Project Coordinator- NPSA 8
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable
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Job type:Consultancy
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Posted:2 weeks ago
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Category:Programme and Project Management
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Deadline:19/03/2023
JOB DESCRIPTION
Background
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.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The Energy and Environment Programme is one of the main areas of focus in UNDP Lebanon; currently implements numerous projects in Lebanon that range in thematic areas from climate change, biodiversity conservation, institutional support, industrial depollution, decentralized renewable energy projects, and solid waste management. The programme also works on the support of host communities in response to the Syrian refugee crisis and is the Social and Environmental Safeguards focal point for the office; therefore, the team also ensures the integration of environmental best practices into the overall implementation strategy of UNDP.
The GEF Global Biodiversity Framework Early Action Support (GBF EAS) Project supports developing, middle income, and small island nations in their commitments to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): early action on the post-2020 global biodiversity Framework (GBF), National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), National Reporting. This project connects biodiversity policymakers, change-makers, and on-the-ground subject matter experts to facilitate the delivery of the CBD’s GBF and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
CBD Parties are currently being mobilized to take early action on the GBF by focusing on four components: national biodiversity planning and alignment, policy frameworks, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and biodiversity finance. These components, among others that may emerge, are aimed at ensuring that CBD Parties have the technical and financial support they require to work towards a robust, fully resourced, NBSAP, including a strong monitoring system, that is fully aligned with the GBF.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting and coordinating activities of the project and liaising with the national focal point and national stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of project activities.
The specific functions/responsibilities include:
A. Coordination Responsibilities
- Develop an action plan for the completion of all commitments of the GEF GBF EAS global project for Lebanon and all other environmental requirements including national requirements of the Ministry of Environment
- Prepare the needed Terms of Reference (TORs) for the consultancy companies and individuals needed for the completion of the technical activities related to the project, including the update of the NBSAP.
- Follow-up closely on the selection and hiring process of environmental consultants (individuals and/or firms)
- Coordination project activities with the national focal point at the Ministry of Environment and liaise with all national and international stakeholders
- Revise all the consultants’ deliverables and review reports to ensure alignment with the project needs and technical scope of the global project
B. Project Administration and Financial Management
- Provide input to ensure adequate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to review the impact of activities and progress against plans;
- Monitor the project progress against the initial criteria and ensure all quality control;
- Prepare needed project progress reports to donors and to UNDP
- Support in financial management and processing of payments related to the project
- Manage contract delivery scheduled and dates to ensure timely contract management for the project
Institutional Arrangement
The Project Coordinator will be working under the overall guidance of the E&E Programme Manager. The incumbent will be based in Beirut.
Competencies
Core:
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Achieve Results: |
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline |
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Think Innovatively: |
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements |
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Learn Continuously: |
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback |
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Adapt with Agility: |
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible |
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Act with Determination: |
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident |
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Engage and Partner: |
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships |
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Enable Diversity and Inclusion: |
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination |
Cross-Functional & Technical competencie:
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Thematic Area |
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Definition |
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2030 Agenda: Planet |
Nature, Climate and Energy |
Ecosystems and Biodiversity |
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2030 Agenda: Prosperity |
Nature, Climate and Energy |
Conservation and Sustainable use of biodiversity, land, forests and oceans |
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2030 Agenda: Prosperity |
Nature, Climate and Energy |
Socio-environmental impacts of natural resource extraction |
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2030 ASgenda: Prosperity |
Nature, Climate and Energy |
Access and benefit sharing of biodiversity, land, forests and oceans |
Required Skills and Experience
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Min. Education requirements |
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Min. years of relevant work experience |
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Required skills |
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Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section |
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Required Language(s) |
Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic. |
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Professional Certificates |
Not Applicable |
Disclaimer
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
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