Project Associate

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Support to Anti-Corruption Efforts in Kosovo III project supports the implementation of mandates stem-ming from the new anti-corruption legislation and effective progressing towards repatriation of stolen assets, while completing a robust corruption prevention system.

SAEK III contributes to advancing gender equality and poverty reduction, while applying the approach of its 6- signature solution (SS), as follows: SS 1 - Keeping people out of poverty, SS 2 - Strengthen effective, inclusive and accountable governance and SS 6 - Strengthen gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

SAEK III, through a three-tier approach supports the policy, structural and capacity level, to-wards achieving the following sustainable results: • Fulfilment of technical and legal requirements for the effective implementation of anti-corruption laws and strategies such as anti-money laundering, anti-corruption and related action plans. • Establishment of a legal and institutional framework for coordinated prosecutor led joint investi-gations of financial crime; improved effectiveness in asset recovery; enhanced investigative journalism and coordination among public institutions at the central and local levels; further strengthening of Kallxo.com online platform for reporting corruption allegations. • Trained investigators on asset recovery and an established asset recovery structure mandated to track down stolen assets and conduct thorough financial crime investigations.

References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999)

Under the direct supervision of SAEK Project Coordinator the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1) Programme Implementation and Logistics Support:

• Support project implementation by administering and executing assigned processes and trans-actions. • Assist with organizing events and workshops and arranging meetings, missions; travel claims and other entitlements are duly processed. • Coordinate and liaise regularly with project’s focal points on project activities for the preparation of events and meetings, including Board of Partners meetings; • Ensure that all communications are well documented and processes managed with the utmost trans-parency; • Support the project team in organizing regional workshops, teams meeting and other related confer-ences including but not limited to logistics, administrative and procurement support;

2) Administrative and Financial Management Support:

• Provide administratve support to the Team; handle travel services for project team and study visits • Review requests /transactions for compliance with plans, rules and processes and allocations; pro-cessing requests, researching information; identification and proposal of course of action for decision; • Assist the project manger in preparing the TORs for Individual Contractors (IC),budget, and coordinating with IC candidates and other related admin support tasks ; • Maintain budgets and resources availability tables, examining monthly financial reports and preparing summaries or analyses related to the reports; • Support in consolidating the data from multiple Quantum (voucher, requisitions, etc) financial reports, including expedtiures and commitments monitoring and tracking; • Review the supporting documents for payments and related expenses; • Prepare project financial reports and statements and manage project budgets, monitor expenditures against established allocations in coordination with UNDP Programme and the Finance team; • Prepare the monthly cash flow forecast for use by the Project Manager and ensure timely accounts closure; • Preparation and modifications of budgets for project, coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises and follow up with UNDP Programme and Finance team on all financial transactions related to project; • Prepare the procurement plan in cooperation with the Project Manager; update the inventory list; as-sist in purchase of the project equipment and ensure maintenance as needed; • Assist the project team in preparation of annual work plan(s); • Maintain filing system of the project, hard copy and electronic according to the requirements of the Project and the standards of UNDP Assist with organizing events and arranging meetings and missions; travel claims, and other entitlements are duly processed • Ensure efficient exchange of information between the respective teams in UNDP and the project team; • Preparation for audit of project and implementation of audit recommendation; • Draft letters and assist with preparation of all types of agreements for the project; • Perform other duties within functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient func-tioning of the office.

• Professionalism: • Integrity: • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning: • Planning and organizingCommunication: • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compas-sion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNDP mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

working with different stakeholders (including civil society organizations, international organizations in field of project administration, project support service, finance, procurement and other related fields. . • Excellent knowledge in working with Microsoft Office applications, advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages. • Experience in handling of web-based managementsystems. • Previous experience as a volunteer at local, national or international levels a distinct advantage

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in UNDP National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents - except for UN Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator .

For information specific to this assignment please see below: • Monthly Living Allowance (Per month) EUR 627.58 • Entry lump sum (onetime payment) USD: 400 • Relocation costs: $200 at beginning and end of assignment if duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV) • Exit allowance (for each month served,EUR 52.3 paid on completion of contract) - Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development resources • Comprehensive coverage for health, life and malicious acts for the UN Volunteer and health insurance coverage for up to 3 eligible dependents • Leave entitlements: Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month, Certified sick leave: 30 days, Uncertified sick leave: 7 days. Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months and Maternity / Paternity leave.