and institutional contractor’s performance focusing on quality control of the full cycle of income generation activities programming from formulation to implementation achieving the planned results. Tasks and responsibilities:   The major tasks of the Project Coordinator are the following: Application of RBM tools, establishment of monitoring plan and targets and monitoring achievement of results; Regular monitoring visits to project sites; Oversight of planning, implementing and monitoring of the project’s Activity 1 and Activity 2, tracking use of income generation financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations; Provide support to the UNDP Georgia and the Program Manager in monitoring of project activities and evaluation. Provide regular reporting (Quarterly and final) on activities, outputs and outcomes, including lessons learned and respective recommendations; Provide support to the Program Manager in development of detailed work plans, including activities, financial, procurement and monitoring and evaluation plans; Provide support to UNDP Georgia and Program Manager in coordination, oversight and quality control of experts and/or contractors and sub-contractors; Provide support to UNDP Georgia and Program Manager in oversighting of communication activities of offices to make sure that they are in compliance with UNDP public outreach rules and promote overall goal of the project; Participate in review of the project and propose respective recommendations. In addition, specific tasks and responsibilities of the proposed assignment include, but are not limited to the following: Advise UNDP Georgia and the Program Manager on the development context in Senaki, Abasha and Chkhorotsku; Advise and support to UNDP Georgia on the priorities of expansion of the project and additional resource mobilization; Provide technical support and guidance, as necessary, to project partners to ensure timely and successful implementation of the project interventions; Set partnerships among the project partners, including respective Municipalities, international organizations present in Senaki, Abasha and Chkhorotsku, communities and business society; Facilitation of knowledge sharing on project-related issues with UNDP and project staff, national counterparts and communities; Ensuring visibility of project results, and of all relevant partners, in line with UNDP guidelines; Perform other duties as required. Arrangements   The Project Coordinator will report to the Program Manager/VET Policy Advisor and Component Leader for Skills Development in Agriculture.
Competencies
Core competencies Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Treats all people fairly without favoritism; Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty. Functional competencies Strong analytical abilities and knowledge in financial and/or marketing and/or management fields; Ability to work under pressure with several tasks and various deadlines; IT literacy; Excellent writing, presentation skills; Good reporting skills in English.
Required Skills and Experience
Education Master’s degree or equivalent in the fields of business administration, economics, public policy, agriculture, education or other relevant fields. Experience Minimum 5 year managerial working experience in the area of development; Experience of working with international organizations; Hands-on experience in the planning, implementing and monitoring of the development projects in the region; Practical experience of management; Language Requirements Knowledge of Georgian and English.
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Job: Terminal Evaluator

Location: Home based, Tbilisi, Georgia 
Deadline: Saturday, 26 October 2013 

Description

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness.

UNOPS provides services in sustainable infrastructure, sustainable procurement and sustainable project management, with projects ranging from building schools, roads, bridges and hospitals to procuring goods and services and training local personnel.

By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.

We employ more than 6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of regional and country offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information - IWC

International Waters Cluster

The UNOPS International Waters Cluster specializes in executing projects to prevent and reverse the degradation of transboundary water systems, including multi-country rivers and large marine ecosystems such as oceans, lake basins and shared groundwater resources. The cluster is executing over 30 projects for its partners, helping countries to work together and share knowledge to reduce ecological stress, such as that caused by overfishing and industrial pollution.

Background Information - Job-specific

The UNDP/GEF Kura-Aras Project set out to assist the Kura-Aras riparian states to 1)identify the principal threats and root causes of the trans-boundary water resources of the Kura Aras-River Transboundary Basin and 2) develop and implement a sustainable programme of policy, legal and institutional reformsand investments to address these threats. Balancing overuse and conflicting uses of water resources in transboundary surface and groundwater basins is seen as the critical issue in the basin and will be a principal focus of project attention from the very outset of project related activities. The Project will create synergies with and build upon a range of initiatives being undertaken by the countries themselves and those of bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors that have given priority to the Basin.

The long-termdevelopment/environmental goal of the project is sustainable development of theKura-Aras River Basin enhanced through ecosystem-based Integrated WaterResource Management approaches. The project objective is to improve themanagement of the Kura-Aras River Transboundary Basin through theimplementation of a sustainable programme of policy, legal and institutionalreforms and investment options using the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis(TDA) and Strategic Action Programme (SAP) process. In order to achieve thisobjective, the project will update the TDA, formulate the SAP and associatedNational Action Plans (NAPs) and National IWRM plans, undertake a range ofpublic involvement and awareness activities focusing on trans-boundaryactivities, and undertake demonstration projects that implement key aspects ofthe SAP.

During the development of the preliminary TDA, four priority transboundary problems were identified as affecting the Kura-Aras River Basin:

1. variation and reductionof hydrological flow;

2. deterioration of water quality;

3. ecosystem degradation in the river basin; and,

4. increased flooding and bank erosion.

The TDA will be revised taking into account key gap filling activities to be undertaken as part of this project and the planned activities of the EU funded Kura-Aras Regional Project. The final TDA will serve as the scientific basis for development of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP) an agreed programme of interventions for the introduction of Integrated Water Resource Management approaches throughout the basin. The TDA will review the potential impacts of climate change on the priority transboundary issues. The SAP will incorporate abasin vision, water resource quality objectives, targets and interventions inthe short and medium term to meet the targets. Key activities which will inform both the TDA and the SAP will be the demonstration projects on the establishment of ecological flows at key locations in the basin and the trialing of water management systems in the Aras basin. The SAP will be underpinned by the development of national IWRM plans in Azerbaijan and Georgia and implementation of the existing IWRM plan in Armenia.

This project has been designed inclose collaboration with the Kura-Aras Basin countries. It has been developedin coordination with the other major donors, inter alia, European Union and USAID, to ensure maximum synergy and minimum overlap between supporting projects

The TE will be conducted according to the guidance, rules and procedures established by UNDP and GEF as reflected in the UNDP Evaluation Guidance for GEF Financed Projects.

The objectives of the evaluation are to assess the achievement of project results, and to draw lessons that can both improve the sustainability of benefits from this project, and aid in the overall enhancement of UNDP programming.

Functional Responsibilities

Evaluation approach and method

An overall approach and method[1] for conducting project terminal evaluations of UNDP supported GEF financed projects has developed over time. The evaluator is expected to frame the evaluation effort using the criteria of relevance,effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact, as defined and explained in the UNDP Guidance for Conducting Terminal Evaluations of UNDP-supported,GEF-financed Projects. The evaluator is expected to amend,complete and submit this matrix as part of an evaluation inception report, and shall include it as an annex to the final report.

The evaluation must provide evidenceâ€based information that is credible, reliable and useful. The evaluator is expected to follow a participatory and consultative approach ensuring close engagement with government counterparts, in particular the GEF operational focal point, UNDP Country Office, project team, UNDP GEF Technical Adviser based in the region and key stakeholders. The evaluator is expected to conduct a field mission to the Project Coordinating Unit in Tbilisi Georgia. Interviews will be held in person or by phone/Skype with the following organizations and individuals at a minimum:

• Senior staff of the Project Coordinating Unit
• Senior International Expert
• National Coordinators in each of the participating countries
• National Focal Points of the participating countries
• UNDP RBEC Regional Office in Bratislava
• UNOPS Senior Portfolio Manager in Copenhagen
• Stakeholders to the Project available during mission and upon request of the evaluator

The evaluator will review all relevant sources of information, such as the project document, project reports – including Annual APR/PIR, project budget revisions,midterm review, progress reports, GEF focal area tracking tools, project files,national strategic and legal documents, and any other materials that theevaluator considers useful for this evidence-based assessment.

An assessment of project performance will be carried out, based against expectations set out in the Project Logical Framework/Results Framework, which provides performance and impact indicators for project implementation along with their corresponding means of verification. The evaluation will at a minimum cover the criteria of: relevance,effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and impact.

For more information, please refer to the full Terms of Reference via this link:

http://www.kura-aras.org/TE_TOR.html

[1] For additional information on methods, seethe Handbook on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluating for DevelopmentResults , Chapter 7, pg.163

Education/Experience/Language requirements

The evaluator will be an international consultant. The consultant shall have prior experience in evaluating similar projects. Experience with GEF financed projects is an advantage. The evaluator selected should not have participated in the project preparation and/or implementation and should not have conflict of interest with project related activities.

The evaluator must present the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated international consulting experience and professional background in the water resources management sector. A minimum of 10 years relevant experience is required.
• Substantive experience in reviewing and evaluating similar technical assistance projects,preferably those involving UNDP/GEF or other United Nations agencies,development agencies and major donors;
• Previous experience in the South Caucasus region or high conflict transboundary projects required;
• A Master degree in water resources management, environment, international relations, or relevant field required.
• Substantive experience in reviewing and evaluating similar technical assistance projects, preferably those involving UNDP-GEF or other major ICPs required.
• Russian language skills advantageous;
• An ability to assess policy and governance framework and institutional capacity required;
• Understanding of governance, political,economic and institutional issues associated with transboundary water issues in the South Caucasus region required;
• Familiarity with GEF International Waters strategic programs, operations and evaluation guidelines, and portfolio advantageous.
• Previous experience with resultsâ€based monitoring and evaluation methodologies;
• Understanding of local actions contributing to global benefits is crucial;
• Highly knowledgeable of participatory monitoring and evaluation processes; and
• Excellent English writing and communication skills; demonstrated ability to assess complex situations in order to succinctly and clearly distil critical issues and draw well supported conclusions, required.

