Birleşmiş Milletler Kalkınma Programı Proje Ortağı Arıyor

Birleşmiş Milletler Kalkınma Programı (UNDP), fakirliğin azaltılması kategorisi altındaki  “ Hayat İnternetle Daha Kolay” projesi kapsamında proje ortağı aramaktadır.

Son başvuru tarihi: 6 Aralık 2013

Background
There are 35 million internet users in the country within a total population of 75 million, and according to the IPSOS 2012 Turkey Internet and Computer Ownership Study 41% of the residences have access to internet. Despite the widespread access and a noteworthy number of social media users, studies indicate that many citizens can’t actually use internet due to economic, social and regional inequalities. In fact internet penetration rate of Istanbul, the countryside ADSL penetration of Eastern Anatolian regions is measured as low as %7 indicating distinct disparity and highly heterogeneous access in different provinces. To overcome this duality, TTNET, Habitat Center for Development and Governance and UNDP Turkey will start The Life’s Simpler with Internet project, addressing to a large and diversified group of beneficiaries, representing different age groups, economic status and educational backgrounds.

Life’s Simpler with Internet project offers a solution through trainings for those who have not been introduced to online life, and those who (might) have missed the digital revolution. While Turkey shows flashy growth in internet usage there is still need for such basic support. Most people are in need of basic information and the means to help them overcoming their reluctance to enter digital world. The project focusses on middle aged and elderly people who are in need of basic information and help them overcoming their reluctance in taking the first step to the digital world.

The objective of the project is to increase internet usage of Turkey. Accordingly, a pool of trainers conducted will initially be formed to include 4 master trainers and 90 volunteer trainers to provide trainings on functional internet usage targeting 9000 beneficiaries from 20 cities (Mersin, Kahramanmaras, Konya, Yozgat, Kirsehir, Ordu, Çorum, Amasya, Bayburt, Bartin, Manisa, , Çanakkale, Batman, Sanliurfa, Mardin, Sirnak , Erzincan, Bingöl, Erzurum, Hakkari). Upon the testing of the training programme the pool will be extended to 7 master trainers and 120 volunteer trainers to provide trainings on functional internet usage targeting 12000 beneficiaries from 20 cities (Mersin, Kahramanmaras, Konya, Yozgat, Kirsehir, Ordu, Çorum, Amasya, Bayburt, Bartin, Manisa, Çanakkale, Batman, Sanliurfa, Mardin, Sirnak , Erzincan, Bingöl, Erzurum, Hakkari) The cities were identified within the scope of Internet penetration rates, development priority status and geographical distribution.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Associate is responsible for provide day-to-day management of the project activities. He/she also provides technical inputs and administration the project activities. More specifically, his\her responsibilities are as following:

The key functions (KF) of the project associate will include the following:

KF1: Administrating operational aspects of the project with a view to ensure full compliance with the terms and conditions of concerned agreements, and UNDP’s Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP),

KF2: Facilitating the work of the technical assistance teams and short-term consultants through provision of timely operational guidance.

For more details, please refer to the Terms of References located here.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

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 lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programs and projects at the field level
Good knowledge of the Results Management
Good ICT skills
Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

Management and Leadership
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 humored even under pressure
Ability to provide guidance and leadership to partners and project staff as needed
Required Skills and Experience
PhD degree in relevant field (e-development and e-democracy etc.)
Minimum 5 (five) years of professional experience in the field of communication and democracy
Experience (3 Years of development project implementation, NGO, government experience, relevant global processes, project management experience)
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
International working experience in the youth issues is an asset
Working experience with NGOs is 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.

For more information:http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=41998