Re-advertisement: Task Manager/Finance Component

The objective of the project is to support the Government of Uzbekistan in provision of rural population in the country with improved, affordable and environmentally friendly living conditions. The project design builds directly on previous and on-going experience with sustainable, low-carbon and climate-resilient local development in Uzbekistan. Specifically, the project aims at lowering the energy intensity trajectory of Uzbekistan by promoting the construction of new energy efficient and low-carbon rural houses.

The proposed project consists of four inter-linked outputs. The first and principal output is the establishment of the green mortgage scheme to incentivize and eventually scale-up the demand for low-carbon housing. This outcome will be supported and enabled by three complementary outputs related to strengthening domestic supply chain and capacities for construction of low-carbon housing (Output 2), introducing policies and regulations for low-carbon housing and settlements (Output 3) and raising public awareness about benefits and advantages of low-carbon housing (Output 4).

The project Output/Component 1 is focused on establishing green mortgage scheme to incentivize and eventually scale-up the demand for low-carbon housing. Under this component, the project will work in partnership with national financial institutions, primarily Qishloq Qurilish Bank, to offer green mortgage instruments for rural houses that produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than current new rural housing stock. . Moreover, activities under the Component 1 will provide technical assistance to local commercial banks in the form of training and promotional materials to develop their products, appraise investments and process a pipeline of green mortgages. As the project progresses, information about green mortgages will be disseminated to potential borrowers, using targeted marketing through selected outlets, including local events, citizens’ associations.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager, the Task Manager provides operational and thematic services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Task Manager works in close collaboration with the Government counterparts, project, operations, and Programme’s staff in the CO to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery, and undertake day-to-day responsibility for operational and thematic support services for the satisfactory achievement of the project component outputs.

Thematic Functions: Access to affordable ‘green mortgage’ for rural houses.

• Review and analyze existing information sources and current situation with mortgage scheme under Rural Housing Programme (RHP);
• In consultation with relevant Government entities and financial institutions and regulators to identify acceptable terms and conditions for the green mortgage scheme;
• Conduct consultations with responsible government agencies and banks and develop an agreement (e.g. MOU) on procedures to be applied transferring / channelling of GEF funds ($3 mln) through government agency and bank(s) involved in RHP to potential homeowners, including set of monitoring, reporting and verification of those funds delivery to UNDP and GEF;
• Arrange the completion of HACT procedures (micro level) for the financial institution nominated by the Government for transferring and delivering the above indicated GEF funds;
• Coordinate and contribute to development and launch of the scheme with a participating bank or banks and market to existing RHP customers;
• Modify terms and conditions as necessary;
• Seek approval and enactment of agreed and approved version of the green mortgage scheme by the Government of Uzbekistan, relevant ministries, banks and Gosarchitectstroy;
• Closely monitor uptake and loan performance;
• Document and disseminate experiences;
• Conduct a training needs assessment for the residential lending sector;
• Work with international experts to develop a training curriculum;
• Provide training to financial institutions and government regulators;
• Establish a system for “on-call” expert assistance to bank branches issuing green mortgages;
• Gather feedback after first loan season and update and modify training and on-call assistance as necessary;

• Establish cooperation and exchange of information with the corresponding networking, professional groups, experts and similar international projects;
• Contribute to promotion and dissemination of newly launched green mortgage scheme nationally and globally.

Operational Functions:

• Ensure smooth and timely delivery of operational support services in accordance with work plans; analyze potential problems and respond appropriately to ensure timely delivery of agreed inputs. Define cost-effective measures for optimal utilization of resources;
• Keep fully conversant with ongoing and planned project component activities to facilitate realistic planning of operational support services; work closely with relevant staff of UNDP office, consult with Government officials to ensure timely and efficient provision of assistance;
• Be responsible for the satisfactory achievement and implementation of the project outputs related to revision of building codes and standards;
• Work closely with the relevant ministries, banks and Gosarchitectstroy responsible staff and coordinate activities of national consultants/organizations to be hired for the elaboration of the green mortgage scheme;
• Plan and execute a program of trainings and workshops for the relevant ministries, banks and Gosarchitectstroy staff and entrepreneurs in the regions focused on newly developed green mortgage scheme;
• Support the Project Manager in identifying possible social and economic impact of the project for the beneficiaries;
• Participate in planning and development of analytical reports, business guides and other deliverables aimed at enhancing public awareness on the role results of the project;
• Plan and implement the work in accordance with the overall work-plan using both human and financial resources available in the most effective/efficient way and ensure compliance with UNDP and Gosarchitectstroy procedures;
• Assist the Project Manager in identifying partnership strategies with initiative stakeholders and advise on and contribute to improvement of project activities;
• Contribute in organizing various PR events including roundtable discussions, workshops, exhibitions and trainings;
• Contribute to elaboration of and ‘exit’ project strategy to make project outputs sustainable in the long-run;
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrating commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
• Exerts strict adherence to corporate rules, regulations and procedures; 
• Displaying cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

• Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures;
• Understanding the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position;
• Possess  basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks;
• Demonstrating good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;
• Presenting information on best practices in organizational change;
• Demonstrating ability to identify problems and proposes solutions.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
• Demonstrating corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Creating synergies through self-control;
• Managing conflict;
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
• Informed and transparent decision-making.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in the following areas: finance, economy, or business administration.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, banking system, construction management.
• Good comprehension of the energy efficiency issues, procedures for introduction and enactment of the financial/mortgage schemes;
• Practical experience in operations (finance/budget and general administration).
• Work experience in any international organization is an advantage.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in Russian, English and Uzbek.

Others:

• Strong managerial and communication skills, client-orientation, ability to work in a team;
• Initiative, analytical judgement, ability to work under pressure, ethics and honesty;
• Ability to use information and communication technology as a tool and resource;
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

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