• Familiarity with IWRM approaches in South Caucasus and /or Former Soviet and/or developing countries either through management and/or implementation or through consultancies in evaluation of land related projects.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type:International ICA

Contract level: IICA 4

Contract duration: 2 months, lumpsum modality

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• 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.
• For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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Job: Child Protection Specialist

Location: Tbilisi 
Deadline: Friday, 01 November 2013 

Description
Purpose of the Position Accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Child Protection programme to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the programme management, delivery and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives. Promotes intersectoral partnerships leading to responsive child protection systems build on the strengths of issue-specific programming; and which addresses specific forms of vulnerability. Contributes to synergize the work of United Nations agencies to achieve child protection results, including in humanitarian actions, working closely with the Child Protection Sub-cluster within the inter-agency standing committee (IASC) mechanism. Develops and guides cross-sector policy formulation around child protection and social protection. Develops, maintains and leverages a network of `influencers` both within Government and with critical multi and bi-lateral organizations. Leads the child protection team in planning complex upstream policy advice and programming. Responses promptly and effectively, using written and oral communications, to issues that require a UNICEF position and/or statement regarding children who need protection and care. Leverages strategic funding opportunities, lead the development of concept notes and proposals. Coordinates child rights monitoring activities across the office. Key Expected Results 1. Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and collaboration to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update made for effective programme planning, development and management. Partnership with knowledge and academic institutions expanded for collection and analysis of relevant data to further understanding of social norms and harmful practices to children, particularly girls. 2. UNICEF`s global goals effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue with the sectors responsible for Child Protection, partnering in particular Social Welfare/Protection and Justice to facilitate understanding of the importance of child protection by all stakeholders, and its inclusion in national governance and reforms mechanisms, development planning and investment frameworks. 3. Knowledge management effectively promoted through drafting/finalizing key Child Protection sectoral programme documents and reports, sharing good practice, lessons learned, and knowledge/information exchange with all partners, harnessing knowledge institutions resources and partnerships. 4. Quality of rights-based Child Protection programmes effectively promoted. Coherence and synergy gained by collaborating with key partners, addressing the multiple aspects of the protective environment, and value added to programme management process through results based management. Gender and Sex aggregated data and inputs relevant to Child Protection programme provided. 5. Sectoral work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with the defined programme strategies and approaches, partnering with community-based child protection networks that monitor child rights and child exploitation. 6. Programme delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures. 7. Proper and timely UNICEF, Government and all implementing partners` accountability ensured regarding supply and non-supply assistance as well as disbursement of programme funds for the Child Protection sector. 8. Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration; coordination amongst child protection system actors strengthened, with specific attention to Children's life skills, knowledge and participation, as actors in their own protection; engagement of media and civil society to supporting positive practices and involvement of children and families; ensured dialogue with private sector expanded, to emphasize good practices and corporate social responsibility. Qualifications of Successful Candidate - Advanced university degree, preferably in the social sciences, law or other relevant field.

• - Eight years of relevant work experience at national and international levels in child protection, including international work experience. Background/familiarity with Emergency. - Fluency in English and another UN working language. - Demonstrated ability to `lead from the middle` on strategic policy development with government. - Strong written and oral communications skills. - Proven ability to motivate sustainable policy and programme responses across sectors. - Strong understanding of social protection, and how social protection systems interact with child protection. - Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people, and to effectively lead a team. *A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Competencies of Successful Candidate - Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking. - Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals. - Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. - Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear. - Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives. - Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources. - Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments. - Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities. - Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

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Job: CONSULTANT FOR DEVELOPING 'AJARA AGRICULTURE SECTOR COMPETITIVENESS AND EXPORT PROMOTION POLICY STUDY'

Location : Batumi, GEORGIA

Application Deadline : 18-Oct-13

Type of Contract : Individual Contract

Post Level : International Consultant

Languages Required : English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment : 21 days with one mission to Georgia, preferably in November 2013

Background

UNDP implements EU and Government of Ajara supported project ENPARD Ajara – Support to Agriculture Development of Ajara AR which is a part of ENPARD Georgia Program. The project has two main objectives (1) to increase returns to farming in Ajara and (2) to strengthen the capability of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara in policy analysis and related tasks.

In the course of achieving these objectives, and in responding to the priorities set out in the Ajara Regional Development Strategy, support will be provided under the three components:

• Increasing and improving services to small farmers;
• Development of business oriented small farmers' groups, associations and other forms of profit-based collaborative actions between farmers; and
• Institutional development of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objective of the Consultancy

The overall objective of the consultancy is to support development of Ajara agriculture sector competiveness policy development. Consultant is expected to develop the 'Ajara Agriculture Sector Competitiveness and Export Promotion Policy Study' in participatory manner and present and discuss its results with wider audience of agriculture policy makers in Georgia.

The selected Consultant is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Develop the outline of the study and agree it with the ministry of Agriculture of Ajara AR, EU and UNDP – 3days;
• Conduct the interviews with relevant groups (farmers, producers, entrepreneurs, government agencies' staff and others – 5 days;
• Draft the main inputs for the study – 12 days;
• Study should include but not limited to analysis of: value chain components of production/processing of agriculture export goods;
• Quality, technological (including processing, packaging, transportation) and other aspects of competitiveness of export goods;
• Trends (price, competition, technical and all other types of regulations) on the main export destination markets and new markets;
• Effectiveness of existing export promotion measures; recommendations on the main dimensions of export promotion policy covering value, chain, quality management, marketing and other necessary aspects;
• Make a presentation of the main findings of the study to wider audience of stakeholders (agriculture policy makers, entrepreneurs, farmers, donor community and others) – 1 day.

Major Deliverables for the consultant:

The selected Consultant is expected to submit the following deliverables:

• Outline of the study and agree it with the ministry of Agriculture of Ajara AR, EU and UNDP;
• Draft of the 'Ajara Agriculture Sector Competitiveness and Export Promotion Policy Study';
• Written minutes or outline of the interviews (point 2 of the tasks above) and presentation (point 4 of the tasks above).

Reporting, accountability and payment modality:

• The selected expert will be accountable to the Project Manager of the project ‘ENPARD Ajara - Support to Agriculture Development in the Ajara Autonomous Republic'.

The payments will be made in two installments:

• 1^st installment - full living allowance and travel costs;
• 2^nd installment - upon successful submission of all deliverables and certification by the Project Manager. The payment of the second installment is subject to acceptable quality of the study.

Evaluation:

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on cumulative analysis method:

Applicants will be evaluated against combination of technical and financial criteria. Maximum obtainable score is 100, out of which total score for technical criteria equals to 70 and for financial criteria – to 30. Applicants passing 60% of maximum obtainable scores as a result of the desk review, i.e. obtaining min33 points will be invited for an interview. The maximum score for interview will be 15 points. Those candidates who pass 70% of maximum obtainable scores of the technical criteria (i.e. desk review and interview, 70 x 70% 49 points) will be considered as short-listed candidates.

The short-listed candidates will be asked to provide financial proposals (lump sum) for the scope of work defined in the Terms of Reference in detail.

Financial Proposal:

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables should be accompanied by the proposed number of installments. All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal as well.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong communication and analytical skills related to business project research, analyses, development and adjustment;
• Proven strong analytical abilities and knowledge in financial and/or marketing and/or management fields;
• Ability of interpretation, development and analyses of advanced financial and accounting documentation;
• Ability to work under pressure with several tasks and various deadlines;
• Excellent writing, presentation/public speaking skills;
• A pro-active approach to problem-solving;
• Excellent writing, presentation/public speaking skills;
• IT literacy.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced University degree or equivalent in economics, agriculture, trade, policy analysis/management, development policy, business administration, and related disciplines (minimum requirement - 15 points).

Experience:

• At least 7 years of professional experience in the field of research and/or trade analysis, and/or agriculture policy analysis (minimum requirement - 20 points);
• Experience of developing of at least two studies or reports on agriculture products export competitiveness related topics (international markets of agriculture products, value chains, quality, marketing and related issues) (minimum requirement - 20 points);

Languages:

• Fluency in English is a must;
• Knowledge of Russian languages will be an asset.

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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Date: Sep 29, 2013

Location: Atlanta, GA, US

Job Category: Sales
Location: Atlanta, GA, US
Job ID: 852810-124100
Division: Sales

Are you an expert seller in Private Cloud and Data Center? Do you know how to drive wins with our Data Center solutions, like Windows Server and System Center, against our key competitors such as VMware and Amazon Web Services? The Worldwide Data Center Compete Team (CATM) is hiring a world-class Data Center seller to compete and drive wins in the most difficult competitive, Data Center compete scenarios with our field account teams. This person will help to drive conversions of competitive products to the Microsoft Private Cloud stack with key customers.
As part of an elite sales compete team, the successful candidate will be responsible for 3 key outcomes: 1) driving wins with the Microsoft Private Cloud stack, through the migration of existing competitive systems; 2) deliver knowledge on the broad competitive landscape and also deep, sales insight to our field sellers to help them grow skills and win more competitive deals; and 3) deliver the insights from these engagements to the broader field community and also to the product teams to drive the changes needed to keep Microsoft competitive.
A member of the WW STU team, Enterprise Data Center Compete consists of a dedicated team of competitive, solutions sales specialists who help our specialist sales teams win competitive opportunities. Your audience to support and influence will include DC SSPs and TSPs, ATU & STU teams, EPG leads, and BG leads worldwide. Success will be measured on DC quota attainment and the ability to drive deep competitive insights and wins across the entire organization. This teams is tasked with tackling the hardest, most competitive sales scenarios, to pave the way for the general DC selling community in the future.
The defined purpose of the SSP - Enterprise Compete role is to drive competitive sales opportunities to win, through 3 primary modes: 1) proactively engage with field sellers in order to drive positive sales outcomes in highly competitive opportunities; 2) engage with field sellers to build competitive sales capability; and 3) continuously learn, apply and share deep technical and sales compete insights across our field sales teams to increase our ability to win across priority sales initiatives.
This position is accountable for a defined numer of competitive sales wins and depth engagement wins. A key initiative this role will own is developing and driving new proactive competitive sales initiatives to enable stronger field competitive sales and technical capabilities with our DC SSPs and TSPs. Additionally, the successful candidate will enable better sales results from turning engagements into competitive information… information into insight… and insight into action that can become a part of our competitive sales motion. Key challenges will be adapting to the dynamic nature of Microsoft's competitors and scaling impact quickly through effective enablement of all worldwide specialist sellers.
The successful Enterprise Data Center Compete candidate will also require the following skills to be successful:
1. Effective time management of proactive opportunities and client engagement balanced with the need to respond to high-visibility competitive escalations received through the CompHot tool.
2. The ability to effectively synthesize competitive and technical insights that can be broadly shared to raise compete competencies across Microsoft field sellers.
3. The ability to provide competitive and technical input to our Cloud OS and Private Cloud sales strategy based on insights gained from industry experiences, sales field interaction and competitive customer engagements.
4. Ability to follow defined procedures for reactive, escalation-based competitive engagements that require timely response to urgent field needs.
5. Ability to synthesize competitive information into insights and actionable recommendations to help the field more effectively compete and win.
6. Manage documentation to help scale device compete learnings, competitive insights, identification and resolution of sales blockers, and delivery of compete opportunity pipeline reports.
7. Ability to proactively identify and engage with Business and Technical decision makers across Microsoft Customers and Partners for the purpose of selling Microsoft solutions.
Successful candidates will have:
• Great solution selling skills in the Enterprise and the ability to speak credibly with both Business and IT Executives explaining how Microsoft Solutions solve business challenges in a differentiated manner. You can anticipate customer needs and proactively exceed customer expectations.
• Deep understanding of experience in Hyper-V or VMware, Cloud (Private / Public / Hybrid) and Microsoft Private Cloud stack solutions (from both a business perspective as well as a technical perspective) with deep competitive insight into the top competitors in the market as VMware and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Outstanding collaboration skills and the ability to build consensus across multiple stakeholder levels with customers, field sales teams and Corp stakeholders.
• Experience prioritizing their time and workload to ensure desired objectives are reached while working well with ambiguity.
• Tenacity and self-starter attitude that drives for results and relentlessly pursues positive outcomes.
• Candidates for this role will have 7+ years of Enterprise Technical Sales experience driving wins with Data Center solutions.
• BA or equivalent required; MBA/MS preferred. This position will require approximately 70% U.S. based travel.

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Job: Georgia State Director

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States 
Deadline: Monday, 30 September 2013 

Description

OFFICE LOCATION

Atlanta, Georgia (GA)

ABOUT US

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more. TNC

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nature Conservancy's work in Georgia began with the purchase of two barrier islands in 1969, and a formal chapter was founded in 1988. In more than four decades, the Conservancy has worked with a wide range of partners and about 16,000 current members to protect almost 300,000 acres across Georgia including 15 nature preserves. This work is made possible by a volunteer Board of Trustees, a staff of 36, and an operating budget of $5 million. From the rivers of north Georgia to forests and farmland, all the way to the majestic coast, The Nature Conservancy in Georgia plays a critical role in ensuring the sustainability of natural resources and Georgia's way of life.

The Georgia chapter will continue its strong foundation of donor support to grow revenues, both to underpin vigorous and worthwhile programs in the state, as well as to enhance support for significant and valuable projects in Georgia and globally. The Georgia Chapter is committed to supporting conservation around the world by raising funds, and providing staff and trustee expertise, for the Conservancy's global priorities.

Current whole system conservation priorities for the Georgia chapter include the Longleaf Pine and the South Atlantic Seascape. The State Director serves on the management teams for these whole systems, along with several other state directors. Each of these whole systems is an Eastern US Division priority project that aligns with the organization's Global Challenges/Global Solutions conservation framework. Increasing the impact and scope of this work will require an increased emphasis on developing new and existing donors, partnerships, and a broader constituency for conservation across the state. It will require leadership in conservation at a scale that will make a difference and embracing and leading staff and trustees into newer and broader strategies for people and nature. TNC

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The State Director functions as manager and conservation strategist for The Nature Conservancy's operations in Georgia, which is headquartered in Atlanta. S/he is accountable for the OU's success in implementing TNC's conservation approach, producing measurable conservation results and maintaining organizational values. S/he ensures outcomes are achieved in priority areas that fall within the operating unit's responsibilities, and contributes intellectual, financial, and/or human resources to the formulation and execution of priority cross-boundary efforts. S/he acts to secure, coordinate, and configure resources, capacity, and programs to address the most critical organization-wide projects, threats and strategies both in Georgia and beyond her/his span of authority. The State Director oversees fundraising, including approving budgets and setting priorities which dictate private and public fundraising goals. S/he supports philanthropy, resources, and external affairs staff in the cultivation and direct solicitation of donors (private, bilateral and multilateral government) to meet those fundraising goals. S/he serves as the primary spokesperson for the chapter to internal and external audiences including staff, volunteers, the Board of Trustees, public and private donors, government agencies and officials, community leaders and other partners. The State Director cultivates those audiences to support and promote TNC's mission and vision.

The State Director is responsible for day-to-day management of his/her seven direct reports as well as the overall management of 36 staff in nine locations: Atlanta, Athens, Baxley, Cairo, Columbus, Darien, Fort Benning, Rome, and Savannah. S/he reports to the Managing Director of the Eastern US Conservation Division and works closely with the Lead Director of the 5-state Southeast Conservation Council, and a statewide voluntary Board of Trustees. The State Director is engaged as a global team member with colleagues from around the world, sharing the lessons learned from the Georgia experience, gathering ideas from others and actively contributing to the Conservancy's strategies and solutions around the globe.

The State Director should ideally embody the following professional qualifications and personal attributes:

Professional Qualifications

• A deep commitment to the mission of TNC as the world leader in science-based conservation.

• A skillful spokesperson with the ability to frame and articulate a powerful program vision with the leadership qualities to inspire implementation by staff, board, and partners.

• Demonstrated experience to mobilize and motivate a volunteer advisory Board of Trustees in achieving philanthropic, program and operational goals.

• A proven track record of success and accomplishment as an inspirational leader.

• Demonstrated success as a manager who has considerable experience attracting, developing and retaining a decentralized professional staff.

• Proven managerial talent in budgeting, staffing, performance management and professional development.

• Considerable and demonstrated success in leading fundraising efforts including experience cultivating and soliciting major donors, foundation and private corporations in support of program and operational activities.

• Demonstrated experience and understanding in the role science plays in policy development and conservation of natural resources.

• Experience with relevant conservation practices and natural resource management issues.

Personal Attributes

• Articulate, with proven experience to write effectively and speak persuasively.

• An ability to listen to others and learn from their best ideas -- a sense of inquisitiveness and intellectual curiosity.

• High energy level, personable, trustworthy, diplomatic, and in possession of impeccable integrity; and exceptional analytical, strategic, and tactical ability.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 7 years of experience as a leader in the conservation arena, non-profit sector, advocacy, or related for-profit area.

• Management experience including leading and managing a large multi-disciplinary team.

• Written and verbal fluency in English

• Experience communicating with and presenting to diverse audiences including donors, board members, employees, outside partners, or equivalent.

• Experience in fundraising and budget management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 7-10 years experience as a proven leader in the conservation arena, non-profit sector, advocacy, or related for-profit area, including demonstrated experience producing results and meeting program/department goals.

• Superb communication and presentation skills required.

• Experience gained both in and outside the U.S. preferred. Demonstrated commitment to developing and practicing global literacy a must.

• Extensive management experience including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance of a large multi-disciplinary team.

• Success as an inspirational leader who has successfully motivated staff to achieve and sustain excellence. Proven managerial talent in budgeting, staffing, and performance management.

• High energy, forward thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards. Outstanding leadership and visionary qualities and able to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization.

• Proven technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus. Demonstrated operational, implementation and detail-oriented perspective.

• Well organized and self-directed; politically savvy and a team player.

• Successful experience in marketing or fund raising desired.

• Fluency in the predominant language of the operating unit strongly desired. Written and verbal fluency in English required.

AUTO SAFETY POLICY

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered 'high risk drivers.' Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. TNC

BENEFITS

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. TNC

TO APPLY

To apply to position number 41351, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 30, 2013.

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EOE STATEMENT

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process

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Job: Project Development Officer

Location: Pristina 
Deadline: Saturday, 28 September 2013 

Description

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground. UNOPS employs more than 6000 personnel and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more work opportunities in local communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further 20 operations and project centres, UNOPS oversees activities in more than 80 countries. UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information - Pristina

Pristina

UNOPS has been active in Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99) since 1999, helping partners achieve their goals in areas such as economic development, education, health, environment, justice, mine action and post-conflict rebuilding of infrastructure and livelihoods. The UNOPS office in Pristina provides services including project management, administrative support, procurement and fund management. Competencies

• In addition to UN/UNOPS Core values/competencies, diligence, attention to details, keen sense of work priorities and resourcefulness in obtaining and researching important information:
• Coordination - Ability to maintain working relations as a team members and coordinators;
• Planning - Ability to organize, plan, and implement work assignments, including in tight deadlines;
• Judgment - Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; capacity for problem solving and identifying acceptable/applicable solutions;
• Teamwork - inter-personnel skills and ability to establish working relations.
• Communications - Strong communications skills, including the ability to advise and train users in the use of applications prepare reports and related documentations in a clear and concise style;
• Problem solving - good analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle a range of issues;
• Commitment to Continuous Learning; willingness to keep abreast of new developments; seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UNOPS;
• Professionalism; demonstrated professional and personal ethics, transparency and openness;
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation skills as well as sensitivity to cultures and political environments;

Functional Responsibilities

Under the oversight and direction of the PRPC Manager, and in close coordination with the PRPC Business Development Unit, the Project Development Officer shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Work closely with the PRPC manager to secure funding for newprojects in Albania and Kosovo;
• Develop concept notes/ projectdocuments into a finished product;
• Do research on what otherpartners/ donors are doing in certain areas (not to duplicate efforts) ;
• Liaise with to acquire information from relevant national and localgovernment units), donor agencies, other stakeholders;
• Set up meetings with potential new donors and partners;
• Monitor donor website sites for grants, lookout for business development opportunities within Kosovo/ and regionally (internet/newspapers etc)
• Identify potential demand for technical services and reportpotential leads to the PRPC Manager for further action;
• Ensure a consultative process in development of the new projectopportunities through undertaking discussions with all the concernedstakeholders including the government, private sector, international community,the UNOPS country team and the UNOPS Regional office;
• Any other relevant business assigned by the PRPC Manager.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

• Bachelor's degree (preferably Master's degree) in Public Administration, Economics, Project Management or related fields;
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience;
• Excellent command of English a must;
• Excellent project proposal writing ability/skills a must;
• Possess excellent analytical and problem resolving skills
• Work Experience in the Balkans and/or Eastern Europe desirable;
• Proficient computer skills especially Microsoft applications;

Contract type, level and duration Contract type: International ICA Contract level: IICA-1 Contract duration: Retainer (with an average 18 days per month) for 3 months (with possibility of extension) For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• 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.
• For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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Job: CONSULTANT IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND EXTENSION SERVICES IN AGRICULTURE - (OPEN TO GEORGIAN NATIONALS ONLY)

Location : Tbilisi, GEORGIA

Application Deadline : 04-Oct-13

Type of Contract : Individual Contract

Post Level : National Consultant

Languages Required : English  

Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 15-Oct-2013

Expected Duration of Assignment : 30 days during October – November 2013

Background

The agricultural sector plays an important role in social and economic development of Georgia as the agriculture is the dominating source of financial and non-financial incomes for the rural population. An important element in providing support to the farming world is the development of a high quality training and extension system that will provide farmers with the necessary knowledge to increase their productivity and income. In the past, UNDP with the support of SDC has assisted the Government in establishing a coherent re-training system throughout the country coupled with farmer advisory services and business counselling. This support will now be expanded.

The proposed project aims to contribute to the development of a system of high quality vocational training and extension services in agriculture that will result in improved livelihoods of the rural population.

The project will contribute to the development of:

• VET colleges and state Information Consultancy Centres will be assisted in the development and delivery of innovative, relevant and effective training programmes and advisory services;
• Systems to produce qualified human resources (multipliers) that can offer various types of trainings and services to farmers and capacitate them with knowledge and practical skill will be set up in close collaboration with national partners and other SDC projects;
• Facilitation of setting up a public private cooperation and partnership model for coordination and provision of VET and extension services in agriculture.  

UNDP seeks to recruit highly qualified expert in VET and agriculture extension to provide support to the UNDP Georgia in performing studies related to development of new models of VET and extension delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objective: 

The Consultant shall provide support to the project team and selected consultants, as well as the Ministries of Education and Science and Agriculture in development of new flexible and effective types of vocational education and training and extension services in agriculture.

The main objectives of the assignment are:

• Contribute to the to building a baseline data on current skills of farmers and needed for  identification of the needs and gaps in skills;
• Provide substantial support to the working groups (which will include lead consultants, UNDP project team and staff, as well as relevant Ministries and stakeholders’ representatives) in the design of the new models of training in order to address the identified needs and gaps;
• Provide support in delivery of capacity raising of the Ministry of Agriculture and coordinators of Extension and Informational-Consultancy Centers to apply skills/training needs assessment methodology.  

The consultant is expected to perform the following tasks and duties:

Provision of support to the lead consultant in performing Comparative Analysis of Existing in Georgia Models of Public and Private Initiatives in Agricultural Training and Extension and overview the best international practices in the similar socio-economic context. The selected Consultants is expected to:

• Identify the respondents for the interview: individuals and group of farmers, their associations, extension service specialists, ministries of Agriculture and Education, relevant stakeholders, and others;
• Organize meetings to map the areas where skills are needed and identify the priorities (demand) in skills depending on the type of farming;
• Provide database on best practices of the implemented and on-going projects in Agricultural Training and Extension;
• Provision of inputs for the overview of the models of the international best practices in Agricultural Training and Extension;
• Provision of inputs for the development of the methodology, prepare the questionnaires for quantitative (assessment or self-assessment survey) and qualitative (target group interviews and interviews with public and private extension providers;
• Provision of inputs for the development of a typology of farmers and specification on what support/training is most appropriate for which type;
• Provision of inputs for the development of the set of indicators for tracer study and select typical beneficiaries from the pool of existing ones to follow their developments and progress during next 6 years (project implementation period) to compare them with a control group of non-beneficiaries.

Participation in designing of modules in farming to be identified during the course of the assignment that respond to needs of farmers (5 modules).

Participation in designing of specific modules that respond to the needs of female farmers (3 modules).

Deliverables:

The selected Consultant should provide the following deliverables: 

• Inputs provided for the development of Comparative Analysis of Existing in Georgia Models of Public and Private Initiatives in Agricultural Training and Extension compliant with the requirements described in the point 1 of the section ‘Duties and Responsibilities’.
• Inputs provided for the development the detailed description of minimum 5 modules in farming responding to the identified needs of farmers;
• Inputs provided for the development the detailed description of minimum 3 modules that respond to the identified needs of female farmers. 

Arrangements:

The Consultant will work under the supervision of the UNDP Economic Development Team Leader and the Program Manager of the program ‘Income Generation and Employment through Skills Development’.

The assignment should be concluded within 30 days during the period of October-November 2013. Electronic copies of deliverables shall be submitted to UNDP Georgia till the end of November 2013.

Payment Modality: 

The payment (lump sum) will be disbursed in one installment upon submission of all deliverable. The payment is a subject of certification by UNDP that the services have been performed satisfactory.

Competencies

Core competencies:

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty. 

Functional competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Shares knowledge and experience;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of program, managing data, reporting;
• Strong communication skills;
• IT competencies in Word, Excel, Power Point and internet.

Leadership and Self-Management:

• Focuses on result for the client and responses positively to feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree in agriculture, public policy, education management, policy analysis, public administration or related fields (minimum requirement - 20 points).

Experience:

• At least 7 years of working experience in education and training sector, preferably in agriculture (minimum requirement - 30 points);
• At least 5 years of experience in consultancy to the public and/or private sector in the areas of education, preferably with focus on vocational education (minimum requirement - 20 points);
• Good understanding of the agricultural sector and VET issues relevant for the sector;
• Hands on experience in comparative analyses preferably in agriculture VET and/or extension system;
• Knowledge of the country specific social-economic context, farm sector as well as prior experience in providing technical assistance within a comparable transition context would be a strong asset.

Languages:

• Fluency in Georgian and 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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