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United Nations Development Programme Project Manager Azerbaijan UNDP Jobs 2024

United Nations Development Programme looking for “Project Manager”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 16-Jul-24.

The United Nations Development Programme has published a job vacancy announcement on 02/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Project Manager to be based in Baku , Azerbaijan. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: United Nations Development Programme

Job Title: Project Manager

Duty Station: Baku , Azerbaijan

Country: Azerbaijan

Application Deadline: 16-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UNDP Programme Analyst in the Energy and Environment Portfolio, the Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing on a day to day basis the sound and timely implementation of all technical tasks of the project at the national level. Specific responsibilities will include:
Ensure Effective Annual Work Planning, implementation and reporting:

• Preparation of all required work planning and reporting in terms of their technical content including AWP, Annual Project Progress Report, Quarterly progress updates/reports, Terminal Project report. etc.
• Preparation of technical reports in specific area of expertise (energy efficiency/climate change etc); coordination of all technical work under the project
• Technical support provided to CO; provision of technical inputs into various UNDP corporate technical documents.

Provides effective support to mobilization of technical expertise and financial resources of the project:

• Drafts TORs aligned with the project document outputs and expected results; coordinates TOR development with UNDP CO and national partners (as necessary) in terms of expected results; in coordination with UNDP CO secures ownership and participation of key national partners from line ministries in the project’s technical work
• Exercises responsibility and oversight over the hiring of knowledgeable national experts and their work, in order to implement activities and ensures quality deliverables
• Supervises the technical national consultants’ teams, provides leadership and guidance; acts as a quality assurance for all the technical deliverables
• Ensures effective team leadership by holding periodical technical staff meetings, checking progress towards delivery of technical reports, ensures quality of deliverables; facilitates national partners’ involvement and ownership over the technical knowledge products;

Responsibility over technical knowledge management products:

• Reviews, follow-ups and finalizes all technical reports, best practices, lessons learned, publications, etc. prepared by the project.
• Consolidates and analyzes country challenges, needs, current status of Paris Agreement progress implementation in the context of SDGs;
• Liaises and closely consults with the UNDP CO Programme Analyst in order to ensure that technical direction of the project implementation with the overall project document and AWP;
• Ensures provision of technical information and briefs, supports various UNDP corporate reports, briefs, inputs into policy papers, advocacy and information materials etc.

Serves as the main point of contact for communication between UNDP and other stakeholders involved in the COP process, including other UN agencies, governments, NGOs, and the public:

• Lead preparations for UNDP’s participation in COP meetings, including organizing internal consultations, drafting briefing materials, and coordinating logistical arrangements for UNDP delegates. Ensure that UNDP’s presence at COP meetings is well-prepared and strategically aligned with organizational objectives.
• Analyze policies, agreements, and negotiations related to climate change, biodiversity, and other environmental issues within the framework of the COP. Contribute to the development of UNDP’s positions and strategies, ensuring alignment with UNDP’s development goals and priorities.
• Lead preparations for UNDP’s participation in COP meetings, including organizing internal consultations, drafting briefing materials, and coordinating logistical arrangements for UNDP delegates. Ensure that UNDP’s presence at COP meetings is well-prepared and strategically aligned with organizational objectives.
• Actively participate in  COP technical level meetings, advocating for the integration of sustainable development principles into climate change and environmental policies. Build alliances with other stakeholders to advance shared objectives and promote the role of development in addressing global challenges.
• Maintain accurate records of UNDP’s engagement in COP meetings and related activities. Coordinate preparation of reports documenting key outcomes, decisions, and UNDP’s contributions to COP processes. Share these reports internally and externally to enhance transparency and accountability.
• Provide guidance and support to UNDP staff members involved in COP-related activities, including capacity building on key issues, negotiation skills, and effective engagement strategies. Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and learning within UNDP to strengthen the organization’s capacity to engage effectively in COP processes.
• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government representatives, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities, to gather input, build partnerships, and promote inclusive and participatory approaches to addressing climate change and environmental challenges.
• Monitor progress towards COP objectives and track the implementation of decisions and commitments made at COP meetings. Evaluate the impact of UNDP’s interventions and contributions to COP processes, identifying lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Disseminate information about COP developments and UNDP’s contributions through various channels, including publications, events, and online platforms. Engage in outreach activities to raise awareness about the importance of COP processes and UNDP’s role in supporting sustainable development.
• Stay adaptable and responsive to emerging priorities, challenges, and opportunities within the COP process. Innovate and explore new approaches to enhance UNDP’s effectiveness in supporting countries to address climate change and environmental issues while promoting sustainable development.

Monitor and report on progress in implementing project activities:

• Responsibility  for ensuring the practical tasks required to effectively implement the M&E plan are performed and that an appropriate database is established to enter, process and generate materials required to measure project progress towards indicators.
• The Project Manager will play a central role in supporting the midterm and final UNDP Independent Evaluations.

Facilitate knowledge management, events: 

• Organizes and facilitates technical events at national level and supports the exchange of information/experiences during regional events, with the participation of other beneficiaries;
• Provide guidance to  the E&E unit Program Advisor in organizing events, by identifying themes based on national needs/context to support the framing and design the regional dialogue agenda;
• Facilitate in developing meetings/events formats to optimize peer-to-peer learning and south-south exchange;
• Overseas logistics related activities of national NDC or other technical events (or participation of national partners in regional events) in particular ensures the participation of all the relevant key stakeholders in NDC implementation and ensures overall smooth dialogue;
• Contributes to the development of knowledge products (eg. Guidance, documents, articles, blogs etc)
• Supports the preparation of case studies and lessons learned based on technical work carried out in the country and under the project;
• Prepares and delivers presentations, briefing materials, talking points, contributions to corporate materials etc.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Requirements: