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Location: Kingstown, Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The objective of this global project is to fast-track readiness and early actions to implement the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) by providing financial and technical support to GEF-eligible Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in their work to align their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) including national biodiversity targets, monitoring, policy, and finance frameworks with the Global Biodiversity Framework of the CBD. Financial and technical support is provided through two pathways: first, grants made to Parties to undertake early actions at the national level, and second, a global technical support grant that will make it possible to provide technical guidance to Parties to ensure these early actions are effective, efficient, inclusive, and of the highest technical standards.
Each of the participating countries, based on their current planning status, will use the grant to undertake activities from the following menu: a) Rapid review of NBSAP for alignment with the post-2020 GBF; b) assessment of monitoring systems; c) policy and institutional alignment and review of policies for coherence with the GBF; and d) biodiversity finance activities. The rapid review of the NBSAP and national targets will focus on identifying gaps required to align the national targets, goals, objectives and action plans within the existing NBSAP to the new GBF; the assessment of monitoring systems will focus on identifying gaps and promoting alignment between the NBSAP-related monitoring system and the GBF; the policy and institutional review will focus on identifying policy gaps and inconsistencies within the existing NBSAP and the GBF; and the biodiversity finance activities will focus on preparedness for developing and/or implementing a finance plan for implementing a GBF-aligned NBSAP.
Duties And Responsibilities
The National Project Associate is expected to support technical, administrative (including logistical arrangements) and monitoring actions relating to project implementation, execution, and reporting. The successful candidate will provide support for the day-to-day management of the project in the mobilisation of inputs, the organisation of activities and other implementation support functions as requested.
Responsibilities Include
Programmatic planning and resource mobilisation
- Identify, synthesize and promote adoption of best practices and lessons learned, particularly innovative approaches and South-South cooperation directly linked to programmatic and project- level goals
- Support the preparation of project-related documents
- Make presentations as required to local, regional or international fora on relevant topics
- Prepare terms of reference (TORs) for the procurement of international and national consultants as required to support implementation of project activities, oversee procurement processes, as well as ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of services
Project development and implementation support
- Support the Programme Manager (PM) in the conceptualisation, development and implementation of activities for projects
- Provide technical and policy guidance in the design and implementation of activities, including research and strategic situational/problem analysis
- Provide technical support in the application of field methodologies related to the implementation of project activities as relevant
- Advise and support the PM in the resolution of technical and administrative issues
- Support development of annual work plans and procurement plans for NIM and DIM projects
- In collaboration with programme and operations personnel, help coordinate and deliver training for project staff in corporate Project Management requirements
- Coordinate procurement processes, including development of solicitation documents, convening evaluation committees, evaluating bids and preparing submissions to local and regional procurement committees
- Support UNDP management in project governance mechanisms, as necessary, providing guidance to in-country project teams and National Project Directors on UNDP, donor and government processes and requirements
- Support the PM in the technical supervision, coordination and contract management of consultants, ensuring efficient and effective resources utilisation
- Support beneficiaries in liaising with national and regional partners on project issues
- Provide technical guidance in sustainability measures/plans for project initiatives
- Support the coordination of project activities and outputs with related UNDP and UN System initiatives
- Support the recruitment of consultants and the administration of contracts through drafting TORs, finalizing advertisements;
- Assist as necessary with project closure activities
Capacity building and knowledge management
- Contribute to development and implementation of capacity building programmes at national and community levels
- Evaluate, capture and synthesise lessons and stimulate the uptake of best practices and knowledge, including the development of position papers, resource kits and other knowledge materials
- Respond to queries on demonstration activities’ progress, impacts and lessons
Monitoring and reporting
- Assist inception activities including establishment and monitoring of indicators, baselines and targets
- Support PM on missions for programmatic inspections in line with monitoring and evaluation plans to ensure activities are proceeding towards achievement of project outcomes, and outputs are of requisite quality
- Prepare reports to the PM identifying risks, challenges and causes of potential bottlenecks to activity implementation and propose (and implement where relevant) mitigation measures, including modification to activities where appropriate
- Conduct regular analysis of the effect of actual performance relative to the project timetable and budgets, in close collaboration with the PM
- Support preparation of inputs to periodic narrative and financial reports, including donor and UNDP corporate reporting
- Support Implementing Partners in the preparation of annual work plans, quarterly and annual progress reports as required
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.
Location: Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Institutional Arrangement
Directly reports to the Multi-Country Project Coordinator and functions under the overall guidance of the Head Cluster, Nature, Climate and Energy
Competencies
Core
Achieve Results
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt With Agility
LEVEL 1: Adaptsto change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act With Determination
LEVEL 1: Showsdrive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage And Partner
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity And Inclusion
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
ThematicArea Name Definition
2030 Agenda: Planet
Nature, Climate
and Energy
Ecosystems and biodiversity
2030 Agenda: Planet Nature, Climate and Energy Ecosystems and biodiversity: Biodiversity Finance
Business Management Project Management Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals
Business Management Partnerships Management Ability to build control resources and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society, and private sector partners, experts, and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
Business Development Knowledge Generation Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need
Business
management
Resource
management
Ability to allocate and use resources in a strategic or tactical way in line with principles of accountability and integrity
Business management Results-based management Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results
Minimum Qualifications Of The Successful NPSA
Min. Education Min. Education requirements
Secondary education is required
University degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Environmental or natural resource Management, Environmental Economics, Development, Business Administration, Coastal/Ocean Engineering, Project Management or similar field.
Min. years of relevant work experience Minimum 7 years with a Secondary Education or 4 years with Bachelor’s degree of relevant experience in environmental, climate change and/or development work, project management.
Required skills Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
Desired skillsin addition to the competencies covered in the competencies section
- Experience in environmental and climate change-related work, such as research, training, environmental assessments, and monitoring.
- Experience in the coordination/implementation of environmental projects and activities.
- Experience in the development and/or implementation of capacity building programmes at national and/or community levels is desirable
- Experience in project administration/management would be an asset
- Previous experience within the UN common system or International/regional Development Organizations is desirable
Required Language(s) Written and spoken English
Professional Certificates Project management certification is desirable
Disclaimer
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