Project Manager – Spotlight Initiative

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Assistant Resident Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

1. Design and develop programme strategies in the area of Spotlight Programming

• Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives;
• Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to the Spotlight Initiative.

1. Manage the implementation and management of the Spotlight Initiative

• Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation;
• Manage the technical implementation of the programme/project; ensure synergies with other teams;
• Manage the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports;
• Provide guidance to staff and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators.

1. Manage technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners

• Manage the implementation of technical advice and guidance. Develop and implement technical tools, and initiatives;
• Build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Spotlight Initiative; respond to any potential problems;
• Identify capacity building needs of partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives to partners.

1. Manage the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project

• Manage the monitoring of programme/ project implementation and finances using results-based management tools;
• Coordinating inputs; ensuring compliance with UNDP project management rules and regulations under the Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP); managing the project staff and budget;
• Oversee field missions and review reports on monitoring missions;
• Write quarterly reports and donor reports, focusing on results, output and outcomes;
• Contribute to office donor and UNDP reports.

1. Manage the people and financial resources of the Spotlight Initiative

• Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports;
• Supervise UNDP’s Spotlight team – Programme Associate and others;
• Mentor and coach staff and conduct performance assessments;
• Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary.

1. Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies

• Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies;
• Finalize relevant documentation on donors and potential opportunities for resource mobilization;
• Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing.

1. Contribute to inter-agency coordination on the Spotlight Initiative to achieve coherence and alignment of UNDP’S programmes with other partners in Papua New Guinea

• Provide technical support to the P3 Spotlight Technical Specialist and Coordinator, Country Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating and organising groups and committees as needed;
• Coordinate with other UN agencies, government departments, donors and NGOs to ensure the projects’ capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts.

1. Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts

• Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to the Spotlight Initiative;
• Represent UNDP in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to the Spotlight Initiative as necessary;
• Develop advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation;
• Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning;
• Develop knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies on the Spotlight Initiative.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

• Master’s degree in gender studies, social science, public policy or related areas.

Required experience: 60 Months Experience remark:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience working in the field of gender-based violence response and prevention, community security, peacebuilding, development or humanitarian programmes, particularly in crisis and post conflict countries;
• At least 5 years of progressive responsibility in project or programme management, including personnel management, budgetary and financial management;
• Strong diplomatic skills in handling counterpart relations;
• Previous experience with UN preferred and good knowledge of UNDP rules and procedures is desirable.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Development programme management, Gender equality and the advancement of women, Monitoring and evaluation Driving license: No Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams