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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
HEAD OF OPERATIONS - FOR MAURITIAN NATIONALS ONLY | | Location : | Ministry of Renewable Energy and Public Utilities, MAURITIUS | | Application Deadline : | 20-Feb-09 | | Additional Category | Environment and Energy | | Type of Contract : | Other | | Post Level : | Other | Languages Required :
| English | Starting Date :
(date when the selected canditate is expected to start) | 23-Mar-2009 | | Duration of Initial Contract : | 12 months | | Expected Duration of Assignment : | 12 months | | Background | The Maurice Ile Durable Fund (the Fund) was set up on the 19th of June 2008 under the Finance and Audit (Maurice Ile Durable Fund) Regulations 2008. As per the Regulations, the Fund is administered and managed by a Committee chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for the subject of public utilities. Ten persons either representing various relevant Ministries and institutions or nominated by the Minister of Finance, after consultation with the Minister responsible for the subject of public utilities, constitute the other Committee members. It is proposed that a Project Management Unit (PMU) be set up so as to execute the operational aims of the Fund. This would permit a smooth running of the projects, enable follow up thereof, and provide for transparent accountability reporting protocols. In accordance with the request from the Ministry, the UNDP is now recruiting on behalf of the MID Fund a Head of Operations, for the MID Fund Project Management Unit which will be composed of four team members and who will report to the MID Fund. | Duties and Responsibilities | Under the overall guidance of the MIDF Committee and direct supervision of the MIDF Chairperson, the HOO leads the PMU and ensures the effective delivery of the MIDF mission as prescribed under its 2008-2011 Strategic Plan by leading and managing project implementation consistent with sustainable development goals for Mauritius.
1. Leadership and Project Implementation: Ensures the emergence and development of a strong corporate identity for the MIDF that encompasses all the elements of the Maurice Ile Durable concept and leads projects geared towards sustainable development objectives for Mauritius for the following results: - Integrate the MIDF into the national endeavour to promote sustainable development in Mauritius and create imagery that strengthens the Maurice Ile Durable initiative
- Effectively lead technical and administrative staff of the Project Management Unit to work in close collaboration with the Ministries, donor agencies and other programme officers in the field of sustainable development as required
- Resolve project implementation issues, finance-related aspects and exchange of information impediments; regularly submit project reports and project progress including financial reporting; support the preparation of required budget revisions, revisions of projects, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial close of projects; present information for project audits, and support implementation of audit recommendations
2. Communication: As a Spokesperson for the promotion of the Maurice Ile Durable concept, facilitates the inter-institutional coordination of MIDF activities and communicates a shared vision of the different stakeholders as part of “Delivering as One” resulting in: - The building of effective partnerships focusing on the achievement of national sustainable development objectives
- The establishment of enhanced citizen participation in the sustainable development discourse and public sphere and of a common understanding of and approach to communications by the MIDF
- The support to the social process based on dialogue using a broad range of tools and methods
3. Advocacy and Change Management: Coordinates and substantially contributes to the development and implementation of both internal and external communication plans which will lead to the following results: - An understanding of and support for the Maurice Ile Durable concept
- A strong ownership of communication strategies within senior officials, management and staff of the various ministries and stakeholders involved and within the external partners
- The development of an advocacy campaign on the Maurice Ile Durable concept and the engagement of people to build public consensus and bring about change to achieve sustainable development goals
4. Knowledge Sharing: Actively leads consultations and coordination tasks with other partners in the government, civil society, academia and universities, donors and other stakeholders resulting in: - Facilitated access and contacts with concerned national institutions, including access to national data, policy documents and other relevant material
- Improved awareness of political, economic and social developments in Mauritius
- Adequate use of information on events, missions, meetings, etc organized by the government agencies, donors, international and local organizations
- Systematic collection, analysis and presentation of background information on projects and facilitated knowledge building and information sharing
| Competencies | Leadership, Corporate Responsibility & Direction: - Serves and promotes the Maurice Ile Durable concept as a key MIDF resource person
- Translates policy objectives and strategic aims into achievable plans, with established priorities, management requirements and accountability reviews
- Leads and inspires change as a role model, focuses on results and responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work positively with energy and a constructive attitude
- Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
People Skills: - Recognizes and responds appropriately to the ideas, interests, and concerns of others; gives credit to the contribution of others
- Promotes a learning environment; facilitates the development of individual and team competencies
- Demonstrates sensitivity to social and political issues of national interest
Communication: - Demonstrates excellent listening, writing and speaking communication skills
- Applies the required depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise to meet job demands
- Uses Information Technology effectively as a tool and resource
- Effectively handles and manages direct communication lines with a broad array of stakeholders from politicians and senior decision-makers as well as scientists and technical experts, to others such as industrialists, the teaching profession, NGOs, community leaders, special interest groups, the private sector, the general public and the international research community
- Comfortably handles relations with the media and public exposure of MIDF people
Partnering & Networking: - Builds and sustains relationships with key constituents (internal/external, local/international, public/private, group/individual, etc.)
- Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices
- Shares knowledge and experience and actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Organisation and Management: - Plans and prioritizes work activities and programmes to meet MIDF goals
- Conceptualizes and analyzes problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate
- Generates creative and practical approaches using innovation and judgment to overcome challenging situations
- Able to perform a variety of specialised tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, and reporting on performance
| Required Skills and Experience | - Advanced degree, (at least MSc or equivalent) in a field relevant to sustainable development, science, engineering or environment or an equivalent qualification
- At least 8 years of post Master’s relevant experience at the national or international level in a field relevant to sustainable development
- Demonstrated leadership ability and technical ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing
- Excellent knowledge of English and French is essential and fluency in both languages is expected
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