Project Manager

Government of Nepal has taken various initiatives in devising appropriate polices, programmes, and institutional and financial arrangements to achieve long term solution to address the climate risks. Ministry of Finance has been effectively and efficiently planning to access resources from Green Climate Fund (GCF) and managing public investments on climate change through national system.  Ministry of Finance is National Designated Authority (NDA) for GCF and implemented German Government supported GCF readiness programme from 2016 to build core institutional capacity of NDA, Direct Access Entities and relevant national institutions to engage with the fund.

To continue and strengthen the current efforts to effectively and efficiently plan for, access, manage, deploy and monitor climate financing through GCF, new Readiness and Preparatory Support (RPS) was approved by GCF secretariat for next 2 years. With this additional support, Nepal aims to i) enhance national ownership process beyond the NDA and engage the inter-ministerial technical committee and other stakeholders for a wider and stronger national ownership; and ii) strategically and systematically build the national capacity at various levels to ensure that the knowledge, processes and mechanisms are transferred to the extent possible and thus contributing to sustainable capacity building efforts. The programme will target private sectors and capacity building across the government, both of which will require significant preparatory work before GCF financing will be possible at scale.  The readiness activities will build up on key achievements, outputs and learnings from readiness support (funded by the Government of Germany) towards wider engagement of national stakeholders in the GCF process.

The GCF RPS will be nationally executed as per UNDP Direct Implementation Modality (DIM) procedures and adhering with Readiness and Preparatory Support Framework Agreement reached between GCF and UNDP. Under direct supervision of the NDA and Assistant Country Director (Energy, Environment, Climate and Disaster Risk Management Unit), in close consultation with Climate Change team at UNDP CO; and under the guidance of the Global Programme Managers of the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme in UNDP HQ, the Project Manager is responsible for the day to day management and technical support of the GCF RPS in Nepal on behalf of the UNDP and within the limitations laid down by the Project Executive Board (PEB). He/she will ensure proper monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all project activities (led by UNDP). The Project Manager will also serve as the Secretary of the Project Executive Board (PEB) which is comprised of key stakeholders and project partners.

The Project Manager will provide management and technical support to the implementation of the different programme activities, and in doing so will work to ensure coherence with the project outcomes developed as per the project document. The Project Manager will undertake overall monitoring of the use of funds, the procurement of materials/equipment and the recruitment of personnel. In addition, he/she will provide guidance on the strategic direction of the project and technical experts recruited to deliver project activities.
 

1. Coordinate and Manage the overall implementation of the GCF RPS activities:

• Facilitate the day-to-day management of the project; responsible for the timely delivery of all project outputs;
• Manage human and financial resources to achieve results in line with the outputs and activities outlined in the project document;  
• Organize and coordinate programme activities (such as workshops, studies and publications, advisory services and other activities and outputs), subcontracts, equipment and administrative support;
• Supervise and facilitate coordination with consultants and subcontractors engaged in delivering aspects of the programme’s work plans;
• Provide secretariat services to the PEB; this will include conveying/coordinating the PEB meetings; ensuring that all PEB representatives receive relevant information ahead of meetings; presenting the Programme’s progress to the PEB; taking notes during – and circulating notes after the PEB meetings;
• Prepare annual work plans with indicative scheduling of identified main outputs and activities as guidance documents for the formulation and review of annual work plans;
• Prepare the annual budget and the annual procurement plans;  
• Provide guidance and reviews of technical specifications of project outputs and activities;
• Ensure close coordination between other relevant climate change projects and programmes, the GCF Secretariat, and other organizations;
• Ensure that the outcomes specified in the GCF Readiness Plan are delivered at the required quality standards and within the specified cost and time limits;
• Timely preparation and submission of required reports, including technical and financial reports to relevant parties.
• Monitor and assist with logistical arrangements for field trips for national and international consultants in accordance with UNDP procedures;
• Lead procurement processes required for the project
• Follow-up for financial requests, disbursement of funds, purchasing actions;  
• Maintain project accounts in accordance with existing UNDP Nepal procedures and regularly monitor payments with UNDP accounts;  
• Controlling and monitoring the statement of expenditure with the Accounting Department and the PMSU of the UNDP office
• Liaise with the various UNDP units, including General Services, Personnel, Accounting, Travel, Environment, and UNDP-GEF Headquarters and follow-up on project activities for good project execution;  
• Update and seek authorization from UNDP HQ regarding significant changes to annual work plans.  
• Coordinate the activities of the Programme and ensure continuous liaison with the MoF, and UNDP
• Build partnership with relevant stakeholder from public and private institutions to fulfill the objectives of programme.

2. Providing technical oversight and support to implement all project outcomes:

• Provide necessary technical oversight and quality assurance of various activities under the GCF RPS outcomes and logical framework.
• Provide technical inputs to the implementation of the different Programme activities and outputs – including by organizing and participating in meetings, trainings, workshops and other events and by providing analysis of results of the workshop/trainings/meetings/events, by providing technical inputs to workshop presentations, to studies, to advisory services and to other activities and outputs of the national Programme;
• Prepare, in consultation with the UNDP, TORs for consultants and comment on their reports;
• Facilitate the building of capacity and awareness of key stakeholders regarding climate finance readiness, including among the private sector and civil society;
• Develop relevant policy briefs, lessons learned documents, communication materials, website updates, and other relevant publications;
• Provide policy advice related to the GCF process.

3. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the overall Programme deliverables:

• Coordinate and monitor the Project Implementation activities;  
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of required reports, including bi-annual progress and expenditure reports, per the requirements and standard set by GCF secretariat;

4. Gender and Social Inclusion Sensitivity:

• Ensure alignment of programmatic policy, processes and procedures as per the GCF GESI strategy.
• Prioritize selection of consultant process with due consideration of Gender and Social Inclusion perspectives as per the UNDP GESI strategy.
• Coordinate GESI focal point within relevant ministry as required to deliver the results of the project.
   

Core Competencies:

Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work    Level 5: Creates new and relevant ideas and leads others to implement them

Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow    Level 5: Plans and acts transparently, actively works to removes barriers

People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction    Level 5: Models high professional

standards and motivates excellence in others

Communication and Relationship Management
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform    Level 5: Gains trust of peers, partners, clients by presenting complex concepts in practical terms to others

Delivery
Ability to get things done    Level 5:Critically assesses value and relevance of existing policy / practice and contributes to enhanced delivery of products, services, and innovative solutions

Technical / Functional Competencies:   

Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Climate Finance
Knowledge of climate finance concepts and instruments and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations    Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Collaboration and Partnership
Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside (Programmes/projects) or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.  Sets overall direction for the formation and management of strategic relationships contributing to the overall positioning of UNDP    Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Management and Coordination
Ability to manage and coordinate campaigns and people with inspiration. Believe in and promote diversity in the workplace and reshaping the workforce to meet need    Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Social Inclusion
Knowledge of inclusive growth, decent employment and social protection concepts, principles and issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations    Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Gender and Institutional Development
Knowledge of systems for gender mainstreaming and capacity development and interagency collaboration and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations    Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Resource Mobilization
Ability to identify and organize programmes and projects to implement solutions and generate resources (definition is unclear and not well linked to the stated competency)    Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Knowledge Management
Ability to capture, develop, share and effectively use information and knowledge    Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Results-based Management
Ability to manage programmes and projects with a strategy aimed at improved performance and demonstrable results    Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Project Management
Ability to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals    Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

Strategic Planning
Ability to make decisions that align with strategy, vision, and mission    Level 5: Originate: Catalyzes new ideas, methods, and applications to pave a path for innovation and continuous improvement in professional area of expertise

 

Education:  

• Completion of Master’s degree or PhD in Environmental Management, Climate Change, Climate Policy, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration or any other relevant field.

Experience:    

• At least 8 years of relevant experience for Master’s Degree and 5 years for PhD, in project management/ quality assurance and monitoring associated with climate change adaptation and mitigation and/or climate finance;
• Demonstrated knowledge and working experiences with the GCF policy, system and procedures;
• In depth knowledge of organization policies and procedures relating to project management;
• Expertise and experience in climate change and relevant sectors such as energy, forestry, agriculture, water and cross-cutting issues such as gender, private sector etc;
• Experience in drafting ToR, programme design, monitoring & evaluation and program reporting;
• Experience working for the Government of Nepal and UN is an asset;
• Act as a team player and facilitating team work;
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.

Language Requirements:    

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Nepali and English.

Other: 

•  Must be familiar with MS office;
• Nepali Typing skills is an asset.

Important applicant information

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