Summary of Key Functions:
Lead and manage programme technical delivery and quality with focus on results;
Act as the UN’s lead technical resource person on LECReD in Maldives ensuring UN’s credibility and visibility in the country;
Coordinate and collaborate with the regional centers or other technical support centers to ensure effective support to the programme;
Manage strategic project relations through liaising with individuals and institutions including government officials, PUNOs, international organizations, donors, civil society, media, and the private sector, under the supervision of the PB and in close coordination with the UNRC and PC;
Provide technical backstopping to PCU, and for PUNOs, and the local level entities participating in the programme as needed;
Guide and support the PC and the PUNOs in the joint planning for the programme and ensure timely allocation and utilization of resources through approved budgets and with observance of appropriate financial and budget controls;
Based on programme strategic requirements provide guidance on resource allocation, identify opportunities for efficiencies, and leverage additional resources to support programme expansion where possible;
Identify and nurture key strategic alliances;
Identify all significant risks and appropriate action and ensure the implementation of a programme-wide risk management strategy;
Promote a broad inter institutional collaboration and networks of expertise;
Advise PB on matters of strategic coordination with programme stakeholders including beneficiaries and partners, and undertake related action as needed;
Support the development of a knowledge management system in conjunction with the PCU and in close coordination with PUNOs;
Lead the substantive preparations for the PB, PTC, programme review and/or evaluation meetings to ensure informed and supported decision making; and support the follow-up on the implementation of the PB decisions and recommendations;
Serve as the key public advocate for the project in international and national fora and with civil society and the private sector.
Coordination and Communication:
Provide technical advice to the programme team to strengthen partnerships building and coordination between the programme and partners, CSOs, other stakeholders, as well as facilitating communication and exchange of lessons learned and good practices;
Guide development and implementation of the communication and outreach strategy to ensure adequate programme visibility and awareness in relation to implementation and achievements;
Ensure that programme activities are closely coordinated with the stakeholders – both national and international – and that a high level of collaboration and cooperation is in place at all levels.
Programme Management and Leadership:
Provide technical support to PCU, PUNOs, and the local level entities participating in the programme;
Provide guidance and support to the PC and the PUNOs in the joint planning for the programme and ensure timely allocation and utilization of resources through approved budgets and with observance of appropriate financial and budget controls;
Ensure that systems are in place for monitoring and evaluating the Programme's delivery of agreed results (e. g. development and management of the M&E plan in partnership with PUNOs) and lead monitoring and evaluation work in accordance with the UNDP norms and standards;
In coordination with the RCO, develop agenda, organize and lead agenda, follow up and coordinate, together with PUNOS, the conduct of periodic Programme Board and Programme Technical Committee meetings, prepare and present required documentation and analytical reports to the Board and undertake follow up on the Board decisions and recommendations. ; Co-chair the PTC meetings and provide technical advice and quality assurance on the work of the PUNOs, monitoring and evaluation and reporting functions;
Maintain regular working relationships with PUNOs, PCU and other stakeholders to ensure overall integration of LECReD activities within the UNDAF;
Assess the impact, effectiveness and relevance of the Programme interventions through regular field visits and highlight achievements, progress and challenges through impact and results-driven reports;
Provide and identify expert technical advice on LECReD-related issues;
Be responsible for quality assurance of technical deliverables from experts/consultants, contractors, implementing partners and programme staff, and provide them with substantive feedback and guidance;
Support strategic positioning of the UN System by identifying emerging LECReD issues and response options. ; and Develop and manage risk logs for the Programme; Support the audit of the programme;
Carry out any other relevant duties and responsibilities as requested by the UN Resident Coordinator.
Resource mobilization and fund management:
Provide guidance on resource allocation, identify opportunities for efficiencies, and leverage additional resources to support programme expansion where possible;
Ensure effective and accurate financial resources management and oversight, for all resources managed by the Programme in accordance with UN rules and regulations and MDTF requirements.
Knowledge Building and Sharing:
Actively support the development of a knowledge management system in conjunction with the PCU and in close coordination with PUNOs;
Support sharing of Programme results and products, lessons learned and good practices with other Programmes, government agencies, donors, etc.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the overall success of the LECReD programme and reaching UNDAF goals, particularly on ensuring that the strategic direction of the LECReD Programme is maintained and that all key technical and operational decisions and all activities are implemented to the highest standard.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda -Analysis and creation of messages and strategies:
Creates effective advocacy strategies;
Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses.
Results-Based Programme Development and Management -Contributing to results through provision of information:
Provides information for linkages across programme activities to help identify critical points of integration;
Provides information and documentation on specific stages of projects/programme implementation;
Provides background information to identify opportunities for project development and helps drafting proposals;
Participates in the formulation of project proposals.
Building Strategic Partnerships -Identifying and building partnerships:
Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UN mandate and strategic agenda;
Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners;
Promotes joint-programming principles in inter-agency meetings.
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches -Developing new approaches:
Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals;
Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations;
Creates an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking;
Makes the case for innovative ideas from the team with own supervisor.
Resource Mobilization -Implementing resource mobilization strategies:
Analyzes information on potential bilateral donors and national counterparts to recommend a strategic approach;
Identifies and compiles lessons learned;
Develops a resource mobilization strategy at the country level.
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing -Developing tools and mechanisms:
Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches;
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms.
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise -In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter:
Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines;
Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally;
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments.
Global Leadership and Advocacy for UN’s Goals -Analysis and creation of messages and strategies:
Performed analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses;
Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for global advocacy work and adapts it for use at country level.
Client Orientation -Contributing to positive outcomes for the client:
Anticipates client needs;
Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider;
Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective;
Solicits feedback on service provision and quality.
Core Competencies:
Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents;
Building support and political acumen;
Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
Building and promoting effective teams;
Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;
Creating an emotionally intelligent organization;
Leveraging conflict in the interests of UN & setting standards;
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advance university degree (Masters or PhD) or equivalent in Environmental Science, Development or relevant field of study.
Experience:
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of low emission carbon resilient development - at both national and international levels in advisory, managerial and technical positions;
Given the focus of the programme, proven experience in working with environment related institutions and good understanding of LECReD is an asset;
Excellent programme management skills and knowledge of donor policies and funding modalities;
Knowledge of UN wide programming practices is an asset including joint-programming knowledge;
Hands-on experience in facilitating inter-institutional cooperation, stakeholder involvement and working with teams in a joint-programme environment;
Knowledge and experience from working with developing countries;
Proven familiarity with gender analysis and concepts, participative processes/approaches for women, youth and minority groups.
Language:
Fluency in English.
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