Organization: United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Project Name: Building
Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchments Project
Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchments Project
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Director
Environmental Affairs
Environmental Affairs
Grade: SB4
About UNDP:
The United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global development network. UNDP
advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and
resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides expert advice,
training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda with
increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.
Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global development network. UNDP
advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and
resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides expert advice,
training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda with
increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.
About Project:
The Ministry of Water and
Environment in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry
and Fisheries and; Uganda National Meteorology Authority is implementing a
wetland restoration project in Eastern and South Western Uganda entitled
“Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated
Catchments” Project. The USD 44.262 million project is funded by the Green
Climate Fund, Government of Uganda and UNDP for 8 years starting 2017 to 2025.
Environment in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry
and Fisheries and; Uganda National Meteorology Authority is implementing a
wetland restoration project in Eastern and South Western Uganda entitled
“Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated
Catchments” Project. The USD 44.262 million project is funded by the Green
Climate Fund, Government of Uganda and UNDP for 8 years starting 2017 to 2025.
Job Summary: The
Project Management Specialist Green Climate Fund (GCF) will provide technical
support to the Ministry of Water and Environment to manage the Building
Resilient of Communities and Ecosystems through Restoration of Wetlands and
associated Catchments Project. This position involves the development and
implementation of management systems for the restoration of wetlands and
associated catchments. The Management Specialist will be responsible for
providing guidance during implementation of the project activities and budget
across the three components ensuring synergy and continuity. The position has a
strong focus on capacity building and mentoring of staff in the Ministry of
Water and Environment and partner staff. Monitoring and evaluation of outputs
against actual outcomes also forms a key component of this position.
Project Management Specialist Green Climate Fund (GCF) will provide technical
support to the Ministry of Water and Environment to manage the Building
Resilient of Communities and Ecosystems through Restoration of Wetlands and
associated Catchments Project. This position involves the development and
implementation of management systems for the restoration of wetlands and
associated catchments. The Management Specialist will be responsible for
providing guidance during implementation of the project activities and budget
across the three components ensuring synergy and continuity. The position has a
strong focus on capacity building and mentoring of staff in the Ministry of
Water and Environment and partner staff. Monitoring and evaluation of outputs
against actual outcomes also forms a key component of this position.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning:
- The
incumbent will support the Project Coordination Team in preparing of work
and budget expenditure plans. - Provide
inputs into the process of drawing up a set of “standard operating
guidelines that can be rolled out to other areas
Implementation: Assist
the project teams during implementation of the work plans and budget expenditure
plans based on the pre-agreed timeline
the project teams during implementation of the work plans and budget expenditure
plans based on the pre-agreed timeline
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Support
the Teams in implementation of the Project M&E policy in
accordance with the projects overall M&E strategy - Support
implementation Teams in evaluating progress and outcomes according to the
set indicators
Capacity
Building:
Building:
- Work
in liaison with the Human Resource and other department heads,
will identify gaps and develop a personal development strategy aimed at
building capacity in both project and government staff outside the project
(includes personal development plans, skills gap analysis, capacity
building programs, mentoring).
Partnership Development:
- Support
the building and maintenance of positive and productive relationships
between the implementing institutions. - Support
establishment of agreements and implementation plans between key
stakeholders. - Guide
and support work towards synergies within the various components of the
project, by facilitating joint planning and strategy on areas of mutual
concern.
Sustainable Financing: Support the development of strategy and implementation of
activities around the development of long-term sustainable funding for the
restoration of degraded wetlands and catchment areas.
activities around the development of long-term sustainable funding for the
restoration of degraded wetlands and catchment areas.
Key Result Areas:
- Managing
the overall conduct of the project; - Implementing
activities by mobilizing goods and services; - Checking
on progress and watch for plan deviations; - Ensuring
that changes are controlled and problems addressed; - Monitoring
risks; - Reporting
on progress. - Prepare
final Project Review Reports to be submitted to the project board and the
outcome board; - Prepare
final lessons-learned report and identify follow-on actions and submit
them for consideration to the project board; - Manage
the transfer of project assets and files to national beneficiaries; - Prepare
the final financial report to be certified by the implementing partner and
submit the report to UNDP; - Support
the UNDP programme manager in the commissioning, management and use of
evaluation, including the preparation of a management response and implementation
of committed actions (if delegated).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal applicant for the United Nations UNDP Project Management Specialist
Green Climate Fund (GCF) job placement should hold a Master’s Degree or
equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Natural
Resource management, Conservation Agriculture, Climate Change Economics,
Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field. - At
least five years of relevant experience at the national or international level
in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design,
monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing
inter-relationships among international organization and national
governments. - Prince2
training and certification, RMG - Computer
literacy i.e. experience in the usage of computers and office software
packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Personal Competencies:
Corporate Competencies:
- 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 - Treats
all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning:
- Promotes
a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office - In-depth
knowledge on development issues - Ability
to advocate and provide policy advice - Actively
works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more
Practice Areas, 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 programmes and projects, mobilize resources - Good
knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit - Strong
IT skills - Ability
to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff
behavioral/ attitudinal change
Management and Leadership:
- Focuses
on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback - Leads
teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills - Consistently
approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude - Demonstrates
strong oral and written communication skills - Remains
calm, in control and good humored even under pressure - Demonstrates
openness to change and ability to manage complexities
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.
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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations Development
Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should endeavor to Apply Online
by Clicking on the link below. Please further review job requirements and if
competent Click Apply Now.
interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations Development
Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should endeavor to Apply Online
by Clicking on the link below. Please further review job requirements and if
competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 12th April 2018
